Articles filed under Political Parties
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Weeks before Election Day, early voting kicks offSep 04, 2012 6:31 am - CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Heard enough from the presidential candidates? Here’s an answer: Vote now and put the election behind you. Early voting in the presidential race begins...
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What to watch at the Democratic convention TuesdaySep 04, 2012 5:00 am - Here are some things to watch for at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday: 1. The disappointment charge: How will the first day's speakers address the Republica...
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Editorial: Sift through the political sound bites, slogansSep 04, 2012 5:00 am - If Mork from Ork had just landed on Earth last week and tuned into the Republican National Convention, no one could fault him if he believed that President Barack Obama ...
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Delegate diary: Elgin woman honoredSep 04, 2012 4:28 am - Being a delegate is a new experience for Cristina Castro of Elgin, who arrived in Charlotte, N.C., over the weekend for her first Democratic National Convention and was ...
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Duckworth not apologizing for Obama tiesSep 03, 2012 11:00 pm - Democrat Tammy Duckworth of Hoffman Estates is preparing her speech for one of politics' biggest stages at the Democratic National Convention today. But Duckworth's camp...
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Romney launches GOP response at Dem conventionSep 03, 2012 8:35 am - GREENVILLE, N.C. — Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign is launching an aggressive Republican response at the site of the Democratic National Convention aimed at stealing...
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In convention warm-up, Obama sees economic gainsSep 03, 2012 8:35 am - TOLEDO, Ohio — In the warm-up to the Democratic National Convention, both parties jockeyed for the economic high ground Monday, with Republican Mitt Romney labeling Labo...
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Dems cobble convention crowd together bit by bitSep 03, 2012 8:35 am - CHARLOTTE, N.C. — College students from across North Carolina will arrive in Charlotte by the busload. Same with members of predominantly black churches in neighboring S...
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Quinn to take stage at convention, but faces tumult back homeSep 03, 2012 5:30 am - When Gov. Pat Quinn steps onto the Democratic National Convention stage in Charlotte this week, he'll do so as the governor of Barack Obama's home state who has champion...
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Postcard from Charlotte: Big week for IllinoisSep 03, 2012 4:29 am - Hi, everybody. The Democratic National Convention starts in Charlotte, N.C, today, but it’s already clear it’ll be a big week for Illinois. Delegates are all here, on ha...