For Christie, long-term benefits trump GOP gripes

Focusing on the future, NJ Gov. Chris Christie shrugs off Republican criticism of recent moves

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Virginia voters go to primary polls Tuesday

It has been a low-key campaign, with more intraparty squabbles than real issues, but voters in Virginia will choose candidates for two statewide offices and 12 legislative slots in a primary on Tuesday.

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In Iran vote, reformists struggle with few options

Iran's fragmented opposition struggles to regain solidarity in election with few good options

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APNewsBreak: US Rep. Pallone says he's running for NJ Senate; 2 other Dems already in race

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Reports: Iran may disqualify centrist candidate

Reports: Iran may disqualify centrist candidate in presidential election over nuclear talk

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Report: Iran may disqualify centrist candidate

Report: Iran may disqualify centrist candidate in presidential election

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Venezuela council's election audit backs outcome

Audit by Venezuela Electoral Council confirms presidential win for Chavez heir Nicolas Maduro

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Newark Mayor Booker formally joins NJ Senate race

Newark Mayor Booker formally announces he's running for US Senate to fill Lautenberg's seat

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Rome mayor race tests Berlusconi effect on voters

Rome mayoral election seen as indicator of Berlusconi's political influence on voters

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Dems tap star power, money for Mass. Senate race

Wary of another GOP victory, Democrats commit political stars and money to Mass. Senate race

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VP tag team: Biden, Gore to campaign for Markey

VP tag team: Joe Biden, Al Gore to raise money for Democrat running in Mass. Senate race

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Candidate vows to reset Iran's foreign ties

Moderate presidential candidate vows to reset economy, Iran's ties with outside world

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Togo schedules parliamentary elections

Togo schedules parliamentary elections amid opposition protests

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In South Africa, toilet talk turns political

Politics get dirty in South Africa, where protesters lob toilet contents at opposition leader

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Sources: Booker, Pallone in US Senate race in NJ

Sources say Newark Mayor Booker and 2 Democratic congressmen entering US Senate race in NJ

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Gansler picks campaign manager

Maryland attorney general announces experienced Democratic strategist as campaign manager

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IOC gripped by election frenzy, sports politics

Fun and Games: Elections and political intrigue stir up Olympic world

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Iranian candidates quarrel over nuclear talks

Iran's presidential candidates quarrel over nuclear talks with world powers in TV debate

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Egypt's president dismisses calls for early vote

Egyptian president dismisses calls for early elections; HQ of campaign against him attacked

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IOC declares 6-man race for presidency

IOC declares 6-man race to succeed Jacques Rogge as president

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