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Republican Party Contends with Foley E-mails, Resignation

Rep. Mark Foley, R-Fla., resigned Friday after reports revealed he had sent sexually explicit messages to male congressional pages. Following a report on the political fallout of Foley's resignation, political journalist Ben Pershing discusses its effects on the Republican Party.

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Patrick Wins Democratic Primary in Massachusetts Governor Race

By PBS News Hour

Deval Patrick won the Democratic primary for governor Tuesday and will face Republican Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey in a Nov. 7 election that will make history if either candidate wins.

Congressman Ney Pleads Guilty; Padgett to Run in His Spot

By PBS News Hour

After months of denying any wrongdoing, Rep. Bob Ney, R-Ohio, agreed Friday to plead guilty for his role as "Representative No. 1" in the federal corruption investigation into disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff.

Tester-Burns Debate Draws Raucous Crowd

By PBS News Hour

U.S. Senate hopeful Jon Tester clashed with incumbent Republican Conrad Burns in a heated public debate for what is coming to be known as Montana's most expensive Senate race to date.

Harris Wins Republican Nomination for Senate in Florida

By PBS News Hour

Despite not having the full backing of her own party, Rep. Katherine Harris, Florida's former secretary of state who received national attention during Florida's 2000 recount, won the Republican nomination for senator.

Maryland Democratic Senate Contenders Debate Iraq, Spending

By PBS News Hour

The top Democratic candidates for Maryland's open U.S. Senate seat squared off in a debate Thursday, ahead of the Sept. 12 primary to see who will run against presumptive Republican candidate Lt. Gov. Michael Steele.

President Bush Campaigns for Corker in Tennessee

By PBS News Hour

In his tour across the United States to raise support for embattled Republican candidates, President Bush made a fundraising stop in Nashville Wednesday to boost support for Bob Corker.

Pastors Back Blackwell; Strickland Widens Lead in Polls

By Admin, PBS News Hour

In the week before Labor Day's traditional fall campaign kickoff, Ohio governor's race has been anything but static.

Governor Frank Murkowski Loses Re-election Bid in Alaska Primary

By Admin, PBS News Hour

After a rocky first term, Republican Gov. Frank Murkowski lost his chance at a second try for Alaska's governor's mansion.

Violence Marks Announcement of Election Runoff in Congo

By PBS News Hour

Gun battles between supporters of the two leading candidates in the Democratic Republic of Congo's first free presidential election in 40 years followed the announcement Sunday that a runoff will be held Oct. 29.