McCain backs Arizona anti affirmative action referendum
Republican John McCain announced support for an Arizona referendum banning affirmative action in state hiring contracting and college admissions. He acknowledged limited knowledge of the measure while facing questions about his past statements on other issues. The referendum text targets discrimination based on race color sex ethnicity or national origin in public employment education and contracting.
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Indictment of Stevens deepens GOP election woes
Alaska Senator Ted Stevens faced reduced GOP backing after his indictment on seven felony counts. Some colleagues donated his campaign funds to charity while others urged patience, yet many offered no encouragement to stay in office as the party eyes a tougher November race. Stevens pressed ahead with Senate duties and planned re election efforts despite the charges.
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