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Powerful Alabama Congressman Bachus survives tough primary
Source: Reuters
Powerful Alabama Congressman Bachus survives tough primary
By Kelli Dugan
MOBILE, Alabama | Wed Mar 14, 2012 2:37am EDT
(Reuters) - Powerful Alabama Congressman Spencer Bachus overcame aggressive campaign ads and allegations of insider trading to beat his Republican challengers by a wide margin in Tuesday's primary contest.
Bachus, a 10-term incumbent who chairs the U.S. House committee overseeing financial regulation, won the more than 50 percent of the vote needed to proceed to the general election.
His total far exceeded the votes earned by his top opponent, state Senator Scott Beason, who gained notice as a chief architect of Alabama's crackdown on illegal immigration.
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By Kelli Dugan
MOBILE, Alabama | Wed Mar 14, 2012 2:37am EDT
(Reuters) - Powerful Alabama Congressman Spencer Bachus overcame aggressive campaign ads and allegations of insider trading to beat his Republican challengers by a wide margin in Tuesday's primary contest.
Bachus, a 10-term incumbent who chairs the U.S. House committee overseeing financial regulation, won the more than 50 percent of the vote needed to proceed to the general election.
His total far exceeded the votes earned by his top opponent, state Senator Scott Beason, who gained notice as a chief architect of Alabama's crackdown on illegal immigration.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/14/us-campaign-congress-alabama-idUSBRE82D0DU20120314
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