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Clint Eastwood is back on the Republican stage. But this time there’s a script, a 30-second time limit and none of the potential tripwires of live television.
via NYT > Most Recent Headlines http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/24/eastwood-is-back-in-a-campaign-ad-for-romney/
Conservatives are testing the boundaries of how far they can go to disqualify President Obama.
via NYT > Most Recent Headlines http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/24/us/politics/strident-anti-obama-messages-flood-key-states.html
This year, in a tight race that leaves very little room for error, the independent political groups working to defeat President Obama have reached a consensus: Going off message is simply too risky.
via NYT > Most Recent Headlines http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/25/us/politics/conservative-super-pacs-sharpen-their-synchronized-message.html
Mitt Romney’s campaign has recruited professionals to manage his appearance at the Republican convention, hoping to overcome his image of being stiff and aloof.
via NYT > Most Recent Headlines http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/20/us/politics/romney-campaign-works-feverishly-to-project-relaxed-image.html
Two candidates who can have trouble connecting with voters on a personal level try to define each other as detached from mainstream American life.
via NYT > Most Recent Headlines http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/26/us/politics/negative-ads-hit-at-identity-to-shape-race.html