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Upset of upsets: Miller leads Murkowski
The Swampby Mike Memoli Sarah Palin's biggest political victory this year could come in her home state, where her endorsed candidate for Senate holds a surprising lead over incumbent Lisa Murkowski in the Alaska Republican Senate primary. With all but nine......Tags: Utah, Sarah Palin, Facebook, Pennsylvania, Washington (U.S. state)
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Obama raising cash for Sestak
The Swampby Colby Itkowitz President Barack Obama is scheduled to headline a fundraiser for U.S. Senate candidate Joe Sestak in Philadelphia on Sept. 20. First reported by Politicspa, Obama will be at several events in Pennsylvania that same day. (John Callahan,.....Tags: Primaries, John Callahan, Barack Obama, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
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Kagan took strong stand on gay rights
The SwampSupreme Court nominee Elena Kagan visits with Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania Thursday. (AP/Alex Brandon) by David G. Savage and James Oliphant A controversy over military recruiting at Harvard Law School while Elena Kagan was dean may say less......Tags: California, White House, Defense, Pennsylvania, Same-Sex Marriage
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Congress: Synching agenda with Obama
The Swampby Mark Silva The Democrats hope to pass some bills that showcase part of the agenda for their presidential candidate before Election Day. But they may stack the deck, to some degree - advancing only easy-to-swallow measures, and holding back......Tags: Health, Mitch McConnell, White House, Pennsylvania, Harry Reid
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Specter gives up on Spygate
O, by the WayApparently, we can officially put Spygate behind us. U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter says that he is not seeking a Congressional inquiry into any further misdeeds by the New England Patriots. The Pennsylvania senator told the Philadelphia Daily News editorial...Tags: National Football League, Football, Parliament, New England Patriots, Upper House
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John Roberts' record defies '05 pledges
The SwampBy James Oliphant With his third term as chief justice coming to a close amid three explosive cases last week, John Roberts has proved to be almost everything conservatives hoped and liberals feared. Despite pledges during his 2005 confirmation hearing......Tags: Earl Warren Jr., Antonin Scalia, Personal Weapon Control, Defense, Pennsylvania
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Batman-loving senator in 'Dark Knight'
The Swampby Frank James The late Heath Ledger, who by all accounts gives a phenomenal performance as the Joker in the new Batman movie, "The Dark Knight" which opens today, does something many Republicans have longed to do. He grabs......Tags: Batman (fictional character), Patrick Leahy, Parliament, Pennsylvania, Upper House
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Shield law bogged down in Senate
The Swampby James Oliphant Proponents of a bill that would help journalists protect confidential sources failed Wednesday to muster enough votes to move the legislation forward for a vote. Supports still hope the move the bill, which has bipartisan support, by.......Tags: Laws, Valerie Plame Wilson, National Government, Freedom of the Press, Politics
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Mukasey to delay approval of FBI regs
The Swampby James Oliphant Attorney General Michael Mukasey intends to let Congress have its say before signing controversial new guidelines that reportedly broaden the FBI's authority to conduct investigations. But he will not delay their implementation. In a...Tags: Patrick Leahy, FBI, Parliament, Upper House, Michael Mukasey
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Chris Matthews plays dodgeball with Pa.
The Swampby Josh Drobnyk DENVER -- Chris Matthews, host of MSNBC's Hardball,showed up at the Pennsylvania Democratic delegation breakfast this morning, but was quick to dismiss the suggestion that he was laying the groundwork for a U.S. Senate bid. "I have......Tags: Michigan, Parliament, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Upper House
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McCain to seek his own Joe-mentum?
The Swampby James Oliphant, and updated UPDATE: McCain told a Pittsburgh radio station Thursday that he has not yet made a decision on a running mate. McCain instead joked that actor Wilford Brimley would be a good choice, since he......Tags: Karl Rove, Mitch McConnell, Executive Branch, Ohio, Pennsylvania
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Sarah Palin has 'potential': Specter
The Swampby Josh Drobnyk ST PAUL, Minn. -- At a time when many Republicans here have rallied around the choice of Sarah Palin on the GOP ticket, Sen. Arlen Specter offered a somewhat muted endorsement of the Alaska governor Wednesday, saying......Tags: Philosophy, Sarah Palin, Executive Branch, Joe Biden, Pennsylvania
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