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One shot killed a bull elk that weighed 700 pounds, wore a 12-point set of antlers, and cost the shooter $8,500.
Hunters Exchange Fire Over What Lauren Etter 2010
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The story was similar in 2008 as Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) won non college-educated whites by 18 points while winning all white voters by a smaller 12-point margin.
The Fix: Democrats' struggles with working class whites (and why it matters) Chris Cillizza 2010
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To some voters, the pitch has worked: Mr. Romney has opened a 12-point lead on Mr. Obama among suburban voters, and a 10-percentage-point edge among white voters.
Romney Solidifies 2012 GOP Lead Jonathan Weisman 2011
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In fact, it's nearly double the 12-point enthusiasm gap that showed up for the Republicans in 1994.
The Voter-Enthusiasm Gap Is a One-Sided Affair Gerald F. Seib 2010
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During that stretch, however, Maryland narrowed what had been a 12-point Virginia lead to five, and it appeared as though the momentum was shifting forcefully in favor of the Terrapins.
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"Every war needs a battle plan, and our battle plan is the National Urban League's 12-point jobs plan; jobs rebuild America, putting urban America back to work," said Marc Morial, president of the National Urban League.
Urban League Study Focuses on Plight of African Americans 2011
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A 12-point buck shot Nov. 5 in Sheboygan Falls, Wisc., will almost certainly become the new Pope & Young world record typical whitetail and has a strong shot at toppling the Milo Hansen buck from the top spot in the Boone & Crockett record book as well.
Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin Buck Could Be New World Record Typical Whitetail 2009
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In 2006, when Democrats took control of the House, the party held a 12-point advantage among women, exit polls that year showed.
Democratic Coalition Crumbles, Exit Polls Say Peter Wallsten 2010
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"Every war needs a battle plan, and our battle plan is the National Urban League's 12-point jobs plan; jobs rebuild America, putting urban America back to work," said Marc Morial, president of the National Urban League.
Urban League Study Focuses on Plight of African Americans 2011
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• Their biggest accomplishment is a 12-point home win against Miami.
The No. 1 Team We Barely Know Darren Everson 2010
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