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Chris Bowers / MyDD:
Post Election Thoughts — In 2004, Busby lost the CA-50 by 22.0%. Today, it looks like she will lose by around 4.5%. And that was with the NRCC spending $4.5M on the race. If Republicans want to spin losing 18 points after spending $4.5M of committee money as a good thing, go for it.
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San Diego Union-Tribune:
Bilbray edges out Busby — Rep. Filner beats Democratic rival in latest rematch — Republican Brian Bilbray beat Democrat Francine Busby early Wednesday in a close race to replace imprisoned former Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham in the 50th Congressional District, a contest seen as a gauge …
Robert Tanner / Associated Press:
Republican wins bellwether House race — A former Republican congressman narrowly beat his Democratic rival early Wednesday for the right to fill the House seat once held by jailed Randy "Duke" Cunningham, a race closely watched as a possible early barometer of next fall's vote.
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Adam Nagourney / New York Times:
Republican Wins House Race in Calif. — SAN DIEGO, June 7 — A Republican former congressman slipped to victory in a special election here Tuesday, staving off what would have been a highly embarrassing Democratic victory in a solidly Republican district. National Republicans poured …
Washington Post:
Republican Wins Bellwether California Election — The California Congressional seat vacated by jailed former representative Randy "Duke" Cunningham will remain in Republican hands after a special election Tuesday in which a lobbyist narrowly defeated a Democratic school board member.
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Michael Finnegan / Los Angeles Times:
Preschool Funding Measure Trails — Brown Wins Attorney General Primary; Race for Governor Close — After months of vitriolic campaigning, the Democratic primary for governor was too close to call in the hours after polls closed in Tuesday's election, while Oakland Mayor Jerry Brown won …
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Laurie Kellman / Associated Press:
Supporters lose in gay marriage ban vote — WASHINGTON - The Senate on Wednesday rejected a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage, dealing a defeat to President Bush and Republicans who hoped to use the measure to energize conservative voters on Election Day.
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CNN:
Senate blocks same-sex marriage ban — WASHINGTON (CNN) — The Senate blocked on Wednesday a bid to amend the Constitution to essentially ban same-sex marriage. — Republicans pushed the plan even though supporters conceded the measure did not have enough votes to pass.
R. Jeffrey Smith / Washington Post:
Retirement Account of DeLay's Wife Traced — With Disclosure, Family's Known Benefits From Ties With Lobbyist Exceed $490,000 — A registered lobbyist opened a retirement account in the late 1990s for the wife of then-House Whip Tom DeLay (R-Tex.) and contributed thousands of dollars …
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USA Today:
DeLay: GOP's 'panic, depression' risk losing elections — WASHINGTON — Former House majority leader Tom DeLay said he's "disappointed" in three ex-associates who pleaded guilty in a federal probe of political corruption, but he said their admissions "doesn't mean I knew" of their efforts to bribe Congress.
Crooks and Liars:
9/11 Widows respond to Coulter — 9/11 Widows respond to Coulter — After Coulter attacked the 9/11 families on the TODAY Show yesterday- I enquired to see how they felt. Here is their initial response. — Statement of September 11th Advocates Response to "Godless"
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Sheryl Gay Stolberg / New York Times:
Bush Turns to House in Immigration Debate — ARTESIA, N.M., June 6 — President Bush tried on Tuesday to win back the trust of conservatives who have distanced themselves from him on immigration, promising to "get this border enforced" and warning those who enter the country illegally that "if you get caught, you get sent home."
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Washington Post:
Proposal Would Let Iran Enrich Uranium — TEHRAN, June 6 — The confidential diplomatic package backed by Washington and formally presented to Iran on Tuesday leaves open the possibility that Tehran will be able to enrich uranium on its own soil, U.S. and European officials said.
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Toronto Star:
Plan to storm Parliament alleged — Terror suspects remanded for bail hearings — Jun. 6, 2006. — SURYA BHATTACHARYA AND JESSICA LEEDER — Bombings, an armed assault on Parliament and even the beheading of Prime Minister Stephen Harper were among a chilling miscellany …
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Bob Kemper / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
McKinney deal may be in works — Lawyer rejects talk of any negotiations — WASHINGTON — Federal prosecutors investigating the confrontation between Rep. Cynthia McKinney of Georgia and a Capitol police officer have been talking privately with McKinney's office in hopes of resolving …
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The Atlantic Online:
Of Clerks and Perks — Why Supreme Court justices have more free time than ever—and why it should be taken away — T here are few jobs as powerful as that of Supreme Court justice—and few jobs as cushy. Many powerful people don't have time for extracurricular traveling, speaking …
Warren Hoge / New York Times:
Official of U.N. Says Americans Undermine It With Criticism — UNITED NATIONS, June 6 — Secretary General Kofi Annan's deputy assailed the United States on Tuesday for withholding support from the United Nations, encouraging its harshest detractors and undermining an institution that he said Washington needed more than it would admit.
Mark Leibovich / New York Times:
Senate Contender in Florida Presses On — VENICE, Fla. — Undaunted by a run of horrific poll numbers, staff turmoil and public doubts from leaders of her party, Representative Katherine Harris is thinking confidently beyond November. — Once Ms. Harris wins her race for a Senate seat …
New York Times:
Block the Vote, Ohio Remix — If there was ever a sign of a ruling party in trouble, it is a game plan that calls for trying to win by discouraging voting. — The latest sign that Republicans have an election-year strategy to shut down voter registration drives comes from Ohio.
Baltimore Examiner:
President Bush's victories receiving little attention — SAN FRANCISCO - When President Bush nominated Gen. Michael Hayden to run the CIA, the press focused on disapproving Democrats and even some Republicans who were dubious about confirmation. — A month later, when the Senate confirmed Hayden …