The economy is blotting out the sun issue-wise in the 2012 campaign. Here are eight important issues left in the shadows. They’re adapted from a new book by The Post’s Chris Cillizza, “The Gospel According to The Fix: An Insider’s Guide to a Less Than Holy World of Politics.” (Broadway Books)
Talking about education in politics traditionally has been a smart move. No matter what a voter’s political affiliation, he or she generally will support more spending on educating our kids. But in 2012’s economic climate, spending any more federal money on education is a nonstarter for both sides. (Pictured here: McKinley Lyons and Javonta Johnson, from left, at Normal Park summer school program on June 26, 2012, in Chattanooga, Tenn.)
On May 31, 1889, the South Fork dam that held Lake Conemaugh failed, and 20 million tons of water descended upon Johnstown, Pa. The flood claimed the lives of 2,209 people and spurred...
More than 400,000 Syrians have crossed into Turkey seeking refuge from the conflict at home. Finding its resources stretched, Turkey is urgently appealing for international aid and...
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