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McGovern didn't let 1972 presidential loss define him
swaltman@aberdeennews.com A history of good works and a war philosophy ultimately proven wise, not a lopsided presidential defeat, are what George McGovern will be remembered for, his friends and supporters in northeast South Dakota say.  McGovern's reputation, once tarnished by...Tags: Wars and Interventions, Government, Politics, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Richard Nixon
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Goldberg: A vote for election day
I'm writing this before Monday night's presidential debate, on the assumption that neither candidate changed the dynamic of the race too dramatically. But what if one did? What if Barack Obama announced in a fit of pique that "America doesn't deserve a...
Tags: Government, Politics, Australia, Voting, Barack Obama
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McGovern campaign rewarding experience
Aberdeen As a young and idealistic freshman in college, I was looking for ways to get involved on campus. The year was 1980, and a presidential election was in full swing.  This would be my first ever opportunity to vote in a presidential election. Also that...Tags: Wars and Interventions, Politics, Unrest, Conflicts and War, International Military Interventions, Elections
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Washington County voters to help decide seven statewide ballot questions
andrews@herald-mail.comVoters in Washington County will have seven statewide ballot questions to consider Nov. 6. An eighth question will be on the ballot only in the city of Hagerstown. Two of the seven statewide questions apply only to the qualifications of orphans’...Tags: Religion and Belief, Politics, Gays and Lesbians, Belief and Faith, Lawyers
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Ryan says Obama misleading on Libya questions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan slammed President Barack Obama on Friday for describing the deadly attack in Libya as "not optimal" and said the White House is misleading the country in the face of mounting questions...
Tags: Politics, Central Intelligence Agency, Barack Obama, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Jeff Foxworthy
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Central issues of Election 2012
Whoever wins the presidential election in November will confront urgent problems: Should tax cuts scheduled to expire be renewed? Should federal spending be cut to reduce the deficit or would that weaken an already lackluster economy? After one of the...Tags: Private Health Care, Budgets and Budgeting, Abortion, Computer Networking and Internet, Parties and Movements
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Poor go unheard in presidential race
Telana Starks was watching her niece play in a sandbox Monday afternoon in Lafayette Park when I asked if she was following the presidential campaign. She said she hadn't really been paying any attention, which was interesting because the candidates...
Tags: Politics, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Elections
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Who is your choice for the president of the U.S.?
By KELLY HAINES  Salisbury  My choice for the next U.S. president would be Mitt Romney. I believe he could help turn our country around for the better. For example, he could help middle class families by lowering taxes across the board. Romney is...Tags: Regional Authority, Healthcare Policies, Government, Politics, George Washington
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What about climate change?
Last month, a Republican-aligned polling firm called on hunters and fishermen nationwide to get their views. Some of the results were unsurprising: Outdoorsmen regard themselves as politically conservative and register Republican over Democratic by a more...
Tags: Politics, National Wildlife Federation, Barack Obama, Employment Opportunities, Interior Policy
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That giant sucking sound is stocks - or your radio
Funny MoneyWelcome to the second week of STOCK-tober, Funny Money fans, our month-long look at the wonderful world of equities. This week we discuss diversity, which is extremely important. If you doubt that, let me ask: Did you watch Wednesday's presidential...Tags: The Detroit News, North American Free Trade Agreement, Taylor Swift, New Year's Day
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Chan Lowe: The second presidential debate
I’m back in the saddle. I thank all of you who attempted to contact me by phone and email during my absence and who were worried/thrilled that I’d left the Sun Sentinel. Fortunately/Sadly, I was simply off on a lecture tour of cities in...
Tags: Politics, George W. Bush, U.S. Electoral College, Elections, Mitt Romney
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In next debate, remember Benghazi
By the time President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney meet in their second debate Tuesday, what happened last week in the vice presidential debate should be almost forgotten. Except for Benghazi. That subject came up in the debate between Vice President...
Tags: Osama bin Laden, Government, U.S. Department of State, Terrorism, Anderson Cooper
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