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Published: 09/1/10

Murkowski Loss Underscores Trend: Appropriators Are Biting the Dust

By Matt Lewis - Politics Daily

Now that Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski has conceded, she has become the latest victim of a growing trend: Appropriations Committee members who have lost this year. Once thought of as a powerful committee for members wanting to "bring home the bacon," in today's political environment sitting on an appropriations panel seems to be an albatross. "Earmarking is a corrupt practice, plain and simple," says Andy Roth, a vice president at the conservative Club for Growth. "Voters understand that, but insecure politicians do not. And that's why the old adage that pork buys you votes doesn't work. It ...

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Published: 08/5/10

Tennessee Primary: Bill Haslam Wins GOP Gubernatorial Nod

By Christopher Weber - Politics Daily

Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam handily won the Republican nomination for governor of Tennessee on Thursday, beating two more conservative opponents in a primary that also decided the candidates for three U.S. House seats that the GOP believes it is poised to win. With less than five percent of the votes counted, The Associated Press called the race for Haslam, who led second-place Rep. Zack Wamp 52 to 27 percent. Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey ran third in the battle for the nomination to replace two-term Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen, who is barred by term limits from running again. Haslam advances to ...

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Published: 08/5/10

Tennessee Primary Expecting Big Republican Turnout

By Tom Diemer - Politics Daily

Tennessee Republicans, excited by competitive races and the GOP's growing strength in a state once regarded as part of the Solid South, expected to turn out in record numbers Thursday as primary voters choose candidates for governor, the state Legislature, and the U.S. House of Representatives. The hotly contested GOP governor's primary is partly responsible for driving Republicans to polling places, the Tennessean newspaper said. Three major candidates, Republican Rep. Zack Wamp, Mayor Bill Haslam of Knoxville and Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey are battling for the nomination. Two-term Democratic Gov. ...

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Published: 03/24/09

GOP to Dick Cheney: Go Back Into Hiding!

By David Knowles - Politics Daily

According to The Hill, not all Republicans are happy that former Vice President Dick Cheney has taken it upon himself to wage war against President Barack Obama. Some are openly wishing he'd go back to a life in hiding, or, at the very least, follow George W. Bush's example of holding his tongue a bit more. Rep. Zach Wamp (R-Tenn.), who is running for governor, suggested that past leaders should not be seeking the spotlight at a time when the party is rebuilding and redefining itself, after "hitting bottom" in the devestating losses last November. "Interpret it however you want to, but what ...

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