Election 2012
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- Tuesday, October 23, 2012
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Decision looming on city park land
City voters must soon decide whether to surrender a strip of park land for improvements to Division Street, and which way they turn may come down to a matter of trust.
Continued ... - Sunday, October 14, 2012
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Letters to the Editor: At issue: Election 2012: 10/14/2012
Real judicial experience; A safe place to learn; Operate within times; An ideal candidate; and more
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Politics: TC sees first money race
Michigan television viewers have been subjected to more than $52 million worth of political advertising, and a good chunk — $7.1 million worth — has aired in the Traverse City region.
Continued ... - Saturday, October 13, 2012
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Residents reel from an invasion of robo-calls
A few weeks ago, Raoul "Buck" Montgomery found it humorous when political polling and automated phone calls began to trickle into his East Bay Township home.
Continued ... - Friday, October 12, 2012
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VIDEO: Biden to Ryan: 'That's a bunch of malarkey'
Republican Paul Ryan says the attack in Libya that killed U.S. Ambassador Chris Stephens shows the U.S. is projecting weakness abroad. Vice President Joe Biden responded that's 'a bunch of malarkey.'
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Spin predictable following veep debate
An aggressive, self-assured Democratic Vice President Joe Biden responded to last week’s poor debate performance by President Barack Obama by repeatedly challenging Republican challenger Paul Ryan on taxes, plans to cut entitlement and on foreign policy.
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Thousands watch vice presidential debate on KY college campus
Despite temperatures dropping into the mid 40s, and the non-stop shouts of an abortion protestor who scaled a tree before the debate began, the crowd on Centre College's campus stayed engaged, attentively watching the lively debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Republican congressman Paul Ryan.
Continued ... - Thursday, October 11, 2012
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FACT CHECK: Slips in vice president debate
Vice President Joe Biden has mangled a heaping helping of facts over the years. Despite being newer to presidential-campaign politics, Republican Paul Ryan has already earned something of a reputation for taking flying leaps past reality.
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AP Interactive: Vice presidential debate quiz
Tonight, Democrat Joe Biden and Republican Paul Ryan pull up a couple of chairs for a vice presidential debate that has mushroomed in importance since Mitt Romney's strong showing in the first presidential faceoff. This time, it's the Obama team looking to put the brakes on the other guy's momentum.
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SLIDESHOW: Kentucky town prepares for vice presidential debate
The town of Danville, Ky., is set to host Thursday's vice presidential debate between Democrat Joe Biden and Republican Paul Ryan.
Continued ... - Monday, October 8, 2012
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'Thrill in the 'Ville': VP debate comes to small-town Kentucky
Company’s coming, and residents of this central Kentucky hamlet can hardly wait.
Continued ... - Sunday, October 7, 2012
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Letters to the Editor: 2012 Election: 10/07/2012
Has the experience, An honest man, Voters aren't ignorant, We've made progress, Not broken promises, Fighting for us, Who will stand up?
Continued ... - Wednesday, October 3, 2012
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FACT CHECK: Presidential debate missteps
President Barack Obama and Republican rival Mitt Romney spun one-sided stories in their first presidential debate, not necessarily bogus, but not the whole truth.
Continued ... - Thursday, September 27, 2012
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Forums will address parkland, candidates
Harry Burkholder lives near busy Division Street, the subject of a city ballot proposal that seeks parkland for future street improvements.
Continued ... - Friday, September 21, 2012
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TCAPS board member to face challenger
Thomas Grigal wants to bring a little dissension to the decision-making process of the Traverse City Area Public Schools' board of education.
Continued ... - Thursday, September 20, 2012
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Candidate convicted of indecent exposure to client
A candidate for Kalkaska County prosecutor was convicted of indecent exposure in Midland County after female clients there said he had sexual contact with them.
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Attorney faces 2 incumbents for NMC seat
A retired attorney will take another stab at ousting one of two incumbents on the Northwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees.
Continued ... - Thursday, August 30, 2012
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Leelanau elections stand
A recount of two treasurers' races in Leelanau County won't change primary election results.
Continued ... - Friday, August 10, 2012
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Pair could become youngest prosecutors in state
Sara M. Mason and Mike Perreault are ready to step up to the top law enforcement posts in Benzie and Kalkaska counties, respectively.
Continued ... - Wednesday, August 8, 2012
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O'Shea bests Bailey, will face Franz for seat
Allen O'Shea, a Democrat from Copemish, beat opponent Derek Bailey, of Honor, in Tuesday's primary for the 101st state House District. O'Shea now faces incumbent Republican Ray Franz, of Onekama, in November for the chance to represent Leelanau, Benzie, Manistee and Mason counties.
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Leelanau County primary election results
Final unofficial results from all county and township races in Leelanau County.
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Grand Traverse County primary election results
Editor's note: Final unofficial results from county and township races in Grand Traverse County.
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Benzie County primary election results
Editor's note: Final unofficial results from county and township races in Benzie County.
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Antrim County primary election results
Final unofficial results from county and township races in Antrim County.
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Kalkaska County primary election results
Final unofficial results from county and township races in Kalkaska County.
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