Articles filed under Politics
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Official doubts Michigan, Florida can have do-overMar 06, 2008 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- The former head of the Democratic National Committee doubted Thursday whether chairman Howard Dean would be able to get approval for a plan for do-over pre...
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Obama raises record $55 million in monthMar 06, 2008 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Democratic Sen. Barack Obama raised a record $55 million in February for his presidential campaign, eclipsing rival Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's own subst...
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Obama adviser resigns after calling Clinton a 'monster'Mar 06, 2008 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- A former adviser to Barack Obama who resigned Friday after calling rival Hillary Rodham Clinton "a monster" said Obama may not be able to withdraw all U.S....
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Obama's name comes up at fundraiser's trialMar 06, 2008 10:00 pm - U.S. Sen. Barack Obama's name came up Thursday at the trial of fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko. The Democratic presidential contender has faced some tough questions latel...
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McCain mum on a mateMar 06, 2008 10:00 pm - WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Republican John McCain praised Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, a potential running mate, as they campaigned together Thursday, although he sidestepp...
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Superdelegates hold the keyMar 06, 2008 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Hillary Rodham Clinton won't catch Barack Obama in the race for Democratic delegates chosen in primaries and caucuses, even if she wins every remaining con...
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McCain calls for tax cuts, job training to lift the faltering economyMar 06, 2008 10:00 pm - ATLANTA -- Republican presidential candidate John McCain, who has said economics isn't his strong suit, said Friday tax cuts and job training are needed to lift an econo...
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Barrage of domestic issues await our next presidentMar 06, 2008 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- The next president will face long-simmering domestic problems that range from a weakening economy to ballooning health care costs and stubborn budget defic...
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Clearing the truth from the chaff in 14th Dist. campaignMar 05, 2008 10:00 pm - You've probably filled a recycling bin with 8-by-11-inch fliers from campaign committees for Jim Oberweis and Bill Foster, who seek to succeed Dennis Hastert in a specia...
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Will County has new GOP leaderMar 05, 2008 10:00 pm - After more than 30 years as a Will County Republican precinct committeeman, Richard Kavanaugh is taking a bigger role with the local party. Kavanaugh replaces Jack Parte...