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The British Columbia Conservative Party, which has not won a seat since 1978, is in a close race in provincial elections against the ruling New Democratic Party. The BC Liberals, who rebranded as BC United in 2023, have faced political and ideological challenges since 2017. BC Conservative leader John Rustad has capitalized on the party's momentum, attracting former BC United lawmakers and gaining ground in polls against the NDP. The election outcome is expected to hinge on voter turnout and get-out-the-vote efforts, mirroring the political uncertainty seen in American elections. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the efforts of the Liberal Party (LP) of the Philippines in pushing for an automated presidential election in 2016 in the Philippines. Topics covered include the presidential aspirations of Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas, the pre-election propaganda surveys, and the survey ratings of Philippine President Benigno Aquino III. It discusses the possible presidential candidacy of Philippine Senator Grace Poe.

The article reports on the rising support of voters for Liberal Party in Canada.

The article reports that former lawyer Levito Baligod of whistle-blowers in the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) scam has revealed that the three Liberal Party (LP) senatorial slate are supposed to be in the third batch of cases filed in Philippine Department of Justice (DOJ).

The article reports that the ruling political party in Philippines, Liberal Party (LP) is convincing Senator Grace Poe to become the running mate of its presidential candidate Manuel Roxas II.

The article reports that the Liberal Party (LP) in the Philippines will start selecting their presidential and vice presidential candidates for the 2016 Philippine elections in the early part of 2015 according to LP secretary general Representative Mel Senen Sarmiento.

The article reports on the ouster of the separatist party, Parti Quebecois, from rule in Quebec, and deputation of the Liberal Party in its place.

THERE are many highly dangerous men who find themselves in confrontation with the Scottish justice system, but the most dangerous by far is Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article reports on the U.S. Liberal Party's expectation for a possible alliance with the Republican Party to support them in opposing proposed entitlement cuts which is backed by U.S. President Barack Obama.

The article discusses several issues related to the Philippines. Factors that may lead to the Sultanate of Sulu's loss to Malaysia in their fight over Sabah include Malaysia's control of the area and its superior forces. Alienation of the Muslim sector in the government's handling of the Sabah issue could affect the chances of the Liberal Pary-led administration coalition in the 2013 elections. Senator Miriam Santiago proposes a third party appointment for the Sabah dispute.

The author notes that the decision of Philippine Senatorial candidates Chiz Escudero, Grace Poe Llamanzares and Loren Legarda to let themselves to be common nominees of both the ruling Liberal Party (LP) and the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA) is a testament to the politics of addition. He cites lack of credibility as one problem of UNA. He notes the importance for the UNA to secure more Senate seats than the LP, with the May 2013 elections being a preview of the presidential polls in 2016.

The article reports on the move of Philippine President Benigno Aquino III to endorse his Liberal Party (LP) allies in Capiz for the midterm election in 2013, including 2nd District congressional candidate Sigma Mayor Maria Andaya, in a political sortie at the Sigma Civic Center.

The article focuses on San Juan Representative Joseph Victor (JV) Ejercito-Estrada who requested the Liberal Party (LP) to refrain from using former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as punching bag to give boost to its campaign in 2013.

The article focuses on Philippine President Benigno Aquino III who requested Cebuano voters to support senatorial candidates under Team PNoy of the Liberal Party (LP) during the proclamation rally of the party in Talisay City, Cebu on February 19, 2013.

The article reports that Filipino actor Aga Muhlach signed up with the Liberal Party of the Philippines on August 6, 2012.

The article reports that Paolo Benigno Aquino IV, first cousin of Philippine president Benigno Aquino III, has denied insinuations of a political dynasty after he was named as a senatorial candidate of the pro-administration Liberal Party in the 2013 elections. According to the author, Aquino IV also disputed insinuations that his candidacy is aimed at protecting the interests of the Aquino family in Tarlac.

The article reports that Filipino political party, the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA), has rejected a possible coalition with major political parties. According to UNA spokesman J. V. Bautista, the UNA is a complete alliance and closed to possible alliances with other political parties such as the Liberal Party and the Nacionalista Party.

Raymond B. Harding, the former chairman of the New York State Liberal Party, was spared jail time on Wednesday for his role in a pay-to-play scheme involving the state's $141 billion pension fund. Mr. Harding will also not have to repay the $800,000 he made from the scheme, according to the terms of the sentence announced in State Supreme Court in Manhattan. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

OTTAWA -- Shortly before the start of Canada's current federal election campaign, which concludes on Monday, the governing Conservatives had something they believed would seriously undermine the credibility of Michael Ignatieff, leader of the Liberal Party. They came across a photograph on the Internet that showed six men wearing Santa Claus hats and American battle gear posing with weapons in front of an American military helicopter in Kuwait prior to the Iraq war. One of the men resembles Mr. Ignatieff, who directed a human rights center at Harvard before returning to his native Canada to take up political life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports that the Netherlands is likely to shift toward fiscal conservatism as the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy, also called the Liberal Party, leads the polls in the wake of the general elections in June 2010.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper's first major act following his re-election on Tuesday will be hosting President Nicolas Sarkozy of France and other leaders of the French-speaking world at a meeting this weekend. The summit meeting of the group, La Francophonie, however, will take him somewhere he may not want to visit immediately: Quebec City, in a province whose voters denied his Conservative Party full control of Parliament. While Mr. Harper failed to obtain a majority in the House of Commons, he did defeat the Liberal Party, which has dominated Canadian politics for much of the country's history, for the second consecutive time. The Liberals' loss of 19 Parliament seats can be attributed to a variety of factors, including the poor English of the party leader, Stephane Dion, and an unpopular proposal to tax carbon emissions. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article reports on the argumentation that has taken place during the legislation process of a bill on housing, It relates the legislation of a bill which gives fund to states to buy foreclosed properties that resulted to dispute between democratic and liberal party.

Reports that prime minister Paul Martin has sought to distance himself from the scandals enveloping the Liberal Party in Canada.

Discusses the advertisement campaign of former New York gubernatorial candidate Tom Golisano. Discussion of Golisano's plan for free education for qualifying students; How Golisano stated Governor George Pataki uses tax dollars to pay for illegal immigrant's tuition; How some of Golisano's advertisements were never broadcast in New York City; Discussion of the Liberal Party.

Reports on the remaining of Andrew M. Cuomo on the ballot as Liberal Party candidate for governor.

Reports the June 18, 2000 protest led by pro-business Liberal Party against the government of Hong Kong, China regarding declining prices in the property market. Demands of the Liberal Party; Comments from analysts.

Reports on the reorganization of the cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi. Details on the coalition of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party with the Liberal Party; Details on the changes in the cabinet; Information on Obuchi's team of economic advisers.

Deals with political issues in Japan. Information on the return of Ichiro Ozawa, Japan's political reformer; Liberal Democratic Party's agreement to form a coalition with Ozawa's Liberal Party; Ozawa's political career.

Reports on the agreement between Japan's Liberal Democratic Party and an opposition group, the Liberal Party, to form a coalition Government that would expand the country's international military role. Benefits of Liberal Democratic Party from the agreement; Possible changes in the cabinet of Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi; Purpose of the agreement.

Reports on the rise of Japanese stocks after Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi agreed to consider deeper income-tax cuts and revisions to the sales tax. Information on the Liberal Party which proposed the measure; Increase in the Nikkei index of issues.

Focuses on the discussion made by the Liberal Democratic Party for a temporary reduction of Japan's five percent sales tax in an effort to win support from the opposition Liberal Party. Tax rollback by the party as part of the plan; Purpose of the reduction in sales tax; How the nation will spur the consumer spending and win the cooperation of Komeito, another opposition party.