McCain's VP pick is popular as governor of Alaska, but not known on the nat... ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Sarah Palin was a hockey mom, small-town mayor and rising young Republican star in Alaska in 2003 when she ran afoul of her party's establishment over ethics reform and was cast into the political wilderness. [More] By Tom Kizzia
Anchorage Daily News | August 30, 2008
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Rust Belt tour next focus for Democrats PITTSBURGH -- Democratic running mates Barack Obama and Joe Biden embarked on a Rust Belt bus tour Friday that aimed to capitalize on a convention that appeared to ease party tensions and ended with Obama's historic and widely acclaimed acceptance... [More] The Washington Post | August 30, 2008
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An all-out battle for women's votes is beginning WASHINGTON -- In 1984, Walter Mondale's choice of Geraldine Ferraro as his running mate shattered a glass ceiling as old as the republic, thrilled feminists and helped create a gender gap among voters that has aided Democrats ever since. That was 24... [More] By Juliet Eilperin and Anne Kornblut
The Washington Post | August 29, 2008 Alaska governor reportedly is McCain's VP pick DENVER -- John McCain tapped little-known Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to be his vice presidential running mate, two senior campaign officials told The Associated Press on Friday. [More] By Liz Sidoti
Associated Press | August 29, 2008
Text of Barack Obama's convention address DENVER -- Prepared remarks of Sen. Barack Obama for his address to the Democratic National Convention on Thursday in Denver, as released by the campaign: [More] Associated Press | August 29, 2008
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McCain's made his veep choice DENVER -- Republican presidential candidate John McCain decided on a running mate early Thursday, and one top prospect, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, abruptly canceled numerous public appearances. [More] Associated Press | August 29, 2008
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Text of Barack Obama's convention address DENVER -- Prepared remarks of Sen. Barack Obama for his address to the Democratic National Convention tonight in Denver, as released by the campaign: [More] Associated Press | August 28, 2008
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McCain makes decision on a running mate DENVER -- Republican presidential candidate John McCain decided on a running mate today, and one top prospect, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, abruptly canceled numerous public appearances. [More] By Liz Sidoti
Associated Press | August 28, 2008 Man accused of Obama threat to appear in federal court DENVER -- A Colorado man suspected of making racist threats against Barack Obama is scheduled to appear in federal court Thursday on a charge of methamphetamine possession. [More] Associated Press | August 28, 2008