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Election Countdown 2012: Florida Voters File Lawsuit to Stop New Attempt to Purge Voter Rolls, and more
Today's election countdown news comes from Florida and Iowa.
Obama 2012: The Lesser Evil?
The election of Barack Obama generated hope for a new progressive national agenda. The reality, however, has been a disappointment for many, and leaves open the question for those …
The Kochs’ Double Whammy
If any doubt was left about the power of big money in our politics, the Wisconsin election destroyed it.
Norman Solomon Fights for Primary Win in California
One of the interesting features of this primary season as the U.S. heads towards its elections in November is a phenomenon of independent progressive Democrats running within the Democratic …
Three Things to Watch for in Wisconsin’s Historic Recall Race
As Wisconsin holds historic recall elections on June 5, the state can expect upward of 2.5 million voters to flock to polling places, possibly facing long lines, frenzied get-out-the-vote …
A Mitt Romney Presidency Could Mean a Hostile Takeover of the Federal Courts
Romney's later judicial selections show an embrace of rigid conservatism and the benefits of political payback.
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Wisconsin Recall Campaign Spending Tops $60 Million
Wisconsin voters will go to polls on Tuesday for a special recall election after enduring one of the most grandiose campaign seasons in the state's history.
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Florida Official Behind Gov. Rick Scott’s Voter Purge Linked to $1 Billion Campaign Effort Against Obama
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice asked officials in Florida to suspend the controversial voter purge conducted by Gov. Rick Scott's (R) administration, citing possible violations of voting …
Egyptians Denounce Election Results in Cairo and Alexandria
Demonstrations have erupted nationwide after the Muslim Brotherhood's Mohammed Morsi and former Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq were announced the frontrunners.
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Rep. Lamar Smith Cashes In With SOPA Supporters, Easily Wins
Smith easily won a primary victory in his Texas district this week after significantly out fundraising both of his opponents with the help of the same industry groups and …