WRAL.com - AP Political News WRAL.com - AP Political News Gates sees progress in tour of Afghan war zone 3 Sep 2010 at 6:22am U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday he saw and heard evidence that the U.S. counterinsurgency strategy is taking hold in critical Kandahar province. Democrats spend early to knock out GOP challengers 3 Sep 2010 at 4:29am Republican Jesse Kelly was still basking in the glow of his victory in an Arizona congressional primary when the Democratic congresswoman he?s trying to unseat released a scathing TV ad branding him ?a risk? who would gamble away people?s retirement savings. More Dems buck plan to let taxes increase for rich 3 Sep 2010 at 6:53am Congress seems increasingly reluctant to let taxes go up, even on wealthier Americans. POLITICAL INSIDER: Pawlenty: DC like ?drug dealer? 3 Sep 2010 at 4:27am Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty is likening the federal government to a drug dealer. Hopeful sign: More talks for Israel, Palestinians 2 Sep 2010 at 5:37pm In an early sign of promise, Israeli and Palestinian leaders pledged Thursday in a cordial first round of talks to keep meeting at regular intervals, aiming to nail down a framework for overcoming deep disputes and achieving lasting peace within a year. Arizona governor stumbles during debate 2 Sep 2010 at 7:33pm It will go down as one of the most painful openings to a political debate in recent memory.

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