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Chris Christie for President: Hypothetical Election Has Governor, Obama in Tight Race
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Hampton Snubs White House Invitation, Says He isn’t a Fan of ‘Guy in the White House’
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Analysts Assess Impact of Defense Cuts on US Jobs
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Why Southern Black Voters Will Support Herman Cain
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Michelle Obama Shops at Target, What did She buy?
The first lady could not shop at Target without creating a buzz and a company of Secret Service.
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Dan Hampton Snubs Obama: ‘I’m Not a Fan of the Guy in the White House’
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Chris Christie for President: Announcement Could be as Soon as Monday
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Youcef Nadarkhani: White House Condemns Iran for Pastor's Incarceration
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Solyndra Bankruptcy: Company Violated Loan Terms, But Got More Federal Money
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Poll: Democrats in Dumps About Election 2012
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Obama's Healthcare Law Appealed to Supreme Court
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Christie Again Rebuffs Pleas for Presidential Run
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