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Dem Video: GOP 'Lied' About Protecting Medicare

HuffingtonPost.com | Michael McAuliff | Posted 06.25.2011

WASHINGTON -- Democrats are ramping up their campaign to frame a couple dozen targeted Republicans and GOP leaders as enemies of Medicare, contending ...

Michigan Democratic Party Accuses Republican Candidate Of Flying In The Face Of FEC

Patricia Lesko | Posted 05.25.2011

Patricia Lesko

Political strategists call it an "ugly win." You throw everything but the kitchen sink at your opponent as the campaign draws to a close, and pray the election goes your way. It's as brutish and nasty as a late hit on the quarterback. And just as mesmerizing to watch.

Flood Gates Open In Race For Bart Stupak's Seat And Money Pours In

Patricia Lesko | Posted 05.25.2011

Patricia Lesko

At first glance, the race for retiring Democrat Bart Stupak's seat in the Michigan 1st Congressional District, pits pro-gun, pro-life Democrat Represe...

Things Get Personal In Michigan

Patricia Lesko | Posted 05.25.2011

Patricia Lesko

In the final week of September, Republican candidates across the nation saw their personal lives take center stage in their campaigns -- including in ...

The Politics Of The Michigan 1st: Political Bookies Call The Race

Patricia Lesko | Posted 05.25.2011

Patricia Lesko

Since 1993 Congressman Bart Stupak has represented Michigan's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Stupak's seat is now op...

Razor-Thin Vote Count Leads Two Congressional Candidates To Claim Victory In Michigan House Race

Posted 05.25.2011

AP/Huffington Post - Both Crystal Falls physician Dan Benishek and state Sen. Jason Allen of Alanson are claiming victory in the ultra-tight race for ...