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Tuesday, May 08, 2012  North Carolina in the national spotlight as voters weigh in on gay marriage ban in state's constitution

Monday, August 15, 2011  GOP rising stars Bachmann, Perry compete for nomination on the same issue: jobs

Wednesday, May 25, 2011  Medicare was the key issue that led to a shocking win by a New York Democrat for a House seat long held by Republicans.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011  Arizona governor vetoes 'birther' bill that would have required presidential qualification proof

Thursday, September 16, 2010  The candidates hoping to get the Republican nomination in the 23rd Congressional District race are waiting for official results.

Monday, September 13, 2010  About 160,000 Republicans are eligible to vote in this primary.

Friday, July 30, 2010  Republican candidate for governor Carl Paladino is reversing course, saying he may secure a "Taxpayers" minor party line for the general election after all if he loses the Republican primary in September.

Monday, July 12, 2010  Palin endorses Anne Marie Buerkle on her Facebook page.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010  New York governor candidates Andrew Cuomo and Rick Lazio say they have both smoked marijuana in their youth.

Wednesday, April 07, 2010  Republican candidate for New York governor Carl Paladino on Tuesday blamed Democrat Andrew Cuomo and his policies as President Bill Clinton's housing secretary for the sub-prime mortgage crisis that helped trigger the recession.

Monday, February 22, 2010  A Siena College poll shows Republican Rick Lazio has pulled ahead of Gov. David Paterson in the race for governor and is gaining against potential Democratic candidate Andrew Cuomo.