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As the US midterms draw near, candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties have found a common enemy to blame for the country's economic decline: China. With over 29 candidates airing ads that criticize their opponents for being too sympathetic to China, the issue has become a
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Minnesota Democrats, led by gubernatorial candidate Mark Dayton, party Chairman Brian Melendez, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, are working to mobilize support ahead of the election. Sen. Klobuchar has called for "robust oversight" of wireless industry billing practices, following Verizon's announcement of $90 million in customer refunds.
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House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer recently appeared on MSNBC's The Ed Show, discussing the Democratic campaign strategy for the midterm elections. Hoyer emphasized the importance of highlighting the benefits of the recently passed health-care reform and economic gains made under the Obama administration. Despite some Democrats running away
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As the midterm elections approach, President Barack Obama's political advisers are exploring options to energize dispirited Democratic voters and prevent significant losses. One proposal under consideration is a national advertising campaign to convey the perceived dangers of returning a Republican Party dominated by "tea party extremists"
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Christine O'Donnell, the Republican Senate primary candidate, secured a stunning upset in Delaware's Republican primary, defeating Mike Castle, a prominent Republican leader. The win marked a significant moment for the Tea Party Movement, which has been gaining momentum across the country. In an interview with CNN&
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Vice President Joe Biden reassured Democrats that the party will retain control of the House and Senate in the upcoming elections, citing the fact that when the American people focus on the Republican alternative, they will choose the Democratic Party. He emphasized the importance of defining the differences between the
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Family Research Council Action's political action committee (PAC), FRC Action PAC, has launched a radio advertising campaign in New Hampshire, targeting Republican Congressional candidate Charlie Bass for his voting record on deficit spending and abortion. The ad, which began running on September 10, challenges Bass's attempt
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DFL gubernatorial candidate Mark Dayton faces scrutiny over his potential use of tax shelters in South Dakota and the Caribbean. State Republican Party chair Tony Sutton accused Dayton of employing tax shelters, despite acknowledging that Republicans also use such measures. Dayton's campaign dismissed the demand as unfounded, citing
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In a historic upset, Joe Miller, the Republican Senate candidate, secured the nomination for the U.S. Senate in Alaska, defeating incumbent GOP Senator Lisa Murkowski in the primary. Miller attributes his victory to the support of the Tea Party movement and Sarah Palin's endorsement, which gave him
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The recent "Restoring Honor" rally at the Lincoln Memorial, led by conservative voices Glenn Beck, Rush Limbaugh, and Sarah Palin, highlights a significant shift in the Republican Party's leadership. Just over two years ago, the most viable candidates for the Republican presidential nomination were John McCain,
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Incumbent Governor Charlie Crist's Senate candidacy has ignited a fierce competition between his Democratic challenger Kendrick Meek and Republican Marco Rubio. Despite Crist's current high polling numbers, strategists for both Rubio and Meek predict that voters will increasingly gravitate toward their respective parties, potentially leaving Crist
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The 2010 primary elections have seen a significant increase in the number of Republican women running for public office, with the party nominating more female candidates than in any previous election cycle. This trend is marked by the emergence of conservative women who are prioritizing fiscal conservatism over traditional women&
