GOP's Martinez Wins in N.M., Becomes U.S.'s First Female Hispanic Governor
Republican Susana Martinez won the New Mexico governor's race on Tuesday night, becoming the state's first female governor and the first female Hispanic governor in U.S. history. She won by 10 points over Democratic rival Diane Denish, in a race pollsters assumed would be more hotly contested. The race was called about two hours after the polls closed, with 21 percent of the ballots counted. This was the first time in New Mexico's history that two women -- Martinez, a border-county (Doña Ana) U.S. prosecutor, and Denish, Gov. Bill Richardson's Lt. Governor -- ran against each other for the ...
Leahy Challenger Len Britton Wins Fans, Funds With Do-It-Yourself Ads
Has your favorite political party harassed you for cash until you're ready to scream? Send them to Len Britton. The Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Vermont can teach hundreds of campaign managers a thing or two about making great commercials while holding down costs. How cheap? We're talking three figures here. The secret? Write the script yourself and use your staffers, family, and friends as actors. If you do it right, it could even put you, an electoral neophyte, on the political map. Whether or not you agree with the ideas behind the commercials, the conservative Britton -- who ...
What Is Jay Townsend's Religion?
Jay Townsend is running as a Republican candidate for U.S. senator for New York. The Republican marketing consultant is facing Charles Ellis "Chuck" Schumer, the incumbent Democratic senator. As part of a Politics Daily series providing background about the major candidates in 2010, here are some answers to frequently asked questions about Townsend's life. What is Jay Townsend's religion? Townsend is an Episcopalian who lives in Cornwall-on-Hudson, a quaint village on the shores of the Hudson River, just north of West Point Military Academy. It is approximately 60 miles north of New York City ...
What Is Charles Schumer's Religion?
Incumbent U.S. Sen. Charles (Chuck) Ellis Schumer, the Democratic senior senator from New York, is seeking re-election against Republican Jay Townsend, who never ran for office before. As part of a Politics Daily series providing background about the major candidates in 2010, here are some answers to frequently asked questions about Schumer's life. What is Charles Schumer's religion? Schumer is Jewish. Where does Charles Schumer worship? Schumer worships at Congregation Beth Elohim, the largest and most active Reform congregation in Brooklyn. While the senator spends his week in Washington, ...
What Is Patrick Leahy's Religion?
The incumbent U.S. senator from Vermont and Democrat Patrick Leahy is seeking re-election against Republican Len Britton. As part of a Politics Daily series providing background about the major candidates in 2010, here are some answers to frequently asked questions about his life. What is Patrick Leahy's religion? Leahy is Roman Catholic. Where does Patrick Leahy worship? Leahy worships in St. Andrews in Waterbury, Vt. and Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Washington, D.C. Was Patrick Leahy born a Roman Catholic, or did he convert? Leahy was born a Roman Catholic, to an Irish Catholic father ...
Is Joseph DioGuardi Married?
Joseph J. DioGuardi is a former Republican congressman (1985-1989). In the September primary, DioGuardi defeated two other candidates running for the New York Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat held by Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand. He is also the nominee of the New York Conservative Party and the Taxpayers Party. As part of a Politics Daily series providing background about the major candidates in 2010, here are some answers to frequently asked questions about DioGuardi's prepolitical life. Is Joseph DioGuardi married? Yes. Who is Joseph DioGuardi's wife? DioGuardi is married to ...
How Old Is Joseph DioGuardi?
Joseph J. DioGuardi is a former Republican congressman (1985-1989). In the September primary, DioGuardi defeated two other candidates running for the New York Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate seat held by Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand. He is also the nominee of the New York Conservative Party and the Taxpayers Party. As part of a Politics Daily series providing background about the major candidates in 2010, here are some answers to frequently asked questions about DioGuardi's prepolitical life. How old is Joseph DioGuardi? DioGuardi is 70 years old. When was Joseph DioGuardi ...
How Old Is Kirsten Gillibrand?
Kirsten Elizabeth Rutnik Gillibrand, former Democratic congresswoman from the 20th District, was appointed by New York Gov. David Paterson to replace Hillary Rodham Clinton as junior U.S. senator for New York. She is the incumbent running in a special election to complete the term. Her opponent is Joseph J. DioGuardi, former Republican congressman (1985-1989) who defeated two Republican candidates for the Senate spot in the primaries. As part of a Politics Daily series providing background about the major candidates in 2010, here are some answers to frequently asked questions about ...
Is Kirsten Gillibrand Married?
Kirsten Elizabeth Rutnik Gillibrand, former Democratic congresswoman from the 20th District, was appointed by New York Gov. David Paterson to replace Hillary Rodham Clinton as junior U.S. senator for New York. She is the incumbent running in a special election to complete the term. Her opponent is Joseph J. DioGuardi, former Republican congressman (1985-1989) who defeated two Republican candidates for the Senate spot in the primaries. As part of a Politics Daily series providing background about the major candidates in 2010, here are some answers to frequently asked questions about ...
Is Pat Toomey Married?
Pennsylvania Republican senatorial candidate Patrick J. Toomey is a former Republican congressman who served from January 1999 to January 2005. He is running against Democratic Congressman Joe Sestak, a two-term incumbent from Pennsylvania's Seventh District (since January 2007). As part of a Politics Daily series providing background about the major candidates in 2010, here are some answers to frequently asked questions about Pat Toomey's life. Is Pat Toomey married? Yes. Who is Pat Toomey's wife? Kris Ann Duncan. What does Kris Ann do for a living? Kris Ann Toomey is a homemaker. How ...
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