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Obama at crossroads in job creation politics With an election year looming and the bully pulpit at his disposal, the president has an opportunity to begin drawing sharp contrasts with Republicans over policy decisions that will shape the nation in coming decades. First Read: Washington returns to gridlock Leaders pick up where they left off with partisan spat over timing of Obama jobs speech NJ: Democrats distancing themselves from Obama It’s been a tough summer for swing-district Democrats seeking reelection in 2012 with a president at the top of the ticket whose approval ratings are in the weeds. Video: Inside the Boiler Room: Is the 2012 GOP field set? Mark Murray and Domenico Montanaro discuss whether or not the 2012 Republican presidential field is set, the chance of any late additions that could significantly impact the race, and how they see it all playing out in the months ahead. (NBC News) White House creates online petitions site The White House is bringing the constitutional right to petition one's government into the digital age with a webpage, "We the People," where people can create and sign petitions seeking the government's action on a range of issues. Copyright 2011 msnbc.com RSS URL: http://rss.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032552/device/rss/rss.xml

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