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Despite a frustrated GOP, 'birthers' still persist

Dark theories about President Barack Obama's citizenship show no signs of fading away. But "birthers," as those skeptics of Obama's heritage are known, no longer seem relegated to tinfoil hat fringes of American politics. Instead, it's Republican members of Congress, elected officials and state party organizations -- in Arizona, Iowa and Florida -- that are responsible for the latest round of conspiracy-mongering. And the loose talk could cause a headache for Mitt Romney this election season.

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It's your turn to set the agenda for the election of the next President of the United States. What has you fired up as you head to the polls this November? The economy? Health care? Big government? Name your issue. Talk it out. Make them listen.

As we kick off the 2012 Election season, what will be the battleground states? We look at the states solidly Republican, Democrat and those that may likely be in play.

ELECTION 2012: TRACKING THE RACE

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Track who's up and who's down with the freshest national polls on the CNN Polling Center.

George Clooney. Kid Rock. Steven Spielberg. Donny and Marie Osmond. Take a look at who in Hollywood and entertainment are supporting the candidates.

With the Republican presidential race all but over, the focus shifts to presumptive nominee Mitt Romney's choice of a running mate. Here's a list of those who have generated some buzz.

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