Bill Owens
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Democrat wins House seat in heavily GOP area in NYOwens thanked one-time opponent Dierdre Scozzafava, a moderate Republican who exited the race Saturday after Republicans criticized her support of abortion rights and same-sex marriage and Hoffman surged past her in the polls. In this article: Republican Party, Bill Owens, New York, Dierdre Scozzafava, Barack Obama, Conservative Party, Democratic Party, and John McHugh |
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NPR | November 02, 2009
GOP Rift Evident In N.Y. House Seat Race Shakeup
...going to build a stronger party," Scozzofava said. On Sunday, Scozzafava shocked the GOP by urging moderate Republicans in the district to vote for the Democratic candidate Bill Owens. Scozzafava's humiliation at the hands of...
In this article: Republican Party, Dede Scozzafava, Joe Biden, Newt Gingrich, Glenn Beck, and New York
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washingtonpost.com | 2 days ago
Calling election stolen, Hoffman rescinds concession in New York
...a turnaround since election night, gaining another 700 votes. Owens led by 300 votes on the final election night tally, but after recanvassing, I'm now leading by 424 votes. Jerry Eaton, the Republican elections commissioner for Jefferson...
In this article: Acorn, Oswego County, New York, Democracy, Conservative Party, Republican Party, and Glenn Beck
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CNN | 6 days ago
Opinion: Sarah Palin wants to friend you
One Facebook post from Palin endorsing Hoffman started a cascade effect in donations and support that resulted in liberal Republican Dede Scozzafava's withdrawal from the race and Hoffman's razor-thin loss to Democrat Bill Owens.
In this article: Sarah Palin, Barack Obama, Facebook, Republican Party, Matthew Continetti, John McCain, YouTube, Twitter, and Democratic Party
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Yahoo! News | November 11, 2009
Scozzafava: GOP attacks were 'vicious' (Politico)
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | November 04, 2009
Democrat wins high-profile battle for N.Y.'s 23rd Congressional District seat
...and that's what I'm going to continue to do when I get to Washington," he added. Owens also thanked one-time opponent Dierdre Scozzafava, a moderate Republican who exited the race Saturday under pressure from the party's right wing...
In this article: Republican Party, New York, Dierdre Scozzafava, Barack Obama, Washington, Siena College, and Fort Drum
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TIME | 3 days ago
Christie, GOP Wins Separate Dems from Obama Popularity
...host Glenn Beck. Three days before the election, GOP nominee Dede Scozzafava abruptly announced she was suspending her campaign, and subsequently endorsed Democrat Owens, rather than Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman. (Read "A GOP...
In this article: Barack Obama, Republican Party, Virginia, Chris Christie, Democrat Party, New Jersey, Creigh Deeds, Jon Corzine, Bob McDonnell, and Dede Scozzafava
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Chicago Tribune | 5 days ago
Anatomy Of An Attack: Does Using Pelosi Actually Work?
...an issue, some Dems are wondering just what the GOP is thinking. In NY-23, NRCC independent expenditures portrayed Rep. Bill Owens (D) as a rubber stamp for Pelosi's agenda. It's a tactic the committee employed against Rep. Scott Murphy...
In this article: Nancy Pelosi, GOP, Martin Frost, Tom Cole, and Oklahoma
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Bill Owens is an American politician and a member of the Republican Party. He served as the 40th Governor of Colorado from 1999 to 2007, being restricted by term limits. Owens was reelected in 2002 by the largest majority in Colorado history, after making transportation, education, and tax cuts the focus of his governorship.
- Birth Date:
- October 22, 1950
- Birthplace:
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Religion:
- Roman Catholic
- Spouse:
- Frances Owens (1975-present) (filed for divorce)
- Residence:
- Aurora, Colorado
- University Attended:
- Stephen F. Austin University, University of Texas
- Occupation:
- Consultant
- Political party:
- Republican
- Office:
- Governor of Colorado
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