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Guillen, Obama find common ground
Chicago Tribune reporterManager Ozzie Guillen toed the political line Friday night when asked about Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama's preference of the White Sox over the Cubs. "I love it," Guillen chuckled. "He has to be our president." But when asked if he would...Tags: Barack Obama, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs, Spring Training, All Stars
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Minnesota news in brief at 8:58 p.m. CDT
John McCain tapped little-known Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to be his vice presidential running mate on Friday in a startling selection on the eve of the Republican National Convention. Two senior campaign officials disclosed McCain's decision a few hours...Tags: Religious Leaders, Alaska, Police, Minority Groups, Justice and Rights
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GOP holds to delegate penalties
The Republican National Committee is making it's penalties stick against South Carolina, New Hampshire, Florida and Michigan for holding primaries earlier than rules allowed. RNC credentials committee member and South Carolina state Rep. Alan Clemmons...Tags: Primaries, Florida, New Hampshire, Michigan, South Carolina
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Obama scheduled for Labor Day rally in Detroit
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's Monday stop in Detroit will include a rally at Hart Plaza. The rally is set for the end of the city's Labor Day parade. Obama will discuss his agenda for working families. Obama is set to appear at...Tags: Barack Obama, Labor Day, Public Holidays, Political Candidates, Michigan
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McCain taps Alaska governor for VP candidate
Associated Press WriterJohn McCain has tapped Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to be the Republican vice presidential running mate in a startling selection on the eve of the Republican National Convention. McCain's campaign said Friday that Palin "has the record of reform and...Tags: Alaska, Tim Pawlenty, Government, George Romney, Political Candidates
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Springsteen to play at Harley celebration
Associated Press WriterBruce Springsteen has long written lyrics about the struggles of working-class Americans. Harley-Davidson motorcycles have traditionally attracted blue-collar riders. Springsteen seems like a good fit for a headlining act at the Milwaukee-based company'...Tags: Bruce Springsteen, Barack Obama, George Bush, Poetry, Music
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Security stepped up around Obama's South Side home
Chicago Tribune reporterAs the U.S. Secret Service steps up security for Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama, parking restrictions in the area around his South Side house have irritated some of his neighbors. On Friday, concrete barriers were installed near the Obama...Tags: Political Candidates, Barack Obama, Chicago Police Department
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Orlando Sentinel poll: Crist, officials responded well to Tropical Storm Fay
Sentinel Staff WriterDon't tell residents in flood-stricken DeBary, but an Orlando Sentinel poll this week found that a majority of state residents think Gov. Charlie Crist and local officials responded well to Tropical Storm Fay's soggy romp. Of 625 registered voters who...Tags: Charlie Crist, Florida, Political Candidates, Tropical Storms, Hurricanes
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Indiana reaction to McCain choosing Palin as VP
Indiana reaction to Republican presidential candidate John McCain's selection of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate: ------ "John McCain has chosen wisely. In selecting Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate, John McCain has again...Tags: Alaska, Parties and Movements, Government, Political Candidates, Sarah Palin
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'Average hockey mom' a fierce competitor
Tribune correspondentShe's a former beauty queen, a fierce competitor known as "Sarah Barracuda," a political insider-turned-outsider and the first female governor of Alaska. Now 44-year-old Sarah Palin, who gave birth to her fifth child in April, could be a heartbeat away...Tags: Dan Quayle, Political Candidates, Petroleum Industry, Sarah Palin, Seafood and Fishing Industry
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Sarah Palin, Vogue magazine
In two short years, Sarah Palin moved from small-town mayor with a taste for mooseburgers to the governor's office and now -- making history -- to John McCain's side as the first female running mate on a Republican presidential ticket. She's even made...Tags: Alaska, Ceremonies, Idaho, Gold and Precious Material, Endangered Species
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