Articles filed under Misc Elections
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Impatient gay-rights groups keep pressure on ObamaMay 04, 2012 8:58 am - The refrain sounded by his aides is accurate: Barack Obama has done more for the cause of gay rights than any president before him. Nonetheless, gay-rights activists and...
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Romney Says April Jobs Data Show Obama Policies Haven’t WorkedMay 04, 2012 8:58 am - Mitt Romney used the latest jobs figures to criticize President Barack Obama’s management of the economy ahead of a campaign appearance today in Pennsylvania. “...
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Democrats in GOP-leaning House races may aid ObamaMay 03, 2012 11:30 am - DES MOINES, Iowa — Republican-leaning areas in states vital to President Barack Obama’s re-election prospects are drawing top-tier Democratic congressional can...
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Gingrich ends White House bid, will remain engagedMay 02, 2012 2:45 pm - ARLINGTON, Va. — Newt Gingrich, the colorful former House speaker and fiery partisan, formally exited the Republican presidential contest Wednesday and vowed to help Mit...
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Perry says God forgives people for ‘oops moments’May 02, 2012 10:08 am - AUSTIN, Texas — God forgives people for their “oops moments” even if the American electorate does not, failed Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry said Wednesday...
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Santorum wants promises from Romney before endorsementMay 01, 2012 11:06 am - WASHINGTON — Rick Santorum wants to ensure the GOP’s policy platform represents conservatives’ interests. Newt Gingrich wants help retiring his campaign debt and repairi...
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Chicago billionaires back candidates to the tune of $2.1 millionApr 30, 2012 5:30 am - Eleven of the Chicago area's billionaires are showing major muscle in the 2012 election — with a collective $2.1 million in campaign donations in the past six months alo...
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FCC: TV stations must post rates for campaign adsApr 27, 2012 4:39 pm - WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission voted Friday to require broadcast TV stations to post online the advertising rates they charge political candidates an...
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Sources: Gingrich to end presidential campaignApr 25, 2012 11:10 am - WASHINGTON — Two advisers to Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich say he will formally end is campaign next Tuesday and will likely to endorse Mitt Romney. G...
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Romney turns campaign toward money, reconciliationApr 25, 2012 10:49 am - WASHINGTON — The Republican presidential nomination all but in hand, Mitt Romney is refocusing his efforts on challenging President Barack Obama, raising cash for the ba...