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 August 25, 2010Politics |
News AnalysisBehind the Florida Primary Surprises, Turnout Tells a TaleBy DAMIEN CAVERepublicans drew more people to the polls Tuesday, suggesting that Democrats face an uphill battle in motivating voters.  Murkowski Is Locked in a Tight Senate Race in AlaskaBy DAMIEN CAVEThe race between Senator Lisa Murkowski and a challenger is still too close to call, but in other races, established politicians easily prevailed. ADVERTISEMENT  More on the 2010 MidtermsThe CaucusMurkowski on the Ropes in Alaska Senate PrimaryBy JEFF ZELENYThere was more unwelcome news for Republicans in Washington in the primary results on Tuesday.  Boehner Urges Obama to Fire Economic TeamBy CARL HULSEIn his case for restoring Republicans to the Congressional majority, Representative John A. Boehner unveiled a five-point plan to turn the economy around. The CaucusVermont Democrat Claims VictoryBy ABBY GOODNOUGHPeter Shumlin, a Democratic candidate for governor, holds a 125-vote advantage with all precincts reporting, making a recount likely. The CaucusA Rainy Presidential VacationBy JACKIE CALMESPresident Obama said he was doing a lot of reading and had a leisurely Tuesday dinner during his Martha's Vineyard vacation. More Politics NewsS.E.C. Makes Access to Proxy Ballots EasierBy REUTERSThe business community, Republican lawmakers and two dissenting Republican S.E.C. commissioners think the rule will harm capital markets and give interest groups too much power.  Stem Cell Ruling Will Be AppealedBy SHERYL GAY STOLBERG and GARDINER HARRISThe head of the National Institutes of Health said a judge's decision would most likely force the cancellation of dozens of experiments in diseases ranging from diabetes to Parkinson's. | FiveThirtyEight New Forecast Shows Democrats Losing 6 to 7 Senate SeatsThe Democratic majority is in increasing jeopardy in the Senate, according to the latest FiveThirtyEight forecasting model. Political TimesYes, Cut the Budget, Says a ProgressiveBy MATT BAIEarl Blumenauer, a liberal congressman, says that if Democrats want to protect federal programs, they need to bring down costs. Multimedia |
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