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Resurgent liberal makes Wisconsin race tight

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 17th

By SCOTT BAUERAssociated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) - For the last few years, the most endangered species in Wisconsin appeared to be the liberal Democrat. In one election after another, unhappy voters tossed them from public office, defeating long-serving incumbents, rebuffing promising

THE RACE: Both sides get help from musical friends

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 17th

By TOM RAUMAssociated Press Writer Only one campaign debate is left, just 20 days remain and the two presidential tickets are furiously fighting down to what could be a photo finish. It's time to bring in the closers and amp up the patriotic music. President Barack Obama's campaign is

Many strict election laws blocked or delayed

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 17th

By CURT ANDERSONAssociated Press MIAMI (AP) - Tough new election laws aimed at forcing voters in many states to show photo identification at polling places have been blocked or delayed, delighting opponents who claim they were among a variety of partisan attempts to keep minorities from voting

GOPs' Broun vs Darwin in Ga. House race

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 17th

By RAY HENRY and RUSS BYNUMAssociated Press ATLANTA (AP) - Having denounced evolution as a lie "straight from the pit of hell," Republican Rep. Paul Broun has won himself a new political opponent: Charles Darwin. An ultraconservative congressman whose district includes the University of Georgia

GOPs' Broun vs Darwin in Ga. House race

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 17th

Third parties to Obama, Romney: Leave us alone

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 17th

By JOSH LEDERMANAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - What do a Navy mom, Big Bird and AARP have in common? They want President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney to leave them alone. Both candidates are drawing on personal stories and pop culture references in campaign ads, daily speeches

Armstrong out as Livestrong head, loses sponsors

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 17th

By JIM VERTUNOAP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Already an outcast in cycling after a massive doping report, Lance Armstrong absorbed hits much closer to home Wednesday: to his wallet and his heart. Armstrong was dumped by Nike, Anheuser-Busch and other sponsors, and he gave up the top spot

Armstrong out as Livestrong head, loses sponsors

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 17th

Talk show icon King to moderate 3rd party debate

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 17th

By BRIAN BAKSTAssociated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Larry King, the celebrated talk show host accustomed to A-list interview guests, has agreed to moderate a debate featuring a squad of minor-party presidential candidates. The former CNN giant will guide next Tuesday's debate in Chicago,

Obama, Romney seek support from women after debate

Submitted by Fox First at Ten on October 17th

By DAVID ESPO and KEN THOMASAssociated Press MOUNT VERNON, Iowa (AP) - One day after their contentious, finger-pointing debate, President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney vied aggressively for the support of women voters Wednesday, as they and their running mates charged across nearly a