Could the election be over before it starts?

Because of early voting, both candidates will be banking votes long before Election Day

• Aug 1, 2012

In swing states, a growing war of negative ads

A small number of swing states like Ohio are seeing a deluge of campaign ads -- virtually all of them negative -- as race heats up

• Aug 1, 2012

Key swing state among worst prepared for voting problems

Colorado is one of six states least prepared to catch and correct voting system problems this year, according to a new report

• Aug 1, 2012

Romney's Polish visit to pay off in swing states?

Ohio, Michigan, and other key states have large Polish-American and Catholic communities

• Aug 1, 2012

Northern Virginia edge could be pivotal for Obama

Obama is counting on Northern Virginia's increasing diversity and its large federal workforce to give him a critical edge once in the swing state

• Aug 1, 2012

Asian-Americans a fast-growing group in key states

Asian-Americans are now the fastest-growing immigrant group, and their numbers are growing in key swing states

• Aug 1, 2012

Poll: Romney loses advantage on economy in swing states

Romney appears to have lost his advantage on the key issue of the economy in three swing states -- at least for now

• Aug 1, 2012

In Nevada, Obama must overcome miserable economy

Swing State Stories: Changing demographics will help the president in crucial swing state, but dire economic picture could push voters to Romney

• Aug 1, 2012

A battle for women in a changing Colorado

Swing State Stories: Many Coloradans say President Obama hasn't lived up to his promise - but are they ready to jump ship?

• Aug 1, 2012

Obama needs more than Philly to win Penn.

Swing State Stories: President Obama can't count on the huge margins he saw in Philadelphia in 2008 to win the Keystone State

• Aug 1, 2012

Has Obama done enough to win over Ohio?

Swing State Stories: A flood of political ads, an unsteady economy, and questions about race factor into fight for Buckeye State

• Aug 1, 2012

Romney Israel "gaffe": He's not the first

Mitt Romney's call for Jerusalem to be the capital of Israel is familiar campaign trail rhetoric - just ask Obama

• Aug 1, 2012

Tea Party darling Cruz wins Tex. senate primary

Closely-watched race pitted the GOP mainstream against grassroots, conservative activists, with the latter victorious

• Jul 31, 2012

Obama orders new sanctions on Iran

Penalties on energy, shipping and financial sectors aim pressure Iran to halt nuclear program

• Jul 31, 2012

House, Senate push ahead on Iran sanctions

Congress pushed ahead Tuesday with a new package of crippling sanctions on Iran, targeting its energy, shipping and financial sectors

• Jul 31, 2012

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