Articles filed under Political Figures
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A speech for Clinton, but no script for her backersAug 24, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER - Hillary Clinton, who fell just short in her drive to become the first female presidential nominee, will nonetheless enjoy a large share of the spotlight here. O...
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Durbin: Feuding State Dems owe it to Obama to lay lowAug 24, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER - In their first big gathering, Illinois Democrats bit their lips Sunday and played nice for Barack Obama. Then again, Gov. Rod Blagojevich didn't attend the earl...
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Reggaeton star endorses ... McCainAug 24, 2008 11:00 pm - PHOENIX -- Reggaeton artist Daddy Yankee endorsed Republican presidential hopeful John McCain on Monday, citing the senator's support of Hispanics and his immigration ef...
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Special interests abound despite Obama's call for changeAug 24, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER - Barack Obama says he'll shun special interests and their gobs of cash. But make no mistake, those interests are here spreading their dough thick for conventione...
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Excerpts of Biden's speechAug 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Excerpts of Joe Biden's prepared remarks on Saturday in Springfield as provided by the Obama campaign: Well, it's great to be here! On the steps of the old State House i...
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Excerpts of Obama's speechAug 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Excerpts of Barack Obama's prepared remarks on Saturday in Springfield as provided by his campaign: For months, I've searched for a leader to finish this journey alongsi...
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Analysis: Biden fills attack roleAug 23, 2008 11:00 pm - DENVER -- Barack Obama says Joe Biden is ready to step in as president. He's not bad in the role of attack dog, either, wasting no time gnawing at GOP rival John McCain....
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Illinois Dems offer little for Obama to brag aboutAug 23, 2008 11:00 pm - When Barack Obama announced his candidacy for president from the steps of the Old State Capitol, he described Springfield as the crucible where he learned the art of pol...
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Obama introduces running mate BidenAug 23, 2008 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Barack Obama introduced Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware on Saturday as "a leader ready to step in and be president," and the newly named running mate quickly c...
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U. of I. to release Obama recordsAug 22, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- The University of Illinois at Chicago said Friday it is releasing records of Barack Obama's service to a nonprofit organization linked to former 1960s radi...