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  • November 2007

    • Cash-Poor GOP Taps Rich Candidates

      New York Times  |  Nov 26, 07 11:55 AM CST

      Cash-Poor GOP Taps Rich Candidates

      (Newser) - Suddenly losing the fundraising race, House Republicans are recruiting wealthy candidates to run for vulnerable seats next year, the Times reports. With $2.5 million on hand—compared to $29.2 in Dem coffers—the GOP is grooming candidates in competitive districts. Fourteen Republicans have already invested over $100,000 in their own campaigns, the Times reports. More »

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      Election 2008  • campaign finance  • campaign contributions  • General Electric  • J. Dennis Hastert

  • October 2007

    • Hastert Likely to Step Down Early

      Chicago Tribune  |  Oct 18, 07 10:17 AM CDT

      Hastert Likely to Step Down Early

      (Newser) - Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert may leave office before his term expires in 2008, according to subscription-only RollCall.com. Hastert—who has already announced that he won't seek reelection—is reportedly telling colleagues that he'll leave office later this year, and sources say an official announcement is likely "soon." The move could mean a special election in his Illinois district. More »

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      House of Representatives  • J. Dennis Hastert

  • August 2007

    • Ex-Speaker Leaving Congress

      New York Times  |  Aug 15, 07 12:55 AM CDT

      Ex-Speaker Leaving Congress

      (Newser) - Congressman J. Dennis Hastert, Republican House Speaker for eight years until he was ousted when Democrats won the majority in November, will not seek re-election in 2008, the New York Times reports. Hastert, who served longer as speaker than any other Republican, says it's too difficult to adjust to a reduced role after being a key political figure. More »

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      House of Representatives  • Newt Gingrich  • Tom DeLay  • J. Dennis Hastert

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