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Michigan Major Upset: Businessman beats Rep. Pete Hoekstra in GOP Governor Race
In a Major upset Businessman Rick Snyder (R) easily bested Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R-Mich.) and Attorney General Mike Cox (R) to claim the Republican nomination for governor. Snyder, a former top executive at computer maker Gateway Inc., claimed 37 percent of the vote, and with close to half the precincts reporting was declared the winner by the Associated Press. Hoekstra was second with 26 percent, and Cox came in third with 24 percent. Making his first foray … Read entire article »
Filed under: 2010, 2010 election
In Arizona if you are a Citizen, show your papers, Illegal, just say, “no comprende”
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked some of the toughest provisions in the Arizona illegal immigration law, putting on hold the state’s attempt to have local police enforce federal immigration policy. Though the rest of the law is still set to go into effect Thursday, the partial injunction on SB 1070 means Arizona, for the time being, will not be able to require police officers to determine the immigration status … Read entire article »
Filed under: Arizona, Arizona Senate Bill 1070, Featured, Immigration, Immigration Reform, Iron Mill News Service, World, World news, immigration enforcement
West Virginia Governor will appoint Carte Goodwin for Byrd Seat
Update: Gov. Manchin appointment of Goodwin will occur at 2 p.m EDT today. Gov. Joe Manchin is tapping his former chief counsel and a member of a prominent West Virginia family, Carte Goodwin, to succeed the late U.S. Sen. Robert C. Byrd, Democratic officials told The Associated Press on Friday. Three officials familiar with the governor’s pick spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment ahead of an official … Read entire article »
Filed under: 2010, 2010 election, 2012, 2012 election, Politics
S.C. GOP and Barrett plan full attack on Haley
While national Republicans are busy advancing state Rep. Nikki Haley’s bid for governor of South Carolina, much of the state GOP establishment is working furiously to torpedo her chances in the June 22 runoff. Gresham Barrett, the GOP congressman backed by a high-priced team of veteran consultants, has launched a two-week, take-no-prisoners assault to defeat her. Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer, who came in a distant fourth in the Republican primary, … Read entire article »
Filed under: 2010, 2010 election
Henry McMaster to Endorse Nikki Haley for Governor
Henry McMaster will endorse Nikki Haley for Governor on Tuesday at a Presser. This comes just just one week after Haley took 49 percent of the GOP vote. Haley is in a run off with Congressman Gresham Barrett. Voters return to the polls in one week. Barrett Received the Endorsement of last place finisher, Lt Gov Andre Bauer last week. CNN Confirms our sources: South Carolina gubernatorial hopeful Nikki Haley will pick up a major endorsement … Read entire article »
Filed under: 2010, 2010 election, Governor, Henry McMaster, Nikki Haley, Politics, South Carolina
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