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Democratic Governor Jim Doyle holds a substantial fundraising lead over his Republican rival, U.S. Representative Mark Green, according to recently filed campaign finance reports. Meanwhile, Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager's fundraising appears to be lagging behind that of her Democratic challenger, Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk. The reports,
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The election of Stephen Harper as the new Prime Minister-elect has raised concerns among Aboriginal leaders about the future of their community. Monte Solberg, a former Reform Party of Canada member and now a member of the new government's caucus, has expressed skepticism about the Kelowna agreement, a
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State Auditor Betty Montgomery withdrew her bid for the Ohio governor's seat, citing her need to run a negative and divisive campaign, instead opting to pursue the Republican nomination for attorney general. Her decision comes on the heels of a highly contentious rare-coin investment scandal involving GOP contributor
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As Canada prepares to go to the polls in an election expected to be decided by a thin margin, the two main party leaders, Stephen Harper and Paul Martin, have intensified their campaigns in the battleground province of British Columbia. With polls showing the Conservatives and Liberals neck-and-neck in the
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As election season heats up in Pennsylvania, a number of individuals have expressed interest in running for various seats in the state Legislature. Among them are Paul J.M. Stebbins Jr., a 26-year-old Republican from West Pittston who plans to run for the 120th Legislative District seat held by state
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Missouri Senate Minority Leader Maida Coleman is considering a switch from her bid for state auditor to run for city license collector, citing strong encouragement from city officials and Democratic party members. Coleman said she made no decision, but her campaign report shows she has raised $34,955, with $30,
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Kelly Doran, a self-financed candidate for the DFL gubernatorial nomination, has come under fire for his past political activities, which he claims are consistent with his "lifelong Democratic" credentials. However, critics argue that his Democratic contributions are recent and coincide with his early announcement as a U.S.
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New York's Republican Party has reached a critical juncture, with county leaders advising Jeanine Pirro to abandon her struggling Senate campaign and run for state attorney general instead. The recommendation, which comes after months of disarray and disappointing fund-raising, marks a stark reversal of Pirro's fortunes.
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The politics of immigration have become more complex for both President Bush and the Republican Party. Since his first presidential run in 2000, President Bush has been vocal about his support for a compassionate approach to immigration. However, in this year's immigration reform speech, the president's
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President Bush's immigration policy has been heavily criticized by Democrats and experts alike, with many arguing that it does not address the root issues of immigration reform and would only lead to the deportation of millions of undocumented immigrants. According to various sources, including the Democratic National Committee
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Voters across the country will cast ballots in races that are seen as a major test for the Republican Party, with Democrats looking to grab momentum in governor's races, mayoral campaigns, and ballot initiatives. The outcome of these elections is being closely watched by both parties, with implications
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In an effort to avoid a US-style dominance of party funding through TV advertising, the UK ban on political advertising has been adopted, but in a strange twist, it has created a significant imbalance in debates and silenced citizen voices. The ban defines "political" to include any organisation
