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Congressional power within Dems' grasp
The Swampby James Oliphant Congressional Democrats appear close to having something they haven't known for a long time: power. After being marginalized by the Bush administration and stymied by a cohesive Republican minority, Democrats on the Hill look poised to...Tags: Minnesota, Saxby Chambliss, Kentucky, Mutual Funds, Joe Lieberman
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Reid to Stevens: No felon in Senate
The Swampby Frank James I meant to get this one up earlier. Sen. Ted Stevens, who was recently convicted in federal court of failure to disclose gifts as required by federal law has his good friend, Democratic Sen. Daniel Inouye of......Tags: Alaska, Harry Reid, Hawaii, Daniel Inouye, John Ensign
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U.S. Senate races: Big drama, eclipsed in NY
Spin CycleWith all the attention on the monumental presidential contest and local eyes watching to see whether Democrats can capture the state Senate, a handful of U.S. Senate races have not received much attention in these parts. But Sen. Charles......Tags: Minnesota, Kentucky, Saxby Chambliss, Joe Lieberman, Upper House
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Senate races: Election night guide
The Swampby James Oliphant Twelve Senate races are considered to be close this Election Day. The outcome could have a significant impact on the balance of power on the Hill. Democrats are chasing a 60-vote majority, which would allow them to......Tags: Minnesota, Saxby Chambliss, Kentucky, Joe Lieberman, Louisiana
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Palin Election Day - Back in AK
The Swampby Jason George ANCHORAGE - Gov. Sarah Palin arrived back in her home state just before 5 a.m. local time, and is headed to Wasilla, where she'll vote and meet with supporters. Palin flies mid-day to Phoenix for her rally......Tags: Sarah Palin, Alaska, Election Day, Local Elections, John McCain
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(Almost) Final numbers: Stevens survives? (Updated)
Spin CycleIn the presidential race, Obama has 52 percent with a turnout just short of 120 million -- a bit less than some were projecting yesterday. But the 52 percent -- a majority of the country -- will be an......Tags: Georgia, Minnesota, National Government, Ohio, Politics
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Senate update: Oregon looking blue
The Swampby James Oliphant Democrats may have picked off another GOP seat in the Senate. This morning, the Oregonian, Portland's newspaper, is projecting that Jeff Merkley has unseated Republican incumbent Sen. Gordon Smith. If that occurs, it would be the sixth.....Tags: Georgia, Minnesota, Saxby Chambliss, National Government, Executive Branch
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Alaska Senate race tilts to Democrat
The Swampby Frank James Senate Democrats now have 57 members in their caucus, including two independents, and are awaiting the outcome of three additional races in Alaska, Minnesota and Georgia. Getting those three additional seats would allow them to get......Tags: Georgia, Minnesota, National Government, Election Day, Politics
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Palin: May go for Senate
Spin CycleSarah Palin, back in the Lower 48 (Miami) Wednesday for the Republican Governors Association meeting and continuing her I-love-the-media tour with an appearance on CNN with Wolf Blitzer, says she's open to a Senate run if Ted Stevens loses......Tags: National Government, Executive Branch, Politics, Upper House, Republican Party
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Ten for a Thursday: Wielding the Albany ax
Spin CycleGov. Paterson's new budget-balancing plan came in for lots of criticism yesterday, as schools warned it would force them to cut staff and extracurricular programs and increase class size. Paterson's proposals have been tried before, not with a lot......Tags: Sarah Palin, Alaska, Long Island, Hillary Clinton, Steve Levy
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Georgia's Senate battle red hot
The SwampSenate Democrats face long odds to reach the 60 seats they crave to make their majority filibuster-proof, but you wouldn't know it from the intensity of the rhetoric in the run-up to the Dec. 2 run-off election in Georgia for the seat currently held by...Tags: Minnesota, Saxby Chambliss, Veterans Affairs, Defense, Upper House
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Palin needs Ted Stevens to win
The Swampby Peter Brown As bizarre as it may seem, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's presidential ambitions for 2012 hang to a considerable degree on her state's U.S. Senate race, a contest that could be decided this week With about 24,000 votes......Tags: Corruption, Quinnipiac University, Corrupt Practices, Values, Executive Branch
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