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Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Obama and his aides approached the inaugural speech with a belief that the president had replenished his political strength with his re-election and with his end-of-year deal with Republicans that raised upper-income tax rates on some of the wealthiest Americans.

Friday, September 07, 2012  Entering fall campaign, Obama tries to make nation choose him again

Monday, May 21, 2012  Carol Fullerton announced today her intent to run for re-election, just in a different House district than she previously won.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  Updated with video; Dougherty County Coroner Emma Quimbley says her commitment to helping families find closure after a death is why she should be elected for another term.

Wednesday, March 07, 2012  Dougherty County Coroner Emma Quimbley is seeking re-election this year for a third term.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011  Obama sets tone for governing, campaigning at beginning of three-day Midwest tour

Thursday, June 23, 2011  AP poll: Economic worries create problems for Obama; public remains conflicted

Thursday, April 21, 2011  Obama to supporters: I understand your frustration over compromises with GOP

Tuesday, March 01, 2011  Mayor Adams officially announced he will not be a candidate for mayor of the city of Albany for the next election.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010  Her re-election quest suddenly in jeopardy, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski struggled to avoid becoming the latest incumbent lawmaker to be fired. She fought against a political novice with the backing of Sarah Palin and tea party activists in a stunningly tight Republican primary race.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010  Dougherty County School Board Member Emily Jean McAfee won't seek a fourth term. She is supporting Carol Tharin as her replacement. Tharin qualified as a democrat to run for District 4 Tuesday morning.

Monday, April 19, 2010  Jack Stone announced his plans to run for reelection in District 6 Monday morning. If elected, it would be Stone’s 7th term on the commission.