Topic: Gubernatorial Elections
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Hillary Clinton for president? Eight Democrats who might run next time.
Tired of the 2012 presidential race? 2016 actually isn’t that far away, especially for Democrats looking hungrily at a nomination race that will not include President Obama. Speculation has already started over who might run – fueled by no less a figure than former President Clinton, who has suggested in recent TV interviews that his wife, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, might change her mind about not running once she’s had a break. Here are some of the possible contenders.
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Gallery: Repeat contender: Mitt Romney
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In Pictures: Texas Gov. Rick Perry
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In Pictures: Schwarzenegger and Shriver's marriage
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 04/28
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Hillary Clinton for president? Eight Democrats who might run next time.
Tired of the 2012 presidential race? 2016 actually isn’t that far away, especially for Democrats looking hungrily at a nomination race that will not include President Obama. Speculation has already started over who might run – fueled by no less a figure than former President Clinton, who has suggested in recent TV interviews that his wife, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, might change her mind about not running once she’s had a break. Here are some of the possible contenders.
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Africa Monitor
Nigeria: is the recent oil violence connected to upcoming elections?
Group known for bombing oil pipelines has allegedly returned to the Niger Delta, just in time for Saturday's gubernatorial elections in President Goodluck Jonathan's home state.
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Vox News
Rick Perry calls debates a 'mistake,' but how can he avoid them?
Former GOP presidential front-runner Rick Perry says his mistake was taking part in the debates. But now that he's fallen back, it could be hard to rebound if he avoids future debates.
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Gallery: Repeat contender: Mitt Romney
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Rick Perry 'treasonous' comment a strategic play for South Carolina vote?
Was Rick Perry's comment that Fed chairman Ben Bernanke's actions were "almost treasonous" a political gaffe – or a line that will resonant with South Carolina GOP primary voters?
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In Pictures: Texas Gov. Rick Perry
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In Pictures: Schwarzenegger and Shriver's marriage
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 04/28
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Africa Monitor
In final stage of election, Nigerians elect state governors
For many Nigerians, their state governors matter more to their daily life than the president or parliamentarians.
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Election 101: Who is Gary Johnson?
Gary Johnson, who has already scaled Mt. Everest, has chosen the presidency as his next summit.
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Reagan's 100th birthday: 10 defining moments
American's 40th president, Ronald Reagan, would have turned 100 on Sunday.
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Africa Monitor
In Nigeria, political excitement comes long before the general election
Although Nigeria's general election isn't until April, gubernatorial elections and an upcoming presidential primary are generating early excitement and sometimes tension.
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Redistricting 101: Eight facts about redrawing the US political map
Redistricting occurs at least every 10 years, after new Census data determine which states have gained and lost residents. Here's a primer about the process and its consequences.
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Jerry Brown's California: Five big changes from 1975 to 2011
Once California’s youngest governor, Jerry Brown begins a second term Monday as the state’s oldest.
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Christine O'Donnell under investigation: where six 2010 also-rans are now
Christine O'Donnell, Alvin Greene, and four other Election 2010 losers are keeping busy.
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The Top 10 political quotes of 2010
The “who said what” buzz came in full force this election year through campaign ads, public appearances, and even tweets. But who are the politicians that shocked and zinged the most? Here’s a roundup of the year’s most memorable political quotes.
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Okinawa election eases pressure on US military base location
Okinawans reelected the incumbent governor, who is less opposed to US military bases than his challenger. The US wants to move ahead with a 2006 deal to relocate Futenma air base within Okinawa.
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Meg Whitman settles for $5,500 with former housekeeper
Meg Whitman and her husband Dr. Griffith Harsh IV did not admit any wrongdoing while agreeing to the settlement at a two-hour closed meeting at the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement.
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The Vote
Tom Foley concedes Conn. governor's race. What happened to GOP's challenge?
Republican Tom Foley, who sought an investigation of chaotic voting in Bridgeport, Conn., now says there is no credible evidence of fraud and the result 'was a conclusive victory for Dan Malloy.'
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Vox News
Sarah Palin releases 'renegades going rogue' video: Who's in it?
The new video by Sarah Palin's political action committee is a quick-moving montage of Sarah-backed candidates who won Tuesday, lots of flags, a roaring bear, and a glimpse of Sarah Palin herself. Not included: Christine O'Donnell and the other 'mama grizzlies' who lost.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 11/03
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Midterm elections: International media reports on the 'pummeling'
Americans weren't the only ones watching the midterm election returns Tuesday night as Republicans took back the US House of Representatives and Democrats clung to a slight majority in the Senate. We take a look at a few examples of media coverage (and in some cases, a lack of media coverage) beyond the US.
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Tea Party Top 10 biggest winners and losers
The emergence of the tea party movement is arguably the most dynamic element of the 2010 midterm elections. Many 'tea party' candidates won the backing of former Alaska governor Sarah Palin – but also earned the disdain of the Republican establishment. In the end, which candidates with tea party support won, who lost, and what's next?
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The Vote
Florida governor election results: Republican Rick Scott prevails in tight race
Democrat Alex Sink concedes even before the full Florida governor election results are known. Rick Scott, who spent nearly $75 million of his own money, benefited from a rising GOP tide.
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