Topic: Whit Ayres - CSMonitor.com

Decoder Wire Black voter turnout up, but Dems can't take 'Obama effect' for granted

A new study signals that black voter turnout is up, but analysts say that Democrats can't assume the trend will last beyond the 'Obama effect.' Moreover, Republicans are reaching out to minorities.

USA Update In a first, black voter turnout surpassed white turnout in 2012

CPAC surprise: optimism about immigration reform

Conservatives showcase diversity and divisions at annual CPAC rally (+video)

Immigration reform: Is 'amnesty' a possibility now?

Election 2012: How Romney might lead on new Washington terrain

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Three lessons of Jeremiah Wright plan against Obama

Mitt Romney's Mormon dilemma: To reach voters, should he discuss his faith?

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GOP strategist: Appeal to Latino voters is party's 'great challenge'

Mitt Romney at CPAC: a chance for revival

Targeting the rich, Obama takes Democrats back to their roots

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After 'Birth Certificate Day,' what now for Donald Trump?

Dems, GOP in Congress begin dance to avert government shutdown

Obama's plan to win 2012 presidential election takes shape

Michael Steele: opponents at RNC debate say party 'needs to be fixed'

How the tea party helped GOP find a path to Election Day successes

Election 2010 all about tea party? It's more: It's year of the outsider.

Republicans' post-Election 2010 challenge: managing expectations