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Ensign's affair dims GOP ambitions

Jun. 18, 2009
Nevada Sen. John Ensign was supposed to help lead the Republican Party back to viability. There was even talk of White House aspirations. For a rebuilding Republican Party that's struggled to counter a charismatic president, the made-for-TV visage of Sen. John Ensign of Nevada held great promise.
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Ensign abandons GOP leadership role

Ensign abandons GOP leadership role

WASHINGTON, June 17 (UPI) -- Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., resigned from his Republican leadership role Wednesday after admitting he had an affair with a female member of his campaign staff.
Alaska GOP calls for special Senate race

Alaska GOP calls for special Senate race

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, April 2 (UPI) -- The Alaska Republican Party said U.S. Sen. Mark Begich should resign so former Sen. Ted Stevens can have a chance to win back his seat in a special election.

Rush Limbaugh's GOP role in question

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 (UPI) -- U.S. conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh has a place in the Republican Party, but may not as a self-proclaimed party leader, party officials say.

Parties expect Democratic gains in Senate

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Republicans' chances in several U.S. Senate races are slim, said Sen. John Ensign, who heads the GOP Senatorial Campaign Committee.

Ensign faults GOP colleagues

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (UPI) -- The leader of the Republican U.S. Senate campaign effort said Friday he will not be able to make good on a promise to match Democrats' spending this year.

Ensign promises to match Senate Democrats

WASHINGTON, July 30 (UPI) -- Senate Republicans will match dollar-for-dollar what the Democrats plan to spend this campaign cycle, U.S. Sen. John Ensign said Wednesday.

Insiders: GOP likely to lose Senate seats

WASHINGTON, July 6 (UPI) -- Republicans in the U.S. Senate could see their ranks dwindle after the November election, party insiders say.

GOP in Virginia abandons loyalty pledge

RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Republican leaders in Virginia abandoned plans requiring voters to sign a loyalty pledge to the Republican presidential candidate before the Feb. 12 primary.

McConnell, Lott to lead Senate GOP

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Trent Lott, who lost his leadership post in 2002 because of racially insensitive remarks, was elected as his party's second in command.

South Korean liberals rip GOP

SEOUL, Aug. 7 (UPI) -- A South Korean liberal party member is criticizing the U.S. Republican Party for only inviting members of his nation's conservative party to its convention.
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa