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During the 2012 election cycle, Americans heard the use of such labels as the “culture war,” the “war on guns,” “the war on coal,” and the “war on the middle class.” Candidates and elected officials have been accused of “class warfare.” Anything that could be broken down to a partisan tit-for-tat became a war of words between two ideological points-of-view.

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During the 2012 election cycle, Americans heard the use of such labels as the “culture war,” the “war on guns,” “the war on coal,” and the “war on the middle class.” Candidates and elected officials have been accused of “class warfare.” Anything that could be broken down to a partisan tit-for-tat became a war of words between two ideological points-of-view.

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Voting rights activists are concerned about new software installed on Ohio voting machines in 39 of 88 counties in the state. As a swing state that could will determine the election, activists are worried about the features and implications of the software. The precincts using the software cater to an estimated four million potential voters.

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Vice President Joe Biden called the United States a "purple nation" during his campaign stops in Iowa last week. While speaking to crowds in both Muscotine and Fort Dodge, he highlighted bipartisan efforts in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.

On Tuesday, more than just the presidency will be determined. From school boards to assemblymembers, we have the chance to shape the future of our representation.There is no other office that can effect the general sentiment and political discourse than a presidential election season.