Articles filed under Political Figures
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Obama's victory is democracy at its bestNov 07, 2008 10:00 pm - Election night was a victory for Obama and democracy, and the world was watching. We showed the world democracy at its best. Remember countries all over the world look u...
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What's really in and out under ObamaNov 07, 2008 10:00 pm - In reference to Jamie Sotonoff's "In and Out" article now that Barack Obama has been elected (Nov. 6), I would like to submit my own. Though I am sure that some of Soto...
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Obama mum on Senate replacementNov 07, 2008 10:00 pm - If President-elect Barack Obama has a person in mind to fill his shoes in the Senate representing Illinois, he isn't naming him or her publicly. "I think there are going...
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Cautions, prayers for new presidentNov 07, 2008 10:00 pm - Well, the election is over. My guy didn't win. Then again, he wasn't my first choice. But we should all pray for Sen. Obama, that as president, he makes decisions that ...
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Duckworth: I'd fill Obama's Senate seat, serve his administrationNov 07, 2008 10:00 pm - Illinois' Veterans Affairs director says she'd be honored to serve in the U.S. Senate if Gov. Rod Blagojevich taps her to fill Barack Obama's seat. Tammy Duckworth also ...
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How could voters reject McCain?Nov 07, 2008 10:00 pm - John McCain has spent his adult life proving himself worthy and capable of being our president. His courage, patriotism, honor and leadership were tested over and over ...
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Why did headline focus on race?Nov 07, 2008 10:00 pm - I found the headline on page 2, Nov. 5, election coverage to be thought provoking. If John McCain had been elected, would you have written "White pride resonates?" Kell...
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McCain set for Veteran's Day visit to 'Tonight'Nov 07, 2008 10:00 pm - LOS ANGELES _ Sen. John McCain will make his first post-election TV appearance on the "Tonight" show next week, NBC said Friday. The Republican presidential candidate i...
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Union: State didn't bargain before Pontiac layoffsNov 07, 2008 10:00 pm - The union that represents employees at a central Illinois prison filed a lawsuit Friday to try to block the state from laying off workers as officials move ahead with pl...
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Key questions and answers from first news conferenceNov 07, 2008 10:00 pm - Here is a summary of answers to some questions Barack Obama was asked in his first news conference as president-elect on Friday. On Obama's planned visit to the White H...