2008 Presidential Election "Flip-flop Guide" Posted: 5 months ago by ImNotBlue
In order to pass their political driving test, successful politicians need to be masters of one tricky manoeuvre in particular - the U-turn. (BBC)
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Obama's Finance Ploy Posted: 9 months ago by 2manyusernames
There are a couple issues McCain is facing right now regarding election finances. These could dramatically effect his ability to campaign.
In order for the FEC to make a ruling they need a quorum but there are are not enough members. Obama is blocking the confirmation of an appointee. If Obama continues this, McCain will have his hands tied financially and Obama will obtain a huge advantage.
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Why Obama Will Run For President In 2008 Posted: 3 weeks ago by 2manyusernames
2006 article from the Chicago Tribune suggesting why Obama should run for president in 2008. The article and comments are quite interesting.
link fixed
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Fred Thompson on His '08 Run, VP, Obama, McCain Posted: 7 months ago by 2manyusernames
Fred Thompson on "Hannity & Colmes," speaks his mind
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George Bush Sr to Endorse McCain Posted: 9 months ago by 2manyusernames
Former President George H.W. Bush will appear with his wife, Barbara, on Monday to showcase their endorsement of Sen. John McCain. A senior campaign official said that the former first couple will attend a rally for McCain and are expected to campaign for him.
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Why Is The World Rooting For Obama? Posted: 8 months ago by 2manyusernames
How do you explain the fact that Obama seems to be the favourite of the “rest of the world”?
he would represent a new vision of the US, one which is multicultural. At a time in global politics in which globalization and migration are raising concerns about multiethnicity and social cohesion people would see Obama’s election as a sign of progress on that front.
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Has McCain Been Spreading His Love? Posted: 9 months ago by 2manyusernames
NYT has a report on McCain. Among other things is the rumor that McCain has been having an illicit relationship with a lobbyist. McCain's response is denial. More info here and here
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Documentary to explore media impact on voters. Posted: 1 day ago by shuallyo
On Election day twelve Obama voters were interviewed extensively right after they voted to learn how the news media impacted their knowledge of what occurred during the campaign. These voters were chosen for their apparent intelligence/verbal abilities and willingness to express their opinions to a large audience. The rather shocking video below seeks to provide some insight into which information broke through the news media clutter and which did not.
All of this was conducted for a forthcoming documentary on how the news media impacted the 2008 election. Please get on our mailing list and return to this website in the coming months for more information on the film, "Media Malpractice... How Obama Got Elected"
Because obviously interviewing a relative handful of Obama voters, while interesting, is hardly scientific proof of anything, we also commissioned a Zogby telephone poll which asked the very same questions (as well as a few others) with similarly amazing results.
Zogby Poll
512 Obama Voters 11/13/08-11/15/08 MOE +/- 4.4 points
97.1% High School Graduate or higher, 55% College Graduates
Results to 12 simple Multiple Choice Questions
57.4% could NOT correctly say which party controls congress (50/50 shot just by guessing)
81.8% could NOT correctly say Joe Biden quit a previous campaign because of plagiarism (25% chance by guessing)
82.6% could NOT correctly say that Barack Obama won his first election by getting opponents kicked off the ballot (25% chance by guessing)
88.4% could NOT correctly say that Obama said his policies would likely bankrupt the coal industry and make energy rates skyrocket (25% chance by guessing)
56.1% could NOT correctly say Obama started his political career at the home of two former members of the Weather Underground (25% chance by guessing).
And yet.....
Only 13.7% failed to identify Sarah Palin as the person on which their party spent $150,000 in clothes
Only 6.2% failed to identify Palin as the one with a pregnant teenage daughter
And 86.9 % thought that Palin said that she could see Russia from her "house," even though that was Tina Fey who said that!!
Only 2.4% got at least 11 correct.
Only .5% got all of them correct. (And we "gave" one answer that was technically not Palin, but actually Tina Fey)
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Obama wins first voting... Posted: 2 weeks ago by belvario
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama emerged victorious in the first election returns of the 2008 presidential race, winning 15 of 21 votes cast in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire.
It was the first time since 1968 that the village leaned Democratic in an election.
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John McClane For President 2008 Posted: 6 months ago by 2manyusernames
Yeah, I've been on the fence, unable to pick a candidate for the office of POTUS. Now, that has changed. This nation does need change. Change that only a man like John McClane can offer.
That is John McClane - not John McCain. Yippie-kay-yay America!
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Election 2008 National Head-to-Head Polls Posted: 2 years ago by Neiako
Comparison of where the candidates stand right now in hypotheticical head-to-head races against the other if the election were today...( Democrat vs. Republican).
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Obama, McCain Win Vermont Posted: 9 months ago by mahler87
As of now, Ohio is too close to call, and Texas won't be in for another few hours.
EDIT: @#*&@*##% themepics!!
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The 2008 Presidential Candidates as viewed from Denmark Posted: 7 months ago by hmtksteve
We in Denmark cannot figure out why you are even bothering to hold an election. When you really look at the three remaining candidates there is no contest!
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Obama adds his wife to the long list of things we are not supposed to discuss. Posted: 6 months ago by 2manyusernames
Barack Obama has a message for Tennessee's Republican Party: "Lay off my wife." This was in reference to a video taking Mrs Obama to task for her "For the first time in my adult life, I am really proud of my country." He called the strategy "low class."
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If The World Could Vote? Posted: 2 months ago by Vertex
See how people from around the world would vote in the 2008 election.
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McCain Takes Florida Posted: 10 months ago by 2manyusernames
Giuliani, who based his entire campaign on 9/11 and placed all his eggs in Florida's basket, came in third. Giuliani is expected to endorse McCain. Romney is not deterred and vows to continue the fight.
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Gore To Be Part Of Obama's Cabinet? Posted: 8 months ago by 2manyusernames
Well at least Obama is saying he would offer Gore a position.
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Indecision 2008 Posted: 1 year ago by gammerus
Finally a website that can offer me election news and present it in a humorous fashion.
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Check the facts on the candidates Posted: 2 months ago by roarkmeister
Need to check the facts on obama and mccain? Sort the sensationalism and smartness with this site. It's actually surprisingly unbiased for a political site, and just might replace CNN as my place for information on the candidates.
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Obama campaign urges Clinton to concede Posted: 9 months ago by 2manyusernames
Barack Obama's campaign, riding a wave of 10 straight victories in the contest for the Democratic nomination after wins in Wisconsin and Hawaii, today urged Hillary Clinton to bow to the inevitable and accept defeat.
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Ann Coulter Endorses Hillary Posted: 10 months ago by 2manyusernames
At least if it comes down between Hillary & McCain. She says she will vote for her and even campaign for her.
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