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Politics
Politics and politicians often create a collective shrug in society. But with the global financial crisis striking on the eve of the U.S. presidential election, many Americans are paying more attention to the politics than ever before. Presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama, and their running mates Sarah Palin and Joe Biden, have been forced to speak out about the banking debacle and the housing crisis when they might prefer to talk about their records or health care or global political situations. We look at the psychology, sociology and economics of today's political climate.
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Conservationists concerned about proposed Endangered Species Act changes.
Obama and McCain found time for various public forums. But when it came to science, the candidates were conspicuously silent.
Americans say women are superior to men on leadership traits.
A good number of people in many countries believe the torch has already been passed.
Clinton's failed run could help Obama.
McCain and Obama reveal personal styles in their body language.
More so than your upbringing, genes could determine whether you vote.
Religious beliefs affect a person's political participation.
Gender played a role in Clinton's demise as a presidential candidate.
Experts debate if presidential candidates should be certified healthy.
Conservatives justify economic inequality, making them happier than liberals.
Claims of 'Colbert bump" hold true for Democrats, not Republicans.
Beliefs that Rev. Wright expressed are more mainstream than most people realize.
New research has debunked the myth that people become more conservative as they age.
An anthropologist's presidential endorsement went to a woman, any woman.
Locks of hair from U.S. presidents will be displayed at a Philadelphia museum.
Appearance and money impact election outcomes.
Republicans and Democrats both take environmental action.
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