Daily Political Wire

George Wenschhof

Mississippi Votes Down "Personhood" Definition - in a vote that was not even close, the attempt by pro-life advocates to pass a law to define personhood beginning at fertilization failed. Interestingly, in a state that falls within the "bible belt", the measure only received 48% of the vote. TPM.com has more here.

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Republicans Suffer Defeat in Ohio - the anti-union law signed by Republican John Kasich was easily defeated in a referendum. This was a big win for Democrats and Unions in a swing state that is pivotal in the 2012 election. TheHill.com has more here.

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Arizona State Senator Loses Recall Election - he wrote the controversial Arizona immigration law and his loss is viewed as a rebuke of tough measures on immigration. CNN.com has more here.

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Virginia State Senate Balance To Be Decided by One District - Spotsylvania district results show the Republican incumbent ahead by 86 votes. The Washington Post has more here.

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Republican Presidential Candidate Debate Tonight - at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, the eight Republican contenders will square off. The CNBC televised debate begins at 8:00 PM ET and will be moderated by John Harwood and and Maria Bartiromo. The Detroit Free Press has more here.

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Cain Accuser Filed Complaint in Next Job - Karen Kraushaar who settled a complaint against Cain in 1999, filed a complaint three years later while working at the Immigration and Naturalization Service in the Justice Department. You can read more here.

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Clinton-Biden Switch for 2012? - speculation continues on Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Vice President Joe Biden switching jobs prior to the 2012 election. The thought is Clinton would give President Obama a boost by being on the ticket. She has already announced she will step down as Secretary of State at the end of this term and this move would position Clinton well for a run for president in 2016. Biden, who was chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee would be a natural for Secretary of State. You can read more here.

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Democrats Stand To Gain as Texas Redistricting Map Goes To Federal Trial - it is likely Democrats stand to gain several House seats as a result. RollCall.com has more here.

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Italy Financial Crisis Leads To Berlusconi Resignation - rumored sex parties and alleged indiscretions with an under aged girl did not do what the impending financial collapse of Italy has done. Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi announced he would offer his resignation after suffering loses in a parliamentary election yesterday. Reuters.com has more here.

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