US commonwealth of Puerto Rico elects governor who does not want US statehood
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The US commonwealth of Puerto Rico elected a new governor, Anibal Acevedo Vila, the local elections commission said, as the Caribbean island of four million endorsed its political status quo over a potential quest for US statehood.
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Puerto Rican Gov. Anibal Acevedo Vila endorsed Sen. Barack Obama on Wednesday, giving the candidate potentially key support from one of the island's superdelegates in a close fight for the Democratic presidential nomination.
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The president nominated Mike Johanns, a Republican who grew up on a farm and has fought against tax hikes as governor.
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Recount Begins in Wash. Governor&#39;s Race; Republican Dino Rossi Led by 261 Votes in First Count. Washington Governor-elect Dino Rossi, right, listens to a Friday, Nov. 19, 2004, address by Homeland Security
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By Gary Libow, The Hartford Courant, Conn.  Mar. 9--Ralph Carpenter has won legislative confirmation as state  Department of Transportation commissioner, although the ride was a bit bumpy.
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The Puerto Rico elections commission on Tuesday certified that Anibel Acevedo Vila won the governor race, a victory for a politician who supports the island's status as U.S. territory.
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A federal judge on Wednesday refused to order a special election to replace Gov. James E. McGreevey, who announced last month that he is gay and would step down Nov. 15.
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The Americans made Athens look like ancient history. Three years after its stunning loss in the Olympics, the United States smothered Puerto Rico in a 117-78 victory last night in the FIBA Americas tournament in Las Vegas.
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Eight weeks after the vote, the secretary of state is set to certify Democrat Christine Gregoire (GREG&#39;-wahr) as the winner. The initial count and a machine recount both gave the win to Republican Dino Rossi.
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SEATTLE -- Republican Dino Rossi has won the recount in the Washington governor&#39;s race, beating Democrat Christine Gregoire by a tiny fraction of the votes cast.
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The United States emphatically reasserted its dominance over Puerto Rico. Coming soon: a chance to reclaim its old spot on top of the basketball world.
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The United States men&#39;s basketball team looked nothing like the Dream Team as Puerto Rico pounded them, 92-73, in Sunday&#39;s preliminary round game. This was the third ever loss for the American men in Olympic basketball competition. However, the American ...
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The governor-elect of New York moved swiftly in his efforts to change the culture of Albany.
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Republican Dino Rossi was declared the winner of the Washington governor&#39;s race by 42 votes, the closest margin in the state&#39;s history.
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OLYMPIA, Wash_ Edged out of the closest governorÂ´s race in state history, Republican Dino Rossi urged his opponent to accept a revote, saying the uncertainty surrounding the back-and-forth election was bad for the state.
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Washington Democrat Christine Gregoire was declared winner of the governor&#39;s race by 129 votes, continuing the party&#39;s two-decade hold on the office after a recount of votes that reversed a Republican victory.
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Embattled Gov. Ernie Fletcher's second in command endorsed an opponent Monday in the governor's race.