During remarks at a Democratic fundraiser, President Obama avoiding mentioning recent controversies but criticized the “tendency in Washington to put politics ahead of policy, to put the next election ahead of the next generation,” saying, “that mindse…
Quebec political organizer admits to keeping 2 sets of books
Veteran political organizer Gilles Cloutier said that his precise system of ensuring election victory was the price paid by his employer to ensure the firms clinched municipal contracts.
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In Caracas, Tensions Simmer over Venezuelan Election
In the immediate aftermath of Venezuela’s tightly contested presidential election on April 14, 2013, supporters of opposition leader Henrique Capriles demanded a recount after a slim electoral defeat to Nicolas Maduro.
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Pakistan political offices bombed in Kohat and Peshawar BBC News
Bomb attacks by the Taliban on the campaign offices of election candidates have left at least eight people dead and 23 injured in north-west Pakistan. The first attack was in the city of Kohat; the se
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Dave Bing seeks petitions for likely re-election bid
Mayor Dave Bing is close to announcing his plans for a re-election bid, making for a battle for financial support between candidates
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Wynne says budget defeat would force ‘unnecessary’ election
If opposition parties vote down the coming Ontario budget, it would plunge the province into an “unnecessary” election that the Liberals are ready to fight, Premier Kathleen Wynne said Wednesday.
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Sarah Palin Calls for Invasion of Czech Republic in response to Boston bombings
Sarah Palin called for the invasion of the Czech Republic today in response to the recent terrorist attacks in Boston.
In an interview with Fox News, the former governor of Alaska said that although federal investigators have yet t…
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Ken Cockrel: I won’t seek re-election in November
In a statement issued Tuesday morning, Detroit city councilman Kenneth Cockrel Jr. announced that he wouldn’t be seeking re-election in November.
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Montana Democrat Max Baucus to retire
Six-term moderate senator faced a challenging re-election battle in 2014
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Two weeks before special election, Sanford attempts to revive flagging campaign
Sanford likens opponent to Pelosi in new attack ad; releases full-page ad defending trespassing charges
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