Arizona Republican John McCain and Illinois Democrat Barack Obama differ on plenty of economic issues — energy, taxes and trade, to name a few. But the presidential wannabes agree when it comes to allowing more skilled foreign workers into the U.S. under H-1B visas.
As House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn watched Sen. Barack Obama become the first African American to be nominated for president by a major political party on Thursday night, he reflected on Dr. Martin Luther King’s call for the “fierce urgency of now.”
Thousands of mid-Michigan residents decked out in T-shirts and shorts to deal with the summer heat gave Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama and running mate Joe Biden an enthusiastic welcome Sunday in Battle Creek.
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Canadians prefer Obama. But should they?
Globe and Mail, Canada - 21 hours ago But what is good for the stock market isn’t necessarily good for all Canadians, especially those who toil in trade-sensitive industries. Mr. Obama has … Video: Obama: McCain ‘Doesn’t Get It’ AssociatedPress Don’t expect too much from an Obama presidency The Times In Historic Move, Democrats Nominate Obama as Presidential Nominee Democracy Now Washington Post - The Australian all 1,781 news articles |
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A Reform Ticket
Wall Street Journal - 22 hours ago AP Barack Obama aside, Senator McCain’s biggest problem is a Republican brand that has suffered — both among independents and the GOP base — from the … Video: Alaskans ‘Shocked’ by McCain’s VP Pick AssociatedPress Palin no stranger to state politicians Seattle Post Intelligencer McCain’s campaign is in danger of fracturing Guardian Unlimited CNBC - Globe and Mail all 5,098 news articles |
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Obama, McCain on the issues
The Associated Press - Aug 28, 2008 A look at where Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain stand on a selection of issues as the national party conventions affirm their presidential … McBama agenda: Common ground between candidates The Associated Press all 188 news articles |
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Down-to-earth Obama speech will trade rhetoric for details
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - Aug 28, 2008 “The hope is that after watching this speech people will know a little bit more about who Barack Obama is, where he comes from and where he wants to take … Video: Michelle Obama Kicks Off DNC CBS Divided in Denver? Washington Post Senators are running the show in Denver Newsday MinnPost.com - Princeton Packet all 2,919 news articles |
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Bush Says Stimulus Helping Economy Start to `Improve’ (Update2)
Bloomberg - 7 hours ago Bush’s comments drew criticism from the campaign of Democratic Presidential nominee Barack Obama, who has sought to make the economy a central focus of the … Video: Obama Compares McCain To Bush CBS The Bush-Cheney factor: How will McCain use them? (Feature) Monsters and Critics.com ALBERT EISELE Another name for VP spot surfaces: Rob Portman of Ohio MinnPost.com Los Angeles Times - Economist all 1,444 news articles |
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Obama: I’ll tax rich to help middle classes
Scotsman, United Kingdom - Aug 29, 2008 By Chris Stephen BARACK Obama put meat on the bones of his promise of “change” with a tub-thumping speech at Denver’s Invesco Field football stadium on … Video: Kerry Slams ‘Candidate McCain’ CBS Cool, tough, focused. Obama was a man ready for action Independent TSX prefers Democrats The Gazette (Montreal) Pittsburgh Tribune-Review - Asian Tribune all 3,242 news articles |
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Americans say: I’m all right but the country isn’t
Times Online, UK - 8 hours ago To the Democrats, and to about half of Americans who have made up their minds, the solution is to elect Barack Obama president of the United States. … Video: Democratic Convention: Recapping Obama’s Acceptance Speech WSJDigitalNetwork LAMBRO: Changing of the guard Washington Times Obama victory would boost renewables, says US strategist CityWire.co.uk Macleans.ca - Scoop.co.nz all 665 news articles |
