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Virginia Lt. Gov. Nominee Excites The Right, And Democrats Couldn't Be Happier

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The nomination of E.W. Jackson for lieutenant governor of Virginia has excited movement conservatives, who love his no-holds-barred rhetoric. Democrats are also pleased with his nomination, arguing that he can help turn moderate swing voters away from the GOP.

Virginia Lt. Gov. Nominee Excites The Right, And Democrats Couldn't Be Happier

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Why Don't We Pay (More/Any) Attention To Los Angeles Mayoral Elections?

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Why Don't We Pay (More/Any) Attention To Los Angeles Mayoral Elections?

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After eight years of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Los Angeles voters will pick a, shall we say, more charismatically-challenged successor.

Why Don't We Pay (More/Any) Attention To Los Angeles Mayoral Elections?

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Joe Biden Has History On His Side But Little Else If Hillary Clinton Runs

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History says that if a sitting vice president wants to succeed his retiring boss, the nomination is usually his. Think: Nixon '60, Humphrey '68, Bush '88, Gore '00. But history may not help Joe Biden in 2016.

Joe Biden Has History On His Side But Little Else If Hillary Clinton Runs

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Tuesday

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Open Democratic Senate Seats Again Give Big Opportunity For GOP, Or Not

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Of the eight senators retiring in 2014, six of them are Democrats. Which should be good news for the Republicans. Maybe. Plus: take our poll, please, as to who will win in South Carolina next week.

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Sanford And Weiner: Different Humiliations, Same Remorseful Script

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It's wrong, and journalistically lazy, to lump together every politician who was ever involved in a sex scandal. Still, there are a lot of similarities between Mark Sanford and Anthony Weiner — at least in their post-scandal "script."

Sanford And Weiner: Different Humiliations, Same Remorseful Script

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