Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Liz Halloran

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ACLU Sues Michigan Over Voter Purge Program, Saying It Hurts College Students

Lawsuit alleges that voter-registration rules in this swing state could disenfranchise young people. more >>

Obama and McCain Flood Battleground States With $a5 Million in TV Ads

Much of their advertising budgets is dedicated to Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan. more >>

Poll Shows Obama Holds Strong Lead Against McCain in Swing State Iowa

The Democratic nominee is ahead by double digits, but GOP focus on voter turnout could keep it in play. more >>

Obama's Strategy for Campaigning Against McCain-Palin, the POW and the Mom

Obama must penetrate motherhood-and-military armor the Republicans have devised. more >>

McCain Relies on a Tight-Knit Circle of Confidants to Guide His Campaign

Known for being impulsive, the Republican nominee has encouraged a free-wheeling spirit on his team. more >>

Sarah Palin Fires Up the McCain Campaign

Palin wows the GOP base, but Democrats will press the case that she's too extreme for the nation. more >>

Palin's Speech Didn't Move Undecided or Democratic Women Voters

Focus groups after the speech showed no electoral movement. more >>

Palin Introduces Herself and Takes On Obama in Convention Speech

With her address to the GOP faithful she has become the unexpected star of the Republican Party. more >>

Connecticut Republicans Hail Lieberman

Some think he's on his way to becoming a Republican. more >>

Evangelicals Say Palin's Daughter Won't Be an Issue

A panel of evangelical leaders debates the Christian vote. more >>

Michigan Democrats Are Ready to Work for Obama

Obama is reaching out to the economically struggling state. more >>

Bill Clinton Passes the Torch to Obama in Convention Speech

Clinton echoed his wife's speech and urged all of her supporters to vote for Obama. more >>

Hillary Clinton: It's 'Our Mission' to Elect Barack Obama

In her convention speech, Clinton left no question that she supports Obama for president. more >>

Hillary Clinton to Supporters: Support Barack and Joe

Just hours before her speech to the Democratic Convention, Clinton speaks to the Emily's List Gala. more >>

Michelle Obama Makes the Case for Her All-American Family

Some criticize the first night of the convention as too feel-good, the Obama campaign begs to differ. more >>

At the Convention, Clinton Delegates Say Obama Has Work to Do

A new poll means trouble for the image of party unity Obama is trying to project. more >>

How Much Did Hillary Clinton's Historic Run Really Break the Glass Ceiling?

She made it further than any other woman, but the barriers for a woman becoming president remain high. more >>

Looking for That Post-Convention Bounce in the Polls

History shows Obama and McCain are likely to get boosts, but it's not a sure thing. more >>

Western Voters Could be Up for Grabs for Obama and McCain

Colorado, Montana, Nevada, and New Mexico are among the battleground states this cycle. more >>

Conventions Give Obama and McCain the Chance to Reach New Groups of Voters

Obama and McCain are courting a new electorate in battleground states as they vie for the White House more >>

Republicans Press Celebrity Attack on Obama

Despite some criticism over ad calling Obama a celebrity, the McCain campaign stands by the message. more >>

McCain's Political Ads Go Negative Against Obama

So far, though, Obama is outspending his GOP rival. more >>

Strategists: McCain Can Still Win the Debate Over Iraq

Despite Obama's trip dominating coverage, strategists think McCain can take control of the argument. more >>

Firefighters Union Likely To Endorse Obama

Poll of first responders shows many favor Obama's stance on economic and labor issues. more >>

Obama Campaign Is Making Progress With Evangelical Voters

McCain leads with the group but the Democrat is doing all the right things. more >>

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