Negative ads, charges of dishonesty and dwindling time are all setting the tone.
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Off the Trail: A view from the orchard: We’re in trouble
In rural York County, there’s little enthusiasm for the presidential race, but plenty of concerns.
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President back on top in money race
As Obama takes his final fundraising trip out West, Romney tries to build on his debate momentum.
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Washington Notebook: Debate had sharp claws at PBS event
Mitt Romney’s reference to cutting public broadcasting funding elicits gasps at a debate-watching gathering.
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Jobs report brings down debate high in Romney camp
The cheering stopped on Mitt Romney’s campaign plane Friday morning.
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Jobs report gives Obama much-needed boost
The figures announced by the Labor Department gave Obama fresh evidence on the heels of his disappointing debate performance to argue that his economic policies are working.
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Romney on ’47 percent’: I was ‘completely wrong’
Initially, Romney defended his views, which appeared to hurt him in the polls. But today he disavowed them, saying “my life has shown that I care about 100 percent (of people).”
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Tiny presence, unknown impact for 3rd parties
In 2008, more than 2 million voters chose someone other than Obama or Republican nominee John McCain but will Gary Johnson and Virgil Goode make a difference this year?
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Romney fires up campaign – and Obama
Republicans exult after the debate, while the president responds with a passion that was lacking on stage.
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Romney shifts to center as his confidence grows
On taxes, immigration and more, the former Mass. governor has toned down his heated, campaign trail rhetoric, hoping to attract more moderates as the election closes in.