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Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012 | 4:50 p.m.

Politics and Government

Politics and Government

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Associated Press

Poll: Obama benefitting from improving economy

President Barack Obama is reaping political benefits from the country's brighter economic mood. A new poll shows that Republicans and Democrats alike are increasingly saying the nation is heading in the right direction and most independents now approve the way he's addressing the nation's post-recession period.

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Special Section: Perdue Bows Out Of Second Gubernatorial Race

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Gov. Bev Perdue

Perdue announced Jan. 26 she would not be running for a second term as NC governor.

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Pat McCrory

The former Charlotte mayor said he was '100 percent in' for governor's race.

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Anthony Foxx

The Charlotte mayor's name is already being tossed around as a possible candidate.

2012 Elections

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Santorum Goes After Obama on Energy

GOP Presidential Candidate Rick Santorum said on Wednesday that President Barack Obama has nobody to blame but himself for the energy problems the United States is facing.

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In Ariz., Romney Attacks Obama, Ignores Santorum

After several days of criticizing rival Rick Santorum, GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney made no reference to the former Pennsylvania Senator, instead returning to his criticisms of President Barack Obama.

 

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