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Murkowski Concedes Senate Race in Alaska

Murkowski Concedes Senate Race in Alaska

Senator Lisa Murkowski conceded in her Republican primary race to Joe Miller, a lawyer from Fairbanks backed by Tea Party activists and Sarah Palin.

 

McCain wins renomination, novice shines in Fla.

McCain wins renomination, novice shines in Fla.

John McCain sailed to nomination for a fifth Senate term Tuesday over an Arizona challenger with tea party support, while big-spending political novice Rick Scott beat an insider in Florida's Republican gubernatorial primary as voters split on the merits of establishment candidates vs. outsiders.

 

'Tea party' loses steam as its members squabble

'Tea party' loses steam as its members squabble

Tuesday's primary results provide fresh evidence of the amorphous network's struggle to convert activist anger and energy into winning results.

 

Tea party battles racism claims

Ahead of primaries, loose network of conservatives tries to overcome perceptions of movement.

 

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