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The Bipartisan Couple: An Endangered Species

The political odd couple is surely becoming an endangered species in the modern world of dating, and just the thought of maneuvering around what one single may label as “impossible political attitude” has caused many […]

2012/11/20

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Unions Flexed Muscles in State Elections

From California to Maine, unions used their political muscle in the recent elections to help install Democratic governors, build labor-friendly majorities in state legislatures and defeat ballot initiatives against them.

2012/11/20

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Unions Flexed Muscles In State Campaigns

From California to Maine, unions used their political muscle in the recent elections to help install Democratic governors, build labor-friendly majorities in state legislatures and defeat ballot initiatives against them.

2012/11/20

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Emails Shed Light On Ryan, Walker Relationship

Rising political stars and personal friends, Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan and Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker worked quietly behind the scenes to coordinate public policy, avoid each other’s limelight and steer clear of political minefields that would haunt their campaigns, according to more than 1,000 pages of internal emails obtained by The Associated Press. But there was at least one pointed snub between them, too.

2012/10/26

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Opinion: Voter ID: A Good Idea

It has been argued that “granny” might not be able to vote if they make her have a voter ID. But seriously, why all the concern about taking the extra measure of a voter ID to make sure that every vote cast in a United States election is a legally qualified vote, including “granny’s”?

2012/08/22

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Opinion: Lacking Government ID Does Not Make You Unworthy Of Voting

There are many Americans who do not have a government issued ID. In our country there is no requirement to carry ID. If you do not have a government ID, that does not make you a criminal. That does not make you unworthy of voting.

2012/07/31

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Corporation Hoping To Become Next Mayor Of Los Angeles

American political history often contains stories of unlikely candidates who beat the odds and make it into office. One corporation is hoping to become one of those stories.

2012/05/01

Maryland Dems Rallying Around John Delaney, Ready For Nov. Elections

Democrats got behind their nominee Wednesday to take on Republican Rep. Roscoe Bartlett, after strong backing by the state’s Democratic establishment for state Sen. Rob Garagiola wasn’t enough to stop John Delaney.

2012/04/04

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What D.C. Voters Had To Say At The Polls On Tuesday

Here’s a roundup of what some DC voters had to say as they cast their ballots in the primary Tuesday.

2012/04/03

House Committee Approves D.C. Special Elections Bill

Holding special elections is about to get easier in D.C. In the wake of Councilmember Harry Thomas Jr.’s resignation, the district has a seat to fill.

2012/02/07