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The animated debate

Bob Collins October 17, 2012, 12:03 PM Oct 17, 2012

The debate isn’t over until NMA says it’s over.

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Will elimination of taxes on savings help the middle class?

Bob Collins October 17, 2012, 10:35 AM Oct 17, 2012

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How much would Gov. Romney’s proposal actually help the middle class?

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Live-blogging the presidential debate

Bob Collins October 16, 2012, 7:30 PM Oct 16, 2012

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I’ll be providing some of the content in this evening’s live blog of the presidential debate. We look forward to hearing from you.

What hath politics wrought?

Bob Collins October 16, 2012, 12:36 PM Oct 16, 2012

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How do we disconnect this relationship between politics and our relationships?

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Malala Yousufzai and the war in Afghanistan

Bob Collins October 15, 2012, 1:49 PM Oct 15, 2012

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When is war worth fighting? What is the cost-benefit analysis of protecting girls anywhere from those who would deny them something as basic as an education? Is it our problem?

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Why are politicians afraid of women with questions?

Bob Collins October 15, 2012, 12:00 PM Oct 15, 2012

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The two candidates want to preserve the ‘just hold the microphone and look pretty’ role they’ve assigned Crowley, knowing that the audience won’t press them for actual answers.

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Last word on the debate

Bob Collins October 12, 2012, 12:27 PM Oct 12, 2012

It is written: We can’t move on from a news story until NMA weighs in on it.

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Live-blogging the vice-presidential debate

Bob Collins October 11, 2012, 7:00 PM Oct 11, 2012

As usual, we suggest you listen on the radio (or watch the video in the window below) and follow along with pithy analysis, questions, and occasional cat videos as warranted. Join in the conversation.

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The Latino vote examined

Bob Collins October 11, 2012, 1:13 PM Oct 11, 2012

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Most Latinos surveyed don’t think voter ID laws will affect them, and most are in favor of the idea.

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Jack Welch’s thin skin

Bob Collins October 9, 2012, 12:44 PM Oct 9, 2012

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The more Jack Welch talked about his unemployment rate conspiracy, the sillier he looked.

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Live blogging the debate – 10/3/12

Bob Collins October 3, 2012, 7:45 PM Oct 3, 2012

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Presidential debate bingo

Bob Collins October 3, 2012, 1:18 PM Oct 3, 2012

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I favor the Twins’ ‘Twingo’ method. Who among us hasn’t stayed at a bad baseball game if only on the oft chance that the Twins will turn the elusive 2-2-3 doubleplay and give you ‘Twingo’?

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