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    National Policy, the Presidency and State Governors

    Virginias former Governor Mark Warner has shaken up the Democratic race for President--by withdrawing. That demonstrates the importance of governorships in the race for the White House. We find out why governors matter even if they're not running nationwide and look at some of this year's most interesting contests. Also, the head of the British Army causes an uproar over Iraq, and how micro-lending produced a Nobel Peace Prize for Bangladesh.

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    By Warren Olney • Oct 13, 2006 • 1h 0m Listen

    Virginias former Governor Mark Warner has shaken up the Democratic race for President--by withdrawing. That demonstrates the importance of governorships in the race for the White House. We find out why governors matter even if they're not running nationwide and look at some of this year's most interesting contests. Also, the head of the British Army causes an uproar over Iraq, and how micro-lending produced a Nobel Peace Prize for Bangladesh.

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