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Monday, March 18, 2013  The Supreme Court will hear arguments today about validity of Arizona's voter registration law.

Friday, January 18, 2013  GOP officials want Electoral College votes to be divided proportionally, a move that could transform the way the country elects its president.

Sunday, December 23, 2012  Senator Charles Schumer’s office announced the winners of the lottery for tickets to President Obama’s swearing-in ceremony.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  The group, including members of Citizen Action of New York, met in front of the Federal Building on South Clinton Street to say goodbye.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Early turnout heavy in storm-ravaged areas of New York, New Jersey; many express relief they can vote at all

Monday, November 05, 2012  One day left in their stubbornly close race, President Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney are storming through a final exhaustive campaign push Monday that won't end until the wee hours of Election Day in pursuit of every possible vote.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  Romney has wiped out President Obama's lead among women in what's looking like a photo finish race for the White House.

Friday, October 19, 2012  Former President Bill Clinton is helping out a fellow Democrat in his Central New York congressional race.

Friday, October 19, 2012  Former President Bill Clinton will be in Syracuse on Friday to throw his support behind a Central New York Congressional candidate.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  As candidates campaign this election season there's one group they are going after: single ladies.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  New York's brutal fight for control of the state Senate is under way.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  Attorney Wendy Long has won a three-way Republican primary to take on Kirsten Gillibrand in this fall's race for the U.S. Senate.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Walker looks to mend Wisconsin political divide by meeting with lawmakers over brats and beer

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Gov. Andrew Cuomo has chosen Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner and Assemblyman Keith Wright of Manhattan to share the duties of chairman of the state Democratic Party.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  North Carolina voters overwhelmingly passed a constitutional amendment that defines marriage as solely between a man and a woman.