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The Republican Race for President: More Unsettled than Ever
Republican presidential candidates began this day with the prospect of a fourth woman making sexual harassment charges against Herman Cain. We hear what the impact might be.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenRepublican presidential candidates began this day with the prospect of a fourth woman making sexual harassment charges against Herman Cain. We hear what the impact might be and look at how the GOP challenge is shaping up with less than two months until the voices of rank and voters begin to be heard. Also, an forthcoming IAEA report is expected to announce the Iran is capable of building a nuclear weapon, and tomorrow's showdown over government workers in Ohio.
Banner image: (L-R) Mitt Romney in New Hampshire, September 28, 2011; Herman Cain at Hannity Boortz event, September 5, 2008 (Cain photo: flickr/John Trainor)
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3 storiesIran Reportedly Capable of Building Nuclear Weapon
The UN's International Atomic Energy Agency is expected to make public new evidence that Iran's nuclear program does have what the IAEA calls a "possible military dimension." That's led to an "uptick in media chatter" by Israel and other interested parties. Tony Karon reports for Time magazine.
Read the story8 minThe Republican Race for President: More Unsettled than Ever
Barack Obama is in trouble with American voters, but his re-election might well depend on the identity of his GOP challenger. Establishment Republicans and other political pros think Mitt Romney is the most likely candidate to unseat President Obama a year from now.
Read the story36 minUnions Face a Test in Ohio Election
In the swing state of Ohio tomorrow, another battle will be fought in the war between Republicans and unionized government workers who turn out the troops, and the money, for Democrats.
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