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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 …
Citizens United Unleashed in Wisconsin Recall
Here is a brief look at the five biggest outside interest groups spending in Wisconsin's 2012 recall.
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Justice Department Orders Florida to Halt Non-Citizen Voter Purge
Floridau2019s effort to purge voters appears to violate both the 1965 Voting Rights Act and the 1993 National Voter Registration Act.
Awash in Undisclosed Cash
To grasp the clear and present danger that the current flood of campaign cash poses to American democracy, consider the curious case of Post Office Box 72465. It demonstrates …