Bellwether State Fervently Seeks Choice Who Can Win in the Fall
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In Democratic strongholds like St. Louis, voters spoke of their passion for picking a nominee who stands the best chance in November.
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By Katy Moeller, The Idaho Statesman, Boise  Dec.
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Forget Republican versus Democrat, conservative versus liberal, hawk versus dove. This year's presidential candidates have all but turned their supercharged race into a choice between Armageddon and survival.
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ELKO, Nevada  - The remote mining town of Elko became the unlikely center of the battle to lead the United States on Friday as several candidates came to town on the eve of Nevada's presidential nomination contests.
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Two years after this bellwether midwestern state helped decide the Presidential election, it is once again a key battleground in the race to control Congress
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Modernisers and traditionalists are competing for the soul of the party.
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â¢ What&#39;s at stake: For the Cougars, it is a much-needed chance to get the season back on track. The Golden Eagles, shooting for the 500th victory in school history, would like to show the home folks what they have been missing.
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By The Stamford Advocate, Conn.  Feb. 5--It's human nature to play for time when big issues need to be resolved. But big issues -- like eminent domain reform -- are what state lawmakers were elected to confront.
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Many newly registered voters with uncertain allegiances are the focus of an intense tug of war in closely contested states.
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By Frank Pignanelli & LaVarr Webb  With the campaign season in full swing, a number of legislative elections are capturing the attention of political observers. These contests will have important results, not just for the political parties but for the Legislature and county governments.
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There is only one swing state that will determine the outcome in this upcoming election -- and it&#39;s not located in the Midwest.
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With Indian gambling poised to expand, state seeks its share of the winnings.
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By Martin Kasindorf  LOS ANGELES -- Eleven states are giving voters their first chance this fall to override last year's Supreme Court ruling that allows local governments seeking more tax revenue to seize private property and give it to developers.
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By Mary Lane Gallagher, The Bellingham Herald, Wash.  Feb.
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Usually, the heightened competitiveness of an election contest can be detected by the increased visibility of the challenger candidate. But sometimes, it is an unusually big investment by the incumbent party thatÃ¢ÂÂs the giveaway.
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With Appalachian Stateâs victory at fifth-ranked Michigan, the N.C.A.A.âs top teams will probably be more selective in scheduling early games.
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Democrats early on targeted the contest to succeed term-limited Florida Republican Gov. Jeb Bush, and the fall contest may be highly competitive.