Archive for November 1st, 2009
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Corzine Recasts Himself in Obama Shadow as N.J. Race Nears End (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg – Nov. 2 (Bloomberg) — New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine stood
in President Barack Obamaâs shadow yesterday, seeking to muster
support among the 21 percent of Democrats who a recent poll
showed hadnât planned to vote for him in his tight re-election
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Republicans eye Obama revenge in off-year elections (AFP)
AFP – Republicans are looking to wound President Barack Obama’s Democrats on Tuesday in three closely fought elections seen as barometers of a vital battle for Congress in 2010. -
Palestinians blast Clinton for Israel praise
Palestinian leaders angrily dismissed Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s praise for Israel on Sunday, openly questioning her ability to jumpstart peace talks just hours after she left Israel.
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GOP ex-candidate endorses Democrat in NY race (AP)
AP – A day after Republican state Assemblywoman Dierdre Scozzafava abruptly suspended her campaign for a New York congressional seat, she announced Sunday she’s endorsing the Democrat in the race — not the Conservative Party candidate favored by fellow Republicans. -
A few elections, a few clues about our politics (AP)
AP – President Barack Obama isn’t on the ballot. Neither are all members of Congress, nor most governors. -
Clinton pushes for resumption of talks between Israel, Palestinians
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton tried Saturday to revive peace talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, whose chief negotiator characterized the process as “stuck.”
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Steele casts elections as vote on leadership
Once embattled because of a series of gaffes, RNC chairman Michael Steele is already taking steps to cast strong showings in Tuesday’s races in N.J., Va., and N.Y. as signs of a GOP comeback.
