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Obama supporters at L.A. rally reflect his 2008 ‘hope’ coalition
Y! News - Ask America – 2 hrs 5 mins agoWith congressional Democrats fighting against a Republican wave during an election year full of voter anger and frustration, President Obama rallied a diverse crowd of supporters Friday in Los Angeles that closely mirrored the "hope" coalition that elected him in … Full Story »
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The Newsroom – Fri Oct 22, 8:00 am ET- Britain's Military Cuts: When Will the U.S. Follow Suit? Time.com – Fri Oct 22, 6:25 pm ET
- Obama: US a 'pushover' on trade with nations like China AFP – Thu Oct 21, 2:29 pm ET
- Fox News offers Juan Williams $2 million contract The Upshot – Thu Oct 21, 5:45 pm ET
- Who are you calling stupid? Politico – Thu Oct 21, 5:49 am ET
- Thomas's credibility at issue again at Politico – Fri Oct 22, 7:22 pm ET
- NRCC takes out $20M line of credit at Politico – Fri Oct 22, 4:15 pm ET
- Obama asks voters to stick with Democrats AP – Fri Oct 22, 10:14 pm ET
- US ups Pakistani military aid by $2 billion AP – Fri Oct 22, 3:58 pm ET
- EU, Russia prod Iran to hold nuclear talks in November Reuters – Fri Oct 22, 12:28 pm ET
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Obama accuses Republicans of peddling "snake oil"
Reuters – 54 mins agoLAS VEGAS (Reuters) - President Barack Obama, fighting to keep Democrats in control of the Senate, accused Republicans on Friday of peddling discredited "snake oil ideas" about the economy. Full Story »
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Review of last Corbett-Onorato Pennsylvania governor debate
associatedcontent – Fri Oct 22, 6:27 pm ETPHILADELPHIA -- I sat down and settled in to watch the final Dan Onorato vs. Tom Corbett debate from Monday night with great interest. This has been one of the more hotly contested races in the nation and is the key to the future of Pennsylvania. As a registered Democrat, I naturally lean in the direction of Onorato; however, I believe that I am fair enough to admit the better candidate based on personal character and policy. This is something that is becoming more difficult in the current election with vicious attack ads, outright misinformation and media frenzy clouding the issues. Full Story »
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NRSC outraises Dems on homestretch
Daily Caller – Fri Oct 22, 6:47 pm ETThe committee tasked with electing Republicans to the Senate raised $6.2 million in the first two weeks of October, about half a million dollars more than its Democratic counterpart. Full Story »
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Republicans Gaining In Critical House, Senate Races
CQPolitics.com – Fri Oct 22, 6:39 pm ETIn a testament to the GOP's advantage in the midterm elections, CQ Politics has made 25 changes to its race ratings that for the most part show Republicans gaining steam as the Democrats attempt to maintain control of Congress on Nov. 2. Full Story »
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Condi Rice: Iran is weak, Afghanistan is better, and the tea party is good for America
The Christian Science Monitor – Fri Oct 22, 6:01 pm ETCondoleezza Rice, the former US Secretary of State, has just published a memoir, “Extraordinary, Ordinary People,” about growing up in the segregated South. She was interviewed by Olivia Ward of the Toronto Star this week, and this interview was made available to the Global Viewpoint Network. Full Story »
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Palin makes surprise appearance at Arizona rally
AP – Fri Oct 22, 4:16 pm ETPHOENIX - Sarah Palin was a surprise guest at a Tea Party Express rally that drew about 1,000 people to the Arizona Capitol. Full Story »
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Tancredo, Maes attack each other in live debate
AP – 53 mins agoColorado gubernatorial GOP candidate Dan Maes and American Constitution candidate Tom Tancredo came out swinging at each other in their next-to-last debate. Full Story »
Obama launches rescue mission for top Democrat
AFP – 1 hr 53 mins agoPresident Barack Obama launched a last-ditch rescue mission for Democratic Senate chief Harry Reid, who risks taking a knockout punch from Republicans in mid-term polls. Full Story »
In Wash., illegal immigrants canvassing for votes
AP – 1 hr 53 mins agoWhen Maria Gianni is knocking on voters' doors, she's not bashful about telling people she is in the country illegally. She knows it's a risk to advertise to strangers that she's here illegally — but one worth taking in what she sees as a crucial election. Full Story »
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