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Edwards campaign owes taxpayers but still spending

Federal election officials say John Edwards owes taxpayers more than $2.1 million in public matching funds improperly received after he dropped his 2008 run for the White House, yet disclosure reports show his failed campaign is still spending freely.

Modified: 02/08/12 05:02:55 PM

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Hayden Rogers, Shuler's chief of staff, to run for seat

Hayden Rogers announced today that he will run for Congress looking to squeeze into the District 11 seat being left open by his boss, U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler.

Modified: 02/08/12 05:46:54 PM

Blue may run for governor

State Sen. Dan Blue of Raleigh said Tuesday that he is seriously considering seeking the Democratic nomination for governor.

Modified: 02/08/12 04:56:54 AM

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Myrick won't seek 10th term

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Cary Democrat Weiss won't seek re-election

Myrick won't seek 10th term

U.S. Rep. Sue Myrick's surprise announcement Tuesday that she'll leave Washington after nine terms sparked a scramble by would-be successors that reached halfway around the world - literally.

Modified: 02/08/12 04:15:10 AM

Cary Democrat Weiss won't seek re-election

It's getting hard to keep up with who's running for office or not these days.

Modified: 02/07/12 11:21:08 PM

Rep. Watt still weighing whether to run again

Getting caffeine fix as easy as taking deep breath

Santorum: I won and raised about $250K Tues night

State Rep. Jennifer Weiss, outspoken Democrat, won't seek re-election

Romney favored as three states vote today

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Edwards campaign owes taxpayers but still spending

Modified: 02/08/12 05:02:55 PM

Hayden Rogers, Shuler's chief of staff, to run for seat

Myrick won't seek 10th term

Blue may run for governor

Cary Democrat Weiss won't seek re-election

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Santorum files for Indiana despite ballot dispute

Republican presidential contender Rick Santorum is filing to get on Indiana's ballot even though he has not been certified by local election officials.

Modified: 02/08/12 06:08:45 PM

Santorum wins make Romney's path to nomination much harder

Group projects 12.2 million Latino voters in 2012

House Roll Call: How they voted on line-item veto

Maine is next state to weigh in on GOP race

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Raleigh eyes new way forward for public safety needs

The grand vision for a high-rise public safety center gave way to political reality Tuesday when the City Council embraced a less costly approach that would break the project into phases, starting with a 911 center northeast of downtown.

Modified: 02/08/12 03:59:58 AM

Blue may run for governor

Public safety center loses favor

Triangle Transit presents rail plans to Raleigh council

Late route request threatens to derail transit vote