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Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Voting rights groups are concerned about potential problems at the polls in key states.

Monday, October 04, 2010  New York Gov. David Paterson, unlike many of his Democratic colleagues, says the tea party movement is a good thing.

Sunday, October 03, 2010  It's an uncommon stance among Democrats, but Governor David Paterson says the tea party movement is a good thing.

Friday, September 24, 2010  The race for Congress in the 23rd District is shaping up to be a crowded one.  Democrat incumbent Bill Owens will face off against two opponents.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010  A tea party Republican is trying to ride a wave of voter anger against the GOP leaders' choice in today's New York primary, a contest that will also test the future of the state's Republican and Conservative parties.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010  Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter has been defeated in a primary in his bid for a sixth term after taking the risky step of switching to the Democratic Party.

Monday, April 19, 2010  A new poll says New York supporters of the tea party movement are overwhelmingly Republican and conservative, and more likely to be from upstate.

Thursday, April 15, 2010  Tea party activists are ending a cross-country tour in a place and on a day that inspires much of their discontent.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010  The tea party movement is returning to the city from which its revolutionary spirit was born.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010  Opponents of the fiscally conservative tea party movement say they plan to infiltrate and dismantle the political group by trying to make its members appear to be racist, homophobic and moronic.

Monday, April 12, 2010  The Tea Party Express rolled into Syracuse Monday afternoon, but not without facing a protest of its own.

Wednesday, April 07, 2010  "Mad as Hell" Carl Paladino made a stop in Syracuse Wednesday night, playing to supporters at the Palace Theater.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010  President Barack Obama is ready to sign landmark health care legislation into law today, but the work is far from over.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009  Hundreds of demonstrators in upstate New York cities railed against taxes and big government as part of tax-day protests being held across the country.

Monday, April 06, 2009  "Sweet Tea' protests are being organized for tax day, April 15.  One is planned in Camillus.