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Ron Paul's Apostlesnew

Armed with bumper stickers, DVDs, literature on civil liberties, a few Bush-bashing marketing tools, and copies of the United States Constitution, local supporters of the 2008 presidential hopeful aren't acting like their candidate is a long-shot to become the next leader of the free world. They actually think he can win.
San Antonio Current  |  Kiko Martinez  |  11-14-2007  |  Politics

Dems Hold a Campaign Q&A Minus the Candidatesnew

With Oregon's presidential primary not until May 20 -- long after the contest will probably be decided -- candidates aren't making Oregon a regular stop. So Democrats held a forum with local supporters standing in for the busy candidates.
Willamette Week  |  Amanda Waldroupe  |  11-14-2007  |  Politics

Following the Presidential Money Trailnew

Barack Obama has raked in more than $1.2 million in Colorado.
Colorado Springs Independent  |  Cara DeGetter  |  11-13-2007  |  Commentary

A Push for Obamanew

Illinoisans travel to Iowa for Barack.
Illinois Times  |  R.L. Nave  |  11-13-2007  |  Politics

Once Again, Democrats Seem Intent on Blowing Itnew

Memo to my Democratic friends: There is no way you can lose next year's elections, unless you try awfully hard -- which you seem to be doing.
Isthmus  |  Charles Sykes  |  11-13-2007  |  Commentary

Wall Street Embraces Chris Dodd With Open Walletsnew

Chris Dodd and Hillary Clinton are the only two candidates from either party who've collected 65 percent of their fund-raising dollars from donations of $2,300 or more.
New Haven Advocate  |  Freda Moon  |  11-13-2007  |  Politics

Barack Obama at East L.A.'s Garfield Highnew

Sandwiched between three celebrity-packed Hollywood fund-raisers, Obama's visit has refreshingly little flash and plenty of substance.
L.A. Weekly  |  Seven McDonald  |  11-09-2007  |  Politics

Barack Obama Comes to Durham, N.C.new

Presidential hopeful's fans voice one view: He can win.
INDY Week  |  Bob Geary  |  11-08-2007  |  Politics

Hillary Clinton: Waffle Batterednew

All politicians flip-flop -- Hillary's just not very good at it.
Boston Phoenix  |  Steven Stark  |  11-08-2007  |  Commentary

Portland Foresees Big Bill for Prez Candidate Securitynew

The Portland Police Bureau expects to spend $600,000 guarding presidential candidates who campaign here in 2008. That sum could pay the annual salaries of 15 new officers.
Willamette Week  |  Corey Pein  |  11-07-2007  |  Politics

Hillary the Republican Presidentnew

A Clinton presidency would differ little from the GOP frontrunners.
Charleston City Paper  |  Jack Hunter  |  11-07-2007  |  Commentary

In Virginia, Obama Blasts Bush, Calls for Changenew

Barack Obama ripped into his opponents' claims that he lacked the experience to be the next president and promised to raise the minimum wage every year and restore the country's standing in the world.
C-Ville Weekly  |  Staff  |  11-07-2007  |  Politics

Enough With the Spin Room -- How About a 'Fact Room'?new

At a time when this nation teeters on the edge of irreparable worldwide hatred, the last thing we need is an anesthetized, talking-point-driven public discourse delivered by proxy.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Brian Hickey  |  11-06-2007  |  Commentary

A Spurned Presidential Candidate Hosts His Own Debatenew

I know, it sounds ridiculous and I was skeptical, too, but Mike Gravel's parallel debate turned out to be about as effective a debate experience I've seen.
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Jason Tomassini  |  11-06-2007  |  Politics

Scenes from Everywhere but Inside the Dems' Prez Debatenew

The MSNBC folks touted last week's debate as the "Fight in Philly."
Philadelphia City Paper  |  Brian Hickey and Tom Namako  |  11-06-2007  |  Politics

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