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2008 Presidential Election Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for 2008 Presidential Election.

Results 1 - 20 of 2,241,108 in 2008 Presidential Election

  1. Prosecutors move to delay Rezko sentencingRead the original story

    2 min ago | The Columbian

    Federal prosecutors moved Monday to delay indefinitely the sentencing of convicted fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko, sending their strongest hint yet that he is ready to spill his political secrets.

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    Related Topix: Illinois, Illinois Government, US Politics, Barack Obama, US News, US Senate, Democrat, Rod Blagojevich, US Governors, Barack Obama

  2. Rabid Bigots Rally Around Embarrassed McCainRead the original story

    3 min ago | Gawker

    It appears the McCain ticket's extra-vicious new attacks on Barack Obama , openly trumpeted by the campaign itself , have worked a little too well.

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, Terrorism, John McCain

  3. Expectations Not Met For Ohioans Casting Early BallotsRead the original story

    3 min ago | KVEW-TV Kennewick

    A weeklong period in which Ohioans could register to vote and immediately cast a ballot has ended with turnout that didn't quite match expectations.

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama

  4. Though urged not to, candidates attackRead the original story

    4 min ago | Concord Monitor

    Sen. John Sununu attacked rival Jeanne Shaheen as a flip-flopper at a Manchester forum yesterday, saying that Shaheen told a newspaper that she was "inclined" to vote for the $700 billion Wall Street bailout ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, John Sununu, US News, US Senate, Republican, Manchester Metro, Manchester, NH

  5. Hagel's Wife to Back ObamaRead the original story

    4 min ago | News Max

    The wife of Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel plans to endorse Democrat Barack Obama. Lilibet Hagel has scheduled a 10 a.m. news conference in Alexandria, Va., on Tuesday with Susan Eisenhower, the daughter of ...

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    Related Topix: US News, US Politics, US Senate, Republican, Chuck Hagel, Barack Obama

  6. POLITICS: In a Just World, This Would Be The End of EJ DionneRead the original story

    4 min ago | Baseball Crank

    From today's Best of the Web , one of the classic examples of replacement-level, conventional wisdom-spouting liberal punditry makes a complete fool of himself in his rush to pronounce himself superior to Sarah ...

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  7. GOP Files Complaint About Obama FundraisingRead the original story

    5 min ago | News Max

    The Republican National Committee filed a complaint Monday alleging that Democrat Barack Obama's presidential campaign has received illegal contributions from foreigners and donations that exceed federal ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama

  8. Israelis Say They Were Duped Into Obama AdRead the original story

    5 min ago | News Max

    Three Israeli security figures said Monday they were duped into taking part in an ad supporting Barack Obama made by the same group that was behind comedian Sarah Silverman's "Great Schlep." Uzi Dayan, a ...

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    Related Topix: Israel, World News, Middle East, US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, John McCain

  9. McCain Calls Obama a LiarRead the original story

    5 min ago | News Max

    Behind in the polls, Republican John McCain on Monday called Democratic rival Barack Obama a liar as he leveled his harshest criticism yet, and said the campaign boils down to one basic question: Who is Obama ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, US Senate, Democrat, John McCain, Barack Obama, Illinois, Illinois Government

  10. Palin character attack on Obama may hurt McCainRead the original story

    6 min ago | News Observer

    John McCain is once again trying to dress the political wound that never heals: his role in a 1980s banking scandal that is featured in a new Barack Obama attack video.

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, John McCain, Barack Obama

  11. National BriefingRead the original story

    6 min ago | Los Angeles Times

    Bush aides won't have to cooperate A federal appeals court rejected House Democrats' demands to force two of President Bush's top aides to cooperate with an investigation about the firings of nine federal ...

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    Related Topix: US News, US Politics, George Bush, District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals, Barack Obama, US Senate, Democrat

  12. Character attacks emerge in McCain-Obama raceRead the original story

    6 min ago | News Observer

    The two men who supposedly exemplified a different kind of politics are engaged in an increasingly bitter campaign as character attacks are emerging to compete with issues like the troubled economy.

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, John McCain, Barack Obama

  13. Avis Jones DeWeever - "It's Time For This Insanity to End"Read the original story

    6 min ago | About.com

    When it comes to policy issues that impact women of color, Avis Jones DeWeever won't settle for vague platitudes.

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, John McCain

  14. Will Dress Code Affect Your Right To Vote?Read the original story

    1 min ago | EDGEboston.com Style Feed v1.0

    In Pennsylvania, two Pittsburgh-area elections officials are suing to permit a dress code at polling places, after a Pennsylvania Department of State memo advised counties last month that voters' attire doesn't ...

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Barack Obama

  15. McCain v Obama, Round 2Read the original story

    7 min ago | WDBO-AM Orlando

    Listen Live! As the markets continue to be rocked with uncertainty, the political universe tonight brings the second debate between Barack Obama and John McCain.

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, John McCain, Barack Obama

  16. Australians favour Obama as US prez: pollRead the original story

    7 min ago | Deccan Herald

    About 76 per cent of the Australians voted for Senator Obama to win the next month's Presidential election as against nearly ten per cent supporting Republican nominee John Mccain, a recent poll has indicated.

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, John McCain, Barack Obama, Florida, OH

  17. Join the conversation about tonight's debateRead the original story

    9 min ago | Anniston Star

    The Star invites readers to take part in our online conversation during tonight's presidential debate.

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, John McCain, Barack Obama, University of Alabama, Jacksonville State University, Calhoun County, AL, Opinion

  18. Change the campaign subjectRead the original story

    10 min ago | Anniston Star

    Let's see: The financial system is still in grave peril, despite approval of an unprecedented $700 billion bailout.

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    Related Topix: US Politics, US News, John McCain, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Opinion

  19. Barrymore backs 'gay friendly' ObamaRead the original story

    10 min ago | NBC 15 Online

    Actress Drew Barrymore attends the Clinton Global Initiative September 25, 2008 in New York City. 2 comments

    Related Topix: Gay/Lesbian, US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, John McCain, Entertainment

  20. Today in History - Oct. 7Read the original story

    10 min ago | The Topeka Capital-Journal

    Today is Tuesday, Oct. 7, the 281st day of 2008. There are 85 days left in the year.

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