Archive for August 19th, 2010

Palin-Endorsed Candidate Lags in Maryland Money Chase

Palin-Endorsed Candidate Lags in Maryland Money Chase

In campaign finance reports filed Tuesday, covering the reporting period ending August 10, political newcomer Brian Murphy has reportedly raised only $210,000 in his long-shot quest for the Republican nomination for governor of Maryland…

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Editorial: Unimpressive Result for Hinkle Should Serve as a Lesson

Editorial: Unimpressive Result for Hinkle Should Serve as a Lesson

On Tuesday, August 17, voters in California’s State Senate District 15 went to the polls to select a candidate to replace former Senator Abel Maldonado, who has been appointed Lieutenant Governor. The race was hotly contested and featured Republican Sam Blakeslee and Democrat John Laird along with independent Jim Fitzgerald and Libertarian nominee Mark Hinkle…

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Sarah Palin’s Successor Seeking a Full Term

Sarah Palin’s Successor Seeking a Full Term

Sarah Palin’s former Lt. Governor, now the Governor of Alaska, is seeking to win a full term in his own right this Fall. Sean Parnell was elevated to the office of Governor when Palin abruptly announced she would resign in the summer of 2009 to focus on her family and…

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Libertarian Party Asks Candidates Not to Drop Out

Libertarian Party Asks Candidates Not to Drop Out

The Libertarian Party’s weekly email message to supporters was a little unusual this week. Instead of asking for money or talking about a particular policy issue, the focus of this message was aimed straight at the party’s…

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