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'Thrill' on the bill: Debate poster touts Biden vs. Ryan
dbrock@amnews.comThe Oct. 11 vice-presidential debate at Centre College doesn’t feature a rematch, but the prize-fight themed vice-presidential debate poster the college will unveil today represents a sequel of sorts. The poster declares the debate “Thrill in...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Paul Ryan, Politics, Dick Cheney, Elections
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The debate that almost wasn't
dbrock@amnews.comLes Fugate couldn’t win. It was a few months before the 2000 vice-presidential debate that would shine an international spotlight on his beloved alma mater, and the presidential ticket he supported was backing out of the event. Shortly after Fugate...Tags: Executive Branch, Politics, Dick Cheney, Elections, Government
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FEELING THE BUZZ: As debate approaches, student politicos gear up to big show
dbrock@amnews.com IIt's hard to imagine a more enticing opportunity for political aspirants of any age than an event combining a national race, a national audience and the chance to rub shoulders with some of the biggest names in government and media. For many on campus,...Tags: Mitt Romney, Tampa, Parties and Movements, Politics, Dick Cheney
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Connecticut's political scene is turning to the wild and wacky side
Oh ya, now we’re getting into the fun side of Connecticut politics. There’s state House Speaker Chris Donovan ducking and dodging ‘cause the top finance guy in his Democratic congressional campaign just got busted by the feds. Across...
Tags: Bill Clinton, John McKinney, Sexual Assault, Bridgeport (Fairfield, Connecticut), Parties and Movements
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Independent puts money behind Senate run
Arguing that the two-party system is corrupt, a Montgomery County businessman is pouring his own money into an independent bid for the U.S. Senate from Maryland. Rob Sobhani, 52, who announced his candidacy this month, is the first candidate to buy...
Tags: Ruhollah Khomeini, Local Elections, Libertarian Party, Chuck Schumer, Cancer
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Senate Candidates Look For Upside Of New Poll
With a new University of Connecticut/Hartford Courant poll showing the race a statistical dead heat, both candidates have 49 days to make their case to the voters. For U.S. Senate candidates Linda McMahon and Chris Murphy, the pressure is on. With a new...Tags: Polls, Linda McMahon, Politics, Democratic Party, Chris Murphy
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Time for school choice in Chicago
"There is no right to strike against the public safety by anybody, anywhere, any time." -- Calvin Coolidge, responding to the 1919 Boston police strike This oft-quoted line from the then-governor of Massachusetts might be updated to include "the public...
Tags: Boston, Strikes, Parties and Movements, Executive Branch, Chicago Teachers Strike
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GUEST COLUMN: The VP is just a heartbeat away
Contributing WriterEvery four years there’s a big to-do in the media about whom the Democratic or Republican candidate is going to choose for his running mate. Of course, the incumbent president usually goes with his incumbent vice president. Their choices are of...Tags: John F. Kennedy Assassination (1963), White House, Hillary Clinton, Dick Cheney, David Letterman
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Murphy Backers, Pro-Choice Groups Rap McMahon On Abortion, Birth Control
The Hartford CourantSupporters of Congressman Chris Murphy and leaders of two prominent pro-choice groups Thursday questioned whether Linda McMahon really favors abortion rights and said she wants to make it harder for women to access birth control and other health...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Politics, Family Planning, Democratic Party, Feminism
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Howard Berman campaign to gain two GOP senators' support
Rep. Howard Berman, gripped in a tough reelection battle with fellow Democratic Rep. Brad Sherman for the same San Fernando Valley congressional district seat, is expected to get endorsements Monday from two prominent Republican U.S. senators. Sens. John...
Tags: Brad Sherman, Howard Lawrence Berman, Lindsey O. Graham, Parties and Movements, Politics
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Centre College launching technology initiative
Centre College is partnering with Connected Nation and 10/20 Digital to launch a partnership that will explore novel and practical ways to use technology in the liberal arts college setting. Called the Global Center for Connected Campuses, or GC3 for...
Tags: Colleges and Universities, Dick Cheney, Media Industry, Teaching and Learning, Education
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CNN Poll: Obama 49 percent-Romney 47 percent among likely voters
With three days to go until the start of the Republican convention, President Barack Obama and GOP challenger Mitt Romney remain deadlocked in the race for the White House, according to a new national survey. A CNN/ORC International poll released...
Tags: Mitt Romney, Tampa, Abortion Issue, Polls, Voting
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