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Wolf Blitzer delivers the most important breaking news and political, international, and national security stories of the day. Tune to The Situation Room weekdays 5-7pm ET on CNN.
CNN exclusive: Paul Ryan hasn't called Palin for advice
(CNN) – Paul Ryan's debate preparations have involved a core team of aides, improvised sessions on his plane, and mock debates in hotels all around the country.
But one thing Ryan did not do to prepare – seek advice from the only other Republican who has faced off against Joe Biden in a vice presidential debate: Sarah Palin.
FULL POST ON CNN'S POLITICAL TICKER
RELATED POST: CNN Exclusive: How Ryan sharpens debate skills
Congress digs on Libya consulate attack
Republicans attack administration over lack of security at the Benghazi consulate, CNN's Jill Dougherty reports.
One-on-one with Mitt Romney
Wolf Blitzer interviews Mitt Romney on a wide range of topics, including Syria, Israel, taxes, debates and Big Bird.
RELATED STORY: Romney on debate inspiration from his father
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The Battle of Big Bird
It's Big Bird versus The Count as we count down to the election. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on the Battle of Big Bird.
Meningitis outbreak exposes lax rules
Dr. Sanjay Gupta goes to Massachusetts to get answers from the facility that made the contaminated injections.
RELATED STORY: Deaths rise to 12, with nearly 120 sickened in rare meningitis outbreak
Religiously unaffiliated change politics
Lisa Sylvester reports on how the influence of organized religion on national politics may be shrinking.
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