Federal Insider: Axelrod’s hairy bet on Obama

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	Thursday, November 01, 2012

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David Axelrod, former senior advisor to President Barack Obama, answers questions during a panel discussion, '2012: The Path to the Presidency', at the University of Chicago in Chicago on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Axelrod's hairy bet on Obama

Al Kamen

Adviser wagers his mustache in a tradition as old as politics, though his stakes may be a little higher.

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Federal Diary

ARLINGTON, VA - OCTOBER 27: AFGE Union members, J. David Cox, left and Bob Nicklas plot strategy in an Arlington neighborhood as they campaign door to door for President Obama Saturday October 27, 2012. (photo by Dayna Smith/for the Washington Post).

Federal labor activists walk for Obama

Joe Davidson

Federal union members work to get out the labor vote for Obama in Northern Virginia.

Federal question of the week

How has teleworking worked (or not) for you during superstorm Sandy?

Washington Post Editors

On Leadership

TOPSHOTS US President Barack Obama steps off Air Force One October 29, 2012 upon arrival at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. Obama cancelled his appearance at a campaign rally in Orlando, Florida and returned early to Washington, DC to monitor response to Hurricane Sandy. Much of the eastern United States was in lockdown mode October 29, 2012 awaiting the arrival of a hurricane dubbed 'Frankenstorm' that threatened to wreak havoc on the area with storm surges, driving rain and devastating winds. AFP PHOTO/Mandel NGANMANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images

Gov. Christie praises Obama's leadership during storm

Jena McGregor

No photo opp in the world can top praise from an affected, outspoken governor from the other party.

Federal Player of the Week

Working to reduce food waste and protect the environment

The Partnership for Public Service

At just 26 years-old, Laura Moreno is a tireless crusader for reducing and recycling food waste.

The voting database

Election Guide: The race in every state

Explore the state of play in every presidential, House and Senate race. Try the Candidate Matcher, a 10-question quiz that pairs you up with politicians on the local and national level most closely aligned to your views.



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