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Syed Taj: Democrat hopes voters will put a doctor in the House
Written by Kathleen Gray | Detroit Free Press
He may be a Democrat in a largely Republican town, but don't tell that to Canton voters.
Dr. Syed Taj finished fourth out of six candidates in 2008 to win a seat on Canton's Board of Trustees -- the first Democrat elected to the board in recent memory and the only Democrat on the seven-member board.
Barbara Lee Issues Statement on the Vice Presidential Debate
Written by Congresswoman Barbara Lee | Press Release
Oakland, CA – Barbara Lee issued the following statement on the Vice Presidential Debate:
Perhaps you should give it a look, post-mortem. After all, this is the first debate Eric Cantor has agreed to in TEN YEARS.
Cantor camp turns down invitation to free public forum
Written by Jim McConnell | Chesterfield Observer
A top aide to House Majority Leader Eric Cantor said the Republican will not accept a challenge from Chesterfield County’s Democratic Party to meet its own candidate, Wayne Powell, in a free public forum before the Nov. 6 elections.
Elizabeth Warren Wins the "Which Side Are You On?" Debate
Written by John Nichols | The Nation
An overbearing and at times ridiculously aggressive Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown came across as a desperate man Thursday night, as he attempted to gain the upper hand in the first debateof this year's most closely-watched U.S. Senate race and, by extension, in a reelection contest that seems to be slipping away from him.
Eric Cantor is not particularly popular in his Republican-leaning district.
Written by Harrison Hickman | Hickman Analytics, Inc..
Eric Cantor is not particularly popular in his Republican-leaning district. His personal popularity is 37% favorable, 31% unfavorable. Strongly unfavorable views outnumber strongly favorable ones, 25%- 21%. Cantor’s “re-elect” number is weak: 41% want to re-elect Cantor, while 43% want to replace him.
Mayor Menino to endorse Elizabeth Warren in Senate race at Roslindale Square rally on Friday
Written by Andrew Ryan, Globe Staff | Boston.com
Mayor Thomas M. Menino is expected to endorse Democrat Elizabeth Warren on Friday in her bid to unseat Republican US Senator Scott Brown, according to two people with knowledge of the plan.
Congressman Keith Ellison Introduces Bill Taxing Wall Street to Restore Main Street
Written by Press Release Rep. Keith Ellison
WASHINGTON—Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) has introduced legislation that would raise billions to invest in our economy by taxing highly speculative financial transactions.
The Inclusive Prosperity Act (H.R. 6411) would tax the sale of stocks, bonds and derivatives sold by Wall Street firms. The tax imposed will be 0.5 percent on stocks, 0.1 percent on bonds, and 0.005 percent on derivatives or other investments.
Barbara Lee Issues Statement on Attack in Benghazi, Libya
Written by Congresswoman Barbara Lee
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) issued the following response to the killing of U.S. Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens and three Embassy staff:
Congresswoman Lee Issues Statement on the Eleventh Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks
Written by Congresswoman Barbara Lee
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) issued the following statement on the eleventh anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001:
“Today, we as a nation commemorate the eleventh anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001. This anniversary is yet again a sobering moment for our country and a reminder that we must always remember those who perished in this appalling act of violence.
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