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Obama Celebrates a Small Town Fourth
By Jonathan Weisman BUTTE, Mont. -- With John McCain taking July Fourth off, Barack Obama had the campaign trail to himself for Independence Day, taking in a small-town July Fourth parade here... Full Article At Washington Post - The Trail
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McCain Outspending Obama on MO TV
Earlier this week Josh noted the reports we were getting from readers in Missouri that McCain ads were all over TV, while Obama was barely visible. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Jo Mannies runs... Full Article At Talking Points Memo
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Starting to Wonder
Following up on David's post below , why is McCain outspending Obama two-to-one in Missouri? We had reader reports suggesting this last week. And in response to those reports readers from a... Full Article At Talking Points Memo
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Edwards As VP-An Indication of Progressive Strength
Obama's FISA betrayal this week puts a different spin on the strength that Edwards has shown as a VP candidate--it contrasts sharply with Edwards' performance... Full Article At Open Left
Obama Attends African Methodist Episcopal Church Convention
The Illinois Senator again puts the focus on religion, will speak Saturday afternoon at the church’s Convention in St. Louis, Missouri. He&... Full Article At Time - The Page
Obama insists he's 'been very consistent' on Iraq
Sen. Barack Obama speaks on his Iraq policy during a news conference Thursday in Fargo, North Dakota. ST. LOUIS, Missouri (CNN) — Sen... Full Article At CNN - Political Ticker
Scenes from the Trail
Sen. Barack Obama greets supporters at the 48th Quadrennial Session of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in St. Louis, Missouri, Saturday. Photo credit: AP... Full Article At CNN - Political Ticker
Obama: Media Response To Iraq Remarks Overblown
ST. LOUIS — Barack Obama said Saturday that he was surprised at how the media has "finely calibrated" his recent words on Iraq, and denied that he intends to anything but end the war if he is elected. "I was a little puzzled by the frenzy... Full Article At HuffingtonPost
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Just What Does Patriotism Mean in America? Issue Enters Into Campaign
This is IN THE NEWS in VOA Special English. Dictionaries define patriotism as love and loyalty to one's country. For Americans, patriotism can mean many things -- for example, celebrating the Fourth of July, Independence Day. [0:01:33] American presidential campaigns especially in war time. In... Full Article At EveryZing - 2008 Presidential Election
ON THE TRAIL: Monday, June 30, 2008
Compiled by Mary Grace Lucas, CNN Washington Bureau * Sen. John McCain is in Pennsylvania today, holding a media availability in Harrisburg... Full Article At CNN - Political Ticker
Obama Wowed by Truman’s Car
Visiting the former President’s home in Independence, Missouri, Obama marvels at Truman’s 1972 Chrysler Newport. “I wonder what kind of mileage this gets,” the Senator wonders... Full Article At Time - The Page
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Drug Arrests Were Real; the Badge Was Fake
A man who pretended to be a federal agent has stirred a legal and political controversy in a small Missouri town.... Full Article At New York Times - Front Page
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Missouri Town Finds Drug Agent Is Really an Impostor
The strange adventures of a man pretending to be a federal agent on an anti-drug campaign have stirred a legal and political battle in a small town.... Full Article At New York Times - Front Page
Obama offered shirt off woman's back
One woman offered to giver Obama her shirt — off her back. INDEPENDENCE, Missouri (AP) — Clearly, the lady who offered to give ... Full Article At CNN - Political Ticker
Missourians Overwhelmed By Obama
Obama has taken some heat for his patriotism speech in Independence, Missouri -- but not from local supporters, including a mother and daughter who were so excited about meeting the senator, they... Full Article At HuffingtonPost
Obama Hints At Sebelius For Veep
Yesterday, Obama gave the Kansas governor high praise on a Missouri Fox affiliate , going so far as to hint that she could be his vice presidential... Full Article At HuffingtonPost
Obama Bound for Independence
The presumptive Democratic nominee holds a Monday morning event at the Truman Memorial Building in Independence, Missouri.... Full Article At Time - The Page