Franken Seeks Senate Seat Amid Tight Minnesota Tossup
Comedian and SNL writer Al Franken appears to mount a serious bid against Sen. Norm Coleman in Minnesota. The race is costly and remains a dead heat as Democrats back Franken to unlock a potential 60 vote majority, while Barkley complicates the contest.
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Ballot battles shape states hot on social issues
Across 36 states 153 ballot proposals test abortion limits affirmative action and same sex marriage while Oregon and Washington may allow terminally ill patients physician assisted suicide California faces a defining Proposition 8 fight with Obama and McCain diverging on same sex rights Abortion remains central in South Dakota as voters weigh a restricted ban with exceptions.
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Obama leads in Ohio poll with economy edge over McCain
An AP GfK poll in Ohio shows Obama 48 percent to McCain 41 percent with Obama leading on who understands the financial pain and who would improve the economy. Voters cite job losses, foreclosures, and high worry about the state economy, while 13 percent could be persuaded to change minds.
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Palin faces new ethics complaint over kids travel
An ethics complaint alleges Alaska Governor Palin charged the state for flights of her three daughters since December 2006. It says she used her office for personal benefit and billed nonofficial trips. The document notes she ordered travel forms changed to mark official business.
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