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Primary Today in IL-5
A special primary campaign for the House seat vacated by Rahm Emanuel concludes today, as voters in Illinois' 5th District -- most of whom are Democrats -- choose the candidates for the April 7 general election, CQ Politics reports. Polls will close at 7 p.m., which is 8 p.m. Eastern time.
Primary for Emanuel’s House Seat Under Way Today
cqpolitics.com — A special primary campaign for the U.S. House seat vacated by Democrat Rahm Emanuel concludes today, as... voters in Illinois’ 5th District — most of whom are Democrats — choose the candidates for the April 7 general election. Polls will close at 7 p.m., ... (more) Primary for Emanuel’s House Seat Under Way Today
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Primary Today in IL-5
The Hollywood Liberal — Primary Today in IL-5 A special primary campaign for the House seat vacated by Rahm Emanuel concludes today, as voters in Illinois’ 5th District — most of whom are Democrats — choose the candidates for the April 7 general election, CQ Politics reports. The Chicago Tribune has profiles of the twelve candidates running. Polls will close at 7 p.m., which is 8 p.m. Eastern time. [image] Blacks, Whites Hear Obama Differently Does President Obama practice dog whistle politics ? On matters of racial identity, Politico makes the case that he does. “His language, mannerisms and symbols resonate deeply with his black ...

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