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The South Carolina Republican Primary and Super PAC's
Mitt Romney was roughed up by his challengers last night in South Carolina. We hear excerpts and assess the impact. Also, the growing influence of Super PAC's.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenWith just four days and one more debate until voters go to the polls, Mitt Romney was roughed up by his challengers last night in South Carolina. We hear excerpts and assess the impact. Also, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker faces a recall, and the growing influence of Super PAC's, massive, unaccountable war chests that are supposed to be "independent" of the candidates they support.
Banner image: Republican presidential candidates, Newt Gingrich (R-GA) (R), and Mitt Romney (L) participate in a Fox News, Wall Street Journal sponsored debate on January 16, 2012 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images
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3 storiesWisconsin's Governor Faces a Recall
Hundreds of thousands of signed petitions are being submitted today demanding the recall of Wisconsin's Republican Governor Scott Walker.
Read the story7 minAnother Debate and Big Money in Politics
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