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State Democrats Play Defense Ahead Of Midterm Elections
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State Democrats Play Defense Ahead Of Midterm Elections

Across the nation, state legislators are gearing up for Election Day. And they're well aware that their fates could be tied to national political forces like the president's low approval rating.

State Democrats Play Defense Ahead Of Midterm Elections

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Lawyers, Ready Your Pens: November Elections Could Mean Recounts

With the electorate as polarized as ever and the promise of plenty of close House and Senate elections this November, lawyers are already preparing for the recounts that are almost certain to follow.

Lawyers, Ready Your Pens: November Elections Could Mean Recounts

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An Unprecedented Transfer Of Power Marked Ford's Presidency

President Gerald Ford and First Lady Betty Ford, with Jack and Susan Ford at their Alexandra, Va. home on August 12, 1974. The Ford family lived there for ten days until the executive mansion was ready. David Hume Kennerly/Getty Images hide caption

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An Unprecedented Transfer Of Power Marked Ford's Presidency

In the wake of President Nixon's resignation, Gerald Ford assumed the presidency inheriting a nation divided over Watergate and distracted from pressing domestic and international events.

An Unprecedented Transfer Of Power Marked Ford's Presidency

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Kentucky's Big Senate Contest Highlight Of Political Picnic

For 134 years, politicians have attended a festival in western Kentucky called Fancy Farm. This festival drew a crowd — in part, because Kentucky has a close contest for a seat in the U.S. Senate.

Kentucky's Big Senate Contest Highlight Of Political Picnic

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Forget Tea Pot Dome: Harding's Love Letters Make For A New Steamy Scandal

A portrait of then-Sen. Warren G. Harding a few years prior to being elected president in 1920. Harding typically ranks near the bottom of U.S. presidents — but a steamy trove of love letters is putting him back in the public eye. Library of Congress hide caption

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Forget Tea Pot Dome: Harding's Love Letters Make For A New Steamy Scandal

The Library of Congress has released the rather racy love letters that former President Warren G. Harding sent to his mistress, Carrie Fulton Phillips.

Forget Tea Pot Dome: Harding's Love Letters Make For A New Steamy Scandal

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While Campaigning For Other Democrats, Sen. Warren Gains Fans

Senator Elizabeth Warren has had a busy mid-term election season campaigning for Democratic Senate hopefuls — especially women — across the country. Warren has ruled out a presidential run in 2016.

While Campaigning For Other Democrats, Sen. Warren Gains Fans

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Like Clockwork, Impeachment Talk Surfaces — But Action's Unlikely

President Obama waves before boarding Air Force One prior to his departure from Andrews Air Force Base on June 26. Jose Luis Magana/AP hide caption

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Like Clockwork, Impeachment Talk Surfaces — But Action's Unlikely

Citing a list of grievances, some conservative advocates have been raising the possibility of impeaching President Obama. But the calls have become routine in the second term of the modern presidency.

Like Clockwork, Impeachment Talk Surfaces — But Action's Unlikely

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Die-Hard Fans Still Fill The Grids With Balls And Strikes

In an age-old ritual, baseball fans, wielding pencils and scorecards, annotate every play of a game from the stands. The dying practice still has some hard-core practitioners.

Die-Hard Fans Still Fill The Grids With Balls And Strikes

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In The Battle To Host The 2016 GOP, It's Alt Country Vs. Rock

The Republicans have narrowed down their choices for their 2016 convention to Dallas and Cleveland. If the vote depended upon which one had the best theme music, it would be a tough decision.

In The Battle To Host The 2016 GOP, It's Alt Country Vs. Rock

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Meet The New Stars Of Campaign Ads: Mom And Dad

Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., talks with her father, former New Orleans Mayor Moon Landrieu, on Feb. 1. The two appear together in recent television ads for her re-election campaign. Gerald Herbert/AP hide caption

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Meet The New Stars Of Campaign Ads: Mom And Dad

The smiling spouse, kids and a dog once made for a perfect campaign ad. But politicians are increasingly turning to their parents to help them make the pitch to voters.

Meet The New Stars Of Campaign Ads: Mom And Dad

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The Specter Of Iraq Haunts The Political Life Of Barack Obama

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The Specter Of Iraq Haunts The Political Life Of Barack Obama

From his time as an Illinois state senator to his role as U.S. commander in chief, President Obama's political life has been defined by the issue of Iraq — and not necessarily because he wanted it to.

The Specter Of Iraq Haunts The Political Life Of Barack Obama

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As News Of Cantor's Upset Settles, A Shakeup Still Looms On The Hill

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor was upset in his district's Republican primary, a defeat that has sent shock waves through the GOP, from the party's leadership down through the rank and file.

As News Of Cantor's Upset Settles, A Shakeup Still Looms On The Hill

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Clinton Uses 'Hard Choices' Book Tour To Steer Benghazi Message

Republicans have been using the 2012 attack in Libya against her. Analysts say while Hillary Clinton is talking about Benghazi, she is defining the issue herself well ahead of any political campaign.

Clinton Uses 'Hard Choices' Book Tour To Steer Benghazi Message

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Senate Expected To Approve Sebelius Replacement At HHS

The Senate votes Thursday on the nomination of Sylvia Mathews Burwell to be Health and Human Services Secretary, replacing Kathleen Sebelius. Burwell was running the Office of Management and Budget.

Senate Expected To Approve Sebelius Replacement At HHS

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With California Campaign, Political Pundit Decides To Try It Himself

What happens when a political expert puts down his pundit hat and actually runs for office? Ask Dan Schnur, a professor and political analyst who is now running to be California's secretary of state.

With California Campaign, Political Pundit Decides To Try It Himself

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