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Politics / The Christian Science Monitor The latest addition to the VOX Blog. Are we (the media) giving too much weight to Facebook for coverage? Or, with the 500+ million people on the social network - is it imperative for media outlets to keep a watchful eye on what people are saying on it? At the Monitor, we love that are fans are talking with each other about the issues that face this nation.
With ‘American Voices,’ Katie Couric is reminiscent of Charles Kuralt crisscrossing the nation decades ago. But the series also shows how far broadcast media have fallen behind social media.
Politics / The Christian Science Monitor Who knew?
The Hatch Act prohibits almost all federal employees in the executive branch from being political candidates. Here's how the law came to pass in 1939.
Politics / The Christian Science Monitor Monitor staff writer Peter Grier looks into a potential 'banana peel' for Jerry Brown in California.
Recent polls had shown Jerry Brown opening a slight lead over Meg Whitman. Putting him on the defensive could give her a boost.
Politics / The Christian Science Monitor How does TV encourage more confrontations between political candidates?
The White House holds its second nontelevised press briefing in as many days, and reporters note a less confrontational tone.
Politics / The Christian Science Monitor A plea from ex-lawmakers for Congress to change its rhetoric and tone.
Republicans and Democrats who are former members of Congress write to candidates for the House and Senate and urge them to abandon the "mean-spirited" debate so common today. America's problems are too big to be solved through division.
Politics / The Christian Science Monitor Should the Justice Department get involved?
Liberal groups charge the US Chamber of Commerce with spending foreign donations on political ads targeted against Democrats. Chamber officials deny the charge, but campaign finance law makes it hard to know for sure.
Politics / The Christian Science Monitor How would you rank the first lady?
Forbes magazine ranked Michelle Obama ahead of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and GOP figure Sarah Palin.
Politics / The Christian Science Monitor An op-ed that draws comparisons between President Obama and ancient Roman emperors like Augustus (This is the opinion of the writer, not the CSM).
President Barack Obama's campaign of images, emotions, and themes won him tremendous popularity – and the presidency. Now, his poll numbers are dragging, his followers disillusioned. To understand the 'ruler cult' cycle, we must look to ancient Roman emperors like Augustus.
Politics / The Christian Science Monitor Check out some of President Obama's competition in the 2012 election.
Naked Cowboy for president: Top celebrities (past and present) who aimed for the White House - Jesse
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Politics / The Christian Science Monitor Other than Meg Whitman of California, are there other gubernatorial candidates out there talking about massive cuts to state government?
New York Republican gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino says he expects to remove $14 billion from the state budget over the next two years if elected. Observers say such ambitious plans are hard to deliver.
Politics / The Christian Science Monitor A look at businessmen who are running for office, hoping to effect change in Washington.
Many of the GOP's 'Young Guns' running for House seats see small businesses as America's economic savior – and want government to get out of their way.
Politics / The Christian Science Monitor Would Hillary be better off waiting to run again in 2016?
Working-class whites – a group that Hillary Clinton resonated with in the 2008 primaries – are rushing to the Republican camp.
Politics / The Christian Science Monitor Would a forum like this be of interest, help you in learning more about the candidates?
Alaska Senate candidate Joe Miller recently sat down with two Washington reporters for a candid, recorded talk over pizza. The video, posted online, is part of a media experiment called 'The Scoop.'
Politics / The Christian Science Monitor Should private for-profit colleges have been included in the White House summit?
At the first ever White House community college summit Tuesday, President Obama announces new grants to help community colleges prepare Americans for new jobs.
Politics / The Christian Science Monitor Should tax-exempt 'social welfare' groups, which don't have to disclose who their donors are, be allowed to spend on campaigns?
GOP strategist Karl Rove is sending big money to Republicans in close Election 2010 races. But two campaign watchdogs are asking the IRS to investigate his tax-exempt 'social welfare' group.
