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This Year's Mid-Term Elections: Which Party Will Party?
At the approach of this year's mid-term elections, Democrats are stepping down from the Senate and Congress—but so are Republicans. Does either one have the advantage? Will the results in November determine if President Obama succeeds or fails? Also, a glimmer of hope despite a disappointing December job report, and Arnold Schwarzenegger begins his last year as Governor of California.
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenAt the approach of this year's mid-term elections, Democrats are stepping down from the Senate and Congress—but so are Republicans. Does either one have the advantage? Will the results in November determine if President Obama succeeds or fails? Also, a glimmer of hope despite a disappointing December job report, and California's latest actor turned governor is beginning his final year in office. We get an assessment of Arnold Schwarzenegger's move from Hollywood to Sacramento.
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3 storiesA Glimmer of Hope Despite a Disappointing December Job Report
November's payroll statistics have been revised to show a net gain of 4000 jobs. But December saw 85,000 more Americans become unemployed. Nevertheless, at the White House, press secretary Robert Gibbs saw a glimmer of progress. Chris Isidore is senior writer at CNN Money.com .
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After one year in office, President Obama has yet to deliver his first State of the Union address, but his approval ratings are on the decline. This week, three Democrats made headlines by deciding not to stand for re-election, provoking reports that the party's in big trouble.
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The Terminator became the Governator with the promise that he could use his super-celebrity to end what he called " crazy deficit spending " and "tear up the credit card."
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