City Halls Call Out for Help From Obama

Seeded on Thu Nov 13, 2008 10:54 AM EST (msnbc.com)

This article discusses the results of a survey by MSNBC for mayors across the country.

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Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James proud of Obama, reflects on 1st black president

Seeded on Fri Nov 7, 2008 8:48 AM EST (Cleve-Blog)

This is an exceptional ball player but I was just flaggergasted with this comment: "It's kind of unbelievable," said James, who had endorsed Obama and hosted a "Last Chance for Change" rally with rapper Jay-Z last week in Cleveland.

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Obama's Win Eclipses National News In Britain

Seeded on Wed Nov 5, 2008 10:53 AM EST (msnbc.com)

"LONDON, ENGLAND – Britons awoke Wednesday to headlines like the Daily Express' "A New World Dawns," and The Independent's "Mr. President" in bold print below a full-page picture of Barack Obama wearing a winning grin.

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In Ohio, Obama's ground game outguns McCain's

Seeded on Mon Nov 3, 2008 11:31 AM EST (The L.A. Times)

La Times reporting: "Reporting from Delaware, Ohio -- John McCain has targeted this wealthy area just north of Columbus as one of 15 counties in Ohio where he needs to drive up his vote tally if he is to beat Barack Obama on Tuesday in this must-win state.

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7 Things That Could Go Wrong On Election Day

Seeded on Fri Oct 24, 2008 1:07 AM EDT (TIME)

Great article on why we should vote early.

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World Citizens Prefer Obama to McCain By Nearly 4-to-1

Seeded on Tue Oct 21, 2008 6:07 PM EDT (Gallup)

Gallup Polls conducted in 70 countries from May to September 2008 reveal widespread international support for Democratic Sen. Barack Obama over Republican Sen. John McCain in the U.S. presidential election.

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McCain, Obama Tied In Ohio

Seeded on Mon Oct 20, 2008 5:32 PM EDT (msnbc.com)

A new round of NBC/Mason-Dixon polls shows Obama leading in the battleground state of Wisconsin, McCain ahead in West Virginia, and the two candidates essentially tied in the swing state of Ohio.

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Marcos Bretón: Sacramento GOP puts politics of fear on display

Seeded on Wed Oct 15, 2008 10:34 AM EDT (The Sacramento Bee)

Marcos Bretón of the Sacramento Bee states: "Apparently, the local Republican Party thinks it's OK to promote the idea of torturing Sen. Barack Obama.

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Acorn Fires Back at McCain

Seeded on Mon Oct 13, 2008 5:10 PM EDT (Wall Street Journal)

John McCain's presidential campaign has been on the attack against the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now for its voter registration tactics as well as its ties to rival Barack Obama.

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'Rednecks for Obama' want to bridge yawning culture gap

Seeded on Thu Oct 9, 2008 3:50 PM EDT (Yahoo! News)

SAINT LOUIS, Missouri (AFP) - When Barack Obama's campaign bus made a swing through Missouri in July, the unlikeliest of supporters were waiting for him -- or rather two of them, holding the banner: "Rednecks for Obama."

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