Oklahoma Senate race shapes up with McCurdy Inhofe nominations
In Oklahoma Democratic Rep. Dave McCurdy and Republican Rep. James Inhofe won their party nominations to succeed retiring Sen. David Boren. Inhofe led 77 to 23 percent over Tony Caldwell and McCurdy led 66 to 34 over Cody Graves. In South Carolina Lt. Gov. Nick Theodore edged Joseph Riley Jr. 52 to 48 with 90 percent precincts in a runoff context following an August primary.
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James Inhofe
Oklahoma
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Cody Graves
South Carolina
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Arthur Ravenel
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Christian Coalition
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Charleston
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Theodore
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Senate Fight Over Crime Bill Split by NRA Pressure
Senate leaders clashed as the 60 vote hurdle for the crime bill loomed. Dole offered 13 amendments including stripping the assault weapons ban while Mitchell pressed for a straight up vote. NRA opposition and White House strategy disputes added to the political battle in this 1990s stalemate.
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National Rifle Association
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Judge hears NAACP dispute over Chavis firing
Benjamin Chavis Jr. seeks an injunction and job reinstatement from Judge Herbert Dixon after being fired as executive director of the NAACP for conduct the board says threatened the group’s survival. The NAACP argues reinstatement would jeopardize fundraising and survival.
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National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
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District of Columbia
Martha
Herbert Dixon
Dixon
Baltimore
New York
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