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    The Michigan Primary and the Economy

    After one caucus and two primaries, there have been three Republican winners--or a whole field of losers , depending on how you see it. After Romney 's victory in Michigan , he, Huckabee and McCain are on to South Carolina where Thompson awaits while Giuliani looks on from Florida .

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    After one caucus and two primaries, there have been three Republican winners--or a whole field of losers, depending on how you see it. After Romney's victory in Michigan, he, Huckabee and McCain are on to South Carolina where Thompson awaits while Giuliani looks on from Florida. We update the Republican contest and look at what more and more evidence shows is becoming the dominant issue: the economy. Do voters blame President Bush and Republicans? Do they have confidence in the Democrats? What are the candidates saying?

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    It's the Economy, Stupid, All Over Again
    1. 1:45Bush Wraps Up Middle East Trip
    2. 7:36The Michigan Primary and the EconomyYou’re reading this
    3. 43:43Bush Says Navy Can Test Sonar off California Coast
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      John Harris

      Politico

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      Andrew Kohut

      Pew Research Center

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      J. David Woodard

      Clemson University

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    It's the Economy, Stupid, All Over Again
    1. 1:45Bush Wraps Up Middle East Trip
    2. 7:36The Michigan Primary and the EconomyYou’re reading this
    3. 43:43Bush Says Navy Can Test Sonar off California Coast
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