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Monday, June 04, 2012

Political Junkie

Wisconsin Recall Is Just One Of Many Highlights Of Big Tuesday Campaign Day

Craig Thomas

June 4, 2012 A big day of politics on Tuesday, led by the effort to recall Republican Gov. Scott Walker in Wisconsin. Only two governors have been recalled in U.S. history.

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Monday, May 07, 2012

Political Junkie

Indiana Sen. Dick Lugar May Not Survive Tuesday's GOP Primary

Both Democrats come off unsuccessful gov. campaigns; Barrett lost to Walker in 2010, and Falk lost the primary in 2006.

May 7, 2012 In 1974, Richard Lugar was known as "Richard Nixon's favorite mayor," which didn't help his bid for the Senate. Now, with the Tea Party calling him "Barack Obama's favorite senator," he is in real danger of losing the GOP primary on Tuesday.

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Monday, October 24, 2011

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Jindal Wins Smashing Re-Election In Louisiana; Nevada Blinks On Caucus Date

Jindal took himself out of the 2012 presidential sweepstakes early.

October 24, 2011 This week's Political Junkie column: With Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal's landslide re-election behind him, speculation is now on his future. Also: Nevada agrees to move its caucuses back to February.

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