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July 18th, 2012
09:02 PM ET

Sen. John McCain defends Clinton aide; denounces fear-mongering claims by House Republicans

CNN Contributor John Avlon discusses Wednesday's "Moment of Sanity" starring Sen. John McCain.


Filed under: Moment of Sanity • News
July 18th, 2012
08:49 PM ET

Is Romney's Mormon faith still 'taboo' in this 2012 presidential election?

Fifty-two years after John F. Kennedy broke a barrier by becoming the first non-protestant president, Mitt Romney's Mormonism is proving to be a thorny issue, in part, because we don't know how to talk about it, honestly, thoughtfully and respectfully.

Discussion of religion in politics has long been dominated by demagogues - Mitt Romney's deeply held faith is no exception.

OutFront tonight: Buzz feed political reporter Mckay Coppins. He's been covering the Romney campaign from a unique perspective. He is also mormon. FULL POST


Filed under: 2012 Election • Political Strike Team • Politics • Religion
July 18th, 2012
08:38 PM ET

U.S. cities filing for bankruptcy: Fmr. White House Econ. Adviser says 'it's not a surprise'

Another California city is preparing for bankruptcy: Compton is due to run out of money on September 1. That would make it the fourth California city to go under since June. FULL POST


Filed under: Economy
July 18th, 2012
08:19 PM ET

Battle over Arctic oil: Eskimos on edge over drilling in Arctic

As Shell prepares for drilling in the Arctic, it's not just environmentalists who are up in arms. Some natives are terrified that drilling oil wells in the region will mark the end of their way of life.

One town in particular is saying "hell no" to drilling.  Shell says if things take off, as many as 100,000 jobs could be created. It's a deal that will generate hundreds of billions in tax revenues - a boon for local, state and federal government.

But residents say all the money in the world won't replace what will be lost if there's an oil spill.

Miguel Marquez went to Point Hope Alaska to find out what's at stake.

FULL POST


Filed under: OutFront Exclusive
July 18th, 2012
08:15 PM ET

The key to the White House: Ohio, Ohio, Ohio

CNN contributor John Avlon discusses the importance of Ohio in the 2012 presidential elections.

OutFront tonight: The Daily Beast Contributor Mark McKinnon and CNN Contributor Roland Martin.

FULL POST


Filed under: 2012 Election • News • Politics
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