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» GOP ramps up early voting push
While the Republican Party historically has downplayed and even fought against early voting initiatives, the GOP now is taking a page from the Democratic playbook and pushing its base to vote before Nov. 4.
» Tennesseans to vote on banning income taxes
For the foreseeable future, there is little chance of either tax being added in the Volunteer State. The Republicans control both the statehouse and the governor’s mansion, and no one expects them to endorse either levy.
» VIDEO: Michael Barone’s top five Senate races
Washington Examiner Senior Political Analyst Michael Barone breaks down the five biggest U.S. Senate races to watch this November.
» Delay on attorney general could backfire on Obama
By pushing back the timeline for his pick, President Obama created additional obstacles for his next attorney general, making it easier for Republicans to delay the confirmation vote until 2015 — a possibly more hospitable political environment for conservatives.
» Labor Secretary Perez won’t answer questions about AG post
Tom Perez, who was assistant attorney general for civil rights at the Justice Department before moving to Labor, has been the subject of rampant rumors that he is the administration’s top pick for the nation’s top cop.
» Editorial: Yes, a vote for a Democrat is a vote for Obama
During a recent visit to Illinois to stump for Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn, President Obama reminded voters of what the 2014 midterm election is really about. “I am not on the ballot this fall,” he said. “But make no mistake: These policies are on the ballot. Every single one of them.”
» Obama acknowledges ‘setbacks’ coming in fight against Islamic State
President Obama acknowledged shortcomings in the military campaign to eliminate the Islamic State, using a high-profile gathering with defense leaders from more than 20 nations to build momentum for the international response to the terror threat.
» Watchdog: FMCS honcho lives in D.C. but claims Iowa tax residency
A federal agency’s second highest-ranking official draws a $174,000 salary for his job on K Street in Washington, yet he insists he is an Iowa resident for state tax purposes.
» Timothy P. Carney: Despite Obama’s billionaire bashing, Democrats lay equal claim to ‘party of rich’
Obama and his allies may actually believe they are the party of the people, and the GOP is the party of the billionaires — despite evidence that, many evenings, is literally right in front of their faces.
» Watchdog: Embattled Veterans Affairs procurement official abruptly resigns
Susan Taylor, the subject of a scathing inspector general’s report issued Sept. 26, had been targeted for firing by VA officials.
