Articles filed under Misc Elections
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Obama's closing speech likely to shut down DenverAug 27, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER - Barack Obama's blowout nomination speech in Denver drew 80,000-plus attendees, many of whom suffered through a hot nightmare of endless lines and general confus...
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No hero, McCain's out of touch with usAug 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Looks like my letter questioning John McCain's heroism upset some of his hero worshippers. Luckily, I didn't criticize John Wayne as I'd probably have to go into hiding...
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Illinoisans in spotlight at InvescoAug 27, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER - Much like the rest of the convention, Barack Obama's blowout Invesco Field acceptance speech lineup will give other Illinois politicians a chance in the limelig...
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Biden: American needs more than a good soldierAug 27, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER -- Joe Biden declared Wednesday that America doesn't need a good soldier in the White House, it needs the wise leadership of Barack Obama. As Biden concluded his ...
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Clinton endorses Obama, says he's 'ready to lead America'Aug 27, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER -- Former President Clinton forcefully endorsed Barack Obama's bid for the White House on Wednesday, telling delegates to the Democratic convention that Obama is ...
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Seals launches TV ad tied to Obama announcementAug 27, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER - Democratic congressional candidate Dan Seals is hoping to capitalize on Barack Obama's historic acceptance speech today. The Wilmette businessman is going up w...
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Variety of tools let you direct political coverageAug 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Say what you will about the individual candidates, it is going to be an interesting election campaign season. The two key presidential candidates are smart and articulat...
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Democrats make history, officially choose Obama as nomineeAug 27, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER -- Barack Obama swept to the Democratic presidential nomination Wednesday night, a transforming triumph that made him the first black American to lead a major par...
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Does Obama have that Kennedy appeal?Aug 27, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER - Munching on ham, eggs and a bagel, Tom Jolly sat at a quaint diner in the city's downtown area reading a newspaper and anxiously waiting to hear Barack Obama de...
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Full text of Barack Obama's speechAug 27, 2008 11:00 pm - To Chairman Dean and my great friend Dick Durbin; and to all my fellow citizens of this great nation: With profound gratitude and great humility, I accept your nominatio...