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Dan Quayle's Son Running for Congress
By Patricia Murphy - Politics DailyFormer Vice President Dan Quayle announced Friday that his son, Ben, is running for Congress from Arizona. The younger Quayle, a lawyer, will file papers today to run for the 3rd District seat being vacated by retiring Republican John Shadegg. "It's the next generation of leadership," Quayle told Megyn Kelly during an interview on the Fox News Channel. "We are convinced that he will be successful." This year is shaping up to be a family affair for several political dynasties. In addition to Quayle, Strom Thurmond's son, Paul, is running for Congress in South Carolina, where he will compete ...
Pennsylvania Must Hold Special Election to Replace John Murtha
By David Sessions - Politics DailyAccording to state law, Pennsylvania must hold a special election to replace the late Rep. John Murtha, Politico reports. After Murtha's vacancy has been officially declared, Gov. Ed Rendell has 10 days to call a special election, which can take place no more than 60 days later. The likely date is May 18, the day the state's regularly scheduled primary elections will be held. There will be no primary to select candidates for the special election. County party leaders from Murtha's western Pennsylvania district will select candidates at a convention, and the winner of the special election will ...
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