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Justice Anthony Kennedy Key Figure As Supreme Court Weighs Gay Marriage
In decisions since 1996, Kennedy has broadened the courts view of equality for gays. Now, as the court said on Friday it would consider a constitutional right to gay marriage, Kennedy is likely to be the justice who tips the balance on the nine-member.
George P. Bush Elected Texas Land Commissioner
The office has in the past led to loftier posts. Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst was land commissioner before. Many of Texas top Republicans view him as key to courting the states growing Hispanic population. Bush acknowledges the GOP has historically.
Colorado Senate Election Results: Cory Gardner Defeats Mark Udall
The Denver Post, Colorados biggest newspaper, endorsed Gardner on Oct. 10 in a major blow to Udalls campaign. The endorsement claimed Udall lacked leadership and dismissed his campaigns focus on womens issues, saying Udall has devoted a .
Tuesdays Voters Want To See A Minimum Wage Hike
Its less likely minimum wage legislation will be passed next year if Republicans take over the Senate after Tuesdays elections -- a likely outcome, according to HuffPost Pollsters prognosis. Even though a majority of likely voters said they want to.
Justice Anthony Kennedy Key Figure As Supreme Court.
Justice Anthony Kennedy Key Figure As Supreme Court Weighs Gay Marriage Huffington Post By Joan Biskupic WASHINGTON, Jan 16 (Reuters) ��� For nearly two decades, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy has��.
Cedric Richmond Re-Elected To Congress In Louisiana
Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-La.) was re-elected to Congress on Tuesday in Louisianas 2nd congressional district. Richmond, who was first elected in 2010, defeated Democrat Gary Landrieu, independent David Brooks, and Libertarian Samuel Davenport.
Live Election Coverage: Watch As Midterm Results Pour In
The 2014 midterm elections are taking place Tuesday, Nov. 4. HuffPosts Senate forecast predicts a GOP takeover. You can follow all the news on HuffPosts live results page. HuffPost Live will be bringing you all the latest news on the midterms. Watch.
Tim Walberg Defeats Pam Byrnes In 2014 Michigan Congressional Race
Rep. Tim Walberg (R-Mich.) defeated Democrat Pam Byrnes in Tuesdays midterm election. Walberg, who represents Michigans 7th District, was first elected to Congress in 2006. Byrnes is a lawyer and former Michigan state representative. See more on the .
Supreme Court Proposition 8 Case Arguments Cast Doubt.
WASHINGTON -- Justice Anthony Kennedy on Tuesday called the prospect of same-sex marriage ���uncharted waters��� during oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court on Proposition 8, Californias gay marriage ban. And you can.. On this point, the courts liberal bloc -- Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan -- all appeared to believe that the Prop 8 proponents could not represent the state of California after Gov.
Alabama Voters Pass Sharia Law Ban
Alabama Senator Gerald Allen first introduced the idea of explicitly prohibiting sharia laws from the states courts as a bill in the state legislature. The bill did not pass and instead became a ballot measure that asked whether the courts should.
Here Are Some Things That Soon-To-Be Iowa Senator Joni Ernst Actually Said
While hardly unique among Republicans, Ernst has claimed she does not possess the scientific knowhow to weigh in on whether humans are causing climate change. But she did chalk it up to cyclic changes in the weather during an interview in May.
Charles Djou Loses In Midterm Election Race Against Mark Takai
Djou supporters went after Takais vote in the state House on a bill to tax pensions and Takai supporters went after Djous votes in Congress related to welfare programs. Takai. Takai said the maritime law is key to protecting jobs and national.
2014 Election Results: Winners and Losers
The Huffington Post is taking a look at the broader picture. Loser: Political. The Texas law, which Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg called an ���unconstitutional poll tax��� in her October dissent to the courts decision, requires voters to.
Andy Tobin Loses Arizona Midterm Election Race To Ann Kirkpatrick
Arizona state House Speaker Andy Tobin (R) lost to Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick (D-Ariz.) in the states 1st District Tuesday. The race, which was widely considered one of the nations most competitive , was waged across the swinging, sprawling rural district.
Dave Trott Wins Midterm Election Race For Michigans 11th District
Republican Dave Trott defeated Democrat Bobby McKenzie and incumbent Rep. Kerry Bentivolio, who ran as a write-in candidate, in the race to represent Michigans 11th District in Congress. Bentivolio mounted a write-in campaign after losing in the GOP .
Chris Smith Midterm Election Results: Smith Wins Re-Election
Republican Rep. Chris Smith has been re-elected to represent New Jersey in the U.S. House of Representatives. Smith was first elected to the House in 1980. He faced no opposition in his partys June primary election. Below, more updates on election.
Peter Roskam Defeats Michael Mason In Illinois House Race
Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Ill.) was re-elected to Congress in Illinois 6th congressional district on Tuesday. Roskam, who was first elected to Congress in 2006, defeated Democratic Michael Mason. Earlier this year, Roskam made an unsuccessful bid for House .
Donald Payne Midterm Election Results: Payne Wins Re-Election
Rep. Donald Payne, Jr., has been re-elected to represent New Jerseys 10th District in the U.S. House. Payne first ran for to serve in the House in 2012 to fill the seat vacated by his deceased father, Rep. Donald M. Payne, Sr. Payne faced Republican.