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Local Political News 2008
Jackson county turns blue - by a smidgen
It's taken more than two weeks to find out, but longtime Republican stronghold Jackson County appears to have gone for President-elect Barack Obama.
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Ore. lawmakers brace for revenue drop
Oregon lawmakers are bracing for what's expected to be a dismal revenue forecast that could result in cuts in state spending.
Merkley to speak in four cities
U.S. Senator-elect Jeff Merkley will discuss last week's election and the new generation of leadership in America Monday and Tuesday with Oregonians in Eugene, Medford, Bend and La Grande.
Gordon Smith concedes senate race
Republican senator Gordon Smith conceded the heated battle for the Oregon senate to Democrat rival Jeff Merkley Thursday, hours after Merkley declared victory. Smith announced his concession publicly at a media conference in Pendleton at 2 p.m. Watch it online here and read his letter to his supporters.
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Aide says Obama on track to nominate Clinton
An aide to Barack Obama's transition team says the president-elect is on track to nominate Hillary Rodham Clinton as Secretary of State after Thanksgiving.
Report says records search on 'Joe the Plumber' improper
Investigators are now trying to determine if politics was involved when a director improperly used state computers to find personal information on the man.
Judge says provisional ballots must be counted in tight Ohio race
The decision could alter the race between the two candidates who are trying to succeed Republican Deborah Pryce.
Stevens gives last Senate speech as staffers weep
In a painfully poignant moment reminiscent of the fall of yesteryear's Senate giants, Republican Ted Stevens has spoken and yielded the floor for the last time.
Clinton cuts down the size of her debt
Campaign finance reports show Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton has reduced the size of her presidential campaign debt to less than $7.5 million as of Nov. 1st.
Waxman topples Dingell for key panel chair
Rep. Henry Waxman, a liberal ally of Speaker Nancy Pelosi, will take over the chairmanship of the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee when the next Congress convenes in January.
Napolitano picked for DHS, papers say
Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano is President-elect Barack Obama's primary choice to be secretary of the Homeland Security Department, several news organizations reported Thursday.
Democratic congresswoman pregnant with first child
Linda Sanchez of Southern California isn't the only congresswoman expecting.
Obama seeks reforms in talk with UN chief
President-elect Barack Obama is urging the United Nations chief to reform the world organization to help it address pressing global issues.
Minnesota recount begins
City and county workers across the state have started recounting more than 2.9 million ballots from the state's U.S. Senate race.







Key dates in the 2008 Presidential race

Aug. 25-28: Democratic National Convention in Denver

Sept. 1-4: GOP National Convention in the Twin Cities

Sept. 9: Primary Election Day

Nov. 4: Election Day