Articles filed under Political Figures
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Obama gets the backing of 'The Boss'Apr 16, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Rock star Bruce Springsteen endorsed Democratic Sen. Barack Obama for president Wednesday, saying "he speaks to the America I've envisioned in my music for...
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Lawmakers debate Obama commentsApr 15, 2008 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD -- Barack Obama hasn't served at the Illinois Capitol since 2004, but Republicans here chose to turn their attention to the Democratic presidential hopeful T...
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'Frankly', Clinton isn't believable in her criticism of ObamaApr 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Long ago, I discovered that the word "frankly" often meant a lie was coming my way. I learned this from an insurance agent, who preceded every attempt to sell me useless...
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The man in the middleApr 14, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- After days on the campaign defensive, Democrat Barack Obama accused rival Hillary Rodham Clinton on Monday of leveling criticism straight from the Republic...
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Rezko defense tries to plant seeds of doubtApr 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Antoin "Tony" Rezko's attorney used Monday's cross-examination of prosecution witness Stuart Levine to highlight inconsistencies in Levine's testimony and cast doubt on ...
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Obama 'bitter' over commentsApr 13, 2008 11:00 pm - STEELTON, Penn. -- Democrat Barack Obama lashed out Sunday at rival Hillary Rodham Clinton, mocking her vocal support for gun rights and saying her record in the Senate ...
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Clinton pounces on Obama's comments about rural votersApr 12, 2008 11:00 pm - MISHAWAKA, Ind. -- A political tempest over Barack Obama's comments about bitter voters in small towns has given rival Hillary Rodham Clinton a new opening to court work...
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Colbert taking his 'report' to Philadelphia for Democratic primaryApr 12, 2008 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Stephen Colbert's bid for the presidency may have fallen short, but he's still determined to influence the race. On Monday, "The Colbert Report" will begin a...
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Obama can take some lessons from Dukakis, Kennedy campaignsApr 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Back in 1988, I promulgated what I now call Cohen's Law of Racial Politics. It goes like this: In states where there are few African-Americans, the liberal candidate can...
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Clinton tax story merited strong playApr 10, 2008 11:00 pm - I get three papers delivered every day. I am aware of the different ways newspapers try to adjust the news, but when I see the Herald put the Clinton tax information on ...