Barclays Capital analysts told clients on Thursday that if Chavez is out of the race, the chance for the pro-market opposition to win with HCR as their chosen man is likely.

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Israel hoped that with Nicholas Sarkozy's victory in the presidential race, France would take a more pro-Israel stance.

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Office Depot and the U.S. Army ended their sponsorships last year, but Stewart-Haas added Bass Pro Shops and doubled the race commitment from Quicken Loans to help fill the sponsor void.

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And I can race against my own previous best or against pro's that have recorded theirs in a videogame-like setting--in my case, this involves watching them disappear rapidly in front of me!

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The Richard Petty Driving Experience teaches you to drive actual NASCAR race cars - or simply ride along with a pro to experience the thrill of speed.

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Mitt Romney became the Republican nominee because Herman Cain, the only true pro-growth candidate in the primary race that was actually competent to do the job of president, self-destructed over personal issues.

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In fact, having served on the Kemp Commission on Economic Growth and Tax Reform he almost certainly is more knowledgeable about the economics of taxation and more principled in his pro-growth, small-government philosophy than any other Republican presidential candidate in the race, save Ron Paul.

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