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New poll reflects opinions on mixing religion and politics (49 ABC News Topeka)

Religion is playing a bigger role in this Democratic convention. Prayer meetings are scheduled, along with speeches by religious leaders. But a new poll shows that more Americans want their religion and politics kept separate. Reporter Jim Grawe found out what some Kansans think.
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Carlson: Johnson joins nation in switch from Olympics to politics (The Des Moines Register)

America’s transition from the Olympics to politics was oh, so smooth.
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Does Chelsea Clinton has a future in politics? (AM New York)

Chelsea Clinton will have a singular opportunity in American politics when she introduces her mother to the Democratic National Convention in Denver. While the spotlight will be on her mother, it could prove to be a step toward a career in public office for Chelsea. […]

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Chiranjeevi launches Praja Rajyam, vows to change Andhra politics (Third Lead) (New Kerala)

Tirupati, Aug 26 : Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi Tuesday launched his long-awaited political party (People’s Rule) and vowed to bring a change in Andhra Pradesh’s politics as he took the temple town of Tirupati by storm with a mega rally attended by some one million frenzied supporters.
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Jerseyans savor taste of national politics (The Trenton Times)

From rubbing elbows with celebrities to attending strategy sessions, Mercer County residents are enjoying a taste of national politics at this week’s Democratic National Convention.
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City Club speaker to discuss religion and politics (The Idaho Statesman)

Jill Gill, associate professor of history at Boise State University, will talk about a contemporary and historical look at the shift between religion and politics during the City Club of Boise forum from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, at the Grove Hotel in Boise.
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Current News, Politics and Economics (ThirdAge)

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Politics increasingly young person’s game (Rocky Mountain News via Yahoo! News)

Jessica Wittmer, a 30-year- old Boulder pharmacist, was a somewhat uninterested independent before Barack Obama arrived on the national political scene.
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Obama’s Success Ends `I Can’t’ Attitude for Blacks in Politics (Bloomberg via Yahoo! News)

Aug. 27 (Bloomberg) — Terry Fields, a black Florida legislator with dreams of holding statewide office, said he’s about where Barack Obama was six years ago. Fields has one advantage.
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Stefaniak quits politics (ABC via Yahoo!7 News)

Long serving Liberal MLA Bill Stefaniak is quitting politics to take up a position on a new appeals tribunal.
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