Elections Blog

Swing state Colorado is undecided on McCain vs. Obama
Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA - 1 hour ago

Republican John McCain of Arizona led Democrat Barack Obama by three points in last week’s statewide poll by Public Opinion Strategies, and other recent …
On Barack Obama's to-do list? Coalesce Democrats Los Angeles Times
Obama comes out fighting in ad blitz The Age
Text messaging could help Obama's turnout The Associated Press
New York Times - Times Online
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The Note: Veepstakes Cloud Dulls Obama Messaging
ABC News - 2 hours ago

Barack Obama has lost his swagger in the race. Now it’s Obama who’s having trouble driving a sustained message — subsumed by his own veepstakes fog, …
McCain takes 5-point lead over Obama-Reuters poll Reuters UK
USA 2008 - ZOGBY POLL: MCCAIN 5 POINT LEAD ON OBAMA Agenzia Giornalistica Italia
Obama and McCain in a statistical tie Los Angeles Times
Bloomberg - The Age
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Obama veep speculation heats up
Chicago Tribune, United States - 2 hours ago

Barack Obama will return to the Old State Capitol in Springfield on Saturday, where he launched his presidential bid in February 2007, and the Illinois …
Obama Campaigns in Virginia; Still No Running Mate CBS News
Obama and Running Mate To Hold Join Event Saturday ABC News
Obama has a "minor head cold." Chicago Sun-Times
Wall Street Journal Blogs - MarketWatch
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Obama 'Set To Name Running Mate'
Sky News, UK - 47 minutes ago

Democratic White House hopeful Barack Obama could be about to reveal his running mate, according to reports in the US. The New York Times said the …
Obama to announce running mate The Press Association
Obama, running mate to rally in Springfield Chicago Sun-Times
Obama set to announce VP; Clinton a long shot Newsday
New York Times - Inquirer.net
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Obama 'Set To Name Running Mate'
Sky News, UK - 3 hours ago

Democratic White House hopeful Barack Obama could be about to reveal his running mate, according to reports in the US. The New York Times said the …
Barack Obama's vice-presidential shortlist guardian.co.uk
Obama, running mate to rally in Springfield Chicago Sun-Times
Obama Ready to Announce Running Mate New York Times
The Canberra Times - Times Online
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McCain takes 5-point lead over Obama-Reuters poll
Reuters UK, UK - 1 hour ago

… Political Correspondent WASHINGTON (Reuters) - In a sharp turnaround, Republican John McCain has opened a 5-point lead on Democrat Barack Obama in the …
Obama and McCain in a statistical tie Los Angeles Times
Obama, McCain Deadlocked as Conventions Set to Begin, Poll Says Bloomberg
Arizona poll: McCain leads Obama by 10 points The Associated Press
Boston Globe - Los Angeles Times
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Obama Tells McCain Not to Question His Patriotism
Voice of America - 2 hours ago

By Jim Malone Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama Tuesday urged his Republican opponent, Senator John McCain, to stop questioning his character …
Video: Obama at VFW; Hits McCain on Iraq War AssociatedPress
Defeating the Taliban top priority, Obama says Toronto Star
Obama denounces false political attacks Boston Globe
Washington Post - USA Today
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Denver's homeless get free haircuts to look good for Obama and his …
Los Angeles Times, CA - 3 hours ago

Barack Obama prepares to announce his vice presidential running mate pick, that Denver is even spiffing up the coiffures of its homeless. …
Obama's VP: Decision made Minneapolis Star Tribune
Clinton To Stump For Obama In Florida CBS News
The Note: Anxious Dems Await Obama Pick ABC News
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung) - eFluxMedia
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Is Obama American enough?
Edmonton Sun,  Canada - 3 hours ago

By LISA VAN DUSEN While Denver braces itself for an onslaught of delegates, media, T-shirt hawkers, sidewalk gawkers and rent-a-ranters, Barack Obama is …
Video: Obama & McCain about Georgian conflict RussiaToday
New poll shows McCain - Obama in virtual tie Christian Science Monitor
Group asks McCain, Obama not to campaign on 9/11 Reuters
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Text messaging could help Obama's turnout
The Associated Press - 1 hour ago

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Barack Obama announces his choice for vice president, the real payoff may come during the next few months — one text message at a …
Obama’s Ads in Key States Go on Attack New York Times
Obama's advertising campaign turns nasty Times Online
Speculation rife on Obama, McCain running mates Reuters
guardian.co.uk - Slate
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Obama says McCain shouldn't question his patriotism
Los Angeles Times, CA - 5 hours ago

Barack Obama defended his patriotism Tuesday, chiding rival Sen. John McCain for impugning his integrity and challenging the Republican to acknowledge that …
Video: From Oil Platform, McCain Touts Drilling AssociatedPress
McCain Takes Case for Drilling to the Gulf New York Times
Deep sea rig gives McCain oil platform Dallas Morning News
New York Daily News - Minneapolis Star Tribune
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Obama ratchets up negative advertising
Los Angeles Times, CA - 3 hours ago

Barack Obama, under persistent attack from his Republican rival, is intensifying his own negative ad campaign targeting Sen. John McCain in key battleground …
McCain and Obama spar over taxes BBC News
One gibe too many has Obama hitting back Financial Times
Obama to Go On Offense at Democratic Convention FOXNews
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Obama's advertising campaign turns nasty
Times Online, UK - 1 hour ago

Barack Obama has begun a hard hitting advertising campaign portraying John McCain, his Republican rival for the Presidency as being out of touch with …
Speculation rife on Obama, McCain running mates Reuters
One gibe too many has Obama hitting back Financial Times
Patriotism a pitfall for Democratic candidates International Herald Tribune
Computerworld - Hartford Courant
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Obama earned his poor showing
Boston Globe, United States - 2 hours ago

19): John McCain came off better than Barack Obama at Saddleback Church for a simple reason: He answered the questions. Then he added a little something …
Video: Obama, McCain Woo Evangelicals CBS
Candidates' Abortion Views Not So Simple Washington Post
Comment by Allan J. Lichtman Professor of History, American University
Minneapolis Star Tribune - Dallas Morning News
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Doctoring the facts against Obama
Boston Globe, United States - 4 hours ago

So let's consider a little of the work Corsi has done in his efforts to portray Barack Obama as a crypto-radical. Start with Obama's use of the word "change …
The abomination that is 'The Obama Nation' Seattle Post Intelligencer
The Case of Jerome Corsi Atlantic Online
Obama: Running on the Cult of Personality Human Events
Chicago Tribune - Evening Bulletin
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Obama Ready to Announce Running Mate
New York Times, United States - 4 hours ago

Senator Barack Obama at a campaign event Monday in Albuquerque. Mr. Obama could announce his choice for running mate as early as Wednesday. …
Video: Biden Tells Reporters He's Not VP Pick AssociatedPress
Obama all but decided on running mate The Canberra Times
Barack Obama close to naming vice-presidential running mate Times Online
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Obama’s Ads in Key States Go on Attack
New York Times, United States - 40 minutes ago

By JIM RUTENBERG WASHINGTON — Senator Barack Obama has started a sustained and hard-hitting advertising campaign against Senator John McCain in states that …
What Barack Obama learned on his vacation. Slate
Role Reversal With A Reason: Obama More Hawkish On Pakistan Than … Deutsche Welle
McCain's Attacks Shift Drug-Industry Giving to Democrat Obama Bloomberg
Computerworld - Wall Street Journal
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Obama faces new criticism on abortion
The Associated Press - 51 minutes ago

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Painted during the Democratic primary as weak on abortion rights, Barack Obama is now being portrayed by opponents of abortion as …
Obama’s 2003 Stand on Abortion Draws New Criticism in 2008 New York Times
Obama Spars With Anti-Abortion Groups Over Illinois Senate Record FOXNews
Senator Obama Owes Voters an Apology for Misleading Statements on … FOXBusiness
National Review Online - LifeNews.com
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Speaking to VFW, Obama Fires Back At McCain on Iraq
Washington Post, United States - 1 hour ago

Barack Obama and John McCain escalated their debate over foreign policy Tuesday, as the Democrat struck back forcefully against charges that his views on …
Video: Obama at VFW; Hits McCain on Iraq War AssociatedPress
Obama cranks up campaign before convention International Herald Tribune
Obama tells McCain not to question his patriotism Irish Times
Canada.com - Los Angeles Times
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One gibe too many has Obama hitting back
Financial Times, UK - 1 hour ago

By Edward Luce Anybody who doubted Barack Obama's willingness to hit back may have reconsidered since he returned last weekend from his short holiday in …
Obama to Go On Offense at Democratic Convention FOXNews
Obama Sharpens the Message TIME
McCain says he's prepared to be president and Obama isn't Los Angeles Times
Hartford Courant - Atlantic Online
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