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BREAKING: Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens loses re-election bid
hosted.ap.org — ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens has lost his bid for a seventh term. The longest-serving Republican in the history of the Senate trailed Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich by 3,724 votes after Tuesday's count. That's an insurmountable lead with only about 2,500 overseas ballots left to be counted.More… (US Elections 2008)
The Center-Right Myth
huffingtonpost.com — We have been hearing pundits saying this is a center-right country on television for the last couple of weeks, despite all available evidence. CNN even did a poll a week after the election to ask people if they wanted the country to head in a Democratic direction. We already had that poll - it was called Election Day!More… (US Elections 2008)
Stevens trailing in Alaska Senate race by 800 votes
ap.google.com — ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Republican Sen. Ted Stevens, the titan of Alaska politics convicted of felony charges last month, fell behind by more than 800 votes Wednesday as the count resumed in his re-election bid.More… (US Elections 2008)
Girl Challenged by High School Peers for McCain Support
chicagotribune.com — A high school girl in Oak Park IL conducted an experiment; how inclusive were her fellow students who supported Barack Obama if she were to wear a "McCain Girl" t-shirt to school. The results are not surprising considering standard teen mentality of "are you 'in' or 'out'". What is interesting are the comments from instructors.More… (US Elections 2008)
5 Reasons Sarah Palin Would Lose a 2012 Presidential Bid
therealright.com — In an interview with Matt Lauer, Sarah Palin said, “if there is a door open in 2012 or four yeas later…then I’ll plow through that door.” If Palin tries to run for president against Barack Obama in 2012, she’ll get plowed over. She likely wouldn't even make it out of the GOP primary. Palin-watchers can pick from a plethora of reasons as to why.More… (US Elections 2008)
GOP Congressman Paid Own Business $45k in Campaign Cash
therealright.com — BREAKING: According to FEC records, GOP Congressman Gary Miller (R-CA) from Orange County paid more than $45,000 from his campaign funds to his own construction company. "It is unclear what services, if any, a construction company could provide to a US Congressional campaign." Miller has a history of ethically questionable financial transactions.More… (US Elections 2008)
Alaska Update: Thousands of Ballots 'Found'
bradblog.com — One-third of ballots remain uncountedMore… (US Elections 2008)
Obama Plans Guantanamo Close, US Trials
huffingtonpost.com — The Constitution finally will be applied and torture will hopefully end.More… (US Elections 2008)
Schwarzenegger tells backers of gay marriage: Don't give up
latimes.com — The governor expresses hope that Proposition 8 would be overturned as protesters continue to march outside churches across California.More… (US Elections 2008)
500+ Death Threats: Fears grow for Barack Obama's security
telegraph.co.uk — The secret service is reported to have already investigated more than 500 death threats against Mr Obama during the presidential election contest. Last month, two neo-Nazi skinheads were arrested for conspiring to assassinate Mr Obama.More… (US Elections 2008)
Minnesota ruling favors Franken as recount looms
huffingtonpost.com — ST. PAUL, Minn. — Sen. Norm Coleman has failed in an attempt to block some absentee ballots from being counted in his close race with Democrat Al Franken.More… (US Elections 2008)
Minnesota Recount: Most Undervotes in Counties Won By Obama
startribune.com — An analysis of the 25,000 vote difference in Minnesota Presidential and Senate race tallies shows that most ballots lacking a Senate vote were cast in counties won by Barack Obama. The finding could have implications for Sen. Norm Coleman and Al Franken, who are separated by the thinnest of margins -- 221 votes as of Friday, or about 0.01 percent.More… (US Elections 2008)
GOP Lawyer Dispatched To Retrieve Some Of Palin's Clothes
latimes.com — Sarah Palin left the national stage Wednesday, but the controversy over her role on the ticket flared as aides to John McCain disclosed new details about her expensive wardrobe purchases and revealed that a Republican Party lawyer would be dispatched to Alaska to inventory and retrieve the clothes still in her possession.More… (US Elections 2008)
Shannyn Moore: STOLEN ELECTION IN ALASKA?
[Reported by Diggers as Possibly Inaccurate]huffingtonpost.com — Shannon Moore finds the 2008 election numbers unlikely at best.More… (US Elections 2008)
