Elections
In New York governor race, there’s the serious and the fringe
October 22, 2010NEW YORK - Though there are a total of seven candidates for governor in the upcoming New York governor race, only two can be taken as serious candidates.
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Hip-hop’s Rhymefest to run for Chicago city council
October 22, 2010CHICAGO - Che "Rhymefest" Smith, a 33-year-old Hip-hop artist and third generation resident of the southside's Woodlawn neighborhood, announced Oct. 22, that he will run for alderman of the 20th Ward.
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When Republicans ruled: a 2010 voter guide
October 22, 2010Let's not condemn ourselves to repeat the past because of short-term memory loss.
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In Illinois, vote “no” on recall and defend democracy
October 22, 2010Proponents say the constitutional amendment is an added check and balance. Sounds democratic, but is it really?
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GOP aims to suppress Latino vote
October 21, 2010A recent GOP ad urged Latinos to stay home rather than vote, but it may actually provoke a backlash and motivate Latinos to vote.
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