Recent figures show that for every dollar President Barack Obama's supporters spend, Republica candidate Mitt Romney's lay down eight. Sheldon Adelson is one of the richest men in the world. He supported Newt Ginrich. Now he's backing Mitt Romney. His first contribution was ten million dollars. And he's not the only rich person helping out. Obama's campaign, Trade unions and democrats hoped to raise more than one billion dollars in this election but the Republicans could top that. It could be a sign Democrats are disappointed in the president -- or there are more Republicans who want him out. Al Jazeera's Alan Fisher reports from Washington.
Showing posts with label Candidates. Show all posts
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Friday, July 6, 2012
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Mexico's missing local election candidates
With general elections coming up in Mexico, the head of the federal electoral body says he does not believe the country's criminal organisations will try to influence the presidential outcome.
However, in local elections, the drug cartel's home turf, some towns are being left without candidates due to threats.
Controlling the municipalities is key for Mexico's drug organisations because the heads of the municipalities are more vulnerable to corruption due to the cartels' influence.
The central government is either unable or unwilling to protect the local districts' candidates.
Al Jazeera's Lucia Newman reports from Monterrey.
However, in local elections, the drug cartel's home turf, some towns are being left without candidates due to threats.
Controlling the municipalities is key for Mexico's drug organisations because the heads of the municipalities are more vulnerable to corruption due to the cartels' influence.
The central government is either unable or unwilling to protect the local districts' candidates.
Al Jazeera's Lucia Newman reports from Monterrey.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Mosaic News - 03/01/12: Iran's Guardian Council Disqualifies More Election Candidates
Iran's Guardian Council disqualifies more parliamentary election candidates, Egypt's presidential election date draws mixed reactions, Yemeni troops demand the ouster of Saleh's army chief, and more.
Today's headlines in full:
Iran's Guardian Council disqualifies more parliamentary election candidates
Al Jazeera, Qatar
Egypt's presidential election date draws mixed reactions
Dubai TV, UAE
Yemeni troops demand the ouster of Saleh's army chief
Press TV, Iran
Two US troops killed in Afghanistan
Press TV, Iran
UN report expresses concern over involuntary disappearances in Kashmir
Press TV, Iran
Syrian fighters make 'tactical' withdrawal from besieged Homs district
BBC Arabic, UK
Blast targets police bus in Istanbul, injuring 15 others
Al-Alam, Iran
US military prepares options to strike Iranian nuclear sites
IBA, Israel
Iraq seeks to enhance military capabilities after US withdrawal
Al-Iraqiya TV, Iraq
Image: Iranian women walk past electoral posters in northern Tehran March 1, 2012: REUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl
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