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Posted at 10:51 AM ET, 10/31/2012

Axe bets his ‘stache on Obama win; a former intern’s rise; and why Nate Silver drives the chattering class nuts (read-this roundup)

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(Andrew Burton - Getty Images) Bet the ‘stache — In the face of polls tightening in states where President Obama is leading, adviser David Axelrod vows to shave his mustache (which he says he’s had for 40 years!) on live TV if Obama loses Michigan, Minnesota or Pennsylvania.

At a crossroads — The ascent of Steven Law, a longtime former aide to Sen. Mitch McConnell, from unpaid intern to influential moneyman.

Silver streak — Why Nate Silver threatens the “excitable” political chattering class.

Harvey vs. Sandy — The glitzy Washington screening of the new “SEAL Team Six” movie got downsized thanks to Hurricane Sandy.

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