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The Caucus: Romney Unveils Plan for Energy Independence

Thu, 2012-08-23 14:22
“This is not some pie-in-the-sky kind of thing,” Mitt Romney said of his plan to make North America energy independent by 2020. “This is a real, achievable objective.”

The Caucus: TimesCast Politics: Voter Reaction to Paul Ryan

Thu, 2012-08-23 13:45
A new poll on Paul Ryan's impact on the race. | Reaction to Todd Akin's comments. | The perks awaiting delegates in Tampa.

The Caucus: Even if Akin Wanted to Quit Race, It Would Be Difficult

Thu, 2012-08-23 11:41
In Missouri, changing nominees in the middle of a campaign is complicated.

The Caucus: Video Feature: Florida's Vote

Thu, 2012-08-23 11:25
This video series checks in with voters in Central Florida and along the I-4 corridor, a highway that bisects the state, to see how they might swing the state's 29 Electoral College votes in the 2012 election.

The Caucus: Polls Highlight Senate Races in Swing States

Thu, 2012-08-23 10:50
New surveys show the ratings for governors in Florida, Ohio and Wisconsin as well as the state of play in key Senate contests.

The Caucus: Key Democratic State Parties Have Financial Edge

Thu, 2012-08-23 10:29
While President Obama and Mitt Romney crisscross the nation raising money for their campaigns, in battleground states Republican and Democratic organizations have been laying the groundwork for voter organization and turnout for the November election.

The Caucus: G.O.P. Platform Takes Hard Line on Immigration

Thu, 2012-08-23 09:58
Republican delegates hammered out an immigration plank calling for tough border enforcement and opposing “any forms of amnesty” for illegal immigrants, instead endorsing “humane procedures to encourage illegal aliens to return home voluntarily,” a policy of self-deportation.

The Caucus: Clinton Appeals to Voters in New Obama Ad

Thu, 2012-08-23 07:39
A new Obama campaign ad features former President Clinton speaking directly to the camera.

The Caucus: The Early Word: The Swings

Thu, 2012-08-23 05:00
Political news from today's Times, plus a look at what's happening in Washington.

Polls Say Medicare Is Key Issue in 3 Swing States

Thu, 2012-08-23 02:35
New polls show that Medicare ranks as the third most crucial issue to likely voters in Florida, Ohio and Wisconsin, and that more respondents in each state trust President Obama to manage the program.

Mitt Romney Strategists Say They Will Stay the Course Amid Focus on Abortion

Wed, 2012-08-22 22:29
Campaign advisers say Mr. Romney’s economic message will still resonate with female voters after the controversy created by Todd Akin’s “legitimate rape” comment subsides.

Victory for Akin Seen as Not Impossible

Wed, 2012-08-22 22:18
Representative Todd Akin is having fund-raising and party problems since the abortion controversy erupted, but some say he could still win his Senate race in Missouri.

New York Archbishop Will Give Closing Prayer at G.O.P. Meeting

Wed, 2012-08-22 20:27
A spokesman for the New York archdiocese said that Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan’s agreement to participate should not be seen as partisan.

In Massachusetts Senate Race, Both Brown and Warren Pounce on Akin’s Rape Comment

Wed, 2012-08-22 20:23
Heated exchanges over the “war on women” have suddenly come to dominate the closely watched Senate race in Massachusetts.

Ties to Obama Aided in Access for Exelon Corporation

Wed, 2012-08-22 20:21
The Illinois-based energy producer Exelon Corporation has sometimes benefited from close ties with the Obama administration.

Ohio Early Voting Battle Flares After Racial Comment by G.O.P. Official

Wed, 2012-08-22 20:11
Remarks from the Republican chairman in Franklin County, Doug Preisse, angered Democrats and African-American leaders.

Romney Energy Plan Would Expand Oil Drilling Offshore

Wed, 2012-08-22 19:48
Mr. Romney’s plan would give states more control over drilling on federal land, promote the nuclear power industry and approve an oil pipeline from Canada.

FiveThirtyEight: Aug. 22: Keeping Score on a Busy Polling Day

Wed, 2012-08-22 19:20
Wednesday was among the busiest polling days of the year; we added 14 new surveys to our database. But it was not a knockout day for either of the candidates.

The Caucus: In Nevada, Voting for 'None' Is No Longer an Option

Wed, 2012-08-22 19:03
A federal judge ruled that a Nevada option to vote for "none of these candidates" is unconstitutional in response to a Republican-backed lawsuit.

The Caucus: A Petition to the White House: Give Up the Beer Recipe

Wed, 2012-08-22 18:33
Beer enthusiasts have started a petition to obtain the White House's recipe for its home brew.