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The 3 economic charts that could crash Obama's reelection hopes

James Pethokoukis | The Enterprise Blog:

Vice President Joe Biden is telling Ohio voters today that “things really are starting to come back.” Is one of those “things” the U.S. economy? Because as the following

Sen. DeMint defends his role in upset in Nebraska's GOP Senate primary

Alexander Bolton | The Hill:

Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) is not apologizing for spending hundreds of thousands of dollars through his leadership fund in Nebraska's Senate Republican primary, despite criticism from a Republican colleague. ...

Warning Signs in Wisconsin for Obama

Neil King Jr | Washington Wire: In a potentially ominous sign for the Obama campaign, a new poll has declared Wisconsin a true tossup state, finding President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney locked in a 46%-46% tie among likely voters. As the Obama team eyes potential paths to victory in November …

Wisconsin's Walker holds recall lead despite attacks

(Reuters) - Republican Governor Scott Walker's lead widened slightly over Milwaukee Democratic Mayor Tom Barrett in the run-up to the Wisconsin recall election, according to a poll on Wednesday that showed almost all Wisconsin voters have made up their minds.

Ron Paul Concedes, More or Less

The Washington Times:

Rep. Ron Paul of Texas said Monday he will not compete in primaries in any of the states that have not yet voted — essentially confirming Mitt Romney will win the Republican presidential nomination.

Indiana Conservatives Take Out Entrenched RINO Senator Lugar

INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Senator Richard Lugar, a 35-year veteran of the Senate and leading foreign policy voice, was defeated in the Indiana Republican primary by a Tea Party-backed challenger on Tuesday, the first Senate incumbent ousted in the 2012 election year.