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Wisconsin has often been a bellwether state, and for good reason. Its politicians are known for their pragmatic approach to governance, often finding common ground between the Democratic and Republican parties. In this spirit, former Governor Tommy Thompson and U.S. Senator Russ Feingold make compelling candidates for the presidency.
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Phil Angelides and Steve Westly, two longtime Democratic figures, are vying for the party's nomination to take on California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in the November general election. The June 6 primary is a precursor to a critical nationwide fight for Democratic control of governorships. Winning back Schwarzenegger'
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Wisconsin gubernatorial campaign between incumbent Democratic Gov. Jim Doyle and Republican congressman Mark Green has taken a critical turn, with Democrats targeting Green's stance on embryonic stem-cell research as "extreme". Doyle's campaign has highlighted Green's opposition to expanding federal funding of embryonic
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Minnesota House Minority Leader and likely DFL nominee for state attorney general, Matt Entenza, has decided to forgo public campaign financing and its associated fundraising and spending limits. Entenza cited concerns about the Republican Attorney Generals Association's (RAGA) ability to outspend him in the election, referencing a $2
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Florida Republicans are scrambling to understand the intentions of three new Senate candidates, including Orlando-area attorney William McBride, Pinellas County developer Peter Monroe, and LeRoy Collins Jr., the son of a former Florida governor, who have entered the race against incumbent Katherine Harris. Despite Harris' low approval ratings and
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Katherine Harris, the former Florida Secretary of State who presided over the contentious 2000 Presidential election vote recount, has become a liability for the Republican Party in her home state. Despite her role in putting George W. Bush in the White House, Governor Jeb Bush has essentially turned his back
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Minneapolis bar owner Sue Jeffers has launched a campaign to challenge Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty for the party's endorsement, driven by her opposition to legislation that would allow new professional sports stadiums supported by taxpayer dollars. Jeffers, a self-described Libertarian and Republican, has vowed to be a "
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Democrats are leveraging their support for embryonic stem cell research to sway voters in key congressional races, hoping to capitalize on a perceived divide between conservatives opposed to the science and more moderate Republicans who are open to it. As the issue gains traction in suburban swing districts, Democrats believe
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As the 2008 presidential election draws near, the Democratic Party is starting to take shape, with several potential vice-presidential candidates emerging. Among them are Evan Bayh, Mark Warner, and Tom Vilsack, each with their unique strengths and weaknesses. These individuals have been touted as potential running mates due to their
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Ohio's Republican gubernatorial candidate, Secretary of State Kenneth Blackwell, has collected nearly four times as much money since February as his opponent, Attorney General Jim Petro. With $1.09 million raised since February, Blackwell's total reaches $7.9 million for the gubernatorial campaign, while Petro'
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With the 2008 presidential election more than two years away, both Democratic and Republican parties' nominal front-runners, John McCain and Hillary Clinton, respectively, are already engaging in campaign-like activities. Senator McCain is touring the key primary states, while Senator Clinton is delivering speeches criticizing the economic record of President
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John McCain's recent visit to West Boca, part of a national book tour promoting his anthology "Character is Destiny," drew a crowd of over 200 enthusiastic supporters who see him as a strong candidate for the presidency in 2008. For many, including his admirer Tracey Pollack,
