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Modern Campaigning At Odds With Iowa Tradition

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Tue, 01/03/2012 - 2:52am

Much has been made of the unusual volatility of the GOP race this year, with candidates taking turns in the front runner spot in Iowa.

But with more outside money and a reliance on social media, the run-up to this election season's Iowa caucuses has been different in other ways as well.

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Parks, Kabir win top SG seats

Daily Texan  Wed, 03/10/2010 - 9:53pm

By: Audrey White

Strong turnout in runoff marks end

After months of preparation, campaigning and controversy, an intense silence pervaded a conference room in the Main Building on Wednesday night as about 100 students waited to hear the results of one of the most energetic and competitive Student Governmen...



 

Parks, Kabir win executive alliance runoff

Daily Texan  Wed, 03/10/2010 - 9:53pm

By: Audrey White


After months of preparation, campaigning and controversy, an intense silence pervaded a conference room in the Main Building  Wednesday night as about 100 students waited to hear the results of one of the most energetic and competitive Student Govern...



 

Iraqi Candidates Inject Ethnic Rivalries Into Campaigns

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Tue, 03/02/2010 - 3:00am

Some aspects of campaigning for parliament in Iraq are familiar like billboards and television ads. Others stunts are a bit more daring, and in fact some of them have the potential to spiral into violence.

Iraq's prime minister announced he would re-instate thousands of officers from Saddam Hussein's amy — while one of his rivals said he'd further purge the army of Hussein's supporters.