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In our Anecdotal Evidence column, movers and shakers share personal stories of how intriguing (and often odd) presidential campaigning in their respective swing state can be. Jimmy Carter and his 8-year-old talk nukes at the breakfast table\ Jerry Austin. Photo: Lars Gesing/CU News Corps Jerry Austin – Veteran Ohio Democratic...

In our Anecdotal Evidence column, movers and shakers share personal stories of how intriguing (and often odd) presidential campaigning in their respective swing state can be Thumbs up for volunteers Matt Dole – Ohio Republican Consultant Matt Dole. Photo: Lars Gesing/CU News Corps “In 2004 George W. Bush came to...

In our Anecdotal Evidence column, movers and shakers share personal stories of how intriguing (and often odd) presidential campaigning in their respective swing state can be. Season’s greetings from Ohio, the heart of the presidential campaign Herb Asher. Photo: Lars Gesing/CU News Corps Herb Asher – Political Scientist, The Ohio...

Elephant-watching in Cleveland A passerby takes a photo as MSNBC's Kasie Hunt and Steve Kornacki report in front of the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, ahead of the GOP primary debate. Photo: Lars Gesing/CU News Corps Usually, this column is reserved for campaign trail anecdotes from political movers and...

Theater killer will spend his life in prison without parole. CENTENNIAL, Colo. —James Holmes will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole. The 12-member jury was unable to reach the unanimous decision required for the death penalty. One of the jurors, who reportedly cited...

Blood and horror. Senseless violence. Public death. Not many people would disagree that mass killings are awful occurrences. But some people benefit from them. Friday afternoon, Aurora theater shooter James Holmes was sentenced to life in prison. The jury could have — if they’d unanimously agreed — chosen execution for...

1. George Brauchler pacing like a prize fighter before his closing remarks, looking over at the crowded victims’ families side. 2. James Holmes, who had his head on his hands during jury instructions while the jury is out, is now staring straight ahead. And, as always, twisting in his chair...

Killer's fate could be decided as early as Friday CENTENNIAL, Colo. — After more than 60 days in court, the Aurora theater shooting is over. No more closing arguments, no more phases. Only the deliberations remain. In hours or days, the world will know whether James Eagan Holmes is to...

In our Anecdotal Evidence column, movers and shakers share personal stories of how intriguing (and often odd) presidential campaigning in their respective swing state can be. Key swing states get the royal convention treatment Robert Alexander. Photo: Lars Gesing/CU News Corps Robert Alexander – Political Scientist, Ohio Northern University “I...

In our Anecdotal Evidence column, movers and shakers share personal stories of how intriguing (and often odd) presidential campaigning in their respective swing state can be. Are a bunch of white farmers picking our president? No. Donna Hoffman. Photo: Lars Gesing/CU News Corps Donna Hoffman – Political Scientist, University of...