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Poll: McCain narrows gap between self, Obama in Mich. - USA Today

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments


Kansas City Star


(AP) — A new poll of likely Michigan voters shows Republican John McCain has narrowed the gap between himself and Democrat Barack Obama in Michigan.
Poll: McCain gains on Obama in Minnesota Minneapolis Star Tribune
McCain Makes Significant Gains in Four Key Battleground States Washington Post
McCain, Obama open area campaign HQs Detroit Free Press
MLive.com - Wall Street Journal
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Poll: McCain narrows gap between self, Obama in Mich. - USA Today

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments


Washington Post
Poll: McCain narrows gap between self, Obama in Mich.
USA Today - 30 minutes ago
By Bill Pugliano, Getty Images LANSING, Mich. (AP) - A new poll of likely Michigan voters shows Republican John McCain has narrowed the gap between himself and Democrat Barack Obama in Michigan.
Young Republicans worry about McCain's appeal CNN


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Detroit Free Press - Chicago Tribune - Boston Globe - Washington Post
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Two-thirds of Hispanics back Obama: study - Reuters

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments


Reuters
Two-thirds of Hispanics back Obama: study
Reuters - 31 minutes ago
PHOENIX (Reuters) - Two-thirds of US Hispanic voters support Democrat Barack Obama for president over Republican John McCain and the partisan gap among the United States' fastest growing voter bloc is broader than at any point this decade,
Poll: Obama holds commanding lead with Hispanics Houston Chronicle


Poll: Latinos favor Obama by big margin The Associated Press
CNN Political Ticker - The Desert Sun - Richmond Times Dispatch - WBOC TV 16
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Obama's tour de force - Melbourne Herald Sun

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments


Boston Globe
Obama's tour de force
Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia - 50 minutes ago


If he wows the huge crowd and earns plaudits back home it could be the speech to set him apart from his presidential rival John McCain. But if it doesn't,
Bhasin: John McCain and Barack Obama’s Foreign Policy Choices Bay Area Indymedia
Obama works to rally Jewish support Los Angeles Times
The Early Word: Obama Opens European Tour New York Times
TPM - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
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Dem. runoff for US Senate in Ga. grows bitter - Rocky Mountain News

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments

Dem. runoff for US Senate in Ga. grows bitter
Rocky Mountain News - 51 minutes ago
By SHANNON McCAFFREY MACON, Ga. (AP) _ The Democratic runoff for the US Senate in Georgia grew more caustic Thursday when Vernon Jones accused his opponent Jim Martin of "throwing his vote away" in the presidential primary rather than supporting Barack
RUNOFF ENDORSEMENT: AUG. 5: Martin the smart Senate choice Atlanta Journal Constitution


Dem. runoff for US Senate in Ga. grows bitter Live 5 News
WRCB-TV - Creative Loafing Atlanta - Atlanta Journal Constitution - Atlanta Journal Constitution
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Olympic deal sealed: Obama makes $5M buy - Crian’s New York Business

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments


Boston Globe
Olympic deal sealed: Obama makes $5M buy
Crian’s New York Business - 55 minutes ago
In the first significant network-TV buy of any presidential candidate in at least 16 years, the Obama campaign has taken a $5 million package of Olympics spots.
Obama Bets $5 Million on Olympic Viewers New York Times


Obama campaign makes $5 mln Olympic ad buy - source Reuters
The Associated Press - Television Week - Media Life Magazine - Wall Street Journal Blogs
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Obama Will Address House Dems Next Week - CBS News

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments

Obama Will Address House Dems Next Week
CBS News - 1 hour ago
By Martin Kady II (The Politico) After completing his whirlwind Middle East and European tour, Barack Obama will return to Washington early next week to tend to another flock: House Democrats.
Obama visits the Hill on Tuesday MSNBC


Obama Campaign Manager Expects to Compete in Red States FOXNews
Washington Post - CQPolitics.com - CNN Political Ticker - Wall Street Journal Blogs
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Peers See Too-Familiar Isolation in Attacks on Michelle Obama - Washington Post

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments


Washington Times
Peers See Too-Familiar Isolation in Attacks on Michelle Obama
Washington Post - 1 hour ago
"We've watched with a mixture of pride and trepidation as the wife of the first serious African American presidential contender has weathered recent campaign travails — being called unpatriotic for a single offhand remark, dubbed a black radical
Poll indicates narrowing attitude on racial divide USA Today


Could an Obama presidency hurt black Americans? CNN
Black Star News - Hudson Valley Press - The Star-Ledger - NJ.com - San Francisco Chronicle
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Exclusive: John McCain Talks Iraq, Obama and Media Bias With Sean … - FOXNews

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments


ABC News
Exclusive: John McCain Talks Iraq, Obama and Media Bias With Sean
FOXNews - 1 hour ago
This is a rush transcript from "Hannity & Colmes," July 23, 2008. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated.
Can Obama Take the 'High Road' to the White House? Newsweek


McCain hammers rival on Iraq San Jose Mercury News
TIME - Washington Post - Chicago Tribune - Los Angeles Times
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Backlash on Romney for VP - Boston Globe

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments


Ontario Now
Backlash on Romney for VP
Boston Globe - 1 hour ago
Philip Klein writes in The American Spectator that it would be "nothing short of political suicide" for John McCain to pick the former Massachusetts governor as his running mate.
McCain to host political allies at his Arizona cabin CNN Political Ticker


McCain and Obama hit crunch time in hunt for No. 2 Reuters
DetNews.com - FOXNews - Dallas Morning News - Wizbang
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Obamas Open Up to People Magazine - Wall Street Journal Blogs

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments


WBT
Obamas Open Up to People Magazine
Wall Street Journal Blogs - 1 hour ago
Barack Obama, his wife, Michelle, and their two young daughters will be featured in the new issue of People magazine. The magazine will provide a rare look inside Obama’s three-story Chicago home.
Obama daughters keep hectic schedules of their own The Associated Press


Obama: Daughters 'Won't Be Heartbroken' Over November Loss ABC News
CNN Political Ticker - Reuters - Sify - The News-Press
all 167 news articles

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McCain To Attend Lance Armstrong Event In Ohio - AHN

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments


Columbus Dispatch
McCain To Attend Lance Armstrong Event In Ohio
AHN - 1 hour ago
Washington, DC (AHN) - Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) will hold a town hall meeting with seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong on Thursday instead of visiting an oil rig off Louisiana's coast.
City hosting 1000 soldiers in war on cancer Columbus Dispatch


McCain Cancels Trip to Louisiana, Heads to Ohio to Campaign with CBS News
Think Progress - Rocky Mountain News - USA Today - New York Times Blogs
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Dem leaders warn of 'irrational exuberance' - CNN Political Ticker

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments

Dem leaders warn of 'irrational exuberance'
CNN Political Ticker - 2 hours ago
(CNN) - Amid repeated signs congressional Democrats are headed for a successful round of elections next November, the party's two campaign heads did their best Wednesday to lower expectations.
Democrats see post-election pressure to produce Reuters


Congressional Democrats aim to ride Obama wave to red-state victories guardian.co.uk
Wall Street Journal Blogs - Politico - Talk Radio News Service - The Hill
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Beetle in a Box - Atlantic Online

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments


RTE.ie
Beetle in a Box
Atlantic Online - 56 minutes ago


So John McCain said the surge led to the Anbar Awakening even though the Awakening, in fact, happened before the surge began. So he's ignorant.
Obama vs. McCain: A tough attack MSNBC
McCain Offers His Own Definition of ‘Surge’ Wall Street Journal Blogs
McCain's Interview on CBS Washington Post
New York Times - The Associated Press
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Veepstakes: McCain says no decision yet - MSNBC

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments


AlaskaReport


REPUBLICANS: Asked by Sean Hannity if he had decided on a VP pick, John McCain said: “No.” He said he’s looking for someone “who shares your priorities.
Video: McCain VP Rumors Swirl CBS
Political buzz on Pawlenty at fever pitch in veepstakes Minneapolis Star Tribune
Tim Pawlenty calls it an honor to be mentioned as potential McCain MLive.com
U.S. News & World Report - CNN International
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McCain's Foreign Policy Frustration - TIME

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments


Sydney Morning Herald
McCain's Foreign Policy Frustration
TIME - 30 minutes ago
"I had the courage and the judgment to say that I would rather lose a political campaign than lose a war," John McCain said during a Rochester, NH, town meeting on July 22.
McCain says surge began before Bush's order for troops Dallas Morning News


McCain's confusion on Iraq Steve Chapman Chicago Tribune
Washington Post - The Associated Press - RealClearPolitics - Los Angeles Times
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Political buzz on Pawlenty at fever pitch in veepstakes - Minneapolis Star Tribune

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments


FOXNews
Political buzz on Pawlenty at fever pitch in veepstakes
Minneapolis Star Tribune - 56 minutes ago
The word is that John McCain is nearing a decision on his running mate, and the governor gained ground. By PATRICIA LOPEZ, Star Tribune Yeah Gov.
McCain Says No Decision Yet as Running Mate Speculation Spreads FOXNews


Pawlenty campaigning for McCain in Mich. Minnesota Public Radio
Mid Columbia Tri City Herald - Baltimore Sun - DetNews.com - Politico
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Rapper takes on FOX over Obama coverage - WJBF-TV

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments


TVNZ
Rapper takes on FOX over Obama coverage
WJBF-TV - 35 minutes ago
By AP NEW YORK (AP) - Nas is taking aim at Fox News. And he's doing so right at the network's own headquarters in New York City.
Hip-hop artist Nas protests Fox coverage of Obama USA Today


UPDATE 1-Protesters denounce Fox News as racist Reuters
Yahoo! News - TheCelebrityCafe.com - Monsters and Critics.com - BallerStatus.com
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McCain says surge began before Bush's order for troops - Dallas Morning News

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments


Wall Street Journal
McCain says surge began before Bush's order for troops
Dallas Morning News, TX - 4 hours ago


Republican John McCain pushed back Wednesday against Democratic criticism that he misstated when the troop buildup ordered by President Bush began,
Video: McCain Denies He Misstated Timing of Iraq Surge AssociatedPress
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McCain says surge began before Bush's order for troops - Dallas Morning News

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments


BBC News
McCain says surge began before Bush's order for troops
Dallas Morning News - 41 minutes ago
AP BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Republican John McCain pushed back Wednesday against Democratic criticism that he misstated when the troop buildup ordered by President Bush began, saying elements were put in place before Mr.
McCain hammers rival on Iraq San Jose Mercury News


Today on the presidential campaign trail The Associated Press
Washington Post - RealClearPolitics - Los Angeles Times - New York Times
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Berliners welcome Obama as they did JFK - Christian Science Monitor

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments


ITV.com
Berliners welcome Obama as they did JFK
Christian Science Monitor - 58 minutes ago
The Democratic presidential nominee, who delivers the sole public foreign policy speech of his overseas tour here Thursday, was dubbed 'president of the world' by Der Spiegel.
Where's the bounce? Obama's lead over McCain same as June Los Angeles Times


Obama prepares to deliver much-anticipated speech in Berlin CNN Political Ticker
McClatchy Washington Bureau - FOXNews - Atlanta Journal Constitution - Canada.com
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Political Wisdom: McCain, an (Excessive) Attack Dog? - Wall Street Journal Blogs

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments


GulfNews
Political Wisdom: McCain, an (Excessive) Attack Dog?
Wall Street Journal Blogs, NY - 3 hours ago


by Gerald F. Seib and Sara Murray John McCain’s attacks on Barack Obama may be getting too excessive and reminiscent of old-school politics. (AP Photo) Sen.
Obama Overseas! In Presidential Mode! Back Home, It’s McCain in a New York Times
McCain Vs. "DESTINY" Yahoo! News
Dear John: Try Again Hartford Courant
U.S. News & World Report - San Diego Union Tribune
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Political Wisdom: McCain, an (Excessive) Attack Dog? - Wall Street Journal Blogs

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments


ABC News
Political Wisdom: McCain, an (Excessive) Attack Dog?
Wall Street Journal Blogs, NY - 1 hour ago


by Gerald F. Seib and Sara Murray John McCain’s attacks on Barack Obama may be getting too excessive and reminiscent of old-school politics. (AP Photo) Sen.
Video: McCain: Obama Misjudges Iraq CBS
Voter Unease With Obama Lingers Despite His Lead Wall Street Journal
McCain: Obama's Plan Could 'Reverse' Progress in Iraq ABC News
ABC News - ABC News
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Sununu, Shaheen battle over energy policy - York Weekly

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments

Sununu, Shaheen battle over energy policy
York Weekly - 29 minutes ago
By Michael Mccord In the midst of a tough re-election battle, Sen. John Sununu, RN.H., would like to have a serious debate in Congress over energy policy - but he's not getting much cooperation from Democrats in charge.
Poll says NH Senate race tightens Boston Globe


John DiStaso's Granite Status: UNH polling techniques cause angst The Union Leader
Concord Monitor - Wall Street Journal Blogs - CQPolitics.com - WMUR
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'Don't ask, don't tell' policy is reexamined - Los Angeles Times

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments


Gay Wired
'Don't ask, don't tell' policy is reexamined
Los Angeles Times - 1 hour ago
Lawmakers review the 1993 law that prohibits gays and lesbians from openly serving in the military. By Vimal Patel, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer WASHINGTON — The US military is being harmed by prohibiting gays and lesbians from serving openly,
Military's exclusion of gays revisited WatertownDailyTimes.com


Beyond fear and prejudice San Francisco Chronicle
Detroit Free Press - ToTheCenter.com - USA Today - Atlanta Journal Constitution
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Obama lavished with airtime — and criticism - Los Angeles Times

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments


Spiegel Online
Obama lavished with airtime — and criticism
Los Angeles Times - 4 hours ago
As the media moves to correct itself for glowing coverage of the Democrat, it's entering a period of shallow analysis. By James Rainey, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer It seems like just about everybody has spent the last week beating up on the media
What's new: Is the 'commentocracy' transforming journalism? USA Today


For McCain, Net deficit with young Boston Globe
Detroit Free Press - Arizona Republic - Gallup Poll News - Silicon Alley Insider
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McCain hammers rival on Iraq - San Jose Mercury News

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments


Boston Globe
McCain hammers rival on Iraq
San Jose Mercury News - 5 hours ago
By Larry Eichel WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - With Barack Obama in the Middle East, John McCain returned to the battleground state of Pennsylvania on Wednesday, focusing on energy policy and his Democratic rival's position regarding the Iraq war.
Obama Overseas! In Presidential Mode! Back Home, It’s McCain in a New York Times


Voter Unease With Obama Lingers Despite His Lead Wall Street Journal
Yahoo! News - Times of the Internet - ABC News - DetNews.com
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McCain hammers rival on Iraq - San Jose Mercury News

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments


ABC News
McCain hammers rival on Iraq
San Jose Mercury News - 2 hours ago
By Larry Eichel WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - With Barack Obama in the Middle East, John McCain returned to the battleground state of Pennsylvania on Wednesday, focusing on energy policy and his Democratic rival's position regarding the Iraq war.
Voter Unease With Obama Lingers Despite His Lead Wall Street Journal


For McCain, Net deficit with young Boston Globe
Detroit Free Press - Los Angeles Times - Bloomberg - Arizona Republic
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GOP gubernatorial hopefuls clash over ethanol, earmarks - News-Leader.com

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments


St. Louis Post-Dispatch
GOP gubernatorial hopefuls clash over ethanol, earmarks
News-Leader.com - 1 hour ago
Republican gubernatorial candidates Sarah Steelman and Kenny Hulshof came out swinging during a televised debate Wednesday night in Springfield.
GOP gubernatorial candidates square off in final scheduled debate Missourinet.com


Missouri: Republican gubernatorial debate gets testy Joplin Globe
KMBC.com - KTTS - Kansas City Star - Columbia Daily Tribune
all 18 news articles

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GOP gubernatorial hopefuls clash over ethanol, earmarks - News-Leader.com

July 24th, 2008 · No Comments


St. Louis Post-Dispatch
GOP gubernatorial hopefuls clash over ethanol, earmarks
News-Leader.com - 1 hour ago
Republican gubernatorial candidates Sarah Steelman and Kenny Hulshof came out swinging during a televised debate Wednesday night in Springfield.
GOP gubernatorial candidates square off in final scheduled debate Missourinet.com


Missouri: Republican gubernatorial debate gets testy Joplin Globe
KMBC.com - KTTS - Kansas City Star - Columbia Daily Tribune
all 18 news articles

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