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Dem delegate who said she'll vote for McCain fights to keep convention seat
After saying that she would vote for Republican John McCain rather than Barack Obama because her preferred candidate -- Hillary Rodham Clinton -- failed to get the Democratic Party's presidential... More
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It's My Party, I'll Cry If I Want To
"What does Bill Clinton want?" Barack Obama quickly determined what Hillary Clinton wants in the aftermath of defeat: a major role in... Full Article At HuffingtonPost
Birthday Complicates Timing for McCain
Nathan Gonzales from the Rothenberg Political Report sends us this information observation: "With all of the talk about John McCain unveiling his Running Mate immediately after the ... Full Article At Political Wire
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Leo W. Gerard: Steelworkers "Begin Again" by Backing Democrat Barack Obama for a Better America
Here everybody has a neighbor Everybody has a friend Everybody has a reason to begin again Bruce Springsteen -- "Long Walk Home" Sen. Barack Obama yesterday asked 4,500 delegates and observers at the ... Full Article At HuffingtonPost
Obama Camp Might Cut Convention Short
LA Times: The campaign has floated the idea of ending the Denver Convention Wednesday, August 27, instead of Thursday. Some suggest it would give ... Full Article At Time - The Page
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Obama acceptance speech at Mile High Stadium?
There was talk about Dems shortening the Convention to three days, but now, talk is about doing "something different" on the last night. Could it be this ? What better place to accept the nomination for the most powerful job in the world? Invesco... Full Article At Daily Kos
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Obama may accept nomination at Invesco Field (AP)
AP - Barack Obama's campaign is considering having him accept the Democratic presidential nomination at Invesco Field at Mile High instead of the Pepsi Center, the chosen site for the ... Full Article At Yahoo! News - Politics
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First Principles
Friends, below are the remarks I'm just about to give to the National Right to Life 2008 Convention. I thought you might be interested in reading them. ------ First, I would like to thank... Full Article At Redstate
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Carol Felsenthal: Memo to Obama: Don't Dump the Bump; But Do Dump Wesley Clark
What a relief? Turns out, reports CNN, that Barack Obama did not refuse to bump a boy's fist while touring the Eastside Community Ministry in Zanesville, Ohio yesterday. I was worried for a few... Full Article At HuffingtonPost
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Democratic Party contemplating cutting a day off of convention schedule.
I can't seem to avoid the front page today. Via Hot Air : A short but sweet gathering July 3, 2008 Barack Obama's campaign and the Democratic National Committee are toying with a ... Full Article At Redstate
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McCain's 'shake-up;' Dems may shorten convention; new money loophole
Some of the campaign and political news making headlines this morning, starting with what's being said about Steve Schmidt's new role in Republican John McCain's presidential... Full Article At USA Today - On Politics
Obama may give Convention speech at Mile High Stadium
Move over Denver Broncos. This looks like a good idea if it happens. Republicans always play the media game the best and this is something that will be a media sensation. Barack Obama’s campaign... Full Article At Crooks and Liars
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Obama's acceptance speech may be held in stadium
Barack Obama's campaign is considering having him accept the Democratic presidential nomination at Invesco Field at Mile High instead of the Pepsi Center, the chosen site for the ... Full Article At Houston Chronicle - Politics
The general: Going abroad
“Obama, looking to bolster his expertise in Foreign Policy, will travel to Europe and the Middle East to consult on issues like ... Full Article At MSNBC - First Read
Al Giordano: Missing: The Field's DNC Convention Credential
Two weeks ago, The Field -- reporting on the US Presidential Election -- moved to a new location: http://narconews.com/thefield It's been quite the ride. The former host, on June 11, censored us, then disappeared six months of archives from... Full Article At HuffingtonPost
McCain May Unveil Veep to Limit Obama Bounce
The New York Times examines the timing of announcing running mates and notes that while Sen. John McCain has limited choices compared to Sen. ... Full Article At Political Wire
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McCain May Unveil Veep After Democratic Convention
The New York Times examines the timing of announcing running mates and notes that while Sen. John McCain has limited choices compared to Sen. ... Full Article At Political Wire
The Flip-Flop Obsession
It's hard to remember now, but there was once a time when "flip-flop" was not the scarlet letter of presidential politics. I remember getting off the train in Boston, on my way to the 2004 ... Full Article At Time - Swampland
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McCain 'pleased' with Romney
From NBC/NJ’s Mike Memoli THE SHORT LIST. John McCain gave his fairly standard answer on Mitt Romney as a VP contender: “... Full Article At MSNBC - First Read
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Are Homeless Welcome at the Republican Convention?
While the Democrats are in Denver this summer, the Republican National Convention will underway in St. Paul, Minn. We hear from people who rely on the Dorothy Day center, a homeless shelter near the ... Full Article At NPR - Election 2008