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- Obama says econ recovery ‘painfully slow,’ he understands voters may blame him in elections
- Obama concedes Dems political fortunes could nosedive if election is referendum on economy
- Obama acknowledges struggling economy could hurt Democratic Party in November elections
- Bill Clinton says Democrats must fight anger, apathy and amnesia to win voters before November
- Keep tax cuts for most but not for nation’s wealthiest, Obama says, standing up to Republicans
- Obama to pitch trio of economic proposals, draw contrast with Republicans’ agenda
- Democrats scramble to hold off GOP wave that could cost control of House, with dozens at risk
- Official: Obama to back tax breaks for new business investments
- More contests, more at stake, looser rules send election spending into the stratosphere
- Combative Obama assails GOP as party of “no,” promotes new transportation jobs program
- In Ohio and around nation, economic woes threaten Democrats’ congressional majorities
- In Ohio and elsewhere, slow economic recovery threatens Democrats’ congressional majorities
- AP-GfK Poll: Voters with strongest views on economy, other issues tilt toward GOP
- House Democratic campaign arm goes negative in first ad, defending open Wisconsin seat
- Outsider Republicans keep winning, and desperate Democrats hope it will save them this fall
- Incumbent GOP Sen. Murkowski struggling in primary; newcomer wins Fla. GOP governor’s race
- AP-GfK Poll: Obama falls to new low for handling economy; majority down on nation’s finances
- Obama seeks votes and patience from electorate, warning no quick fix on economy recovery
- Little consensus among voters over what fall election’s about, making for unpredictable year
- Federal deficit running slightly below last year’s record with 2 months left in budget year
- Clinton says Pa. Senate race is choice of disastrous GOP policies, Democrats who fix economy
- Kilpatrick loses House re-election bid in Michigan as voters knock out sixth incumbent
- Voters fire sixth incumbent lawmaker as Kilpatrick loses re-election bid in Michigan
- Brownback wins GOP nod for governor in Kansas; it’s Blunt, Carnahan for Mo. Senate
- AFL-CIO president seeks to bolster enthusiasm for Democrats in November elections
- Jerry Brown reports having $23M in Calif. governor’s race; GOP candidate Whitman yet to file
- Rivals already, Blunt and Carnahan may officially become opponents in Missouri Senate race
- Obama’s spokesman thinks Democrats will keep control of House in fall, run better campaigns
- Veteran Rep. Charles Rangel accused of 13 ethics violations; plea deal may be too late
- Democrats, Republicans select women as nominees for open Oklahoma governor’s post
- Askins beats Edmondson for Democratic nomination in Oklahoma governor’s race
- Oklahoma polls close as governor’s race throws open seats and promises to lead to shake up
- Democrats set aside another $20 million for ads to defend House districts
- W.Va. gov says he will run for the late Robert C. Byrd’s unexpired term in the US Senate
- Australia’s first woman prime minister announces Aug. 21 general elections
- W.Va. AG: Special election for late Robert C. Byrd’s Senate seat can be held this fall
- Obama set to boost Democratic Senate candidates, talk jobs in Missouri, Nevada
- W.Va. gov wants November election for Byrd’s Senate seat, says he would consider running
- Paul’s contributions down significantly in first Internet fundraiser of general election
- Riding anti-gov’t wave, GOP finds shaping an agenda for fall elections easier said than done
- House Democrats’ finance report shows lagging dues payments as lawmakers hoard cash
- Separatist party emerges as biggest winner in Belgian general election
- Party that wants independence for Belgium’s Dutch speakers heads for gains in general election
- After winning GOP primary, Fiorina must reach California moderates in Senate race
- Schwarzenegger: Other states should follow Calif. and open primaries to elect moderates
- Calif. voters overhaul primary system, reject ballot measures backed entirely by big business
- Voters OK open primaries, reject public financing of political campaigns
- Former eBay CEO Meg Whitman wins GOP gubernatorial primary in Calif., will face Jerry Brown
- Calif. GOP voters consider wealthy businesswomen to challenge Democratic icons Brown, Boxer
- GOP candidates make final appeals in Calif as Dems prepare for costly fall campaigns
- Halter, Lincoln hunt for remaining votes as Arkansas Democratic Senate runoff nears
- Xstrata pulls plug on Australian mining projects to protest planned government tax
- No peaceful lunch: GOP senators vent anger, partisan complaints when Obama drops by to chat
- Republican Djou wins Hawaii congressional vote, giving GOP a victory in Obama’s hometown
- Democratic leaders like having Paul as Republican target heading into general election
- David Cameron quietly goes to work on first full day as Britain’s prime minister
- US jobs figures fail to shore up world markets as Greek debt crisis remains in focus
- World markets plunge despite strong US jobs data as Greek debt crisis concerns dominate
- US jobs figures help shore up world markets but Greek debt crisis still in focus
- European stocks recover some ground as US jobs data loom but Greek debt crisis still in focus
- World markets slide following Dow collapse; pound slildes after uncertain UK election result
- British paper long sympathetic to Labour backs Liberal Democrats in upcoming election
- AP-GfK poll: GOP ends Dems’ longtime advantage on economy amid anxiety over jobs, recession
- In tough year for Dems, Obama pal Patrick hoping 3-way race for Mass. governor spells victory
- Once a GOP star, Florida Gov. Crist could be forced to run as an independent for US Senate
- UK’s Gordon Brown says May 6 will be date of first British national election in 5 years
- In Calif. Senate race, gay marriage emerges as key factor in deciding GOP candidate
- GOP leaders temper call for repealing health law, saying jobs, economy are key to fall races
- Euro at 10-month dollar low on Portugal downgrade, talk mounts that IMF will help Greece
- Obama signs historic $938 billion health overhaul, setting stage for November elections
- Tea partiers vow revenge over health care overhaul, hope to kick out those who voted yes
- World markets boosted by central banks’ suggestion rates to stay low for some time
- Soaring debt, a struggling economy and a looming election: is Britain facing a Greek tragedy?
- World stock markets up modestely but British pound takes another hit after poor industry data
- World stock markets flat but British pound takes another hit after poor industrial data
- Asian markets mostly rise as deals in US show business leaders confident about recovery
- Greek bailout hopes buoy world markets; euro, pound selling pressure eases
- Euro, pound in focus as European markets rise modestly; investors await Greece bailout news
- World markets get lift from economic data; pound remains under pressure despite British growth
- Pound slides to nine-month dollar low despite growth upgrade as opinion polls narrow
- Solid economic data give world stocks a lift, as pound slips despite higher British growth
- Democratic-controlled Senate approves $1.9T increase in federal borrowing limit
- Initial Oregon vote results come gushing in; Portland vote gives tax measures early lead
- Congressional Budget Office predicts slow economic recovery
- Surge of last-minute votes expected as Oregon considers higher taxes for businesses, rich
- Big election, big spending go together in Ala. politics as lawmakers mull $1B roads proposal
- Top Democrats say Obama likely to name panel to propose deficit cutting plan
- Ind. lawmakers consider changes to alcohol laws, including some takeout beer sales on Sundays
- A decade’s worth of politics, from hanging chad to fist bumps, leaves Americans still divided
- British Treasury chief announces one-off tax on bankers’ bonuses
- UK Treasury chief downgrades economic growth forecast, ups borrowing prediction
- AG Coakley tops four-person field, wins Mass. Democratic primary to fill Kennedy’s Senate seat
- Sen. Brown _ ex-centerfold and ‘Idol’ dad _ wins GOP primary in race to fill Kennedy’s seat
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- In Senate race, Fiorina must win over Calif. conservatives without alienating centrist voters
