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May 09 2013
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Personal Scandal, Political Success
With his victory Tuesday in a special election for Congress, Mark Sanford provided the latest evidence that, contrary to F. Scott Fitzgerald's famous dictum, second acts are possible in American life.
That seems especially true in U.S. politics, where voters have proven themselves willing to forgive and, if not forget, at least re-elect politicians who have strayed from the straight and
Wall Street Journal (News)Nov 05 2014
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House Republicans expand majority to near-historic size
The wave of GOP victories in elections Tuesday expanded the Republican majority in the House to near-record levels, sweeping out longtime Democratic incumbents in solid blue Northeast states and from some of the party’s last vestiges in the South.
House Republicans easily surpassed the 218 seats needed to control the chamber, picked up at least 13 seats to create a commanding 242-seat
Washington TimesNov 04 2014
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GOP takes control of Senate in midterm rout
Republicans seized control of the U.S. Senate and were on track to expand their grip on the House of Representatives and governorships in the 2014 elections, marking a dramatic midterm rout that cut deep into territory President Barack Obama and the Democratic Party won by commanding margins only two years ago. With several Democratic-held Senate seats still up for grabs, the GOP has already
PoliticoSep 10 2012
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Obama Convention Bounce Confirmed In Latest Tracking Polls
Daily tracking polls published over the weekend show President Barack Obama enjoying a modest boost in support following the Democratic party convention, though how long that polling "bounce" will last remains uncertain.
The latest results from two daily telephone tracking surveys conducted by Gallup and Rasmussen Reports show a very similar pattern. Both had found a roughly even race
HuffPostNov 03 2014
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Early voting: At least 16.4M ballots already cast
Election Day is Tuesday, but at least 16.4 million ballots have already been cast in person or by mail in 31 states, according to the Associated Press.
The importance of early voting has been emphasized in recent weeks by everyone from President Obama to Mitt Romney. The AP found early voting is up from 2010 in Arkansas, Georgia, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Montana, North
USA TODAYNov 03 2014
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Obama Lending Support, but Only in Democratic Bulwarks
President Obama implored voters to cast aside cynicism and turn out to elect Democrats who are “fighting for you,” making his closing argument before midterm congressional elections that will shape the contours of his final two years in office.
“You’ve got to ask yourself: Who’s going to be fighting for you? Who’s going to be on your side?” Mr. Obama said Sunday evening to about 5,500
New York Times (News)Nov 02 2014
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Both Parties See Campaign Tilting to Republicans
Republicans entered the final weekend before the midterm elections clearly holding the better hand to control the Senate and poised to add to their House majority. But a decidedly sour electorate and a sizable number of undecided voters added a measure of suspense.
The final drama surrounded the Senate, which has been a Democratic bulwark for President Obama since his party lost its
New York Times (News)Jun 04 2022
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McCormick Concedes to Oz in Pennsylvania GOP Senate Primary
David McCormick on Friday evening conceded in Pennsylvania’s Republican Senate primary to Dr. Mehmet Oz amid an ongoing statewide recount.
Despite a slight lead in recounted mail-in ballots, McCormick said it was "now clear" that the Republican nominee was Oz. The TV celebrity doctor led McCormick by 922 votes in the initial count after the May 17 primary. Many analysts saw the
Newsweek New York Times (News) New York Post (News)Apr 03 2023
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Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson Announces 2024 Presidential Bid
Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson (R) announced his intention to run for the Republican nomination in the 2024 presidential election in an interview with ABC News Sunday.
Key Quotes: “I've traveled the country for six months,” Hutchinson said, “I hear people talk about the leadership of our country. I'm convinced that people want leaders that appeal to the best of America, and not
Forbes ABC News (Online) Fox News DigitalMay 13 2019
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Biden jolts Dem fight for big donors
Democratic presidential campaigns are pouring more effort into winning big donors to go with the widespread focus on online fundraising.
Elizabeth Warren has sworn off attending big-money private fundraisers. But a small group of Hollywood writers and producers recently gathered over drinks to talk about how to raise money for Warren’s presidential campaign without her.
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