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McCain tries to repair bailout damage - Independent

September 30th, 2008 · No Comments


ABC News
McCain tries to repair bailout damage
Independent, UK - 10 hours ago


By Leonard Doyle in Washington A chastened John McCain tried to put his damaged bid for the White House back on track yesterday while ducking blame for the
Rubin: When his voice was needed most, McCain was strangely silent Salt Lake Tribune
McCain, Obama urge action on crisis Boston Globe
McCain takes hit from bailout collapse CNN
The Associated Press - Washington Post
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Tags: John McCain · mccain

Matthews Thinks Granholm Is A Genius? I Guess He Doesn?t Know She Is The Worst Governor In The Country

September 30th, 2008 · No Comments

Geoffrey Dickens caught Hardball today, and Matthews had this to say about Granholm:
CHRIS MATTHEWS: Joining me now is Democratic consultant Nancy Skinner, who helped prep Jennifer Granholm, the Michigan governor, who is playing Sarah Palin in Joe Biden’s debate prep. What an interesting role you’re playing. Also with us MSNBC political analyst Pat Buchanan. Nancy, [...]

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Tags: Election 2008

Bill Clinton holds first rally for Obama but doubts persist about … - guardian.co.uk

September 30th, 2008 · No Comments


Reuters


Hillary Clinton has addressed a number of rallies for Obama, and has tried to organise supporters of her campaign into a pro-Obama network.
Bill Clinton featured in new John McCain ad Los Angeles Times
Which Bill Clinton is hitting the trail for Barack Obama? Telegraph.co.uk
Bill Clinton vows to do what he can to elect Obama Reuters
Fort Pierce Tribune - Wall Street Journal Blogs
all 143 news articles

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McCain, Obama state identical bailout policies - Bangkok Post

September 30th, 2008 · No Comments


ABC News
McCain, Obama state identical bailout policies
Bangkok Post, Thailand - 2 hours ago


"I am disappointed at the lack of resolve and bipartisan goodwill among members of both parties to fix this problem," Republican John McCain said at a
McCain, Obama: Raise deposit insurance to $250000 CNN
McCain, Obama both call for more bank deposit insurance Los Angeles Times
Obama and McCain Call for Increase in Deposit Insurance Washington Post
The Associated Press - Bloomberg
all 1,250 news articles

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Tags: John McCain · mccain

Oregon school says 4 confessed to Obama effigy - The Associated Press

September 30th, 2008 · No Comments


ABC News
Oregon school says 4 confessed to Obama effigy
The Associated Press - 1 hour ago


(AP) — A Christian university in Oregon says four students have been punished for hanging a likeness of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama from
School: Students Confess To Hanging Obama Effigy KPTV.com
4 students confess in Obama effigy incident Northwest Cable News
Four students confess to hanging Obama effigy at George Fox KATU
The Oregonian - OregonLive.com - KOMO News
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Washington Post-ABC News Poll - Washington Post

September 30th, 2008 · No Comments


ABC News
Washington Post-ABC News Poll
Washington Post, United States - 56 minutes ago


(ASKED OF REGISTERED VOTERS) If the 2008 presidential election were being held today and the candidates were (Barack Obama and Joe Biden, the Democrats) and
Video: McCain Faults Obama CBS
What's At Stake: The Future vs The Past Huffington Post
Patriot Post Vol. 08 No. 40 | 29 September 2008 Patriot Post
ABC News - Washington Post
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Tags: Election 2008

My Thoughts on the Presidential Debate - RIC The Anchor

September 30th, 2008 · No Comments

My Thoughts on the Presidential Debate
RIC The Anchor, RI - Sep 30, 2008


Many Obama supporters were hopeful that McCain would not show up to the debate as the bad PR would probably cost him the election.
The Election 2008 Updater PC The Cowl (subscription)
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US economic fears boosting Obama, Democrats: polls - National Post

September 30th, 2008 · No Comments


Sydney Morning Herald
US economic fears boosting Obama, Democrats: polls
National Post, Canada - 3 hours ago


Jason Reed/ReutersDemocratic senator and presidential candidate Barack Obama boards his campaign plane in Reno, Nevada. A mounting mood of economic crisis
Video: McCain, Obama Face Off on Iraq War AssociatedPress
Obama Pushes Rescue Plan … Lays Off McCain ABC News
Getting It Atlantic Online
The Australian - Human Events
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Obama and the Bailout - Newsweek

September 30th, 2008 · No Comments


Voice of America
Obama and the Bailout
Newsweek - 35 minutes ago


As I do so I can see where Barack Obama is coming from-if not where he is going to. His key words are hope, change and belief. And the only real question in
Obama Steps Up to Solve Financial Crisis ScappleFace (satire)
Fact Check: Is Obama proposing $860 billion+ in new spending? CNN Political Ticker
Obama Camp Attacks McCain’s Gambling The Washington Independent
The News-Press - Las Vegas Review - Journal
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The Twelve Tribes of American Politics in the '08 Election - Beliefnet.com

September 30th, 2008 · No Comments


year than in previous years – even among the most religiously observant voters, according to the 2008 edition of the Twelve Tribes of American Politics.

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Clinton Calls for Bipartisan Action - WENY-TV

September 30th, 2008 · No Comments

Clinton Calls for Bipartisan Action
WENY-TV, NY - 2 hours ago


WASHINGTON–Senator Hillary Clinton weighed in on the failed bailout plan, and says she would have voted for it. Clinton says the Senate has a bill ready to

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Clinton Pushing for Bailout Plan - WSYR

September 30th, 2008 · No Comments


New York Daily News
Clinton Pushing for Bailout Plan
WSYR, NY - 2 hours ago


Senator Hillary Clinton says she'll vote for the bailout bill that she hopes will be considered Wednesday by the Senate. Senator Hillary Clinton says she
Senator Clinton Says Country Needs Bailout Plan… Now WNYC
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Is the Realignment of Politics Happening? - Palestine Chronicle

September 30th, 2008 · No Comments


Reuters
Is the Realignment of Politics Happening?
Palestine Chronicle, WA - 9 hours ago


If they both start backing the same candidate, that could — given the unprecedented series of events — mean the re-alignment of American politics.
McCain, Obama (Mostly) Put Partisan Politics Aside Amid Economic ABC News
US Elections Videos Sky News
Obama or McCain: Neither is the best candidate Los Angeles Loyolan (subscription)
Bizjournals.com - Stockhouse
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Tags: Election 2008

McCain: Economic Crisis Too Important to Consider 'Political Fortunes' - ABC News

September 30th, 2008 · No Comments


ABC News


The following is an ABC News transcript of an interview between Republican presidential candidate John McCain and ABC News' Ron Claiborne on Tuesday,
McCain, Obama both call for more bank deposit insurance Los Angeles Times
How McCain Can Mount a Comeback U.S. News & World Report
Barack Obama and John McCain just lost to None of the Above Telegraph.co.uk
ABC News - Los Angeles Times
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McCain or Obama: Who's best for the economy? - Los Angeles Times

September 30th, 2008 · No Comments


CTV.ca
McCain or Obama: Who's best for the economy?
Los Angeles Times, CA - 1 hour ago


JD Foster says Barack Obama wants too much government control, whereas John McCain focuses on economic growth. Robert Kuttner says the financial crisis
Video: McCain Faults Obama CBS
Crisis derails John McCain's fightback Independent
Bailout Fallout: What Should McCain and Obama Do Next? Washington Post
FOXNews - Seattle Times
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Tags: John McCain · mccain

Senator Clinton Says Country Needs Bailout Plan… Now - WNYC

September 30th, 2008 · No Comments


NEW YORK, NY September 30, 2008 —With Congress in recess for the Jewish new year, and a rescue package stalled in the House, Senator Hillary Clinton says
Clinton praises heating aid legislation WNYT
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Nancy Pelosi blamed for Wall Street bailout - Times Online

September 30th, 2008 · No Comments


CTV.ca
Nancy Pelosi blamed for Wall Street bailout
Times Online, UK - 3 hours ago


The current administration simply did not inject provisions to benefit the average American. You clearly do not understand American politics.
Video: Bush Brings Bailout Bill Home CBS
The politics of the bill Atlantic Online
Editorial: Putting party, pettiness,politics aside Arkansas News
RealClearPolitics - Spectator.co.uk (subscription)
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McCain, Obama (Mostly) Put Partisan Politics Aside Amid Economic … - ABC News

September 30th, 2008 · No Comments


ABC News


John McCain and Barack Obama struggled on the presidential campaign trail to modify their tone, muting partisan blame, and trying to make proposals on an
Video: Obama Calls on Americans to Support Rescue Plan AssociatedPress
Obama Pushes Passage of Wall Steet Rescue Bill Washington Post
Obama: Economic Crisis "Not A Time For Politics" CBS News
Wall Street Journal Blogs - Reuters
all 321 news articles

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Economic crisis boosts Obama - The Canberra Times

September 30th, 2008 · No Comments


Seattle Post Intelligencer
Economic crisis boosts Obama
The Canberra Times, Australia - 37 minutes ago


Street and the economy at large are a dramatic real-time test of presidential calibre and Barack Obama appears to be besting John McCain at the moment.
Video: McCain Faults Obama CBS
Obama, McCain urge action on financial bailout Times of India
Bailout Fallout: What Should McCain and Obama Do Next? Washington Post
ABC News - The Press Association
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Dow Jones Insight-2008 Presidential Election Media Pulse: Economic … - Earthtimes (press release)

September 30th, 2008 · No Comments


FOXNews


The Dow Jones Insight-2008 Presidential Election Media Pulse provides a high-level view of a competitive media landscape and demonstrates how candidates and
Video: Obama: 'McCain Just Doesn't Get It.' AssociatedPress
2008 Presidential Candidate Biographies, Historical Debates & How PR Web (press release)
Political Stakes High for US VP Candidates in Upcoming Debate Voice of America
Exile Street - Wilson County News
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