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As the Staten Island district attorney election campaign comes to a close, tensions have risen between candidates William L. Murphy and Guy V. Molinari, with both sides accusing each other of attempting to gain an edge through negative campaigning. The heated atmosphere has led to claims of dirty tricks and
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Colin Powell, the respected former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has been speculated as a potential Republican presidential candidate. This has led to an intriguing question: would a significant number of black voters abandon the Democratic Party if Powell were to seek the Republican nomination? Two prominent black
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The New York State Democratic Party announced an advertising campaign targeting Governor George E. Pataki's fund-raising practices, portraying him as unpopular, unethical, and untrustworthy. The 30-second television spot will highlight Pataki's low poll ratings, aggressive fund-raising efforts, and use of state aircraft for political purposes. The
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The decision by Tom Kean, former Governor of New Jersey, not to run for the Senate seat being vacated by Bill Bradley is a testament to the disarray in American politics. Kean's reasons for skipping the Senate race mirror Bradley's for leaving it, citing the parties&
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The federal New Democratic Party has embarked on a new electoral primary system, borrowed from the United States, in an attempt to reinvigorate its leadership campaign. The system, which kicked off in Quebec, has sparked interest among party members, who will participate in regional primaries across the country until the
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In his first formal news conference of the year, President Clinton attacked congressional Republicans for their policies, accusing them of cutting programs for children to finance tax breaks for the wealthy. He also sidestepped questions about his 1996 re-election campaign, focusing on issues that could dominate his second term, including
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Lamar Alexander, a former governor of Tennessee and secretary of education, is formally announcing his presidential campaign today, bringing a message of optimism and common sense to a field of tough, abrasive candidates. With his roots in Tennessee and a background in education, Alexander is stressing his ability to bring
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The contentious Senate election between Dianne Feinstein and Michael Huffington remains unresolved, with California's Secretary of State's Office stating that another 600,000 absentee ballots will take at least a week to complete. As of the latest count, Feinstein, the Democratic incumbent, holds a 123,610-vote
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The nation's most expensive congressional race in history came to a close in California on Tuesday, with incumbent Senator Dianne Feinstein retaining her seat against challenger Representative Michael Huffington. The election was marked by a significant spending disparity, with Huffington outspending Feinstein by a margin of nearly two
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George E. Pataki, a prominent candidate, has produced a 30-second advertisement featuring his stump speech, delivered on Long Island under blue skies. The ad showcases Pataki's critique of Gov. Mario M. Cuomo's fiscal policies, promising to cut taxes and spending. However, the ad misstates the state&
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Ross Perot, the Texas billionaire, surprised the nation by endorsing Ann Richards, the incumbent governor, in her re-election campaign against George W. Bush. Perot's endorsement is seen as a crucial moment in the race, as it could potentially sway conservative voters who have been leaning towards Bush. Perot&
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As ballot initiative Prop 187, aimed at denying education and health benefits to illegal immigrants, faces potential obstacles, candidates in the state's high-stakes gubernatorial and Senate races are reevaluating their stance on the issue. Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein has announced her opposition to the measure, while her Republican
