Stories Tagged as
2012 election
Nebraska manufacturers make dramatic comeback
by
David Gura
Jan 31, 2012
How employees at one Nebraska manufacturer pulled together to survive recession, and now the future seems brighter than ever.
More from NASCAR CEO Brian France
by
Adriene Hill
Jan 30, 2012
Heading into the Florida primary, we went to the CEO of NASCAR to get a glimpse at the state's economic situation.
Debate audiences may influence choices
Jan 26, 2012
The flap over debate audience reactions raises questions about who picks them, who is really in control of them and whether they can affect voters' choices at the polls.
How Romney made money after retirement
Jan 26, 2012
Bain Capital may sell companies years after buying them, then partners get their share of profits.
Election 2012: Send us your audio comments
by
Matt Berger
Jan 24, 2012
Tell us about the most important economic issues on your mind this election year. Record your answer with our new Record Button and share it with us right from your web browser
Why Saul Alinsky matters in the 2012 election
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jan 23, 2012
Newt Gingrich talks a lot about labor activist Saul Alinsky. Who was this figure in modern American community organizing?
How to be a super PAC, like Stephen Colbert
Jan 20, 2012
One way to understand the growing role of super PACs in campaigns is to imagine being one. The comedian Stephen Colbert leads the way.
For public good, not for profit.
Rick Santorum's economic philosophy
Jan 20, 2012
The Republican presidential hopeful used to be a senator from Pennsylvania, a state known for a strong union presence and significant blue collar values. How has that colored his economic views?
South Carolina CEO explains the state economy
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Adriene Hill
Jan 20, 2012
Leading into the South Carolina primary, we speak to one CEO in the state to help explain what people there are most concerned about.
Week in review: Food stamp use on the rise
Jan 20, 2012
Is Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich justified in calling President Obama the "Food Stamp President?"