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8:15am

Thu November 1, 2012
It's All Politics

The GOP Has Its Eyes On Another Election Day Prize: Arkansas

Originally published on Thu November 1, 2012 9:17 am

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Arkansas voters are about to make history, one way or another.

Democrats have selected as their incoming House leader Darrin Williams, who would serve as the state's first African-American speaker.

But Williams might never get to hold the gavel. Republicans believe they have a good shot at taking control of the Arkansas House — and Senate — for the first time since 1874.

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5:30am

Thu November 1, 2012
Politics

To Ban or Not to Ban? The Politics of Guns

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As a battleground state, all eyes have been on Colorado during this year’s presidential race, but the outcome of next Tuesday’s election will dictate a lot more than who wins the Oval Office.

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6:43pm

Wed October 31, 2012
Politics

Crying Fort Collins Girl Isn’t Alone. How the Election is Emotional for Kids

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A YouTube clip shot in Fort Collins has gone viral on the Internet. It features four-year-old Abbie Evans crying, saying she’s tired of election coverage. The video has struck a chord with adults who also can’t wait to see the election come to a close. But it got us pondering this question: What effect does the non-stop political marathon have on young children?

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