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GOP Targets Dem 'Scandal Babies' There's nothing quite like an incumbent's predilection for corruption, bribery or sleazy sex for helping an underdog win a congressional seat. And there was plenty of muck to exploit in the 2006 midterm elections, when a raft of Republican scandals helped more than a dozen Democrats get elected in districts thought to be safely Republican.   Nations:U.S.   People:Mark Foley Nancy Pelosi Tom DeLay Barack Obama Jeb Bush Dick Cheney   Source:(Time)   2008-07-13 Indonesian Islamist party eyes polls and presidency JAKARTA (Reuters) - A small, influential Islamist party in Indonesia is alarming moderates who fear this secular but predominantly Muslim country may head for wider use of sharia law and become less tolerant of other religions and cultures.   Nations:Indonesia Pakistan Egypt   Source:(Reuters)   2008-07-09 Ex-communists won 'fair' Mongolia poll: election watchdog ULAN BATOR (AFP) - Mongolia's former communist party won a landslide victory in national polls, the country's electoral watchdog said Thursday as it dismissed vote-rigging claims that triggered deadly riots.   Nations:Mongolia Russia   Source:(AFP)   2008-07-03 Sen. Kerry facing first Democratic foe in decades BOSTON - Sen. John Kerry is facing his first primary opponent since he first took office 23 years ago, and his challenger has one issue in mind: The senator's 2003 vote authorizing President Bush to launch military action against Iraq.   Nations:U.S.   People:John Kerry Edward Kennedy Barack Obama Howard Dean Hillary Clinton   Activities:Second Gulf War   2008-06-29 Maryland elects 1st black woman to Congress LANHAM, Md. - Democratic lawyer and nonprofit executive Donna Edwards won a special election Tuesday to become Maryland's first black woman elected to Congress.   Nations:U.S.   Source:(AP)   2008-06-18 Headlines GOP Targets Dem 'Scandal Babies' 2008-07-13 Indonesian Islamist party eyes polls and presidency 2008-07-09 Ex-communists won 'fair' Mongolia poll: election watchdog 2008-07-03 Sen. Kerry facing first Democratic foe in decades 2008-06-29 Maryland elects 1st black woman to Congress 2008-06-18 Rerun vote seals Macedonian ruling party's victory 2008-06-15 Macedonia PM wins election in shadow of violence 2008-06-01 British leader's party loses special election 2008-05-23 Kuwaitis seek fresh start as they choose new parliament 2008-05-17 Oregon race could spell end of Schumer streak 2008-05-17 Kuwaitis seek fresh start as they choose new parliament 2008-05-17 Shaken Republicans look to McCain as savior 2008-05-15 Republicans respond to election "wake-up call" 2008-05-14 Voters select candidates in Miss., W.Va. and Neb. 2008-05-13 Democrat Cazayoux wins congressional seat in Louisiana 2008-05-04 Iran's conservatives win parliament: final results 2008-04-26 Conservatives tighten grip in Iran run-off vote 2008-04-26 Iranians vote in run-off parliamentary election 2008-04-25 S.Korea's Lee wins MP majority, faces party fight 2008-04-09 Spain's Zapatero fails to win first round confirmation as PM 2008-04-09 S.Korea parliament poll key for president's reforms 2008-04-07 Iran conservatives retain grip on parliament 2008-03-16 Iran conservatives dominate parliament vote 2008-03-16 Dem. leading in Ind. Congress race 2008-03-11 Kucinich faces tough challenge in Ohio 2008-03-04 Merkel's party faces test in German state votes 2008-01-26 Record-high Taiwanese optimistic about China ties: poll 2008-01-19 Taiwan nationalists celebrate vote victory 2008-01-13 Taiwan opposition wins vote by landslide 2008-01-12 Hezbollah adds new demand in Lebanon 2007-11-25 Democrats find success in once-conservative Virginia 2007-11-07 Opposition party wins Poland election 2007-10-22 Poles vote on Kaczynski twins in snap election 2007-10-21 Canada opposition won't force early vote 2007-10-17 Ukraine president urges unity after tense election 2007-10-03 Turbulent Ukraine chooses new parliament 2007-09-30 Rumsfeld resigned before election, letter shows 2007-08-15 Syrian-backed opposition claims victory in Lebanon poll 2007-08-06 Lebanese vote in hotly contested by-election 2007-08-05 Japan PM to stay after poll defeat 2007-07-30 Polls show loss for Japan ruling party 2007-07-29 Japan PM suffers election drubbing but stays on 2007-07-29 Turkish PM pledges reform after election triumph 2007-07-23 Turkey's ruling party wins elections 2007-07-22 Millions of Turks vote in crucial election 2007-07-22 Turkish ruling party tipped to win poll amid tensions 2007-07-17 Sarkozy headed for big win in French poll 2007-06-17 French conservatives poised for victory 2007-06-17 Runoff to decide Israeli Labor leader 2007-05-29 Matches Shown: | 1-50 | 51-100 Most-viewed Taiwan's Chen vows new constitution on election eve 2004-12-10 Taiwan opposition wins vote by landslide 2008-01-12 Taiwan nationalists celebrate vote victory 2008-01-13 Record-high Taiwanese optimistic about China ties: poll 2008-01-19 China to come under tighter scrutiny by new US Congress 2006-11-12 Democrats leading many pivotal races 2006-10-21 Slain Politician's Party Shines in Poll 2002-05-15 Taiwan cabinet to reshuffle after poll - premier 2004-12-13 Taiwan's Chen a tough political survivor 2004-12-11 France Far-Right Looms in New Vote 2002-06-08 Voting Is Brisk in Dutch Election 2002-05-15 Dutch Go to Polls for Parliamentary Vote 2002-05-15 Pro-Independence Seeks Gains in Taiwan Election 2004-12-10 Runoff to decide Israeli Labor leader 2007-05-29 Abortion tops divisive ballot measures 2006-11-06 Abortion, gay marriage among ballot issues 2006-10-31 Dems claim momentum, GOP mobilizes base 2006-10-29 Bush helps raise cash for GOP candidates 2006-10-26 AP News Analysis: GOP fears war fallout 2006-10-23 Could an "October surprise" shape the midterm election? 2006-10-17 Analysis: Lieberman loss poses challenge 2006-08-09 Canadian Government Falls on No-Confidence 2005-11-28 Police Fight to Impose Order in Kyrgyzstan 2005-03-25 Notable candidates in Taiwan's legislative elections 2004-12-09 GOP Captures Senate, Keeps House 2002-11-06

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