Republicans made big midterm gains in the Upper Midwest, an area Democrats need to carry in any presidential election. Here are the obstacles.
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Newsweek: The Democrats' 2012 rust belt problem
Posted by sanctifyrich 561 days ago (http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com)Tally error upends N.Y. congressional election
Posted by sanctifyrich 565 days ago (http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com)
A congressional election on eastern Long Island that had appeared to end in victory for a four-term Democrat, U.S. Rep. Tim Bishop, is now up for grabs after authorities discovered they had misreported the result of the vote.
Divided Congress on tap as GOP takes House, NBC projects
Posted by sanctifyrich 569 days ago (http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com)
Americans who insisted they were tired of partisan divisions elected a divided Congress on Tuesday, giving Republicans control of the House but handing Democrats a thin hold on the Senate, NBC News projected.
Air cargo seen as weak spot in security net
Posted by sanctifyrich 573 days ago (http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com)
U.S. authorities say they're tightening security after an air scare, but aviation insiders say that even so, only a small percentage of air cargo from overseas will be examined. Msnbc.com's Mike Brunker reports.
Campaign 2010 heads into a final, frenzied week
Posted by sanctifyrich 577 days ago (http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com)
October's campaign phrases that pay: 'Shove It' and 'Man Up.' It's a fitting conclusion to a nutty campaign year.
Candidates seek to label opponents 'extreme'
Posted by sanctifyrich 580 days ago (http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com)
No matter what your political views may be, if you’re in a contested race for federal office this cycle, someone, somewhere, is probably calling you “extreme.”
Kansas City StarTyphoon Megi Weakens Overnight as It Moves Closer to South China's CoastBloombergTyphoon Megi, which left 19 people dead in the Philippines, weakened overnight as it headed toward the southern coast of China, the US Navy Joint Typhoon Warning Center said. ...Thousands evacuated from path of typhoonIrish TimesThousands evacuated as Typhoon Megi nears ChinaAFPChina Evacuates 150
Bank of America to resume foreclosures
Posted by sanctifyrich 584 days ago (http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com)
Bank of America plans to resume foreclosures on more than 100,000 homes in 23 states next week, saying Monday it has a legal right to seize them.
Wall St. pins foreclosure fiasco on homeowners
Posted by sanctifyrich 588 days ago (http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com)
Wall Street's reaction to the allegations that some banks cut corners while foreclosing on 3 million homes since 2007: Pay your mortgage in the first place.
Israeli Cabinet passes loyalty bill, Arabs angry
Posted by sanctifyrich 592 days ago (http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com)
Israel's Cabinet approved on Sunday a bill that would require new citizens to pledge a loyalty oath to a "Jewish and democratic" state, language that triggered charges of racism from Arab lawmakers who see it as undermining the rights of the country's Arab minority.
Toxic sludge reaches the Danube River
Posted by sanctifyrich 596 days ago (http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com)
The toxic sludge that flowed from a metals plant reservoir earlier this week has reached the Danube River, a Hungarian government official said Thursday.
U.S. warns of potential terror attacks in Europe
Posted by sanctifyrich 600 days ago (http://pheedo.msnbc.msn.com)
The Obama administration on Sunday warned Americans of potential terrorist threats in Europe and urged them to be vigilant in public places, including tourist spots and transportation hubs. United States - Obama administration - Warfare and Conflict - War on Terrorism - United States Department of State
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