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Top 10 Democratic presidential contenders for 2016

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Vice President Joe Biden are among the possible contenders.

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Top 10 Republican presidential contenders for 2016

The party has a deep bench if Mitt Romney doesn't win.

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Play of the Day -- It's time to vote

Voter turnout and a prank dominate late night.

Defense

Syrian rebel leader is pulling for Romney

A general on the rebel's military council believes Mitt Romney is more likely to intervene in their conflict

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Joe Biden already dropping hints about 2016

After casting his ballot this morning, the Vice President said it would not be the last time voting for himself

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An Ohio vote recount could be a mess

It's the most likely state to send the presidential election into overtime.

Defense

GOP lawmakers say ‘thousands’ of military votes will not be counted

Slow military mail processing will cause ballots to arrive too late, senators say.

Oversight

Study forecasts more polarization in new Congress

Incoming House will have the lowest number of competitive seats in more than 40 years.

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Long list of unfinished Senate business includes defense policy bill

Staff of Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., has taken an inventory.

Nextgov

Mobile apps help campaigns track voters

The Romney campaign's Project Orca and the Democratic Party's Mobile Pollwatcher app are helping count voters.

Oversight

Federal employee unions back Obama in 2012 election

Advocates are disappointed with the president over pay freeze and pension contribution proposals, but a Romney-Ryan administration scares them.

Pay & Benefits

More than 100 former lawmakers receiving six-figure pensions

Some retired legislators earn more now than they would in Congress.

Management

Contractors eye post-election musical chairs on Senate panel

Claire McCaskill’s temporary oversight committee faces uncertain future.

Oversight

Republicans blame Sandy for killing Romney's momentum

Political strategists believe the hurricane was a distraction from the candidate's economic message.

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House speaker expects 'bridge' on fiscal cliff

Congress and the White House will find a way to punt the looming deadlines, Boehner predicts.

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Play of the Day -- Appealing to the undecideds before Election Day

Comedian Chris Rock makes a final appeal as the vote draws closer.

Management

USPS in ‘emergency’ mode to deliver ballots from states hit by Sandy

Postal Service invokes special protocols to combat power outages in storm-ravaged areas.

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Don't freak out about the possible Election Day nor'easter just yet

The National Weather Service is predicting another storm in the Northeast for next week.

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Bill Clinton: Obama's a good leader 'without regard to race'

Former president strikes back at John Sununu's response to Colin Powell endorsement.

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Play of the Day -- A dystopic campaign-induced hellscape

Political advertising is taking its toll