USA 2008

Obama Rejects Public Financing

Phil — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:06:38 +0000

Obama said he will forgo public financing of his general-election campaign, becoming the first presidential contender to do so since the system’s post-Watergate inception. The move follows the presumed Democratic nominee’s huge success at drawing donations.

Source: Wall Street Journal

Obama declines public financing for campaign

Phil — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:06:35 +0000

Barack Obama announced Thursday that he would not participate in the public-financing system for presidential campaigns.

Source: Arkansas Online

Adwatch: Obama emphasizes family, values in new ad

Phil — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:06:32 +0000

TITLE: \”Country I Love\”…

Source: Arizona Central

McCain tours flood-damaged Iowa

Phil — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:06:29 +0000

COLUMBUS JUNCTION, Iowa (AP) — Sen. John Mccain has toured flood-damaged southeastern Iowa, walking past half-submerged buildings, washed-out roads and thousands of sandbags filled hurriedly in a vain attempt to hold back the water….

Source: Arizona Central

Obama Opts Out Of Public Financing System

Phil — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:06:26 +0000

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama says he’ll bypass the federal public financing system in the general election, abandoning an earlier commitment to take the money if his Republican rival did as well.

Source: CBS News

Newsweek: The softer side of Michelle Obama

Phil — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:06:23 +0000

What did we learn about the candidate’s wife from Michelle Obama’s appearance on \”The View\”?

Source: MSNBC

NYT: Obama campaign tightens control of image

Phil — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:06:21 +0000

The Obama campaign faces pitfalls as it moves into the general election and seeks to maintain control of the White House hopeful’s image by tightly managing his public appearances.

Source: MSNBC

Obama opts out of public funding

Phil — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:06:18 +0000

Democrat Barack Obama says he’s opting out of the public campaign finance system.

Source: MSNBC

A banner news day for Michelle Obama

Phil — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:06:15 +0000

After catching flak from critics, Michelle Obama bounces back with a ‘View’ appearance and two cover stories.

Source: Miami Herald

Obama campaign tightens control of image and access

Phil — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:06:12 +0000

The Obama campaign faces pitfalls as it moves into the general election and seeks to maintain control of Barack Obamas image by tightly managing his public appearances. (May need to register)

Source: Miami Herald