Politics & Policy
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Arizona: Harvesting a bumper crop of bombast
In Arizona, a state with a history of eccentric and sometimes impeached politicians, Democrat Steve Owens challenges colorful Republican congressman J.D. Hayworth.
by Dave Plank, Oct 14, 1996 -
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Washington: Greens storm the suburbs
In Washington, environmentalists defeated in the 1992 election scramble to mobilize the suburbs and win back the state's voters.
by Larry Swisher, Oct 14, 1996 -
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Skunked Democrats hope to turn the tide
In Washington, Democrats hope to win back the state Legislature that went to Republicans two years ago.
by Elizabeth Manning, Oct 14, 1996 -
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Montana: For veteran Baucus, it seems to be in the bag
In Montana, Democratic incumbent Max Baucus forges ahead of Republican challenger Dennis Rehberg in the race for the Senate.
by Scott Mcmillion, Oct 14, 1996 -
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California: A 28-year-old talks the talk to green voters
In California, Michela Alioto, granddaughter of former San Francisco mayor Joseph Alioto, offers a green-sounding alternative to Republican incumbent Frank Riggs.
by Jane Braxton Little, Oct 14, 1996 -
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Montana: A scrappy Republican tries to cut down a green Democrat
In Montana's race for the House, mud-slinging Republican Rick Hill tackles a charismatic, Democratic Crow Indian, Bill Yellowtail, whose checkered past includes wife-battering.
by Scott Mcmillion, Oct 14, 1996 -
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A conservative legislature may move to the middle
In Montana, Republican Marc Racicot will probably stay governor, although other races could tilt the state back to the middle.
by Katie Fesus, Oct 14, 1996 -
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A "down time" for Utah environmentalists
Not many surprises in store for Utah in upcoming elections, analysts say.
by Patrick Dowd, Oct 14, 1996 -
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Utah: A liberal wilderness lover may prevail
Liberal Democrat Ross Anderson may prevail against millionaire Republican and frequent political candidate Merrill Cook in Utah.
by Larry Warren, Oct 14, 1996 -
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Colorado: Environment wielded like a hammer in tight Senate race
Democrat Ted Strickland and Republican Wayne Allard trade environmental jabs and punches in a tight Senate race in Colorado.
by Ed Quillen, Oct 14, 1996 -
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Colorado's status quo holds firm
Colorado's other congressional races are almost over, most analysts say.
by Paul Larmer, Oct 14, 1996 -
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Greens prune their message to win the West's voters
Environmentalists join with political consultants to try to find a way to woo fickle Western voters.
by Heather Abel, Oct 14, 1996 -
Essays
How the New West will vote is anyone's guess
Variable voting patterns on the West make it difficult to predict who will win on election day.
by Stephen Stuebner, Sep 30, 1996 -
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Compare the candidates
Democrat Walt Minnick and incumbent Republican Sen. Larry Craig fall into clear party lines in their views on many issues.
by Staff, Sep 30, 1996 -
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Craig: Betting on Idaho's enduring conservatism
Incumbent Idaho Republican Sen. Larry Craig has a strong conservative and industrial backing.
by Heather Abel, Sep 30, 1996






