Colorado Times: 11/04/14

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Senate News Guide: Republicans Win Senate

Republicans wrapped up Senate control before midnight, their wish list becoming reality.

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UPDATE: GOP wins Senate control, ready to confront Obama

Republicans have not controlled the Senate for eight years. Though gaining control is a political victory for them, the impact on governing is unclear. Read more

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Royals, Orioles each win 3 Gold Gloves, Molina 7th

NEW YORK St. Louis catcher Yadier Molina has won his seventh Gold Glove in a row while three players from both the Kansas City Royals and Baltimore Orioles have been honored for fielding excellence.

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GMO labeling measures fail in Colorado, look lost in Oregon

By Carey Gillam (Reuters) - Voters in Colorado rejected a measure to require labeling of foods made with genetically modified ingredients, and a similar Oregon initiative looked headed for defeat on Tuesday. The outcome at the polls came after corporate food and agriculture interests poured more than $36 million into anti-labeling campaigns in the two states. The same group of companies, which ...

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In the process, in the waiting, You're making melodies over me. #gramforthelamb #liveauthentic #coloradoinstagram by vincent_lewis

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We sit and we sigh And nothing gets done. #findthebeauty #freedom #fromtheheart #seeeverythingaroundyou #photooftheday #picoftheday #themilehighcity #thephotosociety #denvertography #jj_denver #jj_colorado #imagesnipers #coloradocameraclub #coloradotography #coloradolove #coloradophotographs #colorado_photographers #dailylife #natgeo #amazing #denver #nationalgeographic #cityofdenver #photosociety #colorfulcolorado #fall #nextbigthing #mygalaxy #soultravelers #sunset by azaelt23

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US Midterms: Republicans Take Over Senate

The US Republicans have swept to power in both houses of Congress for the first time in eight years in midterm elections shaped by President Barack Obama's unpopularity.

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Tough times ahead for Obama as Republicans capture US Senate in midterm polls

The Republican takeover of the Senate in January will force Obama to scale back his legislative agenda and limit his ambitions to either executive actions that do not require legislative approval, or items that might gain bipartisan support, such as trade agreements and tax reform.

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Oregon voters legalize recreational marijuana

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon voters legalized recreational pot use Tuesday, making the state the third to approve the drug for commercial sales.

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GOP moves closer to Senate control

WASHINGTON — The race to control the U.S. Senate was still undecided in the early hours of Tuesday evening as Republicans sought to unseat a series of Democratic incumbents after a midterm campaign overshadowed by an unpopular president.

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Republican governors prevail in big, bitterly fought races

By Ellen Wulfhorst NEW YORK (Reuters) - Republican governors in Florida, Kansas, Michigan and Wisconsin fended off Democratic challengers on Tuesday in four hard-fought contests that proved wrong predictions of punishment for incumbents over an uneven economy and fiscal problems. Republicans also won back the governorships in three Democratic strongholds, Massachusetts, Maryland and President ...

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US capital votes to legalize marijuana

Voters in the US capital backed legalizing marijuana, in a symbolic victory for campaigners aiming to build on two states' 2012 decision to allow weed for recreational purposes.

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Republicans winners of midterm elections

The Republican Party has made important gains in the US Senate in midterm elections. Needing only to take six seats from the Democrats to take…

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GOP takeover: Republicans surge to Senate control

WASHINGTON (AP) - Riding a powerful wave of voter discontent, resurgent Republicans captured control of the Senate and tightened their grip on the House Tuesday night in elections certain to complicate President Barack Obama's final two years in office.

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Senate News Guide: Republicans win Senate

Win seats being vacated by retiring Democrats in West Virginia, Montana, South Dakota: Check. Defeat vulnerable Democratic incumbents in states such as Arkansas, Colorado, North Carolina: Check.

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Europe seen higher; Republicans win majority in US Senate

European shares are expected to open higher, with global investors digesting the news that the Republican Party has won of the U.S. Senate.

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Republicans Take Control of the Senate

As expected, Republicans have taken control of the Senate. The GOP needed just six seats to swing a simple majority.

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Vancouver Canucks win at Colorado

Nick Bonino scored two goals, Ryan Miller made 20 saves and the Vancouver Canucks overcame an early deficit to beat the host Colorado Avalanche 5-2. The Canucks have won five of their last six games.

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Democrat Jared Polis re-elected to US House

Democratic Rep. Jared Polis of Boulder has won a fourth term.

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Ballot measures: Oregon, DC voters OK use of pot

NEW YORK — Voters in Oregon and the District of Columbia approved ballot measures Tuesday allowing the use of marijuana by adults, elating legalization activists who hope to extend their winning streak across the country. Oregon will join the company of Colorado and Washington state, where voters approved the recreational use of pot two years ago. And the District of Columbia is on the same path ...

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GOP projected to take control of the U.S. Senate

WASHINGTON D.C. - A Republican tide ripped the Senate away from Democrats on Tuesday, according to CNN projections, giving the GOP full control of Congress and the power to pin down President Barack Obama during his last two years in office.

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GOP takeover: Republicans surge to Senate control

Riding a powerful wave of voter discontent, resurgent Republicans captured control of the Senate and tightened their grip on the House Tuesday night in elections certain to complicate President Barack Obama's final two...

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GOP wins Senate control, ready to confront Obama

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans claimed the Senate majority Tuesday for the first time in eight years, riding President Barack Obama's unpopularity to victories in every part of the country.

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Morgan County Republicans on top for commissioner, clerk races

Votes pointed to Republican candidates Tuesday evening in Morgan County's only two contested races for clerk and recorder and commissioner District 3.

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Senate News Guide: Republicans win Senate

Republicans wrapped up Senate control before midnight, their wish list becoming reality: WISH LIST —Win seats being vacated by retiring Democrats in West Virginia, Montana, South Dakota: Check.

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U.S. midterm elections 2014: Republicans toast conquest of Senate but final results could take weeks

In his victory speech, Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell said that the midterm elections signaled the beginning of a ‘race to turn this country around’

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GOP wins Senate control, ready to confront Obama

WASHINGTON _ Republicans swept to a majority in the both houses of Congress on Tuesday night, claiming the Senate with a series of impressive victories in bitterly fought races. The Republican celebrating started early when the networks called Kentucky's Senate race for incumbent Republican Mitch McConnell, who will be the new Majority Leader, almost immediately after the last polls closed in ...

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Republicans Take Control of Senate

Republicans Take Control of Senate

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5 things to watch for the day after the election

What word will President Barack Obama use to describe this election? Four years ago he called his party's loss of the House a "shellacking." Now he's got to cope with the loss of the Senate.

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Republicans Sweep the Senate (Updated)

Updated Nov. 5, 12:18 a.m. | Republicans swept the Senate races Tuesday night, and come January, they will take back the Senate for the first time in eight years.

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McConnell set to lead Republican majority after Senate victories

Mitch McConnell has been waiting for this moment for a long time. The Kentucky Republican is poised to become the next majority leader after surviving one of the most difficult elections of his 30-year Senate career.

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Republicans Take Control of the Senate

As expected, Republicans have taken control of the Senate. The GOP needed just six seats to swing a simple majority.

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GOP Takes Control of Senate

The result was a loss for President Obama and Democrats.

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Numbers show measures pass in Log Lane, fail in FM

According to numbers reported at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, Fort Morgan voters were defeating a ballot measure that would have created a lodging tax in the city, while Log Lane Village voters were voting to approve that town's de-Brucing measure.

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Braves’ Heyward, Simmons rewarded with Gold Gloves

All those snazzy plays by Alex Gordon, Eric Hosmer and Salvador Perez earned them more than tips of the hat from their Kansas City teammates. The Royals trio wound up snagging Gold Gloves, too.

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The perfectly still water in Crater Lake by art_only

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Tryed takin star shots tonight! Didnt work out so well. My neighborhood is too bright and too far away from the stars :/ better luck next time in the mountains! Shot by: @_ryan_hurley #colorado #coloradotography #coloradocameraclub #look303 #denvertography #303magazine #mycoloradogram #coloradophotographs #theroadwesttraveled #solorado #milehighcity #5280 #nikon #D3200 #stars #night #fail by hurleyphotography

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Day 32 by theworldeyeknow

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I've always had this "fire" within, this burning desire, that cannot, and will never be extinguished...it's been on the brink of going out numerous times through rough times and unexpected turn of events...but it always come back brighter than before. - This time it's the brightest it's ever been, and at this point, nothing is going to stop me , get in my way, or steer me away from achieving what I've always set out to achieve. We have One Life 2 Live...what have I got to lose?? This is my moment, my one chance in this life, and only time on this planet. My dreams are coming true damnit...one way or another I'm making it happen...this is my time...it's time this fire became an inferno! -Ants by town_of_ants

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Ballot measures: DC votes OK legalized pot

NEW YORK — Voters in the District of Columbia approved a ballot measure Tuesday legalizing possession of marijuana by adults. Barring an attempt by Congress to block the move, the nation's capital will join the company of Colorado and Washington state, where voters approved the recreational use of pot two years ago. Two more Western states, Oregon and Alaska, had marijuana-legalization measures ...

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Seeing red: GOP wins Senate control for first time in 8 years

Republicans took giant steps toward controlling the Senate on Tuesday, ousting Democratic senators in Colorado and Arkansas, and replacing retiring Democrats in three other states.

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Republicans win majority in U.S. Senate - Tue, 04 Nov 2014 PST

Republicans claimed the Senate majority Tuesday for the first time in eight years, riding President Barack Obama’s unpopularity to victories in every part of the country.

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GOP Takes Control of Senate

The result was a loss for President Obama and Democrats.

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Republicans capture control of Senate in U.S. midterm elections

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans rolled up big victories on Tuesday and seized control of the U.S. Senate in midterms elections that tipped the balance of power away from President Barack Obama and will complicate his remaining two years in office.

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Oregon voters pass legalization of recreational marijuana

PORTLAND (KPTV) — Oregon’s voters have approved Measure 91 to legalize recreational marijuana, according to Fox 12. The Oregonian agreed. With about 64 percent of the state’s votes counted Tuesday, the measure was passing with 53.7 percent, the Oregonian said. In Multnomah County, with half the ballots counted, 69 percent of voters had approved marijuana legalization. […]

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