NWCN - News - Politics http://www.nwcn.com/news/politics RSS Feed for NWCN - News - Politics en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:05:03 GMT Ballot measures, local races heat up today's Wash. election http://www.nwcn.com/news/politics/Ballot-measures-local-races-heat-up-todays-Wash-election-68845267.html It's election day in the state of Washington. Secretary of State Sam Reed expects about half of the state's 3.5 million voters are casting ballots. GOP advisers: Giuliani leans toward a Senate race http://www.nwcn.com/news/politics/70540722.html ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is leaning toward running for the U.S. Senate rather than making a bid for governor, two Republican advisers said Thursday. 'Fat tax' to be considered http://www.nwcn.com/news/politics/Fat-tax-to-be-considered-70665377.html Having a burger, fries and Coke could soon help solve the state's budget woes. Conservative seeks cash to contest NY House race http://www.nwcn.com/news/politics/70563762.html ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A Conservative Party candidate is writing to supporters saying he lost a New York race for a U.S. House of Representatives seat because of scheming and needs money in case he lodges a legal challenge. GOP governors push for 2010 party rebirth http://www.nwcn.com/news/politics/70523537.html CEDAR CREEK, Texas (AP) — Thrilled with twin victories this month, Republican governors are looking to lead a party-wide resurgence in 2010 and shape the GOP for years to come. Big crowds expected as Palin kicks off book tour http://www.nwcn.com/news/politics/70361127.html GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Huge crowds are expected when Sarah Palin kicks off her national book tour in Michigan. Fiorina says health-reform bill too complex http://www.nwcn.com/news/politics/70418782.html WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Senate candidate Carly Fiorina says she has some advice for Washington lawmakers as they take on issues such as health care and immigration reform: Don't try to tackle so many problems at once. Sarah Palin book tour in Reno next month http://www.nwcn.com/news/politics/70462622.html RENO, Nev. (AP) — Sarah Palin is bringing her book tour to Reno next month. AP-CA-StHou-72-Sum http://www.nwcn.com/news/politics/70297997.html 197 of 197 precincts - 100 percent Senate girds for historic debate on health bill http://www.nwcn.com/news/politics/Senate-girds-for-historic-debate-on-health-bill--70460582.html After months of maneuvering, the Senate stands at the brink of a historic battle over health care with President Barack Obama and his allies on one side and Republicans, outnumbered but unflinching, on the other.