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Dems Still Using
Bush as Bogeyman

Jul 11, 09 1:25 PM CDT

(Newser) - George W. Bush has been out of office for 6 months now, but you wouldn’t know it to listen to Democrats on the campaign trail. “America doesn’t need to be Bushwhacked again!” declared Jon Corzine, kicking off his re-election campaign to govern New Jersey (with Joe... More »

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Jon Corzine • George W. Bush • gubernatorial races • Creigh Deeds

To McAuliffe's Surprise, Va. Dem Primary Up for Grabs

Jun 9, 09 9:10 AM CDT

(Newser) - Democrats head to the polls today in Virginia for a surprisingly tight gubernatorial primary, Politico reports. Last-minute polls show Creigh Deeds surging ahead of Terry McAuliffe and Brian Moran. If he pulls out the win, it’ll be a major upset—McAuliffe, the former DNC chair, had been expected to... More »

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primary • Virginia • Democratic National Committee • Terry McAuliffe • Democratic Party • governor • DNC • gubernatorial races • Creigh Deeds • Brian Moran

GOP Finds Promising
Candidates in US Attorneys

Image of corruption-busting prosecutor plays well in recession

Mar 2, 09 2:18 PM CST

(Newser) - US attorneys have been a sore subject for Republicans since the Bush administration's politically motivated dismissal of eight prosecutors in 2006. But in the Obama age, the office is becoming a wellspring of strong Republican candidates, Politico reports. The current climate of public distrust toward government and financial institutions means... More »

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US attorney • Republican • Jon Corzine • New Jersey • US attorneys scandal • GOP • governor • Jon S. Corzine • George W. Bush • gubernatorial races • Election 09 • election day November 2009

Whitman
Gears Up
to Run for
Governator

Former eBay CEO clears way to run in California

Jan 6, 09 8:04 AM CST

(Newser) - Meg Whitman has her eyes on Arnold Schwarzenegger’s job, sources tell the San Jose Mercury News. The former eBay CEO has resigned from all three corporate boards she serves on—including eBay’s—a clear sign that she’s interested in running for California governor in 2010, when... More »

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California • Arnold Schwarzenegger • Meg Whitman • governor • gubernatorial races

Frist Declines Run for Tenn. Governor

Ex-majority leader says he'll sit out 2010 race, focus on health care

Jan 5, 09 9:58 AM CST

(Newser) - Bill Frist was widely considered the Republican to beat in Tennessee’s 2010 gubernatorial election, but yesterday the former Senate majority leader announced that he wouldn’t even be in the running. “I have decided to remain a private citizen for the foreseeable future,” said Frist, who likewise... More »

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Senate • Bill Frist • Tennessee • Republican Party • governor • 2010 election • gubernatorial races

governors races

Dems Gain a State With Nixon Win in Missouri

They take 7 of 11 governor contests

Nov 5, 08 1:00 AM CST

(Newser) - Democrats captured a Republican governor's seat last in Missouri, where state Attorney General Jay Nixon defeated Rep. Kenny Hulshof, AP reports. And in the night's closest races, Democrats Bev Purdue won in North Carolina and Christine Gregoire beat her opponent in Washington. With all 11 races in, Democrats now control... More »

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New Hampshire • Montana • Vermont • North Carolina • Indiana • Utah • Washington state • North Dakota • Missouri • Delaware • West Virginia • Election 2008 • gubernatorial races

Governors Face Tight Races

Eleven states in play, four are close

Nov 4, 08 2:44 AM CST

(Newser) - Eleven states are choosing governors in a number of tight races today, with both Democrats and Republicans already crowing about victory. The closest contests are in Washington and North Carolina, reports MarketWatch. Neither state has elected a Republican in 20 years, but polls show candidates are neck-and-neck in both states.... More »

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New Hampshire • Montana • Vermont • North Carolina • Washington • Indiana • Utah • Missouri • Delaware • West Virginia • Republican Governors Association • Election 2008 • gubernatorial races • Democratic Governors Association