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Libertarian Candidates Can Win in Traditionally Blue States
Credit: Washington TimesCan libertarianism lead to GOP victories in blue states? Rand Paul says yes.The junior senator from Kentucky has been trekking through historically Democratic strongholds late ...
12 Jun, 2013
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House Lawmakers See Elections Oversight Committee as Waste of Money
The community of federal campaign oversight will undergo significant downsizing following announcements from the Federal Election Commission and the House Administration Committee, Wednesday. Tony Her ...
06 Jun, 2013
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The Next Detroit Mayor
Last week, current Detroit Mayor Dave Bing announced he would not seek re-election for the post he has held since 2009. This opened up what would already have been a very interesting el ...
23 May, 2013
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White House Announces 'nonpartisan' Elections Commission
Late Tuesday, president Barack Obama announced 10 appointees to undertake the Commission on Election Administration. The commission includes both Republican and Democratic operatives, as well as acade ...
21 May, 2013
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Beyond the Headlines: Nathan Fletcher, Drones and Election Reform
Illinois Concealed Carry Debate Continues by Carl WicklanderApproximately one month separates Illinois from its deadline to enact some form of concealed carry legislation and the passions on both ...
06 May, 2013
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Kentucky US Rep. Thomas Massie Charts His Own Path
Congressman Geoff Davis, a Republican serving Kentucky's 4th congressional district, announced in 2011 that he was retiring from office at the end of his term, but in the summer of 2012, Davis resigne ...
20 Jan, 2013
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At the Michigan Capitol, Bipartisanship is a Buzzword
WikiMediaCommonsIn 2010, Michigan was one of the many states to go red in the mid-term elections. This 96th Congress of Michigan was a hotbed of disagreement that created a plethora of national spotl ...
11 Jan, 2013
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Russian Ban on Adoptions to US Sparks Human Rights Concerns
Photo: Maxim ShemetovLast week President Vladimir Putin signed into law a ban on adoptions of Russian children by American citizens. The law sought to retaliate for the recently enacted American ...
07 Jan, 2013
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Social Media Privacy Law in Michigan Furthers Nationwide Trend
Friday, Michigan's Internet Privacy Protection Act was signed into law by Governor Rick Snyder, aimed to increase protections for employees and students in the social media realm. The Internet Privacy ...
02 Jan, 2013
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"Snyder's War on Women" Tightens Abortion Regulation in Michigan
Friday, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed into law House Bill 5711, imposing new restrictions on abortion clinics and doctors which further tighten abortion regulation in the state. The bill requir ...
29 Dec, 2012
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