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AISD superintendent responds to election results
The Austin Independent School District asked voters for $892 million, the largest bond proposal in its history. Only two of the four propositions passed, and Superintendent Dr. Meria Carstarphen says she's thankful for what voters gave.
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Health, renovations win over security, fine arts in AISD bond vote
Prop 1 allocates $140.5 million for health and technology. It gained 51 percent of the vote. Prop 3 requires $349 million in renovations and repairs for the district. It passed with 51 percent of the vote as well.
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$76 million bond package passes for San Marcos CISD
Voters approved a nearly $76 million bond package for the San Marcos CISD on election night.
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Travis Co. Taxpayers Union against AISD bond package
Opponents of the nearly billion-dollar AISD bond package watched election returns come in at the Boat House Frill in Austin.
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Victory for volunteer firefighters in Hays County
Voters struck down a proposal to allow paid firefighters unions collective bargaining rights.
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Mitt Romney: Lost because he failed to reach minorities
(ABC News) -- A reflective Mitt Romney today blamed his loss in the presidential election last November to his inability to connect with minorities.
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Complete election results
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Voting information for Central Texas counties
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Austin students travel to Washington, D.C. for the Inauguration
Ten students from NYOS Charter School are traveling to the nation's capitol to take part in the 57th Presidential Inauguration.
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Kinky Friedman won't rule out running for governor
Musician and humorist Kinky Friedman says he isn't ruling out another run for governor in 2014.
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Election hits $2B mark amid last-minute donations
The presidential election witnessed unprecedented sums of cash boosting two men in their quest for the White House. It cost more than $2 billion and sometimes provided a cloak of anonymity for billionaire donors.
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100 years in two minutes: the presidential inaugural address
In Monday's public ceremony, the president will deliver his second inaugural address. The speech to the public has become an American tradition. Here's a look at presidents taking the oath of office in the last 100 years
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Given 2nd term, Obama now facing new urgent task
President Barack Obama faces a new urgent task now that he has a second term, working with a status-quo Congress to address an impending financial crisis that economists say could send the country back into recession.
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$2 billion price tag for presidential election
Campaign finance filings with the government now show that the cost of the 2012 U.S. presidential race has surpassed $2 billion.
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Obama wins Florida, topping Romney in final tally
President Barack Obama was declared the winner of Florida’s 29 electoral votes Saturday, ending a four-day count with a razor-thin margin that narrowly avoided an automatic recount that would have brought back memories of 2000.
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Big price for inaugural pomp; much private money
Think of it this way: It can cost about the same as 150 Bentley cars, several dozen yachts or some $20 million shy of the cash needed for a Boeing 737. But taxpayers aren't on the hook for the fun stuff.
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No regrets for man with Romney tattoo on his face
Eric Hartsburg, who got the Romney ‘R’ logo tattooed on his face for an eBay bid of $15,000, will have a constant reminder of his losing candidate probably for the rest of his life.
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Democrat Sinema wins Arizona congressional seat
Arizona voters have chosen former Democratic state Sen. Kyrsten Sinema to represent a new Phoenix-area congressional district.
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Texans' political ambitions fuel speculation about 2014, 2016
Just a few days after the election, speculation about 2014 and 2016 has already ramped up in Texas. Thursday, Gov. Rick Perry said he still hadn't ruled out another run for president, but he's not the only Texan whose plans drew scrutiny this week.
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KVUE speaks with political commentator Cokie Roberts
ABC News Political Commentator Cokie Roberts spoke to KVUE with a look at what's next in President Obama's second term.
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Gay marriage, marijuana backed in historic votes
Maine and Maryland became the first states to approve same-sex marriage by popular vote, while Washington state and Colorado set up a showdown with federal authorities by legalizing recreational use of marijuana.
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With big win, Cruz and wife reflect on campaign, changes ahead
Republican Ted Cruz, who resoundingly won the Texas U.S. Senate seat Tuesday, wants to get to Washington to start making some big changes, he says.
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Watch President Obama's victory speech
Watch President Barack Obama's complete victory address at his election night campaign rally in Chicago.
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Could Texas fade from red to blue?
On Tuesday night, President Barack Obama won re-election with the solid support of the Latino electorate. In the red state of Texas, are Republicans starting to feel a bit threatened?
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Democrats expand Senate grip but fail to win House
Democrats strengthened their hold on the Senate but failed Tuesday to recapture the majority in the House of Representatives they lost two years ago.
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President Obama heads back to White House for four more years
President Obama will head back home to the White House where he'll spend a second term.
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More reaction on 2012 election
The President won a decisive victory in the electoral college, though the popular vote was a lot closer.
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Democrat Paul Sadler concedes defeat in U.S. Senate race
Democrat Paul Sadler appeared before supporters Tuesday night to concede defeat to Republican Ted Cruz, who will become the next U.S. Senator from Texas.
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Voters give deceased Texas senator 1 last win
Voters have given deceased state Sen. Mario Gallegos one last victory in Harris County.
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Opposition to Prop 1 not optimistic
hile Senator Kirk Watson and University of Texas President Bill Powers were pushing for Proposition 1, a group called the Travis County Taxpayers Union was pushing against it.
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Austin voters to decide charter amendments, bond propositions
Austin voters have a lengthy ballot, deciding on 18 propositions. The first 11 would change how the city is run. Followed by seven bond propositions.
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US Rep. Doggett wins re-election to new seat
Democratic U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett has won re-election and will represent a new congressional district in Central Texas.
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Jana Duty wins heated race for Williamson County district attorney
Jana Duty was once a long-shot challenger against longtime Williamson County District Attorney John Bradley. But Tuesday night, current county attorney Duty took over that office.
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America casts its ballots on democracy's day
On Election Day, Americans took time to vote, and to explain why this ritual means so much to them.
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No major issues at polling centers
During the first few hours of voting, lines at a number of polling locations stretched out to about a 45 minute wait.
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Warren unseats GOP Sen. Brown in Massachusetts
Elizabeth Warren has unseated Republican Sen. Scott Brown in Massachusetts, giving Democrats their second pickup of the night of a Republican Senate seat.
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Social Media firestorm during final election night
Record numbers of social media posts were reported Tuesday evening, as people all over the world expressed their opinions about the 2012 elections.
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Judge who refused after-hours appeal re-elected
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Presiding Judge Sharon Keller has been re-elected.
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Tea party darling Cruz wins Texas' US Senate seat
Tea party-backed Republican Ted Cruz has won the race for Texas' open U.S. Senate seat.
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Okla. voters approve state affirmative action ban
Oklahoma voters have approved a Republican-backed measure that wipes out all affirmative action programs in state government hiring, education and contracting practices.
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Republican Bahorich wins spot on education board
Republican Donna Bahorich has won a spot on the State Board of Education representing part of the Houston area.
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Mitt Romney wins Republican-dominated Texas
Mitt Romney has overwhelmingly defeated President Barack Obama to carry Republican-dominated Texas.
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Craddick wins seat on Texas Railroad Commission
Republican Christi Craddick has defeated Dale Henry in the race for the open seat on the Texas Railroad Commission.
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Mass. voters approve use of medical marijuana
Massachusetts residents have approved a new law legalizing medical marijuana.
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Democrat Perez wins spot on education board
Democrat Marisa Perez has won a spot on the State Board of Education representing parts of Central and South Texas.
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Poll problems cropping up in spots around US
Sporadic problems were reported Tuesday at polling places around the country.
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Obama, Romney take to Twitter during last leg of the race
Barack Obama and Mitt Romney joined millions taking to social media to talk about the elections. The Twitter Government tweeted Tuesday that tweets with hastag #Election2012 surpassed 11 million for the day at around 6:48 p.m.
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Tea party darling Cruz favorite in US Senate race
Ted Cruz’s two-year campaign will finally come to an end as he attempts to become Texas’ first Hispanic elected to the U.S. Senate.
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Suspense to the end, both tickets in Cleveland
Campaign 2012 packed frantic suspense to the finish Tuesday, with Vice President Joe Biden flying unannounced up next to Republican Mitt Romney in battleground Ohio even as voters across the country were deciding who would win the White House.
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Candidates cast their votes
Candidates President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney cast their votes on Election Day 2012.
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What should Texans be watching for on Election Day?
Texas has not supported the Democratic nominee for president since 1976. Barring a seismic political shift, Texas’ 38 electoral votes will end up in Republican Mitt Romney’s column Tuesday.
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Who do you want to win?
Vote in our poll to tell us who you want to see win the presidential election.
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The 'big' day: Is Election Day still as huge?
America loves a big event, and Election Day always has been one of our biggest. But process and delayed gratification? They're not really part of the national DNA, and some people find them downright irritating and even - gasp - un-American.
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Voters in NY, NJ not deterred by storm's effects
Election Day turnout was heavy in several storm-ravaged areas in New York and New Jersey, with many voters expressing relief and even elation at being able to vote at all, considering the devastation.
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2 surprise stops as Romney ends presidential quest
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's yearslong quest for the presidency is ending with a last-minute round of campaigning in one state he's showered with attention and another he's largely ignored.
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Obama turns re-election prospects over to voters
President Barack Obama has turned over his re-election prospects to the voters.
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Voting tips to save you time and headaches
Dana De Beauvoir, the Travis County Clerk, told KVUE News Monday night that mid-morning Tuesday, Nov. 6 could be the best time to go through the voting process. It should take about 30 minutes.
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On Election Eve, T-shirt polls and nightmare scenarios
What's the likelihood the presidential election will be left unresolved Tuesday night?
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Obama, Romney make last-minute pleas in close race
National polls of the eve of Election Day showed a neck-and-neck race. But the winner will be determined by which man gets 270 electoral votes, and Obama had more paths to get there.
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Washington expert has tips for Election Day
The polls open for Election Day in less than 24 hours. It will be an important day, so it's a good idea to be prepared when you head to the voting booth.
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On final lap, Romney, Obama focus on key states
President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney storm into the final day of their long presidential contest, mounting one last effort to protect their flanks while engaging in the toughest battleground of all - Ohio.
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Many key Texas races aren't expected to be close
Mitt Romney will almost certainly win the state's 36 presidential electoral votes on Tuesday and tea party-backed Republican Ted Cruz is projected to become the first Hispanic from Texas elected to the U.S. Senate.
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Hour by hour: What to watch on Election Night
Stock up on munchies and make sure the batteries in your TV remote are fresh. With this year's presidential election razor-close to the finish, Tuesday could be a long night.
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2012 election predicted to be a nail biter
In less than 24 hours the first polls will open for Election Day. If the polls are right, the presidential candidate who gets the most votes might not win.
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Long lines, busy campaigns mark final day of early voting
Some Travis County voters waited well over an hour as thousands lined up to cast ballots on the final day of early voting.
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Romney pledges bipartisanship in final push
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Republican Mitt Romney sprinted through battleground states on Sunday with a renewed pledge to bring a spirit of cooperation to Washington.
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Election videos: Meet the Candidates
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Obama seems to have early vote lead in key states
President Barack Obama heads toward Election Day with an apparent lead over Republican Mitt Romney among early voters in key states that could decide the election.
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Final early voting numbers for Travis County
The final early voting numbers were in Friday night for Travis County.
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Two candidates, one choice that affects us all
It's a choice sure to touch the lives of all 315 million Americans, some in profound ways - their livelihoods, their health, their sense of freedom or confidence in the future, maybe even whether they go to war or live in peace.
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Last day of early voting underway
Early voting in the November election will wrap up on Friday.
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Romney, Obama each get something in jobs report
The Labor Department's last look at hiring before the election showed U.S. employers added 171,000 jobs in October, but Pres. Obama will still face voters with the highest unemployment rate of any incumbent since Franklin Roosevelt.
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Registered to vote, but non-citizens
Noncitizens registered to vote and illegally casting ballots in Texas. A KVUE Defenders investigation uncovered it's happening in Texas. KVUE Defender Andy Pierrotti reveals a flaw in the system that allowed it to happen.
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Jobs report could sway voters
The October job numbers are due Friday morning.
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Elections official says voting going well, system is secure
Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade and Travis County Clerk Dana DeBeauvoir address early voting issues, concerns.
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NJ to use military trucks as polling places
New Jersey officials said they will deploy military trucks to serve as polling places on Election Day in storm-battered communities and are also extending the deadline for mail-in ballots.
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Obama tours storm damage, Romney mutes rhetoric
President Barack Obama got an up-close look at the devastation wrought by superstorm Sandy on Wednesday. Rival Mitt Romney muted criticism of his foe as he barnstormed battleground Florida.
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Obama to resume campaigning on Thursday
President Barack Obama plans to return to the campaign trail on Thursday with stops in Wisconsin, Nevada and Colorado, in his first campaign events since before a massive storm throttled the East Coast.
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Romney faces scrutiny on aid in storm's wake
There's nothing like a natural disaster to test the depth of politicians' preference for small government.
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Neighbors angry over Obama yard display, resident denies responsibility
The President Obama scarecrow hanging from a tree by a noose has residents in Plaza Midwood buzzing, but the resident of the home says that he and his family are not responsible for the display.
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Supporters, opponents tackle talking points before medical school vote
With a week to go before the final vote, the debate over Central Health Prop 1 is winding up.
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Sandy forces political pause with 7 days left
Both men and their running mates canceled campaign rallies for Tuesday, eager not to appear out of sync with more immediate worries over flooding, power outages and personal safety.
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TRUTH TEST: Adding context to Central Health Prop 1 television ads
Looking deeper at the data behind claims made in discussing a tax increase to support a new medical school and teaching hospital.
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Hurricane Sandy disrupts presidential campaign
The big east coast storm is forcing changes to the presidential campaign.
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THE RACE: Storm disrupts campaigning on both sides
The "October Surprise" turned out to be a monster storm that is forcing President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney to overhaul campaign plans.
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Texas Senator Kirk Watson on Prop. 1
Texas Senator Kirk Watson talks about Proposition One.
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Interview: State House of Representatives Candidate Robert Thomas
Voters have a lot of important races to decide in next months election including the State House of Representatives District 48 Seat.
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Clinton: Texas could be blue if everyone registered, voted
Stopping off in S.A. to speak at a rally for Pete Gallego, former President Bill Clinton said, "There is no doubt in my mind that if every single person in Texas who is eligible to vote registered and voted, this would be a Democratic state."
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Gingrich says country more polarized, Perry not done
Talking politics with former Speaker of the U.S. House Newt Gingrich at the University of Texas' LBJ School of Public Affairs.
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Romney continues campaign in Ohio
Mitt Romney is campaigning in Ohio for the third day in a row.
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Gov. Perry supports UT medical school "concept," but mum on vote
The Texas governor weighs in as supporters and opponents of Travis County prop 1 hit the streets Thursday.
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Governor Perry encourages everyone to vote
With early voting underway, Texas Governor Rick Perry is stressing the importance of getting out to vote.
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Romney erases Obama lead among women, poll suggests
What gender gap? Less than two weeks out from Election Day, Republican Mitt Romney has erased President Barack Obama’s 16-point advantage among women, a new Associated Press-GfK poll shows.
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Defiant Texas AG wants to keep poll observers out
Don't mess with Texas elections.
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Supporters for Prop 1 urge voters to the polls
More than 40 organizations are scheduled to gather Thursday morning at Dell Children’s Hospital in an effort to urge voters to approve the proposition.
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Guns, climate, gays missing in presidential race
Of the roughly 50,000 words spoken in this month's three presidential debates, none were "climate change," "global warming" or "greenhouse gas."
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Powell standing by Obama in 2012 presidential race
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell, a longtime Republican, is sticking with President Barack Obama in this year's election.
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Obama talks 2nd term; Romney zeroes in on economy
President Barack Obama is confidently predicting speedy second-term agreement with Republicans to reduce federal deficits and overhaul immigration laws, commenting before setting out Wednesday on a 40-hour campaign marathon.
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Obama launches 2-day blitz; Romney also ups pace
Locked in a stubbornly tight race, President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney are demonstrating the urgency of the campaign's final stretch, with the incumbent alone set to cover 5,300 miles in the busiest single day of his re-election bid.
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Close presidential election has Americans abroad eager to vote absentee
The cobblestone streets of San Miguel de Allende may seem far from the campaign trail but hundreds of Americans who call the colonial town home are eager to exercise their right to vote in the close presidential election.
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Spending, turnout and suprises as candidates sprint to finish
With just two weeks until election day, campaigns will aim to spend their last pennies and avoid any "October surprise."
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TRUTH TEST: Candidates trade claims in third presidential debate
Democratic President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney stretch their opponents' words in final match.
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CO conducts more citizenship checks on voter rolls
There are 300 more suspected noncitizens on Colorado's voter rolls, Secretary of State Gessler said Tuesday in the latest chapter in a contentious national debate over what Republicans say is vulnerability in the voting system.
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Watchdog group takes aim at Leakey church's 'over-the-top' political sign
A watchdog group out of D.C. says a political sign posted by a church in Leakey is way out of order. They are urging the IRS to take action against what they say call a "flagrant violation of the law."
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High turnout reported in first day of early voting
Texas turned out in high numbers across the state on the first day of early voting, setting records in some places.
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European group warned about observing Texas elections
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott issued a warning Tuesday to international groups hoping to observe the November 6 general election: Steer clear of polling places.
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Early voting numbers down for Travis County
Tuesday was day two of early voting, and the numbers are in for day one.
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Obama, Romney pumped for dash to the finish
Their debates now history, President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney on Tuesday open a two-week sprint to Election Day.
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Five things to watch for in the presidential debate
Five things to watch for when President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney debate foreign policy Monday night
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Austin tech company creates debate reaction app
An Austin tech company has created a new way to gauge voter reaction during live presidential debates.
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Early voting begins in Texas
Though Election Day is still weeks away, voters will start heading to the polls Monday as early voting begins.
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Final presidential debate on social media
The final presidential debate took place at Lynn University in Florida Monday night and was moderated by CBS “Face the Nation” host Bob Schieffer.
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Close presidential election has Americans abroad eager to vote absentee
The cobblestone streets of San Miguel de Allende may seem far from the campaign trail, but hundreds of Americans who call the colonial town home are eager to exercise their right to vote in the close presidential election.
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Who are top 5 donors to Obama, Romney campaigns?
The Associated Press examined more than 2.3 million campaign contributions and ranked the top five financial supporters for each.
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Debate moderating: a thankless job
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Record number of Texans register to vote
The Texas Secretary of State's office has announced that a record 13.64 million Texans have registered to vote.
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Political analysts keeping close eye on presidential election
Mitt Romney and President Obama will be on the campaign trail again Thursday. But what's happening behind the scenes may be more important now.
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Political message on church sign stirs sentiment in Leakey
A controversy regarding a political sign prominently displayed at a church is playing out in a small town west of San Antonio. Is it protected speech or political hate? And does it have a place on a church marquee?
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CNN: Obama spoke longer; Romney spoke more
President Barack Obama spoke longer in the first two presidential debates, but rival Mitt Romney spoke more.
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TRUTH TEST: Binders, borders among questionable debate claims
A look at a few questionable claims made by President Obama and Mitt Romney in their second presidential debate.
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Election year brings tension on social media
While the presidential candidates debate on national television, another debate is playing out across the country.
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Obama and Romney push for women votes
President Barack Obama on Wednesday ridiculed challenger Mitt Romney's debate description of receiving "binders full of women," while the GOP nominee said the incumbent's policies have failed female voters.
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Feds to monitor early voting in 2 Texas counties
The U.S. Justice Department says it will monitor portions of the early voting period for the Nov. 6 general election in Dallas and Harris counties to ensure compliance with the Voting Rights Act.
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Jobless rate falls in most battleground states
Unemployment rates fell last month in nearly all of the battleground states that will determine the presidential winner, giving President Barack Obama fresh fodder to argue that voters should stick with him in an election focused squarely on the econ
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Nielsen: 65.6 million watch second debate
With an estimated 65.6 million viewers, the television audience for the second presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney was smaller than the first — but only slightly.
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Portraits of U.S. presidents
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Photos: Presidential order of succession
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Preps for 3rd presidential debate
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Photos: Michelle Obama's first inaugural ball gown
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AISD superintendent responds to election results
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Health, renovations win over security, fine arts in AISD bond vote
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Travis Co. Taxpayers Union against AISD bond package
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Austin students travel to Washington, D.C. for the Inauguration
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100 years in two minutes: the presidential inaugural address
