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Sep 1, 2008

September 1, 2008: John McCain's VP Pick.... Gov. Sarah Palin



PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN 2008 WATCH:

DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION ROUNDUP

Democratic Convention Roundup

THE WEEK THAT WAS....

The week that was....

  • August 31, 2008: McCain Cancels First Day of Republican National Convention - Wall Street Journal, 8-31-08
  • August 30, 2008: McCain, Palin spend first full day of campaigning in Pa.; GOP leaders keep wary eye on Gustav ... As Gustav approaches Gulf Coast, Obama expresses hope that lessons leaned from Katrina ... Magazine: Obama told Petraeus some US forces in Iraq should be shifted to Afghanistan fight - AP, 8-31-08
  • August 29, 2008: McCain selects Alaska's Gov. Sarah Palin to be vice presidential candidate ... Obama's acceptance speech at Democratic convention seen by 38 million-plus viewers ... Palin choice as McCain running mate raises eyebrows, even within her own state.... - AP, 8-30-08 John McCain Chooses Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin as his running-mate, making her the first woman on the Republican ticket. - NYT, 8-30-08
  • August 28, 2008: Obama accepts historic nomination; first black nominee says he'd cut taxes, end oil dependence ... Ohio woman seeks to debunk Internet rumors in convention speech ... McCain makes decision on his vice presidential pick ... - AP, 8-29-08
  • August 27, 2008: Barack Obama to woo nation 45 years after Martin Luther King's 'I have a dream' speech ... Biden tells Democratic convention needs more than a good soldier, reference to McCain ... Clinton delivers strong endorsement for Obama while passing torch.... - AP, 8-28-08
    Obama and Biden plan post-convention bus tour of Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan ... GOP 'war room' revs up as high-profile figures hit airwaves to slam Obama ... Democrats plan heavy presence at GOP convention, will greet delegates with Bush billboard - AP, 8-27-08
  • August 26, 2008: Democrats bicker over how hard to hit McCain as Clintons take center stage next 2 days ... Using Clinton's words against Obama, McCain returns to that ominous 3 a.m. phone call ... Obama sounds economic themes on way to Denver ... Republicans debate platform shaped by conservative base, McCain ... Former president warns of global warming, trying to float above convention fray.... Biden offers mea culpa for past mistakes ... McCain tells veterans he welcomes debate over Iraq. AP, 8-26-08
    Democrats rip into McCain at national convention; Clinton salutes Obama ... Using Clinton's words against Obama, McCain returns to that ominous 3 a.m. phone call ... Former president's odd moment in Denver: in the spotlight but on the sidelines ... In crafting a platform, GOP takes a hard line on abortion, moderate stand on climate change ... Biden offers mea culpa for past mistakes ... McCain tells veterans he welcomes debate over Iraq - AP, 8-26-08
  • August 25, 2008: Hillary Rodham Clinton implores supporters to back the man who defeated her ... In convention's first major speech, Michelle Obama tries to connect with families ... Voice firm, ailing Kennedy tells Democratic convention"the dream lives on." - AP, 8-26-08
    Ailing Ted Kennedy to be at convention's opening, may speak ... Obama ad ties McCain to Bush ... Obama's life story, tribute to Sen. Kennedy top convention's opening night ... Biden stops to wish Amtrak"family" well before leaving for Denver ... Obama's choice of Biden as running mate raises stakes for McCain's vice presidential pick. - AP, 8-25-08
THE STATS

The Stats

  • August 31, 2008: CNN Poll: Obama 49, McCain 48 - CNN, 8-31-08
  • Mr. McCain enters this year's convention with the enthusiastic support of nearly 9 in 10 delegates, according to a poll of Republican delegates by The New York Times and CBS News. Just 8 percent have reservations about him, the poll shows. - NYT, 8-31-08
  • Sarah Palin, Profile in the New York Times - NYT
  • FactChecking Obama: He stuck to the facts, except when he stretched them. - Newsweek, 8-29-08
  • FactCheck: Claims omit details on McCain record - AP, 8-26-08
  • August 26, 2008: A new Gallup Polls shows John McCain besting Barack Obama by a 46% to 44% margin — the first time McCain has led since June. Christian Science Monitor, 8-26-08
IN THE NEWS....

In the News...

  • Republicans Drop Most Convention Action on Monday - NYT, 9-1-08
  • Gauging Gustav's Political Impact - WaPo, 8-31-08
  • McCain orders convention curtailed for Gustav - AP, 8-31-08
  • McCain hopes to reclaim reformist mantel - AP, 8-29-08
  • The Palin Stunner - WaPo, 8-29-08
  • Experts: Palin chosen for women's votes - USA Today, 8-29-08
  • Choice of Palin brings praise from Texas Republicans But Dems note Palin's inexperience, warn that just being a woman isn't enough - Houston Chronicle, 8-29-08
  • McCain Veep Watchers on High Alert - WaPo, 8-28-08
  • Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, in Denver to help provide counterattacks against the Democratic Party convention, canceled participation in a news conference and other appearances, a Republican official said. - Reuters, 8-28-08
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