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In the 2012 election, how will parents be voting? We found out by talking to a roundtable of parents with diverse opinions, surveying parents on their political views, and even talking to kids on what they think of politics.

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How Parents Are Voting
Having kids totally changes the way we view political issues. With the help of NBC News and a group of opinionated moms and dads, we find out exactly how
Video: How Being a Parent Changes Political Views
Has being a parent changed how you'll vote?
Answering Kids' Questions
Our handy guide for bringing the 2012 election down – or is it up? – to a level your little ones can understand
Kids Weigh In
We crash a Brooklyn block party to find out what kids really think of the election. Watch the adorable results here 
Debate Recap: Mitt Romney "Wins", Women Lose
Obama and Romney squared off for the first of the 2012 presidential debates—but never discussed reproductive rights or other women's issues.
Dear Big Bird
An open letter of sympathy to our favorite big yellow feathered fellow
The Go-Gurt Dad
Is this niche demographic the most important voter in 2012?
Video: Parents Talk About Education Policy
Why education is the number one political issue for some parents
Video: Would Your Let Your Kid Join the Military?
Parents weigh in on whether they'd let their own kids join
Video: Parents on Healthcare Reform
How parents feel about our current healthcare system
We Love Big Bird, Too
A few of our favorite debate reactions, tweets and memes from around the web
Live Tweeting the Debate
Some of our favorite debate night tweets from our community of editors, reporters and readers
Candidate Dad
The current batch of Republican primary candidates sound more like Papa than president

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