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PPP Poll: Obama Still Leads in Ohio more similar news »
A new Public Policy Polling survey in Ohio shows Sen. Barack Obama ahead of Sen. John McCain by eight points, 48% to 40%.
"His 91-6 lead among black voters in the state is not a big surprise,
but he is also keeping it surprisingly competitive among white voters
with whom he trails John McCain only 46-42. Whether he is able to keep
the white vote this close will determine if he pulls off the victory in
Ohio this fall or not."
Mon Jul 21, 2008 more from this source»»
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Democrats Make Gains in Voter Registration more similar news »
Rhodes Cook analyzes new voter registration data in the 29 states where party affiliation is on record and finds that since 2004 the number of
registered Democrats has grown by nearly
700,000 while the total of registered Republicans has fallen by nearly 1
million.
In addition, the "overall trend -- Democrats up, Republicans down -- is also mirrored in many
of the states that already have been identified as battlegrounds for
2008. And with only a comparative handful of votes needed to swing key
states such as Iowa and Nevada the Democrats' way, the latest
registration numbers can only fuel the party's considerable optimism."
Mon Jul 21, 2008 more from this source»»
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Bush Approval Just 21% more similar news »
A new American Research Group poll finds that just 21% of Americans approve of the way President Bush is handling his job and 72% disapprove.
When it comes to Bush's handling of the economy, 17% approve and 77% disapprove.
Furthermore, 76% say the national economy is getting worse, 61% say their household financial situations are getting worse, and 68% say the national economy is in a recession.
Mon Jul 21, 2008 more from this source»»
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Obama Fundraising Surges more similar news »
"After locking up his party's presidential nomination, Barack Obama's fundraising operation came roaring back to life in June, generating more than a million dollars on five days, including a whopping $25 million that came in on the last day of the month," according to Politico.
"His one-day haul represents nearly half of his monthly total and more than Republican rival John McCain generated for the entire month. During the month, McCain did not have a single day in which he raised a million dollars."
Mon Jul 21, 2008 more from this source»»
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How McCain Learned to Use the Levers of Power more similar news »
The New York Times runs an excellent article on Sen. John McCain's political reinvention after his unsuccessful presidential bid in 2000.
"Over the next eight years, he mastered the art of political
triangulation -- variously teaming up with Mr. Lott against the
president or the new Republican leaders, with Democrats against
Republicans, and with the president against the Democrats -- to become
perhaps the chamber's most influential member."
Said former Sen. Tom Daschle: "I can't think of many senators more influential."
Mon Jul 21, 2008 more from this source»»
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Huge Number Expected for Obama in Germany more similar news »
Sen. Barack Obama's speech in Berlin on Thursday is expected to draw up to one million German spectators, according to Spiegel.
"Obama's stop in Berlin is part of a week-long trip which took him to
Afghanistan on Saturday and Sunday. He is expected to travel to Iraq
next before heading to Jordan, Israel, Germany and Great Britain."
Mon Jul 21, 2008 more from this source»»
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Franken Stumbles in Minnesota Senate Race more similar news »
According to CQ Politics, poll trends in the past several weeks indicate that Sen. Norm Coleman (R-MN) has increased his lead over challenger Al Franken. Although the numbers have fluctuated, four of the last five polls now show Coleman ahead of Franken -- three by more than 10 points.
As a result, CQ is changing the rating on the race to Leans Republican from No Clear Favorite.
Mon Jul 21, 2008 more from this source»»
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Pat the Politician more similar news »
Apparently, Goodnight Bush is not the only political parody of a children's book. A Political Wire reader sends along a tip about Pat the Politician which is modeled after the classic Pat the Bunny.
From the book description: "Pull Hillary's purse strings. Fluff John Edwards hair. Scratch John McCain's war rhetoric. And don't forget to wave bye-bye to George Bush."
Mon Jul 21, 2008 more from this source»»
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