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Rumsfeld Stepping Down
"Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld, architect of an unpopular war in Iraq, intends to resign after six stormy years at the Pentagon, Republican officials said Wednesday."
Anti-gay marriage measure loses in Arizona
"Voters in the historically conservative state of Arizona have become the first in the nation to reject a ballot measure banning same-sex marriage."
" National gay marriage proponents looked to Arizona as a bright spot and, they hoped, the sign of a growing trend.'
Social Conservatives see set backs on many Ballot Measures
" In a triple setback for conservatives, South Dakotans rejected a law that would have banned virtually all abortions, Arizona became the first state to defeat an amendment to ban gay marriage and Missouri approved a measure backing stem cell research."
Voters reshape legal landscape in Arizona
"Arizonans made sweeping changes to state law on Tuesday, ushering in a higher minimum wage, passing a strict statewide smoking ban and a higher tobacco tax, improving living conditions for some farm animals and restricting cities' use of eminent domain."
Mitchell scores upset win over Hayworth?
"several analysts called the race too close to call heading into Election Day. And no one had conceded nor claimed victory early Wednesday morning."
"The 5th Congressional District covers Fountain Hills, Scottsdale, Tempe, parts of Mesa, Chandler and east Phoenix, plus Ahwatukee Foothills. Only 28 percent of voters there are registered Democrats."
Dems win control of Congress, seek 'new direction in Iraq'
" "Mr. President, we need a new direction in Iraq," said California Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi, celebrating her party's return to power - and her own ascension as first female speaker in history."
"Democrats won Republican Senate seats in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Ohio, defeating Sens. Rick Santorum, Mike DeWine and Lincoln Chafee."
"About six in 10 voters said they disapproved of the way Bush is handling his job, that the nation is on the wrong track and that they oppose the war in Iraq. Voters in all groups were more inclined to vote for Democratic candidates than for Republicans."
Voters reject South Dakota Abortion Ban
"South Dakota voters overturned on Tuesday a state abortion ban that supporters had championed as the best chance to challenge a 33-year-old U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing the procedure."
"This means that there has been a rebellion against social, right-wing wedge politics that have been dominating this country," said Sarah Stoesz, chief of Planned Parenthood's operations in the Dakotas
Bush disapointed at Republicans' losses
"The bad news came after Bush spent the last five days of the campaign trying to help Republican candidates in 10 states."
Hillary Clinton re-elected amid presidential talk
" Her second Senate term in hand, Clinton now faces widespread speculation that she will pursue higher political office."
"Political analysts noted Clinton has tried to broaden support in upstate New York and in New York City suburbs where voters tend to have more conservative leanings than in the city. spread speculation that she will pursue higher political office."
"New Yorkers and Americans want an end to the culture of corruption and the dominance of special interests and a new beginning to our beloved country," Clinton added.
"Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld, architect of an unpopular war in Iraq, intends to resign after six stormy years at the Pentagon, Republican officials said Wednesday."
Anti-gay marriage measure loses in Arizona
"Voters in the historically conservative state of Arizona have become the first in the nation to reject a ballot measure banning same-sex marriage."
" National gay marriage proponents looked to Arizona as a bright spot and, they hoped, the sign of a growing trend.'
Social Conservatives see set backs on many Ballot Measures
" In a triple setback for conservatives, South Dakotans rejected a law that would have banned virtually all abortions, Arizona became the first state to defeat an amendment to ban gay marriage and Missouri approved a measure backing stem cell research."
Voters reshape legal landscape in Arizona
"Arizonans made sweeping changes to state law on Tuesday, ushering in a higher minimum wage, passing a strict statewide smoking ban and a higher tobacco tax, improving living conditions for some farm animals and restricting cities' use of eminent domain."
Mitchell scores upset win over Hayworth?
"several analysts called the race too close to call heading into Election Day. And no one had conceded nor claimed victory early Wednesday morning."
"The 5th Congressional District covers Fountain Hills, Scottsdale, Tempe, parts of Mesa, Chandler and east Phoenix, plus Ahwatukee Foothills. Only 28 percent of voters there are registered Democrats."
Dems win control of Congress, seek 'new direction in Iraq'
" "Mr. President, we need a new direction in Iraq," said California Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi, celebrating her party's return to power - and her own ascension as first female speaker in history."
"Democrats won Republican Senate seats in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Ohio, defeating Sens. Rick Santorum, Mike DeWine and Lincoln Chafee."
"About six in 10 voters said they disapproved of the way Bush is handling his job, that the nation is on the wrong track and that they oppose the war in Iraq. Voters in all groups were more inclined to vote for Democratic candidates than for Republicans."
Voters reject South Dakota Abortion Ban
"South Dakota voters overturned on Tuesday a state abortion ban that supporters had championed as the best chance to challenge a 33-year-old U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing the procedure."
"This means that there has been a rebellion against social, right-wing wedge politics that have been dominating this country," said Sarah Stoesz, chief of Planned Parenthood's operations in the Dakotas
Bush disapointed at Republicans' losses
"The bad news came after Bush spent the last five days of the campaign trying to help Republican candidates in 10 states."
Hillary Clinton re-elected amid presidential talk
" Her second Senate term in hand, Clinton now faces widespread speculation that she will pursue higher political office."
"Political analysts noted Clinton has tried to broaden support in upstate New York and in New York City suburbs where voters tend to have more conservative leanings than in the city. spread speculation that she will pursue higher political office."
"New Yorkers and Americans want an end to the culture of corruption and the dominance of special interests and a new beginning to our beloved country," Clinton added.