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1. U.S. court keeps ban on Republican ballot security programs
(N.J./State)

... against Republican attempts to deny voters their right to participate in the electoral process. He charged that the 2008 election, Republicans attempted to use lists of people who had lost their homes ...

2. U.S. Supreme Court to hear challenge to Patriot Act
(U.S./Nation)

... - brings perceived electoral benefits with few costs, with vital but fragile civil liberties being easily sacrificed." He added, "President Obama's flip-flop on Patriot Act issues does as much damage ...

3. Lou Dobbs looking like a candidate for U.S. Senate
(N.J./State)

... rumblings of a possible electoral face-off between Sen. Bob Menendez for the New Jersey U.S. Senate seat. Dobbs, a resident of Wantage in Sussex County, parted ways with CNN on Nov. 11, saying that he ...

4. After a dark campaign in New Jersey, let's focus on the positive trends brought to light on Election Day
(Opinion/Commentary)

... who earned millions in the private sector and then used their own money to launch successful electoral bids. They are not alone. Over the past decade, with the cost of running for office rising astronomically, ...

5. N.J. court curbed the First Amendment and the right to vote
(Opinion/Commentary)

... accountability has never been more important for our state leaders. Our officials can close their eyes to electoral problems, but that won't make the problems disappear. Only a government that places ...

6. Daggett: We can win and we will win
(Opinion/Commentary)

... can win and will win with your help. Look at New Jersey's own electoral history. Former Gov. Christie Whitman was down by eight points to incumbent Jim Florio on the last weekend before the 1993 election ...

7. Independent gubernatorial candidate Daggett challenges ballot placement in lawsuit
(N.J./State)

... to open up the electoral process because it would jeopardize their hold on power and continue their two-party stranglehold on government.'' Under the current system, Daggett argues, the Republicans and ...

8. Atlantic City Councilman Small, 13 others indicted for election fraud
(N.J./State)

...  We can't tolerate public officials who would attempt to defraud our electoral system, and today's action shows it won't be tolerated." — TOM HESTER SR., NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM  ...

9. Early results have Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai leading
(World/International)

... of the announcement will depend greatly on the reported level of voter turnout in key parts of the country and the seriousness of claims of electoral fraud. In southern Afghanistan, four American servicemen ...

10. Could a society of de-growth be an economic solution?
(Money/Economy)

... more. We consider the process of self-transformation of society and of citizens more important than electoral politics. Even so, the recent relative electoral success of French and Belgian ecologists, ...

11. Poll finds Christie widening lead over Corzine
(N.J./State)

... the aim of predicting the eventual outcome. However, we are still in the early days of this race and the role of a public poll should be to increase our understanding of electoral dynamics, including which ...

12. The official Iran policy of the United States is being pulled in different directions
(World/International)

...  Many experts fear that engaging Iranian authorities, led by Ahmadinejad and Iran's Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, could legitimize Ahmadinejad's disputed electoral victory - undermining the very contention ...

13. Analysis: What does the Honduran democracy and constitution provide?
(World/International)

... lacked, in the areas of electoral, judicial and human rights issues, access to public information, and transparency in state finances and procurements. But nearly three decades of fragile democracy have ...

14. Sore-loser Lonegan could cost Christie the election
(Opinion/Commentary)

... harsh and bitter reactions from those labeling him a wing nut. Those few Republicans who've enjoyed electoral success statewide have done so by working diligently toward expanding the party, buying into ...

15. Just what does $340,000 buy you in N.J. governor’s race?
(Opinion/Commentary)

... the condition of the state played a more significant role. "Ventura's electoral success was due to dissatisfaction with Minnesota government rather than a reaction to national conditions," Lacy and Monson ...

16. Corzine signs bill to impose electoral rules on lieutenant governor candidates
(N.J./State)

Without ceremony, Gov. Jon Corzine Friday signed legislation that imposes electoral and campaign finance requirements upon candidates who seek the position as New Jersey's first lieutenant governor. As ...

17. Iranian presidential election: The day of confrontation and clarity
(World/International)

... of Khamenei's speech at Friday's Prayers, which both accepted the official results of the election and acknowledged the possibility of only minimal electoral tinkering. The other reformist candidate, ...

18. Tens of thousands peacefully demonstrate in Iran
(World/International)

... legal action against Web sites that create "tension." Meanwhile, the U.S. State Department has denied Iranian allegations that Washington is interfering in the electoral process in Iran. State Department ...

19. Iran's election results in incumbent President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad as the winner
(World/International)

... calling the results "astounding" and condemning electoral "manipulation" by the government. Official results credited Mr. Ahmedinejad with 24 million votes to 13 million for Mir Hossein Mousavi. Challengers ...

20. U.S., Mexico leaders pledge cooperation
(World/International)

... first foreign leader with whom he met following last year's electoral victory was President Calderon. For his part, Mr. Calderon said Mexico is doing its part to confront security challenges and build ...