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Politicians in British Columbia have been bombarding voters with various claims and statistics in the run-up to the May 12 election. However, an examination of some of these claims reveals inconsistencies and contradictions. The Globe and Mail's fact-checking exercise aimed to put the truth behind these claims and
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Former Lehigh Valley congressman Pat Toomey, a conservative Republican, has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania's 2010 election. In a videotaped message on his new campaign website, Toomey criticized incumbent Senator Arlen Specter (R., Pa.) for his votes on economic stimulus and bailouts, stating
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Minnesota's disputed Senate election has been the subject of intense litigation, but now both parties are taking the fight to the public opinion stage. State DFL Chair Brian Melendez launched a website, GiveitupNorm.com, calling on Republican Norm Coleman to concede the election and drop further legal challenges.
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The Missouri Democratic Party has been criticized by the Federal Election Commission (FEC) over its ability to follow federal election law in two separate enforcement actions made public this year. The party has been audited, fined, or questioned about complying with the law in six consecutive election cycles, raising concerns
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The Mysore Lok Sabha constituency elections have witnessed the announcement of candidates from three major political parties, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Congress, and the Janata Dal(S). The constituency has two Assembly segments, Madikeri and Virajapet, with a combined four lakh voters. The BJP has taken an early
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The presence of Mohd Azharuddin in the poll arena has led various political parties to make efforts to rope in Team India cricketers to campaign in the coming Lok Sabha polls in Uttar Pradesh. The Congress, in particular, is ahead in attracting the cricketer after fielding Azharuddin from the Moradabad
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In the Iowa primaries, candidates who campaigned on a message of change and vision for America's future emerged victorious. Barack Obama's inspiring campaign, which wove a narrative of redemption and hope, resonated with voters. His victory speech was a defining moment in history, as he promised
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As the Iowa caucuses draw near, independent political groups are pouring significant resources into the state, with reports indicating that they have spent at least $5 million in the final two weeks before the contest. These groups, often supporting specific candidates, are taking advantage of a recent Supreme Court decision
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Iowa Democrats vowed to remain neutral in the state's leadoff presidential caucuses in 2008, despite Governor Tom Vilsack's candidacy, citing the importance of fair and contested elections. The party's new chairman, Scott Brennan, said that the party's neutrality was essential to maintaining
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Mitt Romney, a possible Republican candidate for the U.S. presidency, has been contradicted by his own actions regarding his treatment of undocumented immigrants. The Boston Globe reported on a ten-year contract between Romney and a company that employs workers without proper documentation. Journalists spoke with four Guatemalan employees or
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Michael Ignatieff began his last push to win the Liberal leadership with a spirited rally in Toronto's Irish pub, Grace O'Malley's, highlighting his vision for a better Canada and emphasizing the importance of hope, faith, and patriotism in politics. Speaking to a crowd of
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In a move to discredit Governor Dave Freudenthal, Wyoming's Republican Party released a statement highlighting the governor's financial support for Democratic candidates over the years. According to the Republicans, Freudenthal and his wife, Nancy, have given a total of $8,215 to Democratic candidates between 1980
