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Diversity in action: Straight white men are a minority among House Democrats
For the first time in history, there will be a minority of straight white men in the House Democratic caucus. …
Romney and the Secret Service say goodbye
It’s been a long, trying campaign for Mitt Romney but even when he was under fire by Republicans, one group of guys and gals always had his back.
Since Feb. 1 the Secret Service has shadowed Romney during rallies, fundraisers and even breaks at the beach. They crammed in elevators with him and guarded his hotel door as he slept at night. Now, after nine months of faithful service, they said goodbye and left him on his own.
…Does it really pay to spend more?
Millions of dollars are poured into tight Congressional campaigns in the hopes that more money, and in turn more advertising, will help candidates win elections. Although a few financial underdogs managed a win this election, overall the big spenders remained on top.
Here’s a breakdown of the most expensive campaigns and the top Senate and House spenders who won, or didn’t.
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