Articles filed under Political Figures
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McCain presents a refreshing change in stale debate formatJun 10, 2008 11:00 pm - It's pretty obvious what was the most overhyped political story of the past week. The honors clearly go to the Hillary Clinton drama: Will she stand down? Will she endor...
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McCain, Obama trade jabs on economy, taxesJun 09, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Republican John McCain said Tuesday that Democrat Barack Obama is bad for business as the presidential rivals appealed to voters worried about lost jobs, r...
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Conquering poverty with entrepreneurial spiritJun 09, 2008 11:00 pm - Listening to Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton repeat stories they claim to have been told by the poor and the unemployed, who are unable to pay for food and medicine and...
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Obama veep vetting team looks at retired militaryJun 09, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Barack Obama is considering former top military leaders among his possible running mates, according to senators who met Tuesday with the Democratic preside...
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Obama-Clinton ticket no dreamJun 08, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Lots of Democrats love Hillary Rodham Clinton. Yet plenty of Republicans, conservatives and all-important independents can't stand her, suggesting possible...
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Obama hits McCain on economy, gas pricesJun 08, 2008 11:00 pm - RALEIGH, N.C. -- The presidential campaign's focus turned sharply to the economy Monday, an inopportune time for Republican John McCain as Americans cope with record-hig...
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Clinton's exit lifts ObamaJun 07, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Hillary Rodham Clinton suspended her pioneering campaign for the presidency on Saturday and summoned supporters to use "our energy, our passion, our streng...
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The search for a running mateJun 07, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Finding a running mate tops the summer to-do lists of John McCain and Barack Obama, and each needs to decide what he wants as much as who he wants. Are the...
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Community spoke; district listenedJun 07, 2008 11:00 pm - Community spoke; district listened The Glen Ellyn Park District Board of Commissioners voted on Tuesday to NOT put soccer fields at Ackerman Woods. The vote was 4-1 wit...
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Critics can't match priest's good deedsJun 07, 2008 11:00 pm - The avalanche of hate, disparagement and vilification aimed at Father Michael Pfleger for his May 25 over-the-top sarcasm directed at Hillary Clinton is puzzling. Usual...