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2008 Presidential Election Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for 2008 Presidential Election.

Results 1 - 20 of 343,245 in 2008 Presidential Election

  1. Senate Dems scramble for Jones' jobRead the original story

    3 min ago | Chicago Sun-Times

    Forget the state's cherished copy of the Gettysburg Address or this year's bumper corn crop: The most valuable thing in the state capital Tuesday was the wooden gavel that the boss of the state Senate gets to ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, Chicago Metro, Chicago, IL

  2. Curb U.S. oil dependency: PickensRead the original story

    3 min ago | Calgary Herald

    Presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama should announce energy plans before Election Day that would cut U.S. oil dependency by 30 per cent within 10 years, billionaire hedge-fund manager Boone ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, John McCain, US News, Barack Obama, Science / Technology, Alternative Energy, Wind Power

  3. McCain`s Campaign in BismarckRead the original story

    5 min ago | KFYR-TV Bismarck

    As November 6th draws closer, the race for president becomes more intense. Barack Obama has already visited the state twice.

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    Related Topix: Bismarck Metro, Bismarck, ND, US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, John McCain

  4. AP googlebombs vice presidential hopefulRead the original story

    5 min ago | Guardian Unlimited

    Apparently there's an election coming in the US, and John McCain might pick former Democrat Joe Lieberman as his vice presidential candidate.

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    Related Topix: US Politics, John McCain, US News

  5. There Seems To Be No Question NowRead the original story

    6 min ago | From On High

    McCain crushed Obama in that California debate over the weekend. Even the Democrats' favorite "Republican," David Gergen, thinks so: Heading into the candidates' appearances on Saturday night at Saddleback ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, John McCain

  6. Why Not Just Call Her The B Word?Read the original story

    6 min ago | From On High

    Hillary, L-I-G -- Let it go. In case you didn't get the memo, you lost. Your continued campaign to upstage Barack Obama, specifically with your jockeying at the Democratic convention validates my early thoughts ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama

  7. SDWatch: Live and Direct from DenverRead the original story

    Yesterday | KELO-TV Sioux Falls

    Posted by: Todd Epp - 08/19/2008 11:18 PM Even though the DNCC decided to credential paid political operatives from South Dakota instead of grassroots citizens to cover the Denver Democratic National ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, Illinois, Illinois Government, Blog News

  8. Pick The Veep: McCain/Giuliani?Read the original story

    Yesterday | KELO-TV Sioux Falls

    Posted by: Bob Schwartz - 08/19/2008 1:23 PM This time of the election cycle is always fun.

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    Related Topix: US Politics, John McCain, US News

  9. McCain in the SaddleRead the original story

    Yesterday | KELO-TV Sioux Falls

    Posted by: Ken Blanchard - 08/19/2008 4:13 PM It is demonstrable that McCain decisively won the exchange at Saddleback Church in Lake Forest California.

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    Related Topix: Lake Forest, CA, US Politics, US News

  10. Liberals Poised to Retain Guelph, Greens Overtake NDPRead the original story

    8 min ago | Canada NewsWire

    WINNIPEG, Aug. 20 /CNW/ - Frank Valeriote looks to become the next Member of Parliament for Guelph, based on the most recent polls completed by KlrVu Research.

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    Related Topix: Winnipeg, MB, Canada, Manitoba, US Politics, US News

  11. Bush to strike Iran as he leavesRead the original story

    9 min ago | Turkish Daily News

    Will the United States strike Iran, or rather, will George W. Bush strike Iran, because U.S. presidential elections will be held in November and either the Republican candidate, John McCain, or the Democrat, ...

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    Related Topix: George Bush, US Politics, John McCain, US News, Barack Obama, Condoleezza Rice

  12. Gov. Ritter likes Obama's chances in ColoradoRead the original story

    10 min ago | Grand Junction Free Press

    Although in past elections it was Florida or Ohio, in 2008 Colorado may be the state that tips the scales.

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, Barack Obama, US Senate, Illinois, Illinois Government, Democrat

  13. Final Thoughts On Who Obama's VP Pick Should BeRead the original story

    10 min ago | 411mania.com

    Who Do I Want Obama To Pick? Posted by Ashish on 08.20.2008 With his pick expected to come at any time now, I get on record with my pick... So most figure that Obama will announce his VP pick at any time ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, Al Gore, US News, Hillary Clinton

  14. Text messaging could help Obama's turnoutRead the original story

    12 min ago | Las Vegas Sun

    When Barack Obama announces his choice for vice president, the real payoff may come during the next few months _ one text message at a time.

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, Social Software, John McCain, Cell Phones, Cellphones, Electronics

  15. LaMarche says she won't 'lie' for casinoRead the original story

    12 min ago | Sun-Journal

    The campaign to bring a privately run casino to Oxford County was dealt a blow Tuesday when Pat LaMarche said she would no longer serve as the effort's spokesperson.

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    Related Topix: Rumford, ME, US Politics, US News, Oxford County, ME

  16. Opinion Line ExtraRead the original story

    13 min ago | The Wichita Eagle

    Many studies have shown that cats don't have a detrimental impact on wildlife. Cats are opportunistic feeders, meaning that they eat what is available, which could be rodents, garbage or handouts from humans.

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, Social Security, Personal Finance, Opinion

  17. Gregoire and Rossi win primary to set up rematchRead the original story

    14 min ago | Las Vegas Sun

    Wed, Aug 20, 2008 Democratic incumbent Gov. Chris Gregoire and Republican Dino Rossi easily clinched spots for the November ballot Tuesday, clearing the first hurdle in their bitter rematch for the governor's ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, US Senate, Republican, Craig Thomas

  18. Ap Impact: Campaigns take cash, seek details laterRead the original story

    14 min ago | Examiner.com

    Watters, an African Australian citizen, donated $1,000 to the campaign of U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama.

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    Related Topix: Australia, World News, Sydney, Australia, New South Wales, Australia, US Politics, John McCain, US News, Barack Obama

  19. Conventions blend money, parties, ethics rulesRead the original story

    15 min ago | Examiner.com

    Barack Obama and John McCain have burnished images as politicians who keep special interests at arms' length, yet there won't be much stiff-arming at their nominating conventions.

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    Related Topix: US Politics, John McCain, US News, Minneapolis Metro, Barack Obama

  20. Savage: I'll Take CAIR To Supreme CourtRead the original story

    17 min ago | The Jewish Press

    Radio host Michael Savage has announced he will bring his recently dismissed copyright infringement lawsuit against the Council of American-Islamic Relations to the U.S. Supreme Court in hopes of making public ...

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