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Barack Obama

Friday, Oct 19, 2012 at 10:14 AM

The Roots of Red vs. Blue Politics The Roots of Red vs. Blue Politics

The regional divisions we see every election can be traced all the way back to England. The colonists brought their squabbling cultures to North America, where the fight continues to this day. Read »

Barack Obama

Wednesday, Oct 17, 2012 at 8:20 AM

Who Won Tuesday's Debate? Who Won Tuesday's Debate?

Who won Tuesday night's debate? An informal survey of NBC 5 viewers voted 2,558 to 991 that President Barack Obama prevailed. Read »

Opinion

Tuesday, Oct 16, 2012 at 4:09 PM

Why Tonight's Debate Will Be A Game Changer

Both Romney and Obama will stay on message in an attempt to win over undecided voters in critical swing states. Only one thing is certain: this election will be decided by a razor-thin margin. Read »

Barack Obama

Friday, Oct 12, 2012 at 1:33 PM

Who Won the Veep Debate? Who Won the Veep Debate?

This one apparently went to the Democrat. An unscientific survey of NBC Chicago viewers gave Vice President Joe Biden a commanding lead over Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan. Read »

Barack Obama

Thursday, Oct 11, 2012 at 8:40 AM

Obama Loses Ground in Illinois: Poll Obama Loses Ground in Illinois: Poll

As numbers tighten throughout the country, a new poll shows President Barack Obama maintaining a steady lead in his home state. Support for Obama beats Mitt Romney 55 percent to 36 percent in Illinois, according... Read »

Mitt Romney

Wednesday, Oct 10, 2012 at 11:14 AM

By Edward McClelland

Mitt Romney On Abortion Mitt Romney On Abortion

No matter how you feel about abortion, Mitt Romney has agreed with you at some point in his political career. Read »

2012 Election

Tuesday, Oct 9, 2012 at 7:05 PM

By Anthony Ponce

Last-Minute Voter Registration...

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Last-Minute Voter Registration Down in Illinois

Not registered to vote in November's election? The deadline has arrived in Illinois. Chicago's Board of Election Commissioners will remain open until midnight at 69 W. Washington St. to register voters.... Read »

Barack Obama

Monday, Oct 8, 2012 at 10:46 AM

By Ward Room Staff

Paul Ryan Nets $2.5 M at Rosemont Fund-Raiser

The Republican vice presidential nominee netted $2.5 million during the Sunday fund-raiser. Tickets to the event at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare cost from $2,500 to $75,800 per person. Read »

Barack Obama

Friday, Oct 5, 2012 at 11:05 PM

By Edward McClelland

Why Mitt Romney Can't Fire Big Bird Why Mitt Romney Can't Fire Big Bird

Republicans think public broadcasting advances liberal values, but most viewers associate it with quality children's programming. Read »

Mitt Romney

Friday, Oct 5, 2012 at 1:53 PM

By Ward Room Staff

Paul Ryan and the Chicago Marathon Paul Ryan and the Chicago Marathon

The congressman from Janesville, Wisc., and Mitt Romney running mate, moved the date for a planned Chicago fundraiser from Friday, October 5 to Sunday October 7. Read »

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