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The Torch Passes. Really. - New York Times

August 28th, 2008 · No Comments


ABC News
The Torch Passes. Really.
New York Times, United States - 2 hours ago


Among the possible distractions were: 1) Husband arriving soon to give one of the most high-stake speeches in the history of American politics in a football
Video: Mission accomplished for Michelle Obama france24english
Michelle Obama proves would-be first ladies can loom large on The Canadian Press
Pomp and Cowboy Hats Boise Weekly
The Herald - Fort Worth Star Telegram
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On Politics, Women and Generational Anxiety - New York Times

August 28th, 2008 · No Comments

On Politics, Women and Generational Anxiety
New York Times, United States - 1 hour ago


By ELEANOR RANDOLPH Eighty-eight years after American women fought their way into the voting booth, some latter-day activists here are having trouble
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He's Barack Obama, not the messiah Los Angeles Times
Pomp and Cowboy Hats Boise Weekly
Christian Science Monitor - Irish Independent
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It was politics, but of the polite variety - Atlanta Journal Constitution

August 28th, 2008 · No Comments


BBC News
It was politics, but of the polite variety
Atlanta Journal Constitution,  USA - 1 hour ago


If that idea of respecting your rival’s humanity is what Barack Obama has brought to American politics, it marks a huge improvement.
McCain unlikely to grasp conservative vote TCU Daily Skiff
Transcript: Sen. Joe Biden's acceptance speech CNN
Convention Perspective; Biden as working-class defender Boston Globe
Howard University The Hilltop (subscription) - CQPolitics.com
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McCain will announce his VP pick tomorrow at 11AM

August 28th, 2008 · No Comments

McCain’s selection process has been conducted mostly in secret, but officials said he was considering one or more candidates who support abortion rights. The disclosure set off a fracas on the right wing, with talk-show host Rush Limbaugh saying such a selection would destroy the party.
McCain is planning to roll out his vice presidential nominee [...]

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Senegalese Support Barack Obama's Candidacy for US President - Voice of America

August 28th, 2008 · No Comments


Voice of America


Butcher Cheikh Gning bends over a slab of pork in his one room stand on the roadside of Dakar, Senegal, as he talks American politics.

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Obama as an advocate for change - Seattle Post Intelligencer

August 28th, 2008 · No Comments


Times Online
Obama as an advocate for change
Seattle Post Intelligencer - 1 hour ago


Here is a leader who can run against the extremes of both parties and seize the vast middle ground of American politics. The next day, I wrote that Obama's
Fizz at Pepsi Centre The Australian
Perspective: The hemorrhaging must stop now!‏ South Florida Caribbean News
readers' comments New York Times
Rocky Mountain News - Huffington Post
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Obama as an advocate for change - Seattle Post Intelligencer

August 28th, 2008 · No Comments


Voice of America
Obama as an advocate for change
Seattle Post Intelligencer - 3 hours ago


Here is a leader who can run against the extremes of both parties and seize the vast middle ground of American politics. The next day, I wrote that Obama's
Obama: Beginning of another dream The Punch
History Made and Surprised Me Kansas City Star
At 5280 Feet, the Party Atmosphere Is Thin New York Times
Christian Science Monitor - South Florida Caribbean News
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Obama as an advocate for change - Seattle Post Intelligencer

August 28th, 2008 · No Comments


BBC News
Obama as an advocate for change
Seattle Post Intelligencer - 4 hours ago


Here is a leader who can run against the extremes of both parties and seize the vast middle ground of American politics. The next day, I wrote that Obama's
Ron Kirk: Q&A on the Southern vote, race and Democratic moderates Dallas Morning News
US election: Clinton and Biden rouse Democrats in call for unity guardian.co.uk
Michelle Obama: 'Nothing cynical about it' The Swamp - Tribune’s Washington Bureau
Explorer News - New Statesman
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What Hillary Didn?t Say

August 27th, 2008 · No Comments

A Message from the mcCain Campaign
Friends,
Last night, you may have watched Senator Hillary Clinton’s speech at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, praising Senator Barack Obama. But what you didn’t hear is her acclaim for John McCain- a man she knows is prepared to lead as our next president
Senator Clinton, a long-time admirer [...]

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Politics Versus Values - Chicago Reader

August 27th, 2008 · No Comments


Chicago Reader
Politics Versus Values
Chicago Reader - 5 hours ago


Though it’s largely a time capsule of American politics four decades past, it’s interesting for its handling of some surprisingly timely themes in this

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Politics Versus Values - Chicago Reader

August 27th, 2008 · No Comments


Chicago Reader
Politics Versus Values
Chicago Reader - 8 hours ago


Though it’s largely a time capsule of American politics four decades past, it’s interesting for its handling of some surprisingly timely themes in this
» 'Weekend' well acted but doesn't resonate Chicago Daily Herald
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The Temple of Obama: ?Toga, toga, toga!?

August 27th, 2008 · No Comments

Obama’s Greek Temple, Up Close
“My Big Fat Greek Convention”?
Is it Greek or Roman?

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In an election between John McCain and Barack Obama, who would you vote for?

August 27th, 2008 · No Comments


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Why American politics is as African as it gets - Daily Nation

August 27th, 2008 · No Comments


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Why American politics is as African as it gets
Daily Nation, Kenya - 51 minutes ago


OF ALL THE INDUSTRIALised democracies, the one whose politics could be most recognisable to Africans right now is the USA — and Italy, some might argue.
Video: A Winning Strategy for Obama-Biden WSJDigitalNetwork
How could having a good 'story' make Obama a good president? Telegraph.co.uk
Howard Zinn on Obama, McCain, and the State of American Politics Uprising
Washington Post - Canada.com
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Why American politics is as African as it gets - Daily Nation

August 27th, 2008 · No Comments


Canada.com
Why American politics is as African as it gets
Daily Nation, Kenya - 6 hours ago


OF ALL THE INDUSTRIALised democracies, the one whose politics could be most recognisable to Africans right now is the USA — and Italy, some might argue.
Video: Michelle Obama Keynote Address at DNC CSPAN
North Carolina Man Bring American Presidential Experience to the Emediawire (press release)
Obama's Thursday Night Task Washington Post
About - News & Issues - Vanguard
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Why American politics is as African as it gets - Daily Nation

August 27th, 2008 · No Comments


Times Online
Why American politics is as African as it gets
Daily Nation, Kenya - 8 hours ago


OF ALL THE INDUSTRIALised democracies, the one whose politics could be most recognisable to Africans right now is the USA — and Italy, some might argue.
Video: A Winning Strategy for Obama-Biden WSJDigitalNetwork
Obama nominated by acclamation: Historic moment in US politics People’s Weekly World
Howard Zinn on Obama, McCain, and the State of American Politics Uprising
Contra Costa Times - Washington Post
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Why American politics is as African as it gets - Daily Nation

August 27th, 2008 · No Comments


Voice of America
Why American politics is as African as it gets
Daily Nation, Kenya - 12 hours ago


OF ALL THE INDUSTRIALised democracies, the one whose politics could be most recognisable to Africans right now is the USA — and Italy, some might argue.
Obama as an advocate for change Seattle Post Intelligencer
Howard Zinn on Obama, McCain, and the State of American Politics Uprising
At 5280 Feet, the Party Atmosphere Is Thin New York Times
Christian Science Monitor - The Jersey Journal - NJ.com
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What Would Thomas Jefferson Think of Presidential Politics Today? - MarketWatch

August 27th, 2008 · No Comments


In advance of the 2008 election, teachers may want to have their students participate in the blog just as citizens participated in lively debate in

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Inside Long Island, state and national politics and Election 2008 - Newsday

August 27th, 2008 · No Comments


Washington Post


morning to learn that official balloting for the Democratic presidential nomination would begin at 10 am, news that seemed to catch many off guard.
Video: Clinton's Speech Praised CBS
Not All Have Been Healed Washington Post
Clinton urges support for Obama Canada.com
Arizona Republic - Salon
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Inside Long Island, state and national politics and Election 2008 - Newsday

August 27th, 2008 · No Comments


ABC News


morning to learn that official balloting for the Democratic presidential nomination would begin at 10 am, news that seemed to catch many off guard.
Video: A Winning Strategy for Obama-Biden WSJDigitalNetwork
Not All Have Been Healed Washington Post
Brazile: Election based on merit, not on identity MetroWest Daily News
Canada.com - Arizona Republic
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