Tag: elections
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mugabe, sanctions & sham elections
mugabe once again sworn in as presidentfrom press tv: Robert Mugabe is once again sworn in as Zimbabwean president after being declared the landslide winner of the country’s much-disputed election. The electoral commission said Mugabe won 85.51 percent of the vote compared to 43.2 percent in elections in March won by Tsvangirai with 47.9 percent…
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oregon sec of state: mail-in vote could work everywhere
from raw replay: CNN’s Kyra Phillips talked with Oregon’s Secretary of State, Bill Bradbury. Bradbury believes that an Oregon style mail-in election could work everywhere. Bradbury said that Oregon’s voter validation system is the most comprehensive in the Nation. Oregon uses voter signature to verify voter identity.
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ron paul easily holds on to his house seat
from press tv: Republican hopeful Ron Paul holds his seat in Congress by defeating his well-funded challenger, Chris Peden, in the Houston-area. With all precincts counted on Wednesday morning, the 72-year-old Paul easily overpowered Friendswood City Councilman Chris Peden by snatching over 70 percent of the votes. Paul, who faces no Democratic opponent in the…
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israeli strikes, russian elections & german rfid
death toll rises as israel strikes gaza targetsfrom reuters: Israeli aircraft struck new targets in the Gaza Strip on Monday, killing two militants, after the government vowed to press home an offensive despite appeals from Washington and elsewhere for an end to violence… A total of 107 people have been killed since Wednesday. Among these…
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december clearinghouse
top economist says america could plunge into recession * ohio guard call-up said to be largest since wwii * how to lose your job on your own time * mexico to microchip central american migrants * eli lilly knew prozac had 1200% higher suicide rate than other antidepressants * wtc7: a tale of three broadcasters…
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finally, a true voice of dissent: sen. mike gravel
from op-ed news: The Gravel truck is in full gear and Democrats better take note. Mike Gravel told the truth with righteous anger and touched a nation more than ready for the truth from its leaders – and would be leaders. The reaction to Gravel’s performance has overwhelmed his campaign. His aides said they got…
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senator’s stroke could halt democratic takeover
from ap/usa today: Democratic Sen. Tim Johnson of South Dakota suffered a possible stroke Wednesday and was taken to a Washington hospital, his office said… If he should be unable to continue to serve, it could halt the scheduled Democratic takeover of the Senate. Democrats won a 51-49 majority in the November election. South Dakota’s…
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chavez storms to re-election victory
from reuters: Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez stormed to a re-election victory in Sunday’s vote, handing him an ample mandate to broaden his promised socialist revolution and challenge Washington’s influence in Latin America. Dressed in his signature red shirt, Chavez told cheering supporters at his presidential palace late Sunday his landslide was a blow to U.S.…