Friday, June 15, 2012

Republicans states

  • Since the last presidential election, the number of registered Republicans in the state has dropped by 228,000; Democrats now outnumber Republicans roughly two to one. Yet as they look toward the November elections, Republicans have reason for optimism.
  • (New York Times)
  • Republican presidential contender Mitt Romneys first traditional campaign trip of the general election, a six-state trek by bus, is aimed at swaying undecided voters living off the beaten path outside Americas big cities.
  • (AP - msnbc.com)
  • An Oregon state lawmaker this week stepped down from his post as deputy Republican leader after allegations of sexual misconduct with a former legislative aide were raised. A former aide to Rep.
  • (TPM)
  • BOSTON — Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney says the Obama administration is smothering small-town dreams.
  • (Huffington Post)
  • State Sen. Noreen Evans blasted her Republican colleagues Thursday for boycotting a Senate hearing on Californias budget. The Santa Rosa Democrat released a statement in which she referred to the boycott as a "public tantrum.
  • (Santa Rosa Press Democrat)
  • LANSING (AP) — The Republican-led Michigan House approved legislation Thursday that would affect new teachers by ending state-provided health care coverage in retirement but not forcing them into a 401(k)-style retirement plan.
  • (The Oakland Press)
  • Republicans on Saturday celebrated Indianas eight years under Gov. Mitch Daniels, while shifting gears to focus on the man they expect will be Indianas next governor: U.S. Rep. Mike Pence.
  • (Indianapolis Star)
  • INDIANAPOLIS | An Indianapolis teacher who says shes fed up with the top-down education reforms of state Superintendent Tony Bennett will challenge the Republican schools chief in the November general election.
  • (NWI.com)
  • For once in your life, the answer should be yes. The Republican State Convention there offered raw passion, intrigue and even a few broken bones. They say politics is Louisianas favorite spectator sport.
  • (nola.com)

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