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US politicians find ways to play on racial fears
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A Republican congressional candidate in a majority-white Mississippi district runs ads trying to tie his Democratic rival with Barack Obama’s former pastor, seen by some as an anti-white firebrand. Democrats distribute fliers accusing the Republican of wanting a statue to honor the founder of the Ku Klux Klan.
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Watchdog group files ethics charge against Coleman
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A watchdog group asked the Senate ethics investigators on Tuesday to look into whether Sen. Norm Coleman’s living arrangement on Capitol Hill violates the rules.
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Supreme Court strikes down ’millionaire’s amendment’
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The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the "millionaire’s amendment" as an unfair way to help opponents of wealthy political candidates who spend from their personal fortunes.
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Bush helps GOP take in $750,000 at VA fundraiser
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President Bush’s appearance at a Republican National Committee reception Tuesday boosted his fundraising total for the year to about $66 million.
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Detroit mayor complicates mom’s congressional bid
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For a dozen years, Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick has routinely defeated all opponents in the Detroit-area congressional district she represents.
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