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/p> After six years of Clinton, the Democratic Party claimed 13 fewer governorships than it had at the start of his presidency, seven fewer state Houses and five fewer state Senates — not to mention 47
Gillibrand beat Sweeney 53 percent to 47 percent despite the fact that President Bush won the upstate district by 8 points in 2004. — Josh Kurtz
Gillibrand beat Sweeney 53 percent to 47 percent despite the fact that President Bush won the upstate district by 8 points in 2004.
[IMGCAP(2)] Also new to the committee is Brian Kennedy, 47. He will work as general counsel for labor.
Today, 47 million Americans receive Social Security. Of them, 20 percent have no other source of income. Social Security and Medicare are the third rail of American politics.
Under the new formula, the Democratic faction would be limited to 47 members, leaving three vacancies in addition to the 44 lawmakers now on the membership rolls.
That sentiment was echoed by Chief Deputy Minority Whip John Thune (R-S.D.), who charged that Republicans filed motions to shut off debate on bills only 47 times during the entire 109th Congress,
The demand is fueled by the steadily increasing ranks of the uninsured, now numbering close to 47 million, continuously rising insurance costs that burden U.S. businesses in global competition and
When ABC News/Washington Post pollsters asked respondents about hypothetical White House matchups, Clinton beat McCain, 50 percent to 45 percent, and she beat Giuliani, 49 percent to 47 percent.
Indeed, a Treasury Department analysis shows that Bush’s plan will cover only 5 million of the nation’s 47 million uninsured, although White House officials said it would actually cover more.
At the time of the Enron scandal, 47 percent described big government as the biggest threat to the country’s future, 38 percent said big business and 10 percent said big labor.
The youngest, at age 47, also is a Davis — freshman Rep. David Davis (R), no relation.
Sam Brownback (R-Kan.), Nov. 27, 1996 47. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), Jan. 7, 1997 48. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Jan. 3, 1997 49. Tim Johnson (D-S.D.), Jan. 3, 1997 50.
Of those who said they would be more likely to vote for someone who opposed the president, 47 percent said they felt strongly about it, and just 8 percent said not so strongly.
The New Jersey Assembly is up this year, but the 47-33 Democratic edge is not thought to be in danger.
The Post poll conducted last week found Kaine leading Kilgore 47 percent to 44 percent, a gain of 3 percent for the Democrat since early September.
Butler would hold her to 47 percent and win 28 percent of the vote, leaving 25 percent undecided.
McNulty, 47, was selected for the Justice post after the previous candidate, Timothy Flanigan, withdrew his nomination.
Although the 10-term Congressman led Steele 47 percent to 38 percent, Steele took 18 percent of the black vote, which is almost double what Republican statewide candidates traditionally get in Maryland
The remaining, moderate 47 percent is forced to choose between ever- widening extremes.