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TylerKingkade: Iowa Voters AXE Judges Over Gay Marriage Ruling

2010-11-03T14:01:51Z

In an unprecedented move, and after a nearly three month long campaign by conservative activists, Iowa voters chose not to retain three state Supreme Court justices based on a unanimous ruling in April 2009 to overturn the state's ban on same-sex marriage.

Read more: Supreme Court, Judicial Activism, One Iowa, Gay Rights, Midterm Elections, Judges, National Organization for Marriage, American Family Association, Elections 2010, Iowa for Freedom, Marriage Equality, eyesandears2010, Home News

Ashley Killough: Michael Grimm Captures NY's 13th District Seat

2010-11-03T13:11:53Z

All was happy for Michael Grimm and his supporters late last night in Staten Island after the GOP candidate bested Democratic incumbent, Rep. Michael McMahon -- an upset that put the island back in the red.

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Anne Kibbler: Rep. Baron Hill Ousted In Indiana

2010-11-03T12:13:41Z

Deafening cheers erupted in Republican Todd Young's campaign celebration headquarters in downtown Bloomington, as he hung up the phone with incumbent Baron Hill, D-Ind., and announced, "We won."

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Sommer Ingram: Rep. Chet Edwards Loses Texas Seat

2010-11-02T23:42:56Z

Democratic Rep. Chet Edwards' 20-year House of Representatives career came to an end Tuesday night at the hands of Republican challenger Bill Flores.

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Ashley Killough: McMahon Gets Top New York Endorsements

2010-11-01T17:22:37Z

This past week Rep. Michael McMahon, the Democrat seeking a second term in New York's 13th Congressional district, raked in two endorsements from top New York leaders.

Read more: Michael Grimm, Michael Mcmahon, Staten Island, New York City, eyesandears2010, John Boehner, Michael Bloomberg, Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Democrats, Andrew Cuomo, Republicans, Home News

Nate Nance: Chet Edwards In Final Stretch

2010-11-01T15:35:15Z

On Election Day, Chet Edwards hopes he can muster enough support to retain his seat. Currently his challenger, Bill Flores, is leading.

Read more: Chet Edwards, Bill Flores, Nate Silver, eyesandears2010, Democratic Party, President Obama, Texas, Republican Party, Congress, New York Times, Home News

TylerKingkade: Battle Over Judge Retention In Iowa

2010-10-28T21:50:00Z

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Conservative activist Bob Vander Plaats is hoping Iowans will vote today to sack three Iowa Supreme Court judges who took part in ...

Read more: Iowa, Supreme Court, Judicial Activism, Family Research Council, Proposition 8, Concerned Women for America, National Organization for Marriage, Chuck Hurley, Rick Santorum, Bob Vander Plaats, Iowa for Freedom, Retention, Civil Rights, Steve King, One Iowa, Gay Rights, Conservatives, Midterm Elections, Courage Campaign, Arizona Immigration Law, Tony Perkins, Republicans, Right Wing, Counter-Protests, Brian Brown, Gop, Right-Wing Extremism, eyesandears2010, Home News

West Virginian Candidates Use New Media To Reach Constituents

2010-11-01T15:02:48Z

The West Virginia Democratic Party recently obtained thousands of student email addresses from West Virginia University that allowed congressional can...

Read more: Mike-Oliverio, eyesandears2010, Joe Manchin, West Virginia, College News

Jesse Benn: Gardner Not Talking Social Issues In Colorado's 4th

2010-10-31T16:38:15Z

With the focus on a struggling economy social issues have taken a backseat this election season in Colorado's 4th Congressional District. There has be...

Read more: Abortion, Amendment 62, Betsy Markey, Elections 2010, Colorado 4th CD, Anti-Abortion, Immigration, Colorado, Pro-Life, Social Issues, Pro-Choice, Gay Marriage, Same-Sex Marriage, Cory Gardner, eyesandears2010, Home News

John Morgan: Bill Clinton Stumps For Kanjorski In PA

2010-10-27T14:43:41Z

Former President Bill Clinton hit Greater Nanticoke Area High outside Wilkes-Barre Tuesday to campaign for Congressman Paul Kanjorski, one of many end...

Read more: Paul Kanjorski, Bill Clinton, Eyes & Ears, Lou Barletta, Lou Dobbs, eyesandears2010, Dan Onorato, Todd Eachus, Home News

John Morgan: Lois Herr Files Complaint With FEC

2010-10-27T14:55:07Z

Lois Herr is accusing the Chester County Republican Committee of breaking the law in its support of Congressman Joe Pitts.

The Democratic candidate...

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

2010-10-27T16:58:31Z

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.

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Ray Mikell: Richmond Leading Cao As Ethics Questions Linger

2010-10-27T03:05:37Z

As the weekend began, Louisiana state Rep. Cedric Richmond, the front-runner in Louisiana's 2nd Congressional District election, suspended his campaig...

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TylerKingkade: Iowa Democrats Not Alone In Support Of Gay Rights Amid Attack On Judges

2010-10-26T23:24:08Z

Iowa Democrats have put their support behind the three State Supreme Court judges targeted by conservative activists for their 2009 unanimous decisio...

Read more: Supreme Court, Chet Culver, Gay Rights, eyesandears2010, Terry Branstad, American Family Association, Tom Harkin, Bob Vander Plaats, Iowa for Freedom, Roxanne Conlin, Eyes and Ears, Christie Vilsack, Tom Vilsack, Varnum v. Brien, Home News

Patricia Lesko: Bill Clinton Stumps For Dingell In Michigan

2010-10-26T10:34:22Z

On Sunday October 24th, while the Jay-Z song "Empire State of Mind" blasted from speakers, a crowd moved to their seats in Rackham auditorium on the A...

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Ben Bell: Republican Candidate Absent from Indiana's 8th District Debate

2010-10-26T12:30:36Z

Republican candidate Larry Bucshon was not in attendance during last week's congressional candidate debate in Indiana's 8th district, and Democrat Trent Van Haaften and Libertarian John Cunningham took notice

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Matthew Givens: Roby Out Raises Bright In Last Days of Campaign

2010-10-22T12:09:42Z

Campaign finance records filed with the FEC show that Republican Martha Roby has gained a commanding lead in fundraising momentum, especially during ...

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John Morgan: Trivedi Hits Gerlach On Commuter Rail Line Failure

2010-10-22T14:30:02Z

Democrat Manan Trivedi, candidate for Congress in PA-06 appeared at three of the proposed commuter rail line stops to highlight Congressman Jim Gerlac...

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Patricia Lesko: Michigan Republican Party Trashes Democrat John Dingell As A Fossil Of The 50s

2010-10-25T10:34:06Z

The latest poll by the Detroit Free Press covering Michigan's 15th Congressional District race between Democrat John D. Dingell, Jr., and Republican D...

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Heath Harrison: United Mine Workers Begin Airing Ads In Support Of Rahall

2010-10-21T18:44:42Z

The United Mine Workers of America launched ads in West Virginia's 3rd Congressional District in support of Democratic incumbent Nick Rahall this week...

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John Morgan: Pennsylvanians Protest Toomey On Social Security

2010-10-21T13:45:11Z

About 30 very vocal members of the organization Action United marched on the National Constitution Center last evening protesting Pat Toomey's stand ...

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Gov. Chris Christie Endorses Michael Grimm In NY-13

2010-10-21T11:55:28Z

Republican Congressional hopeful in New York's 13th district Michael Grimm added another high profile name to his string of endorsements Tuesday when ...

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Matthew Givens: 538 Projecting a Martha Roby Win

2010-10-21T11:11:15Z

The 538 Blog with the New York Times released an updated look at the Alabama District 2 House race between incumbent Bobby Bright (D) and challenger M...

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Tom Noyes: Glen Urquhart Struggles To Escape Shadow Of Christine O'Donnell

2010-10-20T12:11:38Z

It seems everyone in Delaware and across the country is talking about Christine O'Donnell, which is making it harder for Glen Urquhart, the GOP candidate for Delaware's lone House seat, to even get noticed.

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Staten Island Borough President Endorses Rep. Michael McMahon in New York's 13th District

2010-10-20T11:29:18Z

James Molinaro, borough president of Staten Island, threw his weight once again behind Rep. Michael McMahon's campaign for re-election in New York's 1...

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