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Barack Hussein Obama is a U.S. Senator from Illinois and a Democratic candidate for president in 2008. He was born Aug. 4, 1961, in Hawaii. Obama graduated from Columbia University in 1983 with a political science degree, and he entered Harvard Law School in 1988. Obama published an autobiography in 1995--"Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance". He was elected to the Illinois State Senate in 1996. In 2000, Obama ran for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, but lost to incumbent Bobby Rush. In 2004, Obama won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate. That summer, he delivered the keynote speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention. His opponent in the senate r...
Barack Hussein Obama is a U.S. Senator from Illinois and a Democratic candidate for president in 2008. He was born Aug. 4, 1961, in Hawaii. Obama graduated from Columbia University in 1983 with a political science degree, and he entered Harvard Law School in 1988. Obama published an autobiography in 1995--"Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance". He was elected to the Illinois State Senate in 1996. In 2000, Obama ran for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, but lost to incumbent Bobby Rush. In 2004, Obama won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate. That summer, he delivered the keynote speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention. His opponent in the senate race was supposed to Jack Ryan. However, Ryan withdrew from the race amid sexual allegations by his ex-wife. Alan Keyes replaced Ryan on the ballot, and in the general election, Obama won easily, grabbing 70 percent of the vote.
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Former presidential candidate John Edwards admits to affair but denies fathering child
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ Former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards on Friday admitted to an extramarital affair while his wife was battling cancer. He denied fathering the woman's daughter. Edwards told ABC News that he lied repeatedly about the... -
Doyle restates support for studying nuclear power
Associated Press WriterDemocratic Gov. Jim Doyle said Friday that his support for exploring nuclear power is in line with the position of presidential candidate Barack Obama and not a reversal from his previous stance. But state Assembly Speaker Mike Huebsch, R-West Salem,...Tags: Global Warming, Government, Elections, Political Candidates, John McCain
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Former Democratic Presidential Hopeful Edwards Admits To Affair
The Associated PressFormer Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards on Friday admitted to an extramarital affair while his wife was battling cancer. He denied fathering the woman's daughter. Edwards told ABC News that he lied repeatedly about the affair with 42-year-...Tags: Hunting, Diseases, Government, Elections, Beverly Hills
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John Edwards Admits to Having Affair
Associated PressWASHINGTON -- Former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards on Friday admitted to an extramarital affair while his wife was battling cancer. He denied fathering the woman's daughter. Edwards told ABC News that he lied repeatedly about the...Tags: John Edwards
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McCain Says No to Ethanol Support
Associated PressDES MOINES, Iowa -- Republican presidential candidate John McCain didn't mince words Friday at the Iowa State Fair, telling corn producers he didn't want to subsidize their ethanol but was eager to help market farm products around the world. "My friends,...Tags: Mitt Romney, Government, George Bush, Elections, Political Candidates
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White Supremacists Hope Obama Win Prompts Backlash
Associated PressPEARL, Miss. -- They're not exactly rooting for Barack Obama, but prominent white supremacists anticipate a boost to their cause if he becomes the first black president. His election, they say, would trigger a backlash - whites rising up, a revolution...Tags: Government, George Bush, Small Businesses, Employees, John McCain
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Bernie Mac responding to treatment
The Associated PressA spokeswoman for Bernie Mac says the actor is responding well to treatment for pneumonia and hopes to be released in the next few weeks. Publicist Danica Smith said Thursday in a statement that Mac's condition is "stable." Smith first announced on...Tags: Elections, Political Candidates
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Cardin to stump for Obama in Fla.
Sun reporterSen. Benjamin L. Cardin is headed for Florida this weekend to campaign for Barack Obama. Cardin is scheduled to appear on behalf of the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee at a forum on retirement security for baby boomers Sunday in Port St....Tags: Coconut Creek, Elections, Political Candidates, Delray Beach, John McCain
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News from around Wisconsin at 6:28 a.m. CDT
The Democratic Party headquarters in downtown Viroqua (vir-OH'-kwa) has been vandalized for the second time in less than a month. In an incident discovered Thursday, a racial slur was spray-painted on a sign promoting Democratic presidential candidate...Tags: Clubs and Associations, Law Enforcement, Racism, Defense, Firearms
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Truce?: Bill Clinton to Speak at DNC
Associated PressCHICAGO -- Party officials say former President Bill Clinton will deliver a speech on the third night of the Democratic National Convention before an address by the as-yet-to-be-named running mate for Barack Obama. Exactly what role the former...Tags: Primaries, Government, Elections, Political Candidates, National Government
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If you have a news tip or a question about the report, call 800-242-9022 or 414-225-3580. The supervisor is Michelle Johnson, followed by Dinesh Ramde at 5 p.m. The news editor is Roger Schneider. Report technical problems to 800-242-8865. Send...Tags: Michelle Johnson, New York Jets, Regional Authority, Elections, Clark Rockefeller
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Obama and McCain campaigns resume bickering over taxes
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterAs the Olympics in Beijing began this morning, the presidential campaign found itself in a bit of a lull, but that breather was quickly ended by a renewed fight over taxes. Democrat Barack Obama headed to his native Hawaii for a vacation, leaving...Tags: State Budgets, Elections, Paris Hilton, Political Candidates, John McCain
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