Keyes Blames Media, GOP for Loss in Ill.
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Alan Keyes blamed the media and fellow Republicans on Thursday for his lopsided loss to Democrat Barack Obama in the US Senate race in Illinois.
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Republicans are scrambling to contain the damage of two separate political headaches that share a common theme &#151; accusations that the GOP is hiding the truth.
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The primary election defeat of two congressional veterans from Maryland Â one Democrat, one Republican Â could signal the breadth of anti-incumbent sentiment and raise warning signs for both parties.
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lan Keyes, the Republican candidate for Senate in Illinois, told a radio reporter at the Republican National Convention that gays and lesbians are &quot;selfish hedonists,&quot; including Mary
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U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman's campaign Web site remained offline Thursday, and federal and state authorities were investigating why it crashed on the eve of this week's defeat in a high-profile primary.
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A key Democratic senator  accused media companies of cowardice on Tuesday, claiming that  the TV business puts profits before the health of the nation&#39;s  children, but he appeared to lack the support needed for any  new government curbs on content.
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He says no. But if Joe Lieberman loses his Senate primary and jeopardizes a Democratic seat, the leading liberal blogger knows that he will be blamed
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Illinois is far from being a &quot;battleground&quot; state in this heated presidential election. But there are signs, literally, that Illinoisans are dug in for their preferred candidates, Republican
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His loss in Florida is the latest evidence that he may be running to lead a Republican party that no longer exists
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Kentucky's largest newspaper on Thursday urged Republican Sen. Jim Bunning to answer questions about his mental health because his behavior as he seeks a second term is troubling voters.
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Two U.S. House incumbents, eight-term Democrat Al Wynn and nine-term Republican Wayne T. Gilchrest, were defeated in primary elections Tuesday in Maryland, as voters in their districts sent mixed messages that at once reflected and contradicted two of the main themes that have set the tone for the 2008 presidential campaign.
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At first glance, John Kerryâs strong showing in Illinois and Barack Obamaâs overwhelming win suggest continued tough times for state Republicans.
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Analysis: The former leader of the Christian right suffers a humiliating defeat in his Georgia primary race, thanks to his ties to a disgraced lobbyist
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Need a cheat sheet on the candidates in the race for Illinois&#39; US Senate seat? Here&#39;s a look at where Democrat Barack Obama and Republican Alan Keyes stand on 10 key issues as they head into Tuesday&#39;s vote.
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Alan Keyes, the conservative Maryland political commentator whom Illinois Republicans turned to after weeks of searching for a replacement Senate candidate, agreed Sunday to run against a rising Democratic star who has only grown stronger amid GOP scandal and disarray.
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The Democrats who dominate Illinois government face a major problem: each other.
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Resentment has been building at how presidential elections have become gold mines for media consultants.