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Prime-time TV gives both men chance to connect with electorate
Voters are utterly confused about what the gridlock in Washington really means. Can cable TV help?
A small number of states will play a significant part in the race for the White House, writes Anna Fifield
Al Gore and David Blood offer an alternative to dangerous short termism
Business and investors can drive many of the necessary changes
The candidate must disguise his reasonableness, practicality and moderation, says Jacob Weisberg
We need to be careful not to do more harm than will be caused by the problem itself, writes Bjørn Lomborg
Herman Cain’s campaign advert has set the online community alight with claims of subliminal messaging over a cigarette, says James Crabtree
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