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Live presidential debate blog with Themis Klarides and William Tong

Live video from your iPhone using Ustream Please join our two political experts, Democratic state Rep. William Tong and Republican state Rep. Themis Klarides, as they score the first presidential

Five debates that changed the course of presidential campaigns

There are memorable moments in presidential debates — and then there are important moments. The memorable moments — Rick Perry’s “oops,” Lloyd Bentsen’s “you’re no Jack Kennedy,” Admiral Stockdale’s

Ten most memorable moments from presidential debates

Most presidential debates are lost to history, inconsequential encounters in the wide sweep of presidential campaigns. But a few moments have been locked into our memories. Here are ten of the key

Electoral College Update: Bad news for Romney on eve of debates

Welcome to our weekly Electoral College update. Every Monday morning between now and Election Day, Nov. 6, we will analyze the latest poll results from the 12 most competitive states and let you know

Ten races where Mitt Romney could sink Republican candidates

Mitt Romney’s campaign woes have taken a toll on Republican candidates in Democratic-leaning or swing states. Polls show that some Republicans who had been running ahead of Democratic opponents have

Ten races where Barack Obama could sink Democratic incumbents

There’s been a lot of media attention lately focused on Republican candidates who are distancing themselves from struggling presidential nominee Mitt Romney. But Mitt Romney’s not the only

Dems take aim at US Rep. Paul Ryan’s imminent Connecticut visit

The Democratic National Committee’s “Rapid Response Team” just sent an email to state reporters announcing a conference call this morning that will use US Rep. Paul Ryan’s imminent fundraising visit,

Republicans win ballot placement battle with the Supremes. SOTS Merrill responds

The Supreme Court today ruled that since Republican Tom Foley got more votes than Democrat Dannel Malloy in the 2010 gubernatorial election – Malloy won with the margin provided by those voting on the

Congressman Himes trashes Republican Obsitnik’s complaints about ad running on News 12 CT

Justin Myers, campaign manager for US Rep. Jim Himes, this afternoon trashed Republican opponent Steve Obsitnik’s complaint about a Himes’ ad running on News 12 Connecticut. “Steve Obsitnik’s attack

Electoral College Update: Big trouble for Romney in the industrial heartland

Welcome to our weekly Electoral College update. Every Monday morning between now and Election Day, Nov. 6, we will analyze the latest poll results from the 12 most competitive states and let you know