Friday, February 24, 2012

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For the Republicans: Kinzinger
Tribune endorsements for the 16th Congressional District

It's about a 130 mile drive from Rep. Donald Manzullo's house in Leaf River to the home of Rep. Adam Kinzinger in Manteno. But they have been thrown together in a Republican primary by the Democratic mischief-makers who drew the new congressional map to eliminate Republicans.

For the Democrats: Duckworth Tribune endorsements for 8th Congressional District

Democratic strategists must be chagrined that the 8th Congressional District, carefully colored blue in the remapping process, set up a contest between two exceptional candidates. Some Democratic strategists tried to persuade one of the candidates to jump over to the 10th District to take on Republican Rep. Robert Dold.
Twitter mentality a threat to America Twitter mentality a threat to America

In less than two weeks, Russians go to the polls for a presidential election exercise. The overwhelmingly likely outcome: Prime Minister Vladimir Putin will dust off the old stationery from his first two terms as president.
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For the U.S. House Tribune endorsements for the U.S. House

The Tribune continues endorsements today in contested races for the U.S. House
Why we need to get out of Afghanistan — now Why we need to get out of Afghanistan — now

Many are criticizing the Obama administration's decision to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan in 2013. They say it is too soon.

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