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Wednesday, June 02, 2010

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Sparks Beats Davis In Alabama Democratic Gov. Primary

June 2, 2010 Tuesday's primaries in Alabama saw Ron Sparks, the Agriculture Commissioner, surprising Rep. Artur Davis, who had hoped to become the state's first black governor.  Also, Rep. Parker Griffith, a Dem-turned-GOPer, was defeated.

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Tuesday, June 01, 2010

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Alabama: Davis (D) Faces Hurdles Today In Bid For History; Crowded GOP Field

Artur Davis, elected to Alabama's 7th Congressional District in 2002

June 1, 2010 Today's gubernatorial primary in Alabama features a Democratic black congressman who is at odds with many civil rights organizations in his state, and a Republican whose "English only" ad has gone viral.

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