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Sep 4, 2008 ICYMI: Audio of DNC Convention Briefing Call This morning Gov. Kathleen Sebelius (D-KS), Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL), Obama Campaign Senior Strategist Robert Gibbs and DNC Advisor Jamal Simmons held a conference call with reporters to discuss the McCain-Palin campaign's promise of more of the same we've gotten from... Democratic National Committee more
Sep 4, 2008 Sarah Palin Speech: Just the Facts PALIN: "In fact, I told Congress -- I told Congress, 'Thanks, but no thanks,' on that bridge to nowhere."REALITY: PALIN WAS FOR THE BRIDGE TO NOWHERE BEFORE SHE WAS AGAINST IT. October 2006: Palin Supported Bridge To Nowhere. In 2006, Palin was asked, "Would you continue... Democratic National Committee more
Sep 3, 2008 DNC Launches New Web Ad: ''90 Percent Bush'' As the Republican National Convention continues in St. Paul, MN, tonight, the Democratic National Committee today released a new web ad called "90 Percent Bush." The video highlights John McCain's record of voting with George W. Bush 90 percent of the time. Straightforward images... Democratic National Committee more
Sep 3, 2008 FACT CHECK: Mitt Romney vs. the Facts Tonight, Mitt Romney added his name to the list of Republicans working to distorting the record on John McCain's promise of more of the same. RHETORIC: "We need change all right - change from a liberal Washington to a conservative Washington! We have a prescription for every American... Democratic National Committee more
Sep 3, 2008 FACT CHECK: Rudy as a Reformer Tonight, John McCain has picked Rudy Giuliani to give the keynote speech for his convention on "Reform" night. Here's Rudy's real record of reform: CRONYISM AND CORRUPTION Citing "Corruption, Favoritism and Cronyism," City Comptroller Referred Giuliani Welfare Contract Award to DA and Federal... Democratic National Committee more
NPR World News
Sep 7, 2008 Scientist Finds New Way To Get Prints Off Bullet He may not handle a gun as artfully as that other Bond, but University of Leicester scientist John Bond has made a real contribution to crime fighting. He has figured out a way for forensics experts to take a fingerprint off a bullet, even if the shooter has wiped the casing clean. The technique... NPR World News more
Sep 7, 2008 China Eyes Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Bailout The government takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac is making waves far off American shores. China is watching the events closely because some 10 percent of China's gross domestic product is invested with the troubled mortgage giants. NPR's Adam Davidson talks with host Jacki Lyden about... NPR World News more
Talk of the Nation
Sep 5, 2008 Questionnaire Distills Candidates' Health Policies A health research advocacy group recently sent a questionnaire to both campaigns asking for policy details on issues such as health care coverage, stem cell research, the Medicare prescription drug benefit, and funding for NIH, FDA and CDC. Mary Woolley, president of Research!America, talks about... Talk of the Nation more
Sep 5, 2008 Voting Technology Evolves In Electronic World Officials in many states are concerned about the reliability of electronic voting and are now moving toward systems that can provide a voter-verified paper trail. Larry Norden, author of The Machinery of Democracy, discusses the latest advances in voting technology. Talk of the Nation more
TruthOut
Sep 7, 2008 Nearly 600,000 Voters Subject to Possible Caging in Ohio Friday 05 September 2008 How many voter-registration mass mailers are "returned to sender" in the run-up to Election Day may determine how many Ohio residents are eligible to vote. Ohio election officials are sending out a mass mailer stamped "do... TruthOut more
Sep 7, 2008 Biden: Republicans Silent on Issues That Matter to Middle Class Vice presidential candidate rallies Pa. voters. Langhorne, Pa. - A sometimes angry Sen. Joe Biden on Friday railed against the "abject failure" of Republicans to help middle-class Americans cope with shrinking wages, job losses and the rising cost... TruthOut more
Barack Obama Events Kenosha County
Sep 15, 2008 Genoa City Canvass!!!!!!!!! Lets go talk to our neighbors out in the Genoa City Neighborhood! Meet at the middle school! Barack Obama Events Kenosha County more
Sep 20, 2008 Picnic for Change Picnic for Change in Wemhoff Park Meet us in the park (next to the library)for music, food and friendship. This is the big kick-off party for Western Racine County Democrats. Bring a dish to pass, and please NO alcohol. Check back here for updates on speakers! Barack Obama Events Kenosha County more
Dec 30, 2008 Donate Cellphones Event It's simple and FREE! Every phone you donate will help increase the amount of talk time we're able to provide to our troops! When donating your cell phone(s), please keep in mind: * You can help the charity even more by applying your own postage. If you pay for the postage, we can put more money... Barack Obama Events Kenosha County more
Sep 10, 2008 Lake Geneva Phone Bank Come call your neighbors and talk about Barack Obama and meet other supporters in the area! Barack Obama Events Kenosha County more
Sep 9, 2008 Phone bank to recruit Obama volunteers for Wisconsin Join us each Tuesday evening as we call local volunteers to recruit their help in Wisconsin. Call Erin Heard to rsvp or with questions: 847-984-2112. Barack Obama Events Kenosha County more
Countdown with Keith Olbermann
Aug 18, 2008 Olbermann: RNC 'tribute' inappropriate Keith Olbermann apologizes to viewers for the graphic imagery and exploitive nature of the RNC's tribute to the victims of 9/11. Countdown with Keith Olbermann more
Aug 18, 2008 Is McCain overplaying the P.O.W. card? Countdown with Keith Olbermann more
BuzzFlash
Sep 8, 2008 Wall E Costumes Party Supplies Disney Pixar Wall E Movie Provides Wall E costumes and party supplies from disney pixar wall e movie wall e masks favors plates cups party supply and more! BuzzFlash more
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