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Ousted U.S. Rep Joe Walsh holds last town hall meeting
Special to the TribuneRepublican Rep. Joe Walsh may have lost reelection last month, but at his final town hall meeting Saturday he showed he had lost none of the passion that made him a tea party favorite in Congress. More than 100 mostly ardent supporters squeezed into the...Tags: Republican Party, Tea Party Movement, Joe Walsh, American Legion, Barack Obama
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What I’m Thankful For: A Newfound Diversity in Congress
Orlando Opinionators - Orlando SentinelThere is much to be thankful for in the wake of the 2012 election. Yes, we re-elected a president who believes in equality for all citizens and that we all should have equal opportunity, but beyond that, the shifts in our Congress are both remarkable... -
Crystal Blog contest, 2012 results
Change of SubjectThe winner of this year’s coveted yet imaginary Crystal Blog trophy for most accurate election forecast is local gay activist, physician and author Carlos T. Mock, who correctly named the winner in all six races in the contest and correctly...... -
Women flex muscle at the polls
Congratulations, ladies. You kept the barbarians from the gate. On Tuesday, Rep. Todd Akin of Missouri, who famously said that a woman's reproductive system shuts down during "legitimate rape" and prevents conception, lost by 15 points to incumbent Sen....Tags: Iraq War (2003-2011), Tea Party Movement, Abortion Issue, Polls, Robert P. Casey, Jr.
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Duckworth defeats Walsh in 8th Congressional contest
WGN NewsIraq war veteran Tammy Duckworth defeated Republican Rep. Joe Walsh in their nationally watched Northwest suburban congressional battle. Duckworth has 55% to Walsh's 45% with 100% of the vote counted. On the morning after her big win, the congresswoman-...Tags: Iraq War (2003-2011), Tea Party Movement, Joe Walsh, Democratic Party, Politics
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GOP Retains Grip on U.S. House of Representatives
Los Angeles TimesWASHINGTON -- Republicans held on to their House majority in Tuesday's election, leaving Democrats well short of the net gain of 25 seats they needed to take control. "The American people have once again given the House of Representatives to Republicans,...Tags: Brian Woodworth, Scott DesJarlais, Politics, Parties and Movements, Joseph P. Kennedy
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House Republicans retain their majority in the chamber
WASHINGTON — Republicans held on to their House majority in Tuesday's election, leaving Democrats well short of the net gain of 25 seats they needed to take control. "The American people have once again given the House of Representatives to...
Tags: Iraq War (2003-2011), Tea Party Movement, Brian P. Bilbray, Jim Matheson, Politics
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Duckworth defeats Walsh in congressional contest
Clout StreetDemocrat Tammy Duckworth, an Iraq War veteran who lost both legs in combat before turning to politics, defeated freshman Republican Rep. Joe Walsh on Tuesday night after a bitter and expensive campaign that attracted outsize national attention. With 93...Tags: Iraq War (2003-2011), Tea Party Movement, Rod Blagojevich, Joe Walsh, Barack Obama
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Congressional candidates hit the suburbs on election eve
Tribune reportersCandidates in a trio of competitive suburban congressional contests spent the day before the election making the traditional round of train stations, diners and local businesses in a final search for votes. In the nationally watched 8th District,...Tags: Tea Party Movement, Bill Brady, U.S. Supreme Court, Voting, Naperville
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Congressional candidates focus on getting out the vote
Tribune reportersCandidates in three key suburban congressional campaigns moved into get-out-the-vote mode Sunday, concerned that Election Day turnout will be the deciding factor as outside groups focused on a spate of automated phone calls to voters. Federal campaign...Tags: Bill Clinton, Judy Biggert, Politics, Mark Kirk, Parties and Movements
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Here's my predictions for Tuesday's election. Now share yours
The obvious drawback to offering predictions about Tuesday's election is that you might be wrong about key races and thus dent whatever reputation you have for political insight. "I don't know" is always a correct answer. "We'll see. Time will tell. It...
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Congressional hopefuls campaign as early voting ends
Clout StreetCandidates in three closely contested suburban congressional races used the final Saturday of their campaigns to rally the faithful and make a late pitch to undecided voters. In the west and southwest suburban 11th District, Democrat Bill Foster dug into...Tags: Iraq War (2003-2011), Illinois Elections, Voting, Judy Biggert, Politics
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