Telangana Political Joint Action committee wary of pro-Telangana vote split in …Times of IndiaHYDERABAD: The Telangana Political Joint Action committee (T-JAC) might be forced to ultimately come up with a consensus candidate for the Parkal Assembly bypoll with neither BJP nor TRS willing to relinquish the battle in favour of either one of them....

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Politicians condemn scurrilous rumours circulating ParliamentCourier MailA debate is needed to clarify the code of conduct for politicians, Prime Minister Julia Gillard says. BOTH sides of Parliament have condemned scurrilous rumours circulating Parliament house, the latest about the marriage of Workplace Relations Minister … and more »

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Council on Foreign Relations (blog) How he lost: As politics shifted, Lugar didn'tFort Wayne Journal GazetteLugar's 1976 victory signaled a conservative shift in Indiana politics. He was the first GOP senator from Indiana since 1962. Since he took office, Democrats have won just two of 11 Senate elections in the state (the moderate Evan...

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Bryce Edwards: Political round-up: Sex, politics and religionNew Zealand HeraldBy Bryce Edwards Sex, politics and religion. How could any news editor resist? And they couldn't when it all came together in the form of Colin Craig, leader of the Conservative Party. If the controversy over contraception for beneficiaries was a … and more »

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Johnny Carson's politicsDaily CallerJohnny was a liberal, though viewers would have been hard-pressed to know his politics. He skewered the left and the right. That made business sense. Why alienate half your audience? Johnny was also fair and wouldn't pile on any politician on life … and more »

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“Veep” is Fun PoliticsOak Ridger (blog)By admin It's been six years since Aaron Sorkin's “The West Wing” had many of us eagerly awaiting our weekly dose of presidential politics. Love it or hate it, Sorkin's version of the inner workings of the presidency made an impact. and more »

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ABC News (blog) 'World News' Political Insights: Obama Restarts Culture Wars on OffenseABC News (blog)With a nudge from Vice President Joe Biden last week, the president completed his self-described “evolution” on the subject of same-sex marriage by staking out a personal position that would have been unthinkable for a national politician in previous …Patrick,...

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Portland Politics Are as Quirky as the City ItselfABC NewsThat's politics in a city where the main attraction is culture as opposed to commerce or landmarks. Food carts, fixed-gear bicycles, pot shops and craft beer make Portland a magnet for the young, hip and liberal. But it's still a major city with all …...

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