Female contenders could decide control of the Senate
Five female candidates formed Blue Senate 2014 to streamline donor support while Emily’s List benefits from a surge of contributions including a $2 million Bloomberg gift. The network has raised over $406 million over 29 years, with $100 million in coordinated direct giving and $11 million from Bloomberg so far this cycle.
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Perry enters not guilty plea in Texas bribery case
Texas Governor Rick Perry formally pleads not guilty to two felony charges over leveraging political power to veto funds for the public integrity unit run by Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg after her drunken driving conviction. He waived arraignment and remains active on the campaign trail.
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Begich touts Alaska roots in tight Senate race
In Anchorage Alaska Sen. Mark Begich campaigns as an Alaska native independent voice despite Obama opposition. GOP challenger Dan Sullivan a Marine lieutenant colonel and former attorney general tops Begich in fundraising and faces a three way battle. Begich expands field offices and highlights local ties to win rural support while portraying himself as true Alaska.
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North Korea Attacks Kerry as Wolf With Hideous Jaw
North Korea labeled U S Secretary of State John Kerry a wolf with a hideous lantern jaw in a Korean dispatch. The spokesman from the defense commission criticized Kerry for calls for peace and commented on U S drills and North Korea’s human rights and weapons programs.
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