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Election 2012: Ballot initiatives reflect nation’s mood

A woman holding a ballot for voting at the presidential election via Shuttestock

Election 2012: Ballot initiatives reflect nation's mood Proponents call it “direct democracy,” opponents call it “vigilante democracy” – and political scientists call it a vibrant part of American democracy. On Nov. 6, voters in 37 states will decide 174 ballot propositions – the most since 2006, but well below the…

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Romney: ’110% behind’ Ohio anti-union bill

Mitt Romney campaigns in Virginia

A day after refusing to comment on an Ohio bill that would limit the collective bargain rights of public employees, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said Wednesday that he supports the measure “110 percent.” Romney was working at Ohio Republican Party phone bank Tuesday when he was asked about Issue…

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