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Rev. Sharpton faults the Christian right
Oct 31 2006 11:21PM (CT)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Rev. Al Sharpton criticized the Christian right Tuesday for focusing too much political discussion on abortion and same-sex marriage and said black churches must talk about fighting poverty, equal access to education and other social justice issues.
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AP Poll: GOP outreach to blacks falters
Oct 31 2006 9:19PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - So much for the Republican charm offensive toward minorities. Black voters are far less likely to approve of the way President Bush is doing his job than voters generally and they are more likely to feel that the country is on the wrong track, disheartening news for a Republican Party that has been trying to curry favor with minority voters in recent years.
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Media group wins exit poll injunction
Oct 31 2006 7:48PM (CT)
LAS VEGAS (AP) - A federal judge on Tuesday barred enforcement of a law that prohibited exit poll workers from coming within 100 feet of polling places in Nevada, ruling that such surveys do not infringe on the rights of voters.
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Millions spent on negative political ads
Oct 31 2006 1:43PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - So far this campaign, the political parties have exposed voters to nearly $160 million in ads attacking congressional candidates. How much spent painting a positive image? About $17 million.
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Polls: Menendez leads Kean in N.J. race
Oct 31 2006 1:25PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrat Robert Menendez holds a slight edge over Republican challenger Tom Kean Jr. in New Jersey's Senate race in one poll and a larger lead in another survey, results released on Tuesday showed.
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Poll: Webb leads Allen in Va. race
Oct 31 2006 7:51AM (CT)
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Democrat Jim Webb has a slight lead over Republican Sen. George Allen with a week to go in a key race that could determine control of the Senate, according to a poll released Tuesday.
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