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tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com - 17 days ago
TPMDC Morning Roundup
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Pawlenty, Romney And Pataki Call New Mayor Of Manchester, New Hampshire Ted Gatsas, the new Republican mayor-elect of Manchester, New Hampshire, told ABC News that he's already received congratulatory phone calls from Tim Pawlenty, Mitt Romney and George Pataki. "I don't know who is running ...
volokh.com - 18 days ago
Another good night for the Second Amendment
— volokh.com — NY-23: Winning Democrat Bill Owens was A-rated by NRA (as was Hoffman). Virginia: Either Deeds (B rating) or McDonnell (A) were sure to be a big improvement over outgoing Governor Kaine. Deeds lost the NRA endorsement by supporting closing of the ( ... (more) Another good night for the Second Amendment

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www2.timesdispatch.com - 21 days ago
Schapiro: Spoils limited for victor in Virginia governor’s race
— www2.timesdispatch.com — Regardless of the outcome of Tuesday’s gubernatorial election—OK, so a lot of people have a pretty good idea who’s going to win—one thing is certain: The victor won’t have squat to spend. Tight money, perhaps the tightest ... (more) Schapiro: Spoils limited for victor in Virginia ...

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Can the Clinton Coalition Survive the Age of Obama?
realclearpolitics.com - 16 days ago
Can the Clinton Coalition Survive the Age of Obama?
— realclearpolitics.com — Sean Trende, RCP John Judis and Ruy Teixeira’s seminal 2002 work The Emerging Democratic Majority begins with a vignette set in Virginia. They tell the story of a telecom executive named Mark Warner, who runs a moderate campaign that appeals ... (more) Can the Clinton Coalition Survive the Age of Obama?

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Talking Points Memo — ... The newly-elected Republican mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire, has gotten phone calls from Mitt Romney, Tim Pawlenty and George Pataki: "I don't know who is running for president but I don't mind telling you who has called." That and other political news in today's TPMDC Morning Roundup. ...

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