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More Giuliani preview: Zinging O at NY delegation
Spin CycleJanison reports on Giuliani's comments to the NY delegation, 90 percent attacks, maybe a clue to what he'll say tonight. The remarks include a reprise of the Hillary Clinton attacks on Obama's "present" votes in the Illinois state Senate: "He???s......Tags: Republican Party, Sarah Palin, Elections, Parliament, Saddam Hussein
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Palin: Text of the Speech
Spin CycleHere's the speech: Mr. Chairman, delegates, and fellow citizens: I am honored to be considered for the nomination for vice president of the United States ... I accept the call to help our nominee for president to serve and defend......Tags: Elections, Seafood and Fishing Industry, The White House, Michigan, Schools
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Analysis: NY primary tests Legislative incumbents
Associated Press WriterNew York's legislative primaries, usually not terribly exciting, will be different on Tuesday. These intramural contests will help set the odds on whether Republicans will keep their decades-long rule in the Senate come November and show whether the...Tags: Republican Party, Martin Connor, Parliament, Elections, Manhattan (New York City)
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News from around Wisconsin at 6:28 a.m. CDT
Before ratifying a compact to prevent diversions from the Great Lakes, Congress should make clear the waters are not a product subject to domestic or international trade law, a member of Congress said Friday. Some Great Lakes advocates fear courts might...Tags: Health Treatments, Sexual Assault, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Richard Thompson, Kevin Johnson
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McCain picks up 'change' motif
Chicago Tribune correspondentCEDARBURG, Wis. — Can a Republican candidate be a change candidate in an anti-Republican election year? With an incumbent GOP president facing very low approval ratings after two terms, that's exactly what Sen. John McCain is trying to do....Tags: Alaska, Republican Party, Sarah Palin, Elections, Peter Brown
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McCain drives 'change' onto campaign trail
Special to The Morning Call| Can a Republican candidate be a change candidate in an anti-Republican election year? With an incumbent GOP president facing the worst possible approval ratings after two terms, that's exactly what Sen. John McCain is trying to do. McCain on Friday...Tags: Republican Party, Alaska, Sarah Palin, Parliament, Elections
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Around the state
Old Dominion University is at a pivotal point. More respected, ambitious and attractive than it was just a decade ago, it needs someone special in the president's office to build on the momentum of Jim Koch and Roseann Runte, its last two leaders....Tags: Minnesota, Parliament, Elections, Old Dominion University, Democratic National Conventions
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A look at speakers for Thursday's GOP convention
Major speakers scheduled for Thursday's final session of the Republican National Convention. The GOP nominee, Sen. John McCain of Arizona, is set deliver his acceptance speech. GOV. TIM PAWLENTY OF MINNESOTA: The two-term governor has stressed reaching...Tags: Republican Party, Elections, Tim Pawlenty, Sam Brownback, Tom Ridge
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Senate Democrats urged to pass energy relief bill
melissa.mansfield@newsday.com; StaffThe Senate Democratic minority yesterday urged the Republican majority to return to Albany to pass an energy relief package of legislation in advance of the upcoming winter. The proposal would increase the grants for lower-income families making up to...Tags: Upstream Oil and Gas Activities, Energy Saving, Parliament, Craig Johnson, Government
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Just The Facts
Speakers at both the Democratic and the Republican national conventions blurred facts to score political points. Here's a sampling:
JOHN MCCAIN: "We lost their trust when instead of freeing ourselves from a dangerous dependence on foreign oil, both...Tags: Health Treatments, Elections, Pediatrics, September 11, 2001 Attacks, Military Equipment
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Clarifying the record on the born-alive bill
A storm of controversy has risen in the presidential race concerning Barack Obama and legislation I sponsored in 2003 ("Obama's '03 abortion vote on forefront," Eric Zorn, Metro, Aug. 21). I introduced Senate Bill 1082 because of a nurse's claims that...Tags: People, Parliament, John Kerry, Barack Obama, Edward M. Kennedy
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Lieberman Plans To Remain With Senate Democratic Caucus
The Hartford CourantSen. Joseph I. Lieberman said today he has no intention of leaving the Democratic Party, despite his featured role at the Republican National Convention. Two days after telling delegates and a prime-time television audience that Democrat Barack Obama was...Tags: Connecticut, Republican Party, Ned Lamont, Parliament, Elections
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