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Kendrick Meek

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Florida senate hopeful Rep. Meek saves colleague’s life
Politicians are often called “real American heroes” by their constituents and supporters on the campaign trail, but rarely that’s the case. Unless you are U.S. Rep. Kendrick Meek, who saved the life of a choking Congresswoman who was losing a battle with a turkey sandwich.

Meek nominated by Obama for UN job

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MIAMI - Kendrick Meek has been nominated by President Barack Obama as a public delegate to the United Nations General Assembly...
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Bye-bye Roland Burris; Hello same old Senate

David A. Love
OPINION - The situation regarding diversity in the upper chamber of Congress, or the lack of it, is troubling to say the least...
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Democrats must stage a Rangel intervention

Javier E. David
OPINION - Rangel now lays uneasily in a bed entirely of his own making, and should be forced to suffer the consequences of his delusional behavior...
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Why are Dems bullying the black candidate?

Sophia A. Nelson
OPINION - Meek could have had a good shot at winning in Florida if he had been given the support and exposure that he has certainly earned as a good foot soldier...
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Meek denies he'll quit 3-way Fla. Senate race

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MIAMI (AP) - Meek said it was Crist who had suggested the idea to Meek. He said Crist had also called Clinton's office "trying to persuade them to get me out of this race."...
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Meek touts middle-class focus in Senate campaign

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MIAMI (AP) - It's how he started his campaign for the U.S. Senate. One by one, voter by voter, one personal introduction and handshake at a time...
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Meek campaign meltdown continues as Dems flock to Crist

Joy-Ann Reid
theGRIO REPORT - RFK Jr. didn't just endorse Crist, or call Rubio a "crackpot" -- he told the crowd of loyal Democrats in Deerfield Beach, Fla., that Meek can't win...
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Kendrick Meek will likely gain In Florida Senate race, but how much?

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Can Democratic nominee Kendrick Meek convince Florida Democrats to abandon Republican-turned-independent Governor Charlie Crist?...
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In US Senate race, Florida's 'first black governor' faces history

Joy-Ann Reid
theGRIO REPORT - In the end, the question for black voters may be less about race or history, and more about who can win...
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Meek wins Dem nomination for Senate in Fla.

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HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (AP) - If he wins again in November, Meek will be the state's first black senator...
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