Voters' Disapproval of Presidential Candidates Rising?

Pollsters are tracking "disapproval" ratings closer than approval ratings.

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Obama Approval Tops 50%: What it Means

Analysts say the boost in Mr. Obama's approval rating is the result of an improving economy.

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Perry's Part-Time Congress Idea

With a record low approval rating, Congress is a tempting target for attack ads. And that's exactly where Rick Perry's aiming fire in a new ad.

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GOP Candidates Distance Themselves From Trump Debate

With six candidates out and only two participating, is the Trump debate December 27th going to happen?

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Gingrich Suggests 'Apprentice' for Poor Children

GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich is proposing a controversial apprenticeship program for poor children, and he says Donald Trump supports it.

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Gingrich, Pelosi Trade Fiery Language

The two have engaged in a verbal feud since Pelosi threatened to release information on Gingrich’s history of ethics violations.

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New Documents Put Justice Department In Hot Seat

New documents reveal the Department of Justice misled Congress on the ATF's "Fast and Furious" program.

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NYC Terror Suspect: Lone Wolf? Or Harmless Hack?

New York City police arrested a Dominican native in New York and charged him with allegedly plotting to blow up parts of the Big Apple.

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Campaign Finance Numbers Out: What Do They Mean for 2012?

2012 candidates released campaign finance reports on Friday, giving a look at who’s ahead.

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