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Two minutes and thirty seconds is all it takes to see why you need to support Elizabeth Dole. Two minutes and thirty seconds is really all it takes to watch this: What is it? It documents Kay Hagan's ties to the Godless America PAC. Godless America PAC is a legitimate organization that denies there is any such thing as God. They want to remove "In God We Trust" from our currency. They want to remove God from the Pledge of Allegiance. They even, no kidding, want to get rid of Christmas as a federal holiday. Seriously. And one of their...

In an election for North Carolina Governor Tuesday, September 9th, 8 weeks to the vote, Republican Mayor of Charlotte Pat McCrory seesaws into the lead over Democratic Lieutenant Governor Beverly Perdue 49% to 41%, according to this latest SurveyUSA election tracking poll conducted exclusively for WTVD-TV in Raleigh. This poll asked of 671 likely voters the following question (more details on poll collection at bottom): If the election for a North Carolina Governor were today, would you vote for (choices rotated) Republican Pat McCrory? Democrat Beverly Perdue? Or Libertarian Mike Munger? 49% Pat McCrory (R) 41% Beverly Perdue (D) 5%...

In an election for North Carolina Governor today, 09/09/08, 8 weeks to the vote, Republican Mayor of Charlotte Pat McCrory seesaws into the lead over Democratic Lieutenant Governor Beverly Perdue 49% to 41%, according to this latest SurveyUSA election tracking poll conducted exclusively for WTVD-TV in Raleigh. Compared to an identical SurveyUSA poll released four weeks ago, McCrory is up 5 points and is in the lead for the first time; Perdue is down 6 points and trails for the first time. Libertarian Mike Munger, a professor at Duke University, takes 5% of the vote today, unchanged from one month...

Last week Senator Elizabeth Dole successfully helped scuttle the so called grand bargain immigration reform bill that would have given amnesty to over 12 to 20 million million illegal immigrants -- while doing virtually nothing to secure our borders. Backed by President Bush, who is looking to enhance his legacy, Ted Kennedy and Senator John Kyl -- this bill was accurately described as a mess. The last straw for consevatives was when Bush attacked his own conservative base for a lack of patriotism. If you don't want to do what's right for America," he said of opponents of the Bush-Kennedy...

Dole's change helps kill bill... Senator joins vote for amendment that led to immigration reform's demise Barbara Barrett, Washington Correspondent WASHINGTON - As proponents of the delicate immigration bill scrambled Thursday to salvage President Bush's top domestic priority, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Dole was doing what she could to spike it. Dole -- a Salisbury Republican and one of Bush's strongest supporters -- worked into the night to kill the comprehensive immigration reform deal teetering in the U.S. Senate. The bill suffered a potentially fatal blow Thursday when senators voted against limiting debate on the measure. That was nearly a day...

"Six months into the 2006 election cycle, Senate Democrats have set a torrid fundraising pace and have roughly twice the available campaign cash their GOP counterparts do, soon-to-be filed fundraising reports will show," Roll Call reports. "Senate Democrats’ fundraising has been buoyed by a variety of factors, including the high-profile battle over judicial nominations and the tenacity and New York fundraising base of DSCC Chairman Charles Schumer."

Thank you ladies and gentlemen for your warm welcome. And folks, this time I promise to stay behind the podium! For giving me the privilege and honor of representing them in the United State Senate, let me say thank you to the folks of the great state of North Carolina. For giving America courageous leadership in times of trial, decisive leadership in times of crisis, we thank you, Mr. President. You have restored honor and dignity to the White House. The Presidency tests all who have been there. It has tested you, sir. Your road has not been easy; your...

As Donna got into the cab there was an anti-war demonstration brewing at Ground Zero. As I was dressed in running shorts, a t-shirt and sneakers I thought it would be a good chance to wade into the middle of the mob to listen and observe. Bottom line ... my earlier perception about these demonstrators turned out to be pretty much correct. They were overwhelmingly young, cocky and grungy. I would stand next to some of them until they tried to engage me in conversation. "Hey, dude. Is this a great way to meet girls, or what?" One unkempt and...

<p>RALEIGH, N.C. -- Sen. Elizabeth Dole, R-N.C. paid a visit to North Carolina State University's College of Textiles Thursday to discuss the challenges facing the state's textile industry.</p> <p>The state's first female U.S. senator said her seven months in office have been a learning process, but she is having the time of her life.</p>

Hil's book is read hot 200,000 sold on first day By JOEL SIEGEL in New York and JAMES GORDON MEEK in WashingtonDAILY NEWS STAFF WRITERS Even the publisher was amazed yesterday at the demand for Sen. Hillary Clinton's memoir, which sold 200,000 copies during its debut. "We are ecstatic, without question," said Victoria Meyer, executive director of publicity at Simon and Schuster. She said 300,000 copies of "Living History" have been ordered printed on top of the initial run of 1 million. Now ranked second on Amazon.com's best-seller list, the New York Democrat's story threatens to do to No....

Washington - New York Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton teamed up last week with a political opposite - South Carolina Republican Lindsey Graham - to win Senate passage of a provision to boost health care benefits for military reserve and guard members. Since joining the Senate in 2001, Clinton has forged political alliances with the most unlikely members of Congress: House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-Texas) on foster care, Sen. Elizabeth Dole (R-N.C.) on allowing Israel its own Red Cross emblem and Budget Committee Chairman Don Nickles (R-Okla.) on extending unemployment benefits.

Keeping Active Helps Irritable Bowel Patients Cope Mon Oct 21, 5:27 PM ET By Roxanne Nelson SEATTLE (Reuters Health) - Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) significantly impairs quality of life, burdens patients with high out-of-pocket costs and causes losses in productivity, according to findings presented Sunday at the American College of Gastroenterology's annual meeting. However, a related study, also presented on Sunday, found that exercise may help patients to cope with their disorder. IBS is estimated to affect up to 20% of the US population, primarily women, yet there is no cure or even an effective treatment, explained lead author Dr....