Nov 3rd, 2009 - The Christian Science Monitor
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In an off-year election, there are few races to analyze in November. And there’s a danger of over-interpretation on Election Day 2009. But for political junkies, any election, no matter how small or regional, is catnip. We can’t help ourselves. So while we wait for the returns to come in, here are a few points to ponder:
1. Who turns out
One year ago, Barack Obama won the presidency on a wave of support from young voters, minorities, and independents. A big question has been whether that enthusiasm was Obama-specific, or whether the Democrats would reap benefits in subsequent elections.
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Last November, Americans flocked to the polls to vote for change. A year later, change again drove voters on an Election Day -- with much different results. The same dynamics that powered President Obama to victory -- frustration with the status quo...
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Nov 4th, 2009 - MSNBC
RAMALLAH, West Bank - The Palestinians should give up seeking an independent state and pursue a single country in which they would enjoy equal rights with Israelis, the chief Palestinian negotiator in Mideast peace talks said Wednesday.Obama's Half Brother Breaks Silence
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