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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 2014
Page
8
Community members on Massachusetts Street share quick reflections on democracy. The brief street poll invites readers to submit their thoughts at Ijworld.com, highlighting civic engagement and public dialogue in a casual neighborhood setting.
Republicans claim the Senate majority after winning seats in Arkansas Colorado and North Carolina while fending off strong Democratic challenges in Kentucky and Georgia. Mitch McConnell, winner of a sixth term, is poised to become majority leader as Obama fights new opposition.
Republicans secured at least 218 seats to hold the House and eyed matching or surpassing 246 seats from Truman's era, while Obama faced an all GOP Senate as Democrats suffered losses nationwide. Boehner urged results over celebration as GOP gains reflected anti Obama sentiment and economic concerns.
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker defeats Democrat Mary Burke to win a third term in four years. His victory amid organized labor opposition shifts focus to a possible 2016 presidential bid, while highlighting his battle against public sector unions and tax cuts. Other governors also win reelection in Florida Ohio Michigan Pennsylvania and Arkansas.
Voters in the District of Columbia approved a measure legalizing possession of marijuana by adults, up to 2 ounces and up to three mature plants, though sales remain to be set by the D C Council and subject to Congressional review. Oregon and Alaska also backed marijuana measures, while abortion, gambling and background checks were on other ballots.
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