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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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People without land lines are often excluded, and people change their minds.
COMMENTARY: Science should disavow race as a useful measure of people.
Men and women prefer female candidates who look both competent and attractive.
Muslim Americans are just like any other American.
They just don't know it, researchers say.
Barack Obama and John McCain both accused each other, rather ironically, of negative campaigning.
Some news audiences are more politically informed than others.
Who would make a better president — a man with more than 30 years of experience in Congress or one with about six?
Most Americans believe the current financial crisis poses a greater threat than terrorism.
At the very least, world power is likely to be share more, analysts say.
The political landscape for dealing with climate change is shifting.
Just how much power does the vice president officially have?
When it comes to how the federal government should spend its money, rich and poor agree.
Politics is not just about the issues, leadership, or likability. It's also about endorsements.
While Palin may be on the attack, Biden might hold back.
Presidential polls are flawed, pollster says.
Conservatives tend to have tidier offices than liberals.
Candidates should be able to actually be candid and say, "I was wrong and I changed my mind."
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