Posted in Campaign 2008, HNN, tagged Barack Obama, Gil Troy, Jim Lehrer, Joe Biden, John McCain, Julian Zelizer, Michael Beschloss, Presidential Debate, Richard Norton Smith, Sarah Palin, University of Mississippi on September 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN 2008 WATCH: THE FIRST PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE
The first presidential debate was held September 26, 2008 at the University of Mississippi, moderated by Jim Lehrer of PBS, with the main focus on foreign policy.
Senators John McCain and Barack Obama. (Photo: Doug Mills/The New York Times)
The Stats
CBS: Obama: 39%, McCain 24%, 37%, draw [...]
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Posted in Campaign 2008, HNN, tagged Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Diane Sawyer, Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, John McCain, Joseph Crespino, Larry Sabato, Sarah Palin on September 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The week that was….
September 20, 2008: Presidential candidates raise personal records and jointly spend more than $90 million in August … Still without a bridge, Alaska town gets its ‘road to nowhere,’ thanks to US taxpayers … Obama criticizes McCain on lobbyists, Social Security; McCain says Obama using scare tactics … – [...]
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Posted in Campaign 2008, HNN, tagged Allan Lichtman, Barack Obama, Barbara Walters, Byron York, Carol Gold, Cheryl Heckler, Gil Troy, Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, John Durham, John McCain, Juan Cole, Julian Zelizer, obert Gilbert, Robert Huckfeldt, Sarah Palin, Stteven Haycox, The View, Tina Fey on September 17, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The week that was….
September 13, 2008: As Hurricane Ike lashes Texas, Obama cancels on ‘SNL’ and asks supporters to help the victims … Pelosi says McCain’s choice of Palin as running mate was “poor judgment” … Moose-hunting Republican from Palin’s hometown casts crucial vote to subpoena her husband … Palin’s return to [...]
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Posted in American History, HNN, On This Day in History..., tagged 1968, Abbie Hoffman, Bonnie K. Goodman, Chicago, Chicago 7, Dan Rather, Democratic National Convention, Documentary, MOBE, Police, Protesters, riots, Vietnam War, Yippies on September 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Documentary on the Chicago ‘68 Riots – by Bonnie K. Goodman
On This Day in History… August 28, 1968: Police and anti-Vietnam War demonstrators
clash at Chicago’s Democratic National Convention…
Sources and Further Reading:
James E. Campbell, The American Campaign: U.S. Presidential Campaigns and the National Vote, (Texas A&M University Press, 2000)
Maurice Isserman, Michael Kazin, [...]
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Posted in Campaign 2008, HNN, tagged Barack Obama, Gil Troy, Joe Biden, John McCain, Michael Beschloss, Peniel Joseph, Polls, Republican National Convention, Richard Norton Smith, Sarah Palin on September 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN 2008 WATCH:
CONVENTION ROUNDUP
Republican Convention Roundup
Republican Convention Day 4: September 4, 2008
Republican Convention Day 3: September 3, 2008
Republican Convention Day 2: September 2, 2008
Republican Convention Day 1: September 1, 2008
Democratic Convention Roundup
Democratic Convention Day 4: August 28, 2008
Democratic Convention Day 3: August 27, 2008
Democratic Convention Day 2: [...]
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Posted in Campaign 2008, HNN, tagged Allan Lichtman, Barack Obama, Barry Goldwater, Cindy McCain, Gil Troy, Jack McCain, Joe Biden, John McCain, Julian Zelizer, Lindsey Graham, Michael Beschloss, Peniel Joseph, Republican National Convention, Richard Norton Smith, Ronald Reagan, Sarah Palin, Stephan Haycox, Tim Pawlenty, Tom Ridge on September 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN 2008 WATCH: REPUBLICAN CONVENTION COVERAGE
2008 Republican National Convention and Reflections Photography
Day 4 Schedule
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2008The 2008 Republican National Convention today announced the full program of events for Thursday, Sept. 4. The evening’s program will feature John McCain’s speech accepting the Republican Party’s nomination for the presidency. Among the other [...]
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Posted in Campaign 2008, HNN, tagged Alan Brinkley, Barack Obama, Beverly Gage, Cindy McCain, Gil Troy, Joe Biden, John McCain, Julian Zelizer, Mike Huckabee, Mitt Romney, nomination, Peniel Joseph, Republican National Convention, Richard Norton Smith, Rudy Giuliani, Sarah Palin, Vice President on September 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN 2008 WATCH: REPUBLICAN CONVENTION COVERAGE
Day 3 Schedule
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2008
The 2008 Republican National Convention today announced the full program of events for Wednesday, Sept. 3. The evening’s program will feature remarks by Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican Party’s nominee for vice president. Among the other speakers participating in [...]
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Posted in Campaign 2008, HNN, tagged Barack Obama, Cindy McCain, George W. Bush, H.W. Brands, John McCain, Laura Bush, Michelle Obama, Peniel Joseph, Richard Norton Smith, Rudy Giuliani, Sarah Palin on September 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN 2008 WATCH: REPUBLICAN CONVENTION COVERAGE
Day 2 ScheduleTUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2008: Service
The 2008 Republican National Convention today announced the program of events for Tuesday, Sept. 2. The program will feature speeches by U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman and former U.S. Sen. Fred Thompson. Their remarks will reflect the convention’s overall theme, [...]
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Posted in Campaign 2008, HNN, tagged Barack Obama, Cindy McCain, George W. Bush, Hurricane Gustav, John McCain, Laura Bush, Louisiana, New Orleans, Sarah Palin on September 2, 2008 | 2 Comments »
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN 2008 WATCH: REPUBLICAN CONVENTION COVERAGE
Day 1 Schedule
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2008
Country First: Service
John McCain 2008 and 2008 Republican National Convention Announce Changes to Convention Program and Hurricane Response Efforts
Monday’s Convention Program Will Only Include Required Proceedings, McCain Campaign Takes Steps to Aid Affected Delegations
“Love of country, my friends, is another [...]
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Posted in Campaign 2008, HNN, tagged cancellation, Henry Robertson, Hurricane Gustav, Joe Biden, John Fea, John McCain, Republican National Convention, Rudy Giuliani, Sarah Palin, William Lass on September 1, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The Day 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 [...]
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