Articles filed under Political Conventions
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Fallin recalls bombing in convention speechSep 04, 2008 11:00 pm - OKLAHOMA CITY _ U.S. Rep. Mary Fallin evoked one of Oklahoma's darkest days, the April 19, 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, and told those attending the Republican National C...
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Text of downstate U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock's speechSep 04, 2008 11:00 pm - I have long been inspired by John McCain's unconventional ways. You see, he is a different type of Republican. He reaches out to all Americans, including those inner c...
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Text of John McCain's speechSep 04, 2008 11:00 pm - Remarks by Republican presidential nominee John McCain to the Republican National Convention on Thursday, as prepared for delivery: Thank you all very much. Tonight, I h...
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Text of former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee's speechSep 03, 2008 11:00 pm - As much as I appreciate the opportunity to speak tonight, I really was originally hoping for the slot on Thursday called the acceptance speech. But I am delighted to spe...
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An open letter to Sen. John McCainSep 03, 2008 11:00 pm - Dear Sen. McCain: It's hard to believe you could make a bigger splash tonight than you did last Friday when you named Gov. Palin as your running mate, but if you're goin...
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Palin casts herself as Washington outsider to cheering GOP crowdSep 03, 2008 11:00 pm - ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) _ Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin claimed her historic spot on the Republican ticket Wednesday night, uncorking a smiling, sarcastic attack on Barack Obama ...
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Giuliani: Palin's time as mayor qualifies herSep 03, 2008 11:00 pm - MINNEAPOLIS -- Rudy Giuliani maintains that Sarah Palin is ready to lead the nation partly because she has managed a city, an argument that looks like comparing oranges ...
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Attacks, praise stretch truthSep 03, 2008 11:00 pm - ST. PAUL, Minn. _ Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and her Republican supporters held back little Wednesday as they issued dismissive attacks on Barack Obama and flattering prai...
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Text of GOP Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin's speechSep 03, 2008 11:00 pm - Mr. Chairman, delegates, and fellow citizens: I am honored to be considered for the nomination for Vice President of the United States... I accept the call to help our n...
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State GOP says McCain is Illinois' type of Republican, if only ...Sep 03, 2008 11:00 pm - ST. PAUL - Strip away the Barack Obama frenzy, and John McCain looks a lot like the type of Republican Illinois once embraced. Maverick Republican war hero with an acid ...