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Jonathan Martin / The Politico:
Obama camp: McCain would be committing “political malpractice” with veep leak tonight — Annoyed by all the mind-games and leaks meant to divert attention from their candidate's long-anticipated acceptance speech tonight, Barack Obama's campaign is hitting back this afternoon and accusing their counterparts of playing poltiical games.
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Natalie Gewargis / Political Punch:
Obama Campaign Responds to McCain's Congratulatory TV Ad — Tonight, the campaign of Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., will air a TV ad congratulating Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., on his nomination, with a nod to the fact that Obama's speech coincides with the 45th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s “I Have a Dream” speech.
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John Byrne / The Raw Story:
McCain ad questioned as word ‘HANG’ appears over image of Barack Obama — A McCain ad aired on Fox News channel with the words “HANG” in the background along with a photograph of Barack Obama has sparked outrage after being noticed by a reporter at a local Fox television affiliate.
Gallup:
Gallup Daily: Obama Moves Ahead, 48% to 42% — Democratic candidate gains in Monday through Wednesday interviewing — PRINCETON, NJ — Democratic candidate Barack Obama has gained ground in the latest Gallup Poll Daily tracking average from Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday …
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New York Times:
Barack Obama's Acceptance Speech — The following is the text, as prepared for delivery, of Senator Barack Obama's acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, as provided by the Obama campaign. — To Chairman Dean and my great friend Dick Durbin; and to all my fellow citizens of this great nation;
David M. Drucker / Roll Call:
Romney Family Gets Security Sweep — If security sweeps are the giveaway, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney may be on the brink of being selected as Sen. John McCain's (R-Ariz.) vice presidential running mate. — According to sources with strong Michigan ties, the Secret Service …
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Mike Allen / The Politico:
McCain ad to rebut Obama's DNC speech — Tonight, John McCain will talk directly to his opponent in a television ad his campaign is airing in battleground states, around the time Barack Obama accepts the presidential nomination, McCain's campaign said. — Aides would give few details beyond …
Liz Sidoti / Associated Press:McCain makes decision on running mate
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Al Gore / Al's Journal:
My Remarks at the Democratic National Convention, August 28, 2008 — One of the greatest gifts of our democracy is the opportunity it offers us every four years to change course. — It's not a guarantee - it's only an opportunity. — The question facing us is, simply put, will we seize this opportunity for change?
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Alan Gomez / USA Today:
Carter: McCain ‘milking’ POW time — DENVER — Former president Jimmy Carter called Republican presidential candidate John McCain a “distinguished Naval officer,” but said the Arizona senator has been “milking every possible drop of advantage” from his time served as a prisoner of war in Vietnam.
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Jonathan Martin / Jonathan Martin's Blogs:GOP members told to expect traditional pick
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FactCheck.org:
Is it true John McCain voted with George Bush 95 percent of the time? — The Obama campaign keeps claiming McCain has voted with President Bush 95 percent of the time. Is this true? Is this significant? — A: — Yes, it's true, according to Congressional Quarterly's assessment of McCain's voting record.
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Erick Erickson / www.redstate.com:
McCain's Vice President: Tim Pawlenty — I'm confident enough to put this up now, but willing to be wrong. — Right now though, every sign, signal, and background chatter indicates John McCain will pick Tim Pawlenty, Minnesota's governor, as his running mate.
Rebecca Dana / Wall Street Journal:
MSNBC Anchors' Fights Go Live — Since the start of the Democratic National Convention, ratings have exploded for the cable news channel MSNBC. — So have tensions among the network's top anchors. — The convention was supposed to be the network's coming-out party as a hub for politics.
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Time:
McCain's Prickly TIME Interview — For years, John McCain's marathon bull sessions with reporters were more than a means of delivering a message; they were the message. McCain proudly, flagrantly refused direction from handlers, rarely dodged tough questions and considered those who did wimps and frauds.
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Robert Barnes / Washington Post:
McCain Stadium Rally Has Tickets to Spare — DAYTON, Ohio — While Obamaniacs competed for tickets and withstood long lines to see their hero at Denver's Invesco Field, John McCain's rumored announcement of his running mate here tomorrow is not exactly drawing the same interest.
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Jonathan Cohn / The New Republic:
McCain Campaign Disavows Health Adviser (Updated) — The saga of John McCain and his official views on health care just keeps getting more interesting. — As you may recall, the Dallas Morning News recently quoted John Goodman suggesting that the problems of the uninsured were wildly exaggerated …
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Christopher Beam / Slate:
Tuesday With Lanny — A DAY IN THE LIFE OF HILLARY CLINTON'S BIGGEST FAN. — When it comes to defending Hillary Clinton, Lanny Davis has no rival. After Clinton had been mathematically eliminated from contention for the Democratic nomination, Davis continued to campaign for her.
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Matthew Continetti / Weekly Standard Blog: Priceless — Senator Charles Schumer of New York is the ur-Democrat …
Henry Seltzer / Us Weekly:
Cindy McCain's Half Sister: “I'm Voting for Barack Obama” — Cindy McCain's half sister is planning on voting for Barack Obama, she tells Usmagazine.com. — “I'm not voting for McCain,” Kathleen Hensley Portalski tells Us. “I have a different political standpoint.
Marcus Baram / ABCNEWS:
Some Clinton Donors Are Contributing to McCain — Dozens of Prominent Fundraisers Have Donated over $200,000 in Last Few Months — Some of Hillary Clinton's most fervent supporters are taking their enthusiasm - and their campaign contributions - to John McCain.
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ABCNEWS:
Barack Obama Makes History as First African American Nominee of Major Political Party — Democratic Candidate's Acceptance Speech on Martin Luther King Anniversary — Synopsis — Full remarks of Sen. Barack Obama accepting the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination …
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