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Other campaigns and groups took
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Wayne Powell, a retired Army
colonel and lawyer, is challenging House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in
Virginia's 7th CD. "I'm trying to get my name out," Powell said.
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A supporter hands out stickers
for Tim Kaine. Kaine, a
former governor and DNC chairman, is seeking to fill the seat held U.S.
Sen. Jim Webb (D), who is retiring after one term. He is likely
to face former U.S. Sen. George Allen (R).
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A small contingent of supporters
of Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul showed up.
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ONE is running a "Thrive:
Food, Farmers, Future" campaign to call on "the G8 to end global
hunger and malnutrition through investments in smart agriculture
programs." Activists are encouraging people to sign
biodegradable post cards embedded with carrot seeds which they will
then send to the White House. The group launched the effort on
April 10.
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Activists with Generation Opportunity
were handing out tee-shirts. Generation Opportunity describes
itself as "a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that seeks to educate
and organize young Americans on the challenges facing our nation." |
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