Elections
NY Republicans grab power in state Senate
December 12, 2012As a result of November's electoral victories the New York State Assembly remained in Democratic hands, while also winning the formerly Republican-controlled state Senate.
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The 2012 elections: Seasoned with salt
December 4, 2012Salt, in moderation, improves the flavor of most foods. So too with politics. The victory of President Obama was decisive, and satisfying , because of some salt.
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“An African Election” gives riveting backdrop to coming Ghana vote
December 3, 2012The critically acclaimed documentary "An African Election" provides a riveting taste of politics in Ghana, the West African nation that is gearing up for elections this Friday.
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2013: The post-election agenda
November 26, 2012The economy is framing everything in the post-election period - and not only for the short term. Here's why.
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Latinos: integral to the winning electoral coalition
November 16, 2012Pouring out in record numbers for President Barack Obama, Latinos added a strong voice to the broad labor-led, rainbow coalition that clinched the president's re-election last week.
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