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  • Upset could shift Empire State politics

    Upset could shift Empire State politics

    November 1, 2008

    QUEENS, N.Y. — A major shift in the politics of New York state may be under way, and a local state senate race here may play a big part. The race, in New York’s 15th State...

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  • Panel: New media has profound impact on politics

    Panel: New media has profound impact on politics

    November 1, 2008

    And that impact shows up in a variety of ways, from the “macaca” remark by now-ex-Sen. George Allen (R-Va.) — which sank his re-election bid two years ago — to Barack Obama’s record fundraising and involvement...

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  • Dems could sweep congressional races

    Dems could sweep congressional races

    October 31, 2008

    A growing tide of support for Barack Obama, including endorsements by several prominent Republicans, is helping propel a potential “sweep” for Democrats in the House and Senate. Most notable was this month’s endorsement by Colin Powell,...

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  • Youth rock the vote  — early

    Youth rock the vote — early

    October 31, 2008

    CHICAGO – In an effort to promote participation in the presidential elections, over 100 youth and students came together here Oct. 28 during a Southwest side early voting rally in order to outline an agenda based...

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  • Merrilee Milstein Day puts working families needs first

    Merrilee Milstein Day puts working families needs first

    October 30, 2008 By Joelle Fishman

    New Hampshire attracted a lot of excitement in 2004 as the only state in the country to flip from red to blue in the presidential elections. There was jubilation that night as Kerry defeated Bush by...

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