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The media's mischaracterization of Republicans as the "party of the rich" has been fueled by a decades-long propaganda effort by Democrats. However, a closer examination of the facts reveals that both parties have received generous contributions from corporate America, and many Democratic politicians are themselves extremely
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As the local government election campaign heats up, the Liberal Democrats are placing the council tax at the forefront of their efforts, accusing the Government of imposing a 25 percent increase on millions of pensioners. The party, led by Sir Menzies Campbell, has reaffirmed its promise to scrap the council
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Ohio lawmakers and former attorneys general have been accused of engaging in a pay-to-play system, where lawyers who contribute to their campaigns receive large sums of money in state contracts. A Blade investigation revealed that lawyers who contributed over $1.8 million to the Ohio Republican Party fund have received
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Democratic presidential hopefuls, including Hillary Clinton, John Kerry, and former Vice Presidential nominee John Edwards, are flocking to Ohio for fundraising opportunities, driven by the state's historic swing status and recent Republican scandals. Analysts believe that Ohio's vote could be crucial in the 2008 presidential election,
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Judy Baar Topinka's campaign, once struggling to compete with the financial might of her wealthy Republican opponents, has seen a significant surge in donations in the final weeks leading up to the primary election. According to Post-Dispatch analysis, Topinka has raised more than $1 million in the past
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Republican leaders may be regretting their decision to avoid state Sen. Tom Lee, who could potentially offer a strong challenge to Democratic Senator Bill Nelson in the fall. Lee, Florida Senate president from Hillsborough County, has a notable record of implementing fiscal and ethical reforms, which could provide a powerful
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The Republican Party will stage its first 2008 presidential showcase on Friday, but at least one contender will be notably absent: the George W. Bush candidate. President Bush and his political advisers appear to have no clear favorite among the prospective candidates. For their part, the potential candidates are looking
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As the state treasurer's office has little to do with abortion policy, a heated political rift within the Democratic Party is unfolding. Paul Mangieri, a 47-year-old downstate prosecutor, is the official Democratic Party pick for the seat, but newcomer Alexi Giannoulias, a 29-year-old banking executive, has joined the
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Democrats are capitalizing on the upcoming gubernatorial elections in 36 states this November, hoping to rebuild their party in Republican-leaning states and gain an edge in the 2008 presidential contest. With Republicans facing an uphill battle in many statehouse contests, Democrats see an opportunity to close the 28-22 advantage the
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Colorado U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo, a vocal advocate for immigration reform, is facing a challenge in the Republican primary from Juan Botero, a Jefferson County resident and communications consultant to U.S. Sen. Wayne Allard. Botero, who is expected to announce his candidacy today, disagrees with Tancredo's
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Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has quietly approved a plan to postpone local elections by two years, sparking widespread criticism that he is reneging on his promise to promote democratic practices. The move is seen as an effort to maintain the governing National Democratic Party's grip on power and
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In a surprise move, Oklahoma Democrats have taken a conservative stance on issues such as abortion, public safety, and health care, often mirroring the positions of their Republican counterparts. The Democratic leadership in both the House and Senate has unveiled a series of legislative initiatives, dubbed the "Covenant with
