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Here Comes History
2008-10-29
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Any way one looks at it, this year's general election on Tuesday, Nov. 4, has taken on historic proportions. Windy City Times takes a look at the political races with charts and interviews. Among those vying for seats on Election Day are: Sen. John McCain, Gov. Sarah Palin, Sen. Joe Biden, Sen. Barack Obama, Alan Augustson, Deb Mell, Judge Sebastian Patti, Heather Benno, Rosemary Mulligan, Tom Hanson and Anita Alvarez; read all the information starting at the links below.
Judges'retention endorsements www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Judges-retention-endorsements/19687.html .
Judge Sebastian Patti: Retention Bid www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Judge-Sebastian-Patti-Retention-bond/19682.html .
Deb Mel: Breaking New Ground www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Deb-Mell-Breaking-New-Ground/19683.html .
5th District: Tom Hanson www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/5th-District-Tom-Hanson/19688.html .
Heather Benno: In a Mell of a contest www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Heather-Benno-In-a-Mell-of-a-contest/19689.html .
5th District: Alan Augustson www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/5th-District-Alan-Augustson/19690.html |
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