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85,000 in Manassas for Obama's Finale
By David Knowles - Politics DailyLast night, Barack Obama had his final campaign rally in Manassas, Virginia. A huge crowd awaited him. Breaking from his traditional stump speech, he described an experience from the early days of the race. Enjoy: ...
Power for the People
By Caleb Howe - Politics DailyIt's Election Day, 2008. Today you have to decide, once and for all, what you want America to do over the next four years. Despite the propagandizing from the left, both sides represent a significant change from George Bush, be it for ill or good. When you go to the polling locations, you'll be bombarded by last ditch pitches. You'll be given handouts and lists. By all means, vote your conscience or your party. It's your vote. Just think about some things while you are there, a pro/con list if you will. 1. A stable, relatively peaceful middle east benefits the whole world. It is in the ...
Farrakhan, Ayers Vote at Obama's Polling Place
By Tommy Christopher - Politics DailyFrom Jake Tapper: CHICAGO, Ill. -- Among the other voters who have shown up to vote at Shoesmith Elementary School this morning, where Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., will vote: Louis Farrakhan and William Ayers. Who cares? Maybe people like Joe the Plumbish, who make decisions that affect the course of our country based on "logic" that equates a 3% marginal tax rate increase for quarter-millionaires with Chairman Mao, and a vociferous pledge of friendship and protection to Israel, with the imminent death of same. People who barely stay awake in church themselves, but suddenly care what someone ...
Hot Seat: Election Prediction
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How Long Will You Wait?
By David Knowles - Politics DailyThere are numerous reports of long lines at polling places today. That begs the question:Feel free to explain your answer in the comments section. ...
Your Voting Stories
By David Knowles - Politics DailyWe want to hear from you! How were the lines? Any problems? Where did you vote? How did it make you feel? Please leave us your comments today. Tonight at 7pm, when the first polls start closing, Liza and Dave will be running two live threads, one for the presidential race, and another for the congressional contests. Hope you'll join us. Lastly, a big thanks to our readers. Political Machine had over 1.5 million page views yesterday. ...
Gov. Palin in Excellent Health
By Dave - Politics DailyNYTGov. Sarah Palin, 44, is in excellent health and has had no major medical problems, according to a two-page, seven-paragraph letter by her doctor released late Monday night. The letter is the first information the Palin campaign has provided about her medical history. The release of medical records is common practice for presidential and vice-presidential candidates, but earlier this month, Ms. Palin, the Republican nominee for vice president, declined to provide any health information or be interviewed about her medical history. Well, that seemed like a weird thing to dump just before the ...
Dixville Notch, NH Calls It for Obama
By Denise Williams - Politics DailyThe little New Hampshire berg of Dixville Notch voted this morning at midnight and, for the first time in 40 years, has called it for a Democrat in the general election. The tally was 15 - 6 for Barack Obama.This tiny NH town with 21 registered voters holds the status of "first in the nation" voting for both primary and general elections, has not picked a Democrat in the general election since picking Hubert Humphrey in 1968.Go Dixville Notch and GoBama! ...
Obama's Grandmother Has Died: Update
By David Knowles - Politics DailyMadelyn Dunham has passed away at age 86. Obama announced the sad news in a joint statement with his sister. He said his grandmother had died peacefully after fighting cancer. From the family statement:"She was the cornerstone of our family, and a woman of extraordinary accomplishment, strength, and humility. She was the person who encouraged and allowed us to take chances."Obama learned of her death this morning while campaigning in Jacksonville, Florida. Late last month, Obama took a break from campaigning and flew to Hawaii to be with Dunham, who helped raise him.The campaign says Obama ...
And the Lawsuits Begin...
By Liza Porteus Viana - Politics DailyJohn McCain's campaign has filed a lawsuit against the Virginia Board of Elections, asking that the absentee ballots of overseas military personnel be counted - even if they don't arrive here in the U.S. until after the Nov. 4 deadline.CNN is reporting this evening the McCain campaign wants Virginia - a state that the Republican candidate has to win - to accept absentee ballots up until Nov. 14. State election rules say these ballots must be received by 7 p.m. on Election Day.I called the Virginia Elections Board at 6 p.m. ET tonight, and they said they haven't actually been served with the ...
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