Articles filed under Political Figures
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Obama says no to summer debatesAug 02, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON - Democratic candidate Barack Obama on Saturday backed away from rival John McCain's challenge for a series of joint appearances, agreeing only to the standar...
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Obama says McCain is trying to distract votersAug 02, 2008 11:00 pm - ORLANDO, Fla. - Republican candidate John McCain's presidential campaign is cynical, not racist, in its efforts to distract voters from real issues, Democratic rival Bar...
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Obama opposes slavery reparationsAug 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama opposes offering reparations to the descendants of slaves, putting him at odds with some black groups and leaders. The man...
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Obama shifts on offshore oil drillingAug 01, 2008 11:00 pm - ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said Friday he would be willing to support limited additional offshore oil drilling if that's what...
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Obama proposes $1,000 energy rebates for consumersJul 31, 2008 11:00 pm - ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on Friday called for a $1,000 "emergency" rebate to consumers to offset soaring energy costs amid ...
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Signs racist stereotypes still a problemJul 31, 2008 11:00 pm - The plain fact that one of the two major political parties in America has nominated an Illinois man who identifies himself as black is a significant stride for a nation ...
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Obama blasts rapper Ludacris' rhymesJul 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Rapper Ludacris is a strong supporter of Barack Obama but the Democrat's presidential campaign is calling one of the artist's latest rhymes "outrageously offensive" to S...
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Obama and McCain go old-school in political jabsJul 30, 2008 11:00 pm - CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa -- John McCain's campaign accused Barack Obama on Thursday of playing racial politics a day after the Democratic candidate predicted Republicans would...
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Paris Hilton and Barack Obama? New McCain ad compares the twoJul 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Is Barack Obama akin to a hotel heiress known for Internet porn or a pop star caught up in allegations of drug abuse and mental instability? John McCain is hoping voters...
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But who has the better superpowers?Jul 29, 2008 11:00 pm - KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- It's a year of superheroes in Hollywood, with the big-budget epics of Batman, Iron Man and the Hulk, but a big-budget production out of Washington, D...