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Top 10 Stories of 2009, Part One: Special Elections!
16 hours ago ago from The In Box
As we shiver our way toward New Year's Eve, I want to start a discussion about the top 10 news stories of 2009. We may also dip our toe into speculation over the top stories of the last decade, but let's start more modestly. I'm going to suggest that the 10th most important news story of the year were our big special elections in the 20th and 23rd districts. Rep. Scott Murphy (D-Glens Falls) won an upset victory over then-Assembly ...
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10 hours ago ago from RealClearPolitics - Politics Nation
As the House winds to a close this week, it's only natural to contemplate what lies ahead in 2010. For Democrats, who for the first time in 16 years control both the White House and Congress, much of the discussion next year will focus on the midterm elections. Based on historical standards and the current political atmosphere it's almost a foregone conclusion that the party will lose seats. Democratic leadership is publicly looking ...
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I have dug into Bill Hembree's district and I think he may need to reconsider running for Speaker. Let's admit that he will be target number 1 for the Democrats were he Speaker and, frankly, may be target number 1 anyway. His district demographics contrary to a number of reports are trending terribly for the GOP. He will have a black voter registration (not VAP, REGISTRATION) of close to 40% by election time next year. I think ...
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11 hours ago ago from RedState
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22 hours ago ago from Wall Street Journal
Associated Press President Obama makes a statement on health care after meeting with Senators on Tuesday. From left: Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sen. Christopher Dodd; Senate Finance Committee Chairman Sen. Max Baucus; the president; and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. Support for the Democratic Party is slumping amid a wave of public discontent, according to a new Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll. The findings ...
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