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Political Memo: Race and Religion Rear Their Heads
A one-stop destination for the latest political news from The Times and other top sources...President Obama and his Republican rival, Mitt Romney , have said for months that the 2012 election will be about the economy. But on Thursday, it became at
Tags: Obama, Romney, President, republican primary, super pac, election, Mr. Obama, political-news, Mr. Romney
A GOP Sampler: Primary Highlights
Last week, we reported on the contested races in the May 29 Democratic primary election (early voting in progress). This week, we offer notes on a selection of the contested races in the Republican primary (also May 29), focusing on those most likely
Tags: Campaign, Republican, republican primary, primary election, Texas Senate, San Antonio, Elizabeth Ames Jones, Jeff Wentworth, political-news
In East Texas, keeping a job that makes you queasy
Texas Rep. David Simpson admits his job in the Texas Legislature makes his stomach churn. But the tea party favorite says he's seeking re-election to keep government from becoming all-consuming. Whether tea party supporters can propel their favorites
Tags: Republican, republican primary, conservative, East Texas, West Texas, Tea Party, political-news, Texas House, Longview
Indiana Historian Eyes Post-Lugar Landscape
Newswise Richard Mourdock's defeat of six-term Sen. Richard Lugar in Tuesday's Republican primary closes an eventful chapter in Indiana history and opens up interesting possibilities for the fall election, says a historian at the University of
Tags: University of Indianapolis, Sen. Richard Lugar, school moderation, Republican Party, centrist republican, republican primary, Japan, date
Iredell County: Incumbents Griffith and Robertson lead
With 25 of 29 precincts reporting, incumbents Renee Griffith and Ken Robertson and former commissioner David Boone led the 10-candidate field Tuesday in the Republican primary for three seats on the Iredell County Board of Commissioners, according to
Tags: Keith Williams (comics), Ken Robertson, republican primary, Renee Griffith, Incumbents Griffith, Statesville, political-news
N.C. Legislature, Mecklenburg: Earle poised to win; Aneralla, Tarte battling
Republicans John Aneralla and Jeff Tarte were fighting Tuesday to avoid a runoff to win the newly created N.C...With only a portion of returns in, Aneralla and Tarte were leading the five-person field. But it was unclear if either would receive more
Tags: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, N.C. Senate District, republican primary, Jeff Tarte, John Aneralla, west Charlotte district, Jacqueline Schaffer
Rep. Larry Bucshon easily fends off primary challenge from Kristi Risk
Bolstered by huge financial and organizational advantages and unencumbered by the crippling liabilities that brought down Sen. Richard Lugar Tuesday, 8th District Rep. Larry Bucshon beat back a challenge on his right flank. Bucshon's victory over
Tags: republican nomination, republican primary, election, nomination, Larry Bucshon, political-news, Newburgh, Larry Kissell, Republican Party, United States Senate elections
McCrory wins; Dalton leads Democratic race
Former Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory had opposition in Tuesday's Republican gubernatorial primary, but the big focus of attention was in the Democratic race. The Associated Press declared McCrory the winner in his Republican primary at 8:15 p.m. He was
Tags: Republican, republican primary, election, Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory, Seattle, Bev Perdue, political-news, Pat McCrory, Walter H. Dalton
CBS News: Romney to Win Indiana Primary
As expected, Mitt Romney will win the Republican primary in Indiana Tuesday, CBS News projects. The victory in the Hoosier state brings Romney another step closer to (CBS News) -- As expected, Mitt Romney will win the Republican primary in Indiana
Tags: republican primary, Romney, Mitt Romney, political-news, President, nomination, CBS News, Win Indiana, conservative
Inability to Adapt Could Cost Lugar Indiana Republican Primary Win
The blame game has already begun regarding Senator Richard Lugar's anticipated loss in Tuesday's Indiana Republican primary. The chattering class's prime suspect: those right-wing, tea-party nuts! But they've overlooked Lugar's basic problem --
Tags: Santorum, Romney, republican primary, Republican, election, Mitt Romney, political-news, Rick Santorum, santorum endorsement, President
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