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Yahoo! News: Elections

Future of GOP and moderate Republicans uncertain (AP)

Posted: 01 Nov 2009 03:57 PM PST

FILE - This combination image of Oct. 2009 file photos shows Congressional candidates in New York's 23rd district, from left, Democrat Bill Owens, Conservative Party Dan Hoffman, and Republican Dierdre Scozzafava. Scozzafava is endorsing Democrat Bill Owens. Scozzafava said Democrat Bill Owens would be better at building on the legacy of Republican John McHugh, who previously represented the 23rd Congressional District. (AP Photo/File)AP - In a Republican Party struggling to find its identity, the surprise withdrawal of the chosen GOP candidate for a New York congressional race amid a rising conservative upstart renews a lingering national debate: Are moderates welcome in today's Grand Old Party?

A few elections, a few clues about our politics (AP)

Posted: 01 Nov 2009 12:46 PM PST

FILE - These Oct. 2009 file photos show the three candidates for governor of New Jersey, from left, Democrat Jon. S. Corzine, Independent Chris Daggett, and Republican Chris Christie. Third party candidate Daggett has gone from an afterthought to a player, who could upend a major race in off-year elections Tuesday. (AP Photo/Mel Evans, FILES)AP - President Barack Obama isn't on the ballot. Neither are all members of Congress, nor most governors.

Obama says NJ governor is key to his own agenda (AP)

Posted: 01 Nov 2009 04:37 PM PST

AP - In a final campaign swing on behalf of the only governor seeking re-election this fall, President Barack Obama on Sunday pitched Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine's bid as a key component for the White House to make good on its political promises.

Limbaugh calls Obama 'immature, inexperienced' (AP)

Posted: 01 Nov 2009 11:45 AM PST

In this Jan. 18, 2009, file photo, talk show host Rush Limbaugh is interviewed on the sidelines before the start of the NFL AFC championship football game in Pittsburgh. Limbaugh warned in a TV interview that aired Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, of unprecedented 'radical leadership' in the White House and called President Barack Obama a narcissist who is 'immature, inexperienced, in over his head.' (AP Photo/Rob Carr)AP - From his home and on a friendly network, Rush Limbaugh lobbed pot shots across the airwaves Sunday at President Barack Obama — "immature, inexperienced, in over his head," offering the country "radical leadership" and laying siege to the economy.

Fiasco: N.Y. Republicans deliver again (Politico)

Posted: 01 Nov 2009 04:18 AM PST

Politico - Another election, another debacle for New York Republicans.

White House: Afghan troop decision within weeks (AP)

Posted: 01 Nov 2009 01:37 PM PST

Afghanistan's presidential challenger Abdullah Abdullah announces his decision not to participate in Afghanistan's run-off election at a gathering in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. Abdullah said he made his decision after Karzai turned down his demands for changes in the Independent Election Commission and other measures that he said would prevent massive fraud, which marred the first round balloting Aug. 20. (AP Photo/Musadeq Sadeq)AP - Top Obama administration officials pledged Sunday to work with Afghan President Hamid Karzai, despite continuing doubts about his credibility that could have been eased had he won a runoff election against his top challenger, who dropped out citing concerns of fraud.

As jobs vanish, factory towns slow to see stimulus (AP)

Posted: 01 Nov 2009 03:19 PM PST

Employees, Kenny Mooney, Bob Williams, and Matthew Kuticka, who work for JLA Construction of Repbulic, Mo., work on a retaining wall that is part of an overpass being constructed over Highway 71 south of Lamar, Mo, on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009. The overpass, part of the national stimulus package, will allow traffic on Highway 126 to pass over busy 71. (AP Photo/Mike Gullett)AP - Many communities hit hardest by job losses, those built around dying factories and mills, have been slowest to see relief from President Barack Obama's stimulus plan, underscoring how hard it is for Washington policymakers to create lasting work in areas that need it most.

Flex spending accounts face hit in health overhaul (AP)

Posted: 01 Nov 2009 05:16 AM PST

Dr. Corey Casper, left, looks on as Dr. Oliver Press, second left, examines three-time transplant patient James A. Wilson while visiting Ugandan physicians Dr. Innocent Mutyaba , right, and Dr. Fred Okuku observe Oct 19, 2009, at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance in Seattle. When Casper was looking for doctors to team up with for his work on Kaposi's sarcoma, he ran into a surprising statistic - that Uganda has one of the highest rates of this type of cancer in the world. In fact, cancer kills more people in sub-Saharan Africa than AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined, according to the World Health Organization. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)AP - Those tax-free spending accounts that you and your co-workers use to help pay for dental work, insurance copayments or over-the-counter drugs face a hit under the health overhaul bills in Congress — unless a coalition that includes a powerful union, insurers and others can stop it.

Audit warns KBR to cut number of employees in Iraq (AP)

Posted: 01 Nov 2009 07:34 AM PST

FILE - IN this May 20, 2009, file photo, KBR, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer William Utt answers questions during an interview with The Associated Press in Washington. Pentagon auditors are warning KBR, the Army's primary support contractor in Iraq, who is responsible for everything from mail and laundry to housing and meals, to cut its work force there or face nearly $200 million in penalties for keeping thousands too many on the payroll. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)AP - Pentagon auditors are warning the Army's primary support contractor in Iraq, responsible for everything from mail and laundry to housing and meals, to cut its work force there or face nearly $200 million in penalties for keeping thousands too many on the payroll.

Govt says swine flu vaccine catching up to demand (AP)

Posted: 01 Nov 2009 08:33 AM PST

AP - A senior adviser to President Barack Obama says the government will catch up to the demand for swine flu vaccine within a week.

Republicans in upheaval over US Congress race (AFP)

Posted: 01 Nov 2009 05:42 PM PST

The skyline of New York City. Republicans in the city are in upheaval after their party's candidate in an early congressional election abandoned the race and said she was backing the Democrat.(AFP/File/Matt Campbell)AFP - Republicans were in upheaval Sunday after their party's candidate in an early congressional election in New York abandoned the race and said she was backing the Democrat.

US ready to work with next Afghan leader: Clinton (AFP)

Posted: 01 Nov 2009 05:29 PM PST

Afghan opposition candidate Abdullah Abdullah speaks during a gathering in Kabul. Challenger Abdullah Abdullah on Sunday pulled out of Afghanistan's run-off election, plunging the country into fresh political chaos amid international pressure for the one-horse race to be scrapped.(AFP/Shah Marai)AFP - The United States vowed to support the next Afghan president, as White House advisors said fresh election turmoil would not complicate a US decision on whether to send more troops there.

Abdullah pulls out of Afghan run-off election (AFP)

Posted: 01 Nov 2009 04:10 PM PST

An Afghan policeman keeps guard behind sandbags on a street in Kandahar. Challenger Abdullah Abdullah on Sunday pulled out of Afghanistan's run-off election, plunging the country into fresh political chaos amid international pressure for the one-horse race to be scrapped.(AFP/Banaras Khan)AFP - Challenger Abdullah Abdullah on Sunday pulled out of Afghanistan's run-off election, plunging the country into fresh political chaos amid international pressure for the one-horse race to be scrapped.

'Change is hard': Obama one year on from election (AFP)

Posted: 01 Nov 2009 03:47 PM PST

US President Barack Obama returns to the White House after a day trip to Philadelphia and Newark, in Washington DC. The tale of the turbulent year since Obama's historic election win is told by his evolving political theme: once he promised AFP - The tale of the turbulent year since Barack Obama's historic election win is told by his evolving political theme: once he promised "Change We Can Believe In" and now he warns that "change is hard".

Abdullah exit won't affect U.S. strategy: officials (Reuters)

Posted: 01 Nov 2009 03:24 PM PST

Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah answers questions from the international media at his house in Kabul November 1, 2009. REUTERS/Jerry LampenReuters - Senior U.S. officials said on Sunday that Afghan presidential challenger Abdullah Abdullah's decision to quit an election run-off would not complicate President Barack Obama's deliberations on the war strategy.

Republicans eye Obama revenge in off-year elections (AFP)

Posted: 01 Nov 2009 03:09 PM PST

Virginia candidate for Governor Bob McDonnell delivers remarks as he campaigns at a Women for McDonnell rally in Vienna, Virginia, in September 2009. Republicans are looking to wound President Barack Obama's Democrats on Tuesday in three closely fought elections seen as barometers of a vital battle for Congress in 2010.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Win Mcnamee)AFP - Republicans are looking to wound President Barack Obama's Democrats on Tuesday in three closely fought elections seen as barometers of a vital battle for Congress in 2010.

The pro-Fox Democrats (Politico)

Posted: 01 Nov 2009 03:02 PM PST

Politico - Democratic pundit Bob Beckel has been under contract with Fox News for six years. And in the midst of the White House war against the cable network, some of his liberal friends think that's six years too many.

Challenger's pullout leaves Afghan government of dubious legitimacy (McClatchy Newspapers)

Posted: 01 Nov 2009 02:35 PM PST

Afghanistan's presidential challenger Abdullah Abdullah is seen after announcing his decision not to participate in Afghanistan's run-off election during a press conference in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. President Hamid Karzai's challenger withdrew Sunday from next weekend's runoff election, effectively handing the incumbent a victory but raising doubts about the government's credibility at a time when the U.S. is seeking an effective partner in the war against the Taliban. (AP Photo/Musadeq Sadeq)McClatchy Newspapers - KABUL, Afghanistan -- As he announced his withdrawal from the presidential runoff Sunday, Abdullah Abdullah refused to concede that his rival, President Hamid Karzai, could be the legitimate winner of Afghanistan's marathon election.

Afghan Candidate’s Election Pullout Adds Risk for Karzai, Obama (Bloomberg)

Posted: 01 Nov 2009 02:12 PM PST

Bloomberg - Nov. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s remaining challenger withdrew from the country’s runoff election, citing fraud that has marred voting and undermined U.S. hopes for a stronger government to help fight the Taliban.

HBO filmmakers get inside Obama campaign (AP)

Posted: 01 Nov 2009 10:49 AM PST

In this publicity image released by HBO, a scene is shown from the documentary film, 'By the People: The Election of Barack Obama,' premiering Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 on HBO. (AP Photo/HBO)AP - Pivotal presidential campaigns are frequently defined in retrospect by documentaries.

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