7 storylines to watch in 2011

As the year draws to a close, here are some of the most pressing questions for the next 12 months

A fight for domination in the 2012 GOP field.
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Every year promises its share of surprising storylines — who foresaw the BP oil spill, Lebron James' "Decision" debacle, or the Chilean-miner saga coming in 2010? Still, looking ahead to next year, there are some looming issues that will almost certainly win space in the headlines. From the economy to the run-up to 2012's presidential race to the Android vs. iPhone smartphone war, here are 7 key questions to be answered in 2011:

1. Who will emerge as the favorite to win the 2012 GOP nomination?

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