Posts Tagged ‘2006 election’

Primary Voters Aren’t Radical

Commentary: Contrary to perception, voters in early primaries prefer safe, centrist candidates.

(The New Republic, September 1, 2006)

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Illinois Women Run High-Profile ’06 Campaigns

Female politicians are running high-profile races in Illinois. Judy Baar Topinka challenges the Democratic incumbent governor, Melissa Bean defends her congressional seat and Tammy Duckworth bids for Henry Hyde’s open seat.

(Women’s eNews, July 7, 2006)

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Missouri’s McCaskill in Dead Heat for Senate

In Missouri’s Senate race, Claire McCaskill is running neck-and-neck against GOP incumbent Jim Talent. She favors two referenda that have widespread voter support: stem-cell research and raising the state’s minimum wage.

(Women’s eNews, September 25, 2006)

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Women’s Voting Patterns Key to Who Runs Congress

Ballots cast by three categories of women could be crucial in today’s elections: single women, those who often stay home in non-presidential election years and recent converts to the GOP.

(Women’s eNews, November 7, 2006)

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