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It was primary day Tuesday in Utah and New York. Each one, in the end, showed the power of an incumbent.
In Utah, Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) fended off strong opposition from the right and other conservative groups to easily win the opportunity to preserve his 36 year career in the Senate. The final count was not even close with Hatch winning 68 percent of the vote.
Hatch may easily win re-election in November in the heavily-Republican state.
Full story from The Hill
In New York, Charles Rangel (D-NY) who has been the subject of ethics investigations and health issues won his primary last night. The 82 year-old survivved stiff comepetion in his bid for a 22nd term in the House.
Rangel held off four other candidates inclkuding assemblymen Adriano Espaillat. The Associated Press called the election for Rangel with 82 percent of the precienct counted showing Rangel ahead of Espaillat 46 percent to 38 percent.
The victory almost assures Rangel re-election in November.
Full story from The Hill
Thursday will see the announcement by the Supreme Court on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act also known as Obamacare.
Pundits on the left and right are lining up with spin and plans depending on the outcome.
It will be a rough news cycle for people interested in facts, but it will a media circus.
Story from The Hill
And let's not forget Arizona.
Following a good result on most sections of the Arizona immigration law, the Obama administration has decided that you must winn it all or punish those who fight against you.
The Department of Homeland Security announced on Monday within hours of the decision that it would end its "partnership" with Arizona on enforcing immigration law. The 287(g) agreement allows local and state law enforcement to partner with the federal government on enforcing immigration law.
Arizona Gov Jan Brewer noted that the federal government currently has 88 287 (g) agreements. The only one cancelled on Monday according to Brewer was the one with Arizona..
Even in victory, the Obama administration is a sore loser.
Story from CNS
Justice Scalia weighs in on AZ law
That's all for now.
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