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Electioneering meets lawmaking
House Republicans lay out a laundry list of priorities largely intended to set the stage for this fall’s election.
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Electioneering meets lawmaking
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O'Malley, Gingrich on 'Meet the Press'
Maryland governor and former GOP candidate talk with NBC's David Gregory this Sunday.
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PRESS Pass: Actress Ashley Judd
Actress and Obama supporter Ashley Judd talks about the women’s vote in 2012 and her role off-screen as a celebrity fighti...
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As conservatives rally on marriage issue, fate rests with high court
It's not yet clear how leaders will persuade the conservative base to get mobilized on gay marriage.
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O'Malley, Gingrich on 'Meet the Press'
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Rubio decries unfinished business in speech to Latinos
By NBC's Andrew Rafferty: Florida Sen. Marco Rubio asserted that none of the major issues facing the United States have be...
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Rubio decries unfinished business in speech to Latinos
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Gingrich to join Romney (and Trump) at Vegas fundraiser
By NBC's Alex Moe: Newt Gingrich will make his first appearance with presumptive GOP nominee, Mitt Romney, on May 29 in La...
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Gingrich to join Romney (and Trump) at Vegas fundraiser
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Rough week for Obama’s campaign
Andrea Mitchell talks with Meet the Press’ David Gregory about President Obama’s re-election campaign, and the numerous gaffes already threatening to throw the president’s campaign off track.
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Could new poll numbers affect Obama’s campaign strategy?
Ben LaBolt, National Press Secretary for the Obama campaign, joins Andrea Mitchell to discuss the President’s political strategy, as well as new poll numbers that show a tight race between Obama and Mitt Romney.
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Will Trump help or hurt Romney’s campaign?
Andrea Mitchell talks with Kevin Madden, a Romney campaign adviser, about Donald Trump’s involvement in Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign, and whether or not Trump will help or hurt Romney’s chances come November.
Chart: Voter Confidence Index
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 34 | 34 | 23 | 28 | 41 | 30 | 5 | -6 | 6 | 11 | -1 | -9 |
| 2010 | -14 | -23 | -18 | -16 | -22 | -24 | -35 | -33 | -39 | -36 | -28 | -42 |
| 2011 | -21 | -22 | -38 | -38 | -2 | -27 | -36 | -49 | -63 | -54 | -53 | -45 |
| 2012 | -29 | -21 | -21 | -23 | -19 |
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5/15/12
PRESIDENTIAL VCIs
Shown below is each President's last VCI prior to the presidential election. Hover over items for more information.
Photos: Obama's fourth year in office
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Above: Slideshow (28) As it happens: Obama's fourth year in office - Obama's fourth year in officeKevin Lamarque / Reuters
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Slideshow (73) As it happens: Obama's fourth year in office - Third yearRichard Drew / AP
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Slideshow (65) As it happens: Obama's fourth year in office - Second yearJ.D. Pooley / Getty Images
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Slideshow (68) As it happens: Obama's fourth year in office - First yearChuck Kennedy / Pool via EPA
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The Week in Political Cartoons
Msnbc.com's political cartoonists take a look back at the past week.
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The Week in Political Cartoons
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This summer in Congress, electioneering meets lawmaking
The distinction between legislating and politicking will blur this summer on Capitol Hill, as House Republicans lay out a ...
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- Obama's continued assault on Romney's corporate pedigree
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This summer in Congress, electioneering meets lawmaking
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This summer in Congress, electioneering meets lawmaking
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This summer in Congress, electioneering meets lawmaking