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John McCain struggles to gain ground in Ohio - Daily Times

October 31st, 2008 · No Comments


ABC News
John McCain struggles to gain ground in Ohio
Daily Times, Pakistan - 1 hour ago


WASHINGTON: As the US presidential race entered its final days, Republican John McCain campaigned across Ohio, struggling to gain ground against Democrat
Video: Notebook: A Historic Election CBS
Daily Tracking Poll: Barack Obama Leads John McCain in Tone ABC News
A McCain Campaign Memo Atlantic Online
National Review Online - Forbes
all 1,501 news articles

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Tags: John McCain · mccain

Major Potential Changes Seen in US Energy Policy after 2008 Election - MarketWatch

October 31st, 2008 · No Comments


LLP NEW YORK, Oct 31, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — The 2008 presidential election will mean major changes in United States energy policy.

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John McCain breaks off swing state dash for Saturday Night Live - Telegraph.co.uk

October 31st, 2008 · No Comments


Seattle Post Intelligencer
John McCain breaks off swing state dash for Saturday Night Live
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 2 hours ago


John McCain is breaking off from his final frantic dash through battleground states to appear on late-night comedy show Saturday Night Live, his campaign
Move over, Tina Fey, John McCain’s coming to Saturday Night Live Reuters
McCain set for comedy show appearance: campaign AFP
McCain to Appear on "SNL" International Herald Tribune
E! Online - The Associated Press
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Tags: John McCain · mccain

Editorial counterpoint: The times call for John McCain - Minneapolis Star Tribune

October 31st, 2008 · No Comments


USA Today
Editorial counterpoint: The times call for John McCain
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - 1 hour ago


John McCain’s career in the Senate is a testament to this type of leadership. There are numerous examples of Sen. McCain taking on his own party and working
All Trick, No Treat – McCain Says Democrats Trying to Scare Seniors CBS News
Obama links McCain with Bush's economic woes Hindu
RPT-NEWSMAKER-McCain the "maverick" fights his ultimate battle Reuters
FOXNews - The Australian
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Tags: John McCain · mccain

Sen. Clinton: No difference between McCain, Bush - Boston Herald

October 31st, 2008 · No Comments

Sen. Clinton: No difference between McCain, Bush
Boston Herald, United States - 18 minutes ago


"I like her better now," said Arlene Vallon, a former airline employee who said she supported Hillary Clinton and will vote for Obama.

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My odyssey with Barack Obama - Telegraph.co.uk

October 31st, 2008 · No Comments


Boston Globe
My odyssey with Barack Obama
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 1 hour ago


Here he gives a unique insight into the mind of Barack Obama. It began in Springfield, Illinois, home of Abraham Lincoln. There, on a February morning in
Video: Pres. Clinton Campaigns With Obama in Fla. AssociatedPress
Euphoria alone won’t win the White House for Barack Obama Times Online
Clinton pushes for Franken, Obama Minneapolis Star Tribune
Irish Times - FOXNews
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Euphoria alone won’t win the White House for Barack Obama - Times Online

October 31st, 2008 · No Comments


Telegraph.co.uk


The roar of engines and flashing lights of 71 police motorbikes herald the arrival of Barack Obama in Kissimmee where, on an unusually cold Florida night,
Clinton pushes for Franken, Obama Minneapolis Star Tribune
Singing praises to Barack Obama Jamaica Observer
Obama's winning argument Salon
Irish Times - FOXNews
all 1,118 news articles

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Tough veteran John McCain still feels he has a fighting chance - Times Online

October 31st, 2008 · No Comments


ABC News


It was a powerful performance, and authentic, reminiscent of the John McCain that burst on to the national stage in the 2000 Republican primary when his
Happy warrior: McCain rolls through Ohio The Swamp - Tribune’s Washington Bureau
Weekend blog: Mr McCain, for European socialism see American sports Sofia Echo
Why McCain Continues to Run Behind Obama FOXNews
The Associated Press - Salon
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Tags: John McCain · mccain

Is this troubled nation ready for change? - Seattle Post Intelligencer

October 31st, 2008 · No Comments


BBC News
Is this troubled nation ready for change?
Seattle Post Intelligencer - 33 minutes ago


The beauty of American politics is that they can throw up the inconceivable as nowhere else. Obama's presence long ago meant the campaign would be unusual.
Not McCain CounterPunch
Wanted: a leader for our times The Australian
Viewpoint: The case against Obama BBC News
The Canberra Times - National Review Online
all 753 news articles

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Tags: Election 2008

Barack Obama or John McCain? The spread of US Election fever - Times Online

October 31st, 2008 · No Comments


Voice of America


And he’s right – Barack Obama mesmerises crowds and television audiences for many reasons, but his calm and poise are among the very first signs that mark
Why is Obama winning? Just ask the pie man Scotsman
Palin Calls Obama’s Tax Plans ‘Phony’ Wall Street Journal Blogs
Kenyans await Obama, The Musical BBC News
Chicago Sun-Times - Voice of America
all 1,570 news articles

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Daily Tracking Poll: Barack Obama Leads John McCain in Tone … - ABC News

October 31st, 2008 · No Comments


ABC News


The 2008 campaign enters its final weekend with an advantage for Barack Obama in tone as well as substance: Likely voters are twice as apt to say John
Video: Notebook: A Historic Election CBS
Barack Obama warns of last ditch 'dirty tricks campaign' to scare Telegraph.co.uk
Obama seizes biggest lead yet in Friday's Gallup Poll Kansas City Star
The Associated Press - MSNBC
all 2,302 news articles

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Michelle Obama in 2004, on Barack Running for President: ?It?s Way Too Soon, He Hasn?t Done Anything Yet?

October 31st, 2008 · No Comments

Good catch Ace:

Since that time, he has written a letter and ran for President Of The United States

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2008 Presidential Election Signals Transition: Vanderbilt Experts - MarketWatch

October 31st, 2008 · No Comments


WELT ONLINE


Coattails Factor: Increased voter turnout in this year's presidential election is expected to benefit the congressional Democrats, says political scientist
Video: Notebook: A Historic Election CBS
Is this troubled nation ready for change? Seattle Post Intelligencer
Channel One News Announces "OneVote 2008" Results - Teens Declare WELT ONLINE
Sofia Echo - BYU Newsnet
all 2,793 news articles

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Millions heed Barack Obama's early-polling plea - Times Online

October 31st, 2008 · No Comments


Calgary Herald


The lines of Americans who queued for hours yesterday to vote early may be helping to pull Barack Obama all the way to the White House.
Barack Obama and John McCain unveil tricks and treats in sprint finish guardian.co.uk
Barack Obama for President Transitions Online
Barack Obama finds support in the diplomatic corps, and in the Los Angeles Times
Forbes - MLive.com
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How Hillary WonAnd other parallel-universe victory scenarios. - Slate

October 31st, 2008 · No Comments


Telegraph.co.uk


Hillary Clinton's historic victory over John McCain was due largely to unprecedented turnout among women, who resented McCain's frequent use of the phrase
Passing the Baton FOXNews
Clinton pushes for Franken, Obama Minneapolis Star Tribune
Clinton Man Hugs Obama, Feels McCain's Pain: Margaret Carlson Bloomberg
Irish Times - Telegraph.co.uk
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Hillary Clinton Stumps for Obama in Southern Ohio - WSAZ-TV

October 31st, 2008 · No Comments


WOWK


IRONTON, Ohio (WSAZ) - A chanting crowd literally demanded to hear from New York Senator Hillary Clinton Friday in Ironton. The cheers for Mrs. Clinton were
In southern Ohio, Hillary Clinton says nation needs Obama Columbus Dispatch
Hillary Campaigns For Obama In Ironton State Journal
Obama And Palin Returning To Cincinnati WCPO
PolitickerOH - The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com
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Could Affluent Suburbs Give Barack Obama a Win Over John McCain? - U.S. News & World Report

October 31st, 2008 · No Comments


USA Today
Could Affluent Suburbs Give Barack Obama a Win Over John McCain?
U.S. News & World Report, DC - 11 hours ago


CNN/Time says Obama has a 15 percent lead in Denver suburbs. Minnesota. SurveyUSA shows Obama ahead statewide 50 percent to 44 percent and 52 percent to 42
Video: Obama Sharpens Tone Against McCain AssociatedPress
In North Carolina, talk of Obama, McCain and race The Miami Herald
Obama campaign uses star power to court volunteers Washington Post
Charleston Post Courier - WBTV
all 1,123 news articles

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Tags: Barack Obama

Passing the Baton - FOXNews

October 31st, 2008 · No Comments


Telegraph.co.uk
Passing the Baton
FOXNews - Oct 31, 2008


Estrich's books include the just published "Soulless," "The Case for Hillary Clinton," "How to Get Into Law School," "Sex & Power," "Real Rape," "Getting
Video: Pres. Clinton Campaigns With Obama in Fla. AssociatedPress
Bill Clinton becomes new Barack Obama adviser Telegraph.co.uk
Clinton camp now advises Obama Howrah News Service
Daily Times - guardian.co.uk
all 1,031 news articles

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Tags: Hillary Clinton

McCain and Palin transcripts follow Obama transcript. - CQPolitics.com

October 31st, 2008 · No Comments


Calgary Herald


This is the fundamental difference between Senator Obama who began his campaign in the liberal left lane of American politics and has never left it.
Obama Delivers Remarks In Sarasota, Fla. Washington Post
Obama Rallies Columbia, Missouri RealClearPolitics
Presidential power is top issue in election Chicago Sun-Times
Lawrence Ledger - ABC News
all 183 news articles

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Tags: Election 2008

The Rise of the United Socialist States of America

October 31st, 2008 · No Comments

The Rise of the United Socialist States of America

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Tags: Election 2008