There has been little evidence of the unions, greens or New Democrats using the primary contest to advance their competing agendas.

ECONOMIST: John Kerry gets ever closer to the nomination

But Stanton is neither a two-dimensional figure of fun nor a murderous bogeyman, and this is why Primary Colors marks an advance over most presidential movies of the past and present.

CNN: All The Presidents' Movies

But the action started here well in advance of the primary.

CNN: Republicans fight to hold on in Nevada's 1st C.D.

While numerous terror groups operating in the region are the most conspicuous manifestations of the Islamist advance, these entities disguise the primary method employed by Islamists in their move on Africa.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: An African vortex

Washington, DC September 6th, 2011: The Center for Security Policy announced that it has invited nine major current 2012 Presidential contenders to endorse the 12-point Peace Through Strength Platform , in advance of the next Presidential Republican primary debate on September 7th.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy

Its latest signal on potential discussion over nonnuclear disarmament, carried in a report in its main newspaper Saturday, isn't likely to advance the prospect of talks given that the primary concern of the U.S. is North Korea's nuclear arsenal.

WSJ: North Korea Reaffirms Commitment to Nuclear Program

In weighing the pros and cons, the grouping should first be clear about its primary objectives, and then consider whether the proposed change in approach would advance those aims.

CNN: The Bloc Buster

How do I say to my son or daughter, that back in 2008, in the primary in South Carolina, where people of color had an opportunity to advance the campaign of a man of color, how do I say to my son or daughter, I chose someone other than somebody who looks like me?

NPR: S.C. Activists Weigh In on Obama-Clinton Race Rift

We have made great strides globally in increasing the numbers of girls in primary school, but until we make girls' safety a priority we will not advance our educational goals.

CNN: Make schools safe for girls everywhere