Person: Conrad Burns

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Sleaze and scandal did Republicans as much damage as the war in Iraq

THE Republican Party took a beating in the mid-term American elections this week, even though the economy was possibly never better.

Sat, 11 Nov, 2006

Democrats to take control with predicted Virginia victory

In a rout once considered almost inconceivable, Democrats seemingly won a 51st seat in the Senate and regained total control of Congress after 12 years of near-domination by the Republican Party.

Thu, 09 Nov, 2006

Democrats in push to take control of Congress

DEMOCRATS challenged Republicans for control of Congress for US President George W Bush’s final two years in office last night in elections shadowed by war in Iraq and scandal at home.

Wed, 08 Nov, 2006

Kerry apologises for 'botched joke'

Former US Presidential candidate Democratic Sen John Kerry today apologised for “a botched joke” about President George Bush’s Iraq policies that led Bush and fellow Republicans to accuse him of insulting US troops.

Wed, 01 Nov, 2006

Democrat chosen to challenge Schwarzenegger in California race

A Democrat has emerged from a bitter race to win the right to challenge California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, and a former Republican congressman from California narrowly beat his Democratic rival early today for a House seat, during the biggest primary night of the US election year.

Wed, 07 Jun, 2006