(The Root) — It’s going to get ugly, really ugly. And that’s saying something. The 2012 presidential campaign has already seen its fair share of negative advertising on both sides. We must all prepare ...

The Latino vote will matter in the 2012 election. So say Republicans and Democrats, and even the cover of TIME magazine. But just how much it will matter is not clear at this point. Too many factors ...

(The Root) — Last week, four-star retired general and former Secretary of State Colin Powell endorsed President Barack Obama’s re-election bid. Powell, a lifelong Republican, broke with his party ...

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