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Kennedy Reports to Work for Senate Lame Duck Session
Sen. Edward Kennedy arrived on Capitol Hill Monday with his wife and two dogs — the first time the Massachusetts Democrat has been at work since July after he was diagnosed a month earlier with a brain tumor.

Congress Welcomes 60 New Members
Orientation meetings follow a class photo for the more than 50 new House members while the Senate accepts eight new lawmakers.

Paulson Says Obama Will Control Half of Bailout Cash
Unnamed officials tell The Associated Press that the treasury secretary has informed Congress that the Obama administration will decide how to spend $350 billion of the $700 billion Wall Street bailout funds.

Bush Wants Auto Industry Help, Just Not Tied to Wall Street
White House press secretary says administration opposes using funds from the bailout to assist Detroit automakers, but is interested in helping Big Three.

Bush Thanks Gadhafi for Settlement of Pan Am 103 Suit
U.S. and Libya will resume full diplomatic relations after Tripoli pays $1.5 billion into fund for families of American victims of Libyan terror.

Nebraska to Consider Age Limit on Safe-Haven Law
Legislative panel looks into whether children past a certain age could be dropped off at hospitals when parents don't want to take care of them any longer.

Transcript: Tim Pawlenty, Michael Steele on 'FNS'
Two of the Republican Party's stars suggest new communication skills, fiscal discipline, new ideas and less hypocrisy to bring the GOP back to its core values.

Bush Meets With Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi
President takes Sheik Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Camp David, Md., to discuss Mideast security and global financial stability.

Transcript: Sens. Dorgan, Kyl on 'FOX News Sunday'
Lawmakers on separate sides of the aisle dispute whether the federal government ought to bail out the Big Three automakers.

World Leaders Pledge to Revive Sagging Economies
World leaders emerging from a financial summit in Washington pledged to continue taking 'urgent and exceptional' action to revive the global economy Saturday.

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McCain
26.0
Romney
19.8
Huckabee
18.0
Giuliani
13.4
Paul
5.6
Clinton
42.0
Obama
32.2
Edwards
14.0
(WHERE POLLS ARE AVAILABLE)
Romney +1.9%
Clinton +21.4%
McCain +8.0%
Clinton +23.2%
California
McCain +8.0%
Clinton +14.6%
New Jersey
McCain +4.5%
Clinton +14.5%
Colorado
Romney +19.0%
Obama +2.0%
Connecticut
McCain +28%
Clinton +7.0%
Georgia
Huckabee +15.0%
Obama +6.0%
Illinois
McCain +11.0%
Obama +29.0%
Alabama
McCain & Huckabee TIED
Clinton +15.0%
Arizona
McCain +20.0%
Clinton +15.5%
Delaware
Republicans - Insufficient Data
Clinton +24.0%
Massachusetts
Romney +17.5%
Clinton +27.4%
Clinton
50.0
Giuliani
41.3
Clinton
51.3
Romney
39.3
Clinton
44.5
McCain
48.5
Clinton
49.3
Huckabee
42.8
Obama
52.3
Giuliani
38.0
Obama 44.5
McCain 45.8
Obama 54.7
Romney 34.3
Obama 52.5
Huckabee 38.8

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Dems are postponing crucial vote on auto bailout (AP)

The General Motors headquarters is seen on November 18, 2008 in Detroit, Michigan. Democrats in Congress Thursday put off a vote on a bailout for crisis-hit AP - Democratic leaders in Congress sidetracked legislation to bail out the auto industry Thursday and demanded the Big Three develop a plan assuring the money would make them economically viable.




Stevens leaves to a standing ovation (Politico)

This video image provided by the Senate shows Sen. Ted Stevens. R-Alaska speaking of the floor of the Senate in Washington, Thursday,Nov. 20, 2008. (AP Photo/Senate)Politico - Ted Stevens — the longest-serving Republican senator in history — bid farewell to the Senate on Thursday. Although he leaves under criminal conviction, the 85-year-old Alaskan said the future is still bright.




Napolitano is no stranger to Washington scandals (AP)

In this Nov. 13, 2008 file photo, Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington.  Napolitano is President-elect Barack Obama's primary choice to be secretary of the Homeland Security Department, several news organizations reported Thursday Nov. 20, 2008.  (AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke)AP - President-elect Barack Obama's likely pick for Homeland Security secretary, Janet Napolitano, is no stranger to headline-making Washington scandals and controversies.




Obama likely to make bad nomination or two, history shows (AP)

President-elect Barack Obama smiles during his meeting with Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., not shown, Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, at Obama's transition office in downtown Chicago. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)AP - No matter how careful he is, sooner or later President-elect Barack Obama is likely to make a bum nomination or two.




Hyatt heiress Pritzker out of running for Commerce Secretary (Politico)

Economic advisor Penny Pritzker, CEO of Classic Residence by Hyatt, attends a news conference by President-elect Barack Obama in Chicago, November 7, 2008. (Carlos Barria/Reuters)Politico - Chicago businesswoman Penny Pritzker, national campaign finance chairwoman for the Obama campaign, has taken herself out of the running to be secretary of Commerce, a Democratic official said.




Ted Stevens' fall points to political shift (AP)

Democrat Mark Begich talks about winning the U.S. Senate seat for Alaska against Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, during a news conference in Anchorage, Alaska Wednesday Nov. 19, 2008.  (AP Photo/Al Grillo)AP - Alaska's incoming senator is bullish on gun rights, wants to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling and believes less government is better. And he's a Democrat.




Dems: Napolitano emerges for Homeland Security job (AP)

US President-elect Barack Obama speaks to the press on November 07, 2008 in Chicago. Barack Obama's incoming chief of staff, divisive Democrat Rahm Emanuel, reached out to Republicans Thursday with an appeal for cross-party solutions to pressing challenges.(AFP/File/Stan Honda)AP - President-elect Barack Obama is likely to choose Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano to be secretary of homeland security, top Obama advisers and several Democrats said Thursday as the shape of Obama's Cabinet begins to emerge.




Congress rushing to extend jobless benefits (AP)

Graphic shows change in weekly jobless claims;AP - Jarred by new jobless alarms, Congress rushed Thursday toward keeping unemployment checks flowing through the December holidays and into the new year for Americans whose benefits are running out.




The year 2025: Oil, dollar out; Russia, Islam in (AP)
AP - Global warming could help Russia's economy, an Eastern or Central European country could be overrun by organized crime and the U.S. dollar could further decline in importance during the next two decades, says a new report from U.S. intelligence analysts with predictions for the world in 2025.

Calif. court to hear challenge to gay marriage ban (Reuters)

Supporters hold signs during a 'No on Prop 8' rally in West Hollywood, November 5, 2008. (Mario Anzuoni/Reuters)Reuters - California's Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a legal challenge against the state's voter-approved ban on gay marriage and let the ban stand in the meantime.




EU welcomes Welsh as a minority languages (AP)
AP - The Welsh language, which dates back to the 6th century, got a major boost Thursday when the European Union formally recognized it as a minority tongue.

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McCAIN WINS FLORIDA AND . . . GIULIANI ENDORSMENT

 

Crist and Martinez Endorsements were a huge factor according to exit polls

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What about a McCain-Lieberman ticket?  Nope

Lieberman Rules Out Running With McCain

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More Florida Exit Polls - Conservatives Dominate

Economy Casts Heavy Shadow Over Florida Primary

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As partisan rancor grows, here's a change of pace

Why we love

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As race shifts to the economy, McCain enters weaker ground

Time asks Is McCain Fighting a Losing Battle?

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Romney the candidate of the Bush family?

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President Bush opens up about his drinking

Admitting he was addicted, Bush Says Faith Helped Him Beat Drinking

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Florida Exit Polls

Oldest primary yet . . . Early FL Exit Poll Highlights

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Glitches in Florida vote

Not again!  Actually, probably not but Area voters in Florida Primary are reporting problems at polls

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Fire in the sky

A satellite will soon fall to earth and is "likely" not to cause harm to humans . . .   Satellite unlikely to pose danger to humans

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Every vote matters in Florida, as usual

Mitt and John fight to the end.  McCain, Romney Make Last-Minute Appeals in Fla.

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Obama wins another significant endorsment

Critical state organization can help when a governor endorses.  Obama wins backing of Kansas governor

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Marajuana a bigger cancer risk than cigarettes

One joint = 20 Cigarettes . . . Cannabis bigger cancer risk than cigarettes: study

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A Super Rat Immune to Pain

This naked mole rat can withstand acid and chili peppers.  Not gross at all.  Read about this Strange Creature Immune to Pain

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Asteroid nearly hits Earth, photos

See the asteroid.  First Blurry Pictures of Near-Miss Asteroid Released

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Final Ref's Average for Florida - Romney +1.9%

According to the final Ref's Average for Florida, Romney leads McCain by 1.9%.  Romney has held a small lead for the last three days.  The lead falls well within the average's margin of error of 4.0%,  Turnout will tell the tale. 

Because of the closeness of the race one can reasonably conclude that regardless of who wins the election, both McCain and Romney will remain competitive for Super Tuesday on February 5th. 

If one candidate wins by a larger than expected margin, however, such as by five points or more, that candidate might very well be on his way to the nomination. Return to polticalref.com for live election results.

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Inappropriate question?

 

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Move it!

Not only do you live longer but you age slower.  Exercise Could Slow Aging Of Body, Study Suggests and a Sedentary Lifestyle Accelerates Aging

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Is Ted Kennedy really this powerful?

Obama now surrounded by The Kennedy Mystique

The Ref - 11:50 AM