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Articles related to "2008 Election"
Facebook and the 2008 Election Facebook, the online sensation, is bringing the candidates and issues of the 2008 presidential election to America's youth in a way never before imagined. facebook • 2008 election • politics • candidates • america's youth
John Edwards Former Senator John Edwards is hanging his presidential hopes on one issue: poverty. It's an issue we should care about, but do we? john edwards • poverty • democrat • president • 2008
Russia - 2008 Election Preview Vladimir Putin has endorsed Dmitry Medvedev, as his successor providing opposition candidates little chance for success in Russia's upcoming Presidential election. russia election preview 2008 march 2 • president vladimir putin endorsement • dmitry medvedev hand picked successor confidant • first deputy prime minister • united russia december 2007 state duma
Sarah Palin Quotes; A Hot Web Topic The Alaskan Governor is generating tons of web traffic, but it's not necessarily the exposure she's looking for. sarah palin • joe biden • web coverage • palin jokes • palin quotes
Slovenia 2008 Election Results With 99.99% of votes counted, Slovenia's Social Democrats have narrowly defeated the incumbent Slovenian Democratic Party in the country's September 21, 2008 election. slovenia 2008 election results preliminary • opposition social democrats sd borut pahor • incumbent slovenian democratic party sds prime min • economic growth • voter turnout ballots abroad
What is a Caucus? The Iowa Caucus is American's first chance to weigh in on the next president. This complex but valuable process may help to determine the outcome of the 2008 election. iowa caucus • 2008 election • 2008 presidential candidates • viable • campaign spending
The Oprahbama Phenomenon Will the Oprahbama Phenomenon become one of the features of the 2008 election or is it just another celebrity flare-up? Watch out for Oprah on the campaign trail. the oprahbama phenomenon • senator barack obama • oprah winfrey • 2008 election campaign trail • hillary clinton
Obama and McCain on Gay Issues Find out what Barack Obama and John McCain say on the record about hate crimes, same-sex marriage, "don't ask, don't tell," and other queer issues. 2008 election gay issues • 2008 election lgbt issues • obama gay issues • obama lgbt issues • obama gay marriage
Canadian Politics: Conservative Party of Canada The new Conservative Party of Canada has been very successful in gaining and maintaining power in the modern parliament. conservative party canada • conservative politics canada • conservative election 2008 • election 2008 harper • stephen harper election
Coastal Oil Drilling With gas prices (and oil company profits) at record levels, McCain proposes lifting the ban on coastal drilling. 2008 elections • republicans oil • big oil • john mccain • oil environment
Election Day Poll Workers Needed Regardless of each states' individual statutes, poll workers ensure all voters get the chance to cast their ballot in the fairest and most efficient manner possible. poll workers • u.s. election assistance commission • poll worker duties • precinct polling places • 2008 election
Failure of the Two-Party System in America The Republicans and Democrats monopolize political power in the United States, and the two-party system no longer serves the interests of the nation. two party system • third party • 2008 election • liberal vs. conservative • political parties
Obama or McCain for President? The 2008 election is one of the most important elections in the United States history. For "undecided" voters, here are tips to guide you to a decision. 2008 election • obama or mccain • who should i vote for • campaign 2008 • independents and election
Political Media Hype It is the responsiblity of the media to decide what is newsworthy. But are we being informed on the issue at hand or are being told what to think? politics • 2008 election • hillary clinton • john edwards • barak obama
Presidential Polls and the Electoral College While national presidential polls showed Barack Obama to be only a few percentage points ahead of John McCain, electoral map calculators gave Obama a much stronger lead. presidential poll • electoral colllege • 2008 election • barack obama • john mccain
Understanding the Constitution The 2008 Election season offers fertile ground for civic education, providing a living laboratory for understanding the US Constitution. civic education • understanding the constitution • understanding the bill of rights • 2008 election • american government
What Are the Swing States in the 2008 Election? Having secured their political base during the Democratic and Republican Conventions, presidential candidates will now focus on several powerful battleground states. presidential election • swing states • battleground states • electoral votes • presidential ticket
Electronic Ballots and Voting: What's New? Arizona's Secretary of State, Jan Brewer, announced a new innovation in voting for the 2008 ballot. A select group of voters will be casting ballots differently. arizona secretary of state • jan brewer • military and overseas voter system • vote by mail • 2008 election day
John McCain Chooses Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin Sarah Palin is a strong choice in appealing to the conservative vote with her pro-life beliefs, her strong code of ethics and her willingness to veto frivolous spending. sarah palin • john mccain • presidential candidate • republican party • 2008 elections
MA Ballot Question 3 on Greyhound Racing On November 4, 2008, Massachusetts voters approved Ballot Question 3, The Greyhound Protection Act, which bans greyhound dog track racing by 2010. massachusetts ballot question • ballot question 3 • massachusetts ban greyhound racing • the greyhound protection act • ban on dog track
Politics and the 501(c)(3) The 501(c)(3) Internal Revenue Tax Code sets rules pertaining to a religious group's involvement in political activity. 501c3 tax code • 501c3 tax law • 501c3 and politics • 501c3 and political activity • 501c3 and tax exemption
Race and the 2008 Presidential Election How much of a factor will race be in the 2008 Presidential Election? It could mean the difference between winning or losing for Barack Obama, according to a new survey. race may work against obama • survey on race says white dems may vote against ob • some independent and democratic voters harbor raci • ap and yahoo news poll about race and 2008 electio • racial prejudice and barack obama
Boris v Ken: London Mayoral Battle The London 2008 mayoral race is practically down to two candidates and even the popular Boris Johnson may find it hard to upstage the current mayor Ken Livingstone. "london mayoral elections 2008 • boris johnson • ken livingstone • london politics • boris johnson profile
London Mayoral Election In 6 Days Ken Livingstone and Boris Johnson remain the front runners for the second job in British politics. Both may have to rely on secondary votes to secure victory on May 1st. london election 2008 • election 2008 • boris johnson for mayor • ken livingstone for mayor • brian paddick
A Changing Society in Nepal Nepal has abolished its monarchy in favour of becoming a Democratic Republic. The country is hopeful for a positive future for women and ethnic and minority groups. nepal patriarchy • patriarchal society • new democratic republic nepal • abolishment of nepalese monarchy • minority groups
A Look at the First Female to Run for President Woodhull was a leader of the women's rights movement and a valued suffragist. Her Vice Presidential running mate was Frederick Douglas, a freed slave and abolitionist. victoria woodhull • frederick douglas • first female to run for president • election of 1872 • suffragist
An Online Presidential Debate The Democrats took a bold step forward by holding an online debate for 2008 candidates last week; this format will prove to be essential for future political discourse online presidential debate • voters web benefits • interactive format internet • democrats bold step • 2008 candidates you tube
Deal May Influence NZ Election A deal between the New Zealand government and East Coast group Ngati Porou protecting customary rights on the foreshore and seabed is announced in election year. maori land rights • new zealand politics • new zealand election • foreshore and seabed legislation • customary rights
McCain or Obama: Boost for the Stock Market? The stock market continues to plummet and investors look to McCain or Obama to keep spending under control and no new taxes. mccain presidency • mccain health care proposals • obama health care proposals • mccain tax proposals • obama tax proposals
MySpace and Me Sick of hearing about websites, dating sites and computer sites in general? MySpace is packed with such amazing content it can't and shouldn't be ignored myspace • youtube • internet • dating • networking
Obama, ACORN, and Voter Registration Fraud Voter registration fraud by ACORN and Project Vote, a group with Chicago connections to Obama, is being investigated by election officials in a growing number of states. obama and acorn • obama and acorn association • obama and acorn fact sheet • acorn voter fraud • acorn voter fraud hearings
Palin-Biden VP Debate at Washington University Sarah Palin is under the microscope more than other recent VP candidates. It might be a fair shake, though, considering her evident influence on the McCain ticket. sarah palin • joe biden • vice president • debate • female
Putin Still Holds Power in Russia It is the Prime-Mininister Vladimir Putin rather than President Dimitry Medvedev who is currently in control of Russia, as shown by the recent Russia-Georgia debacle. vladimir putin • russia • georgia • russia-georgia conflict • dmitry medvedev
African-American History Month Barack Obama, Shirley Chisholm, Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, Alan Keyes, Carol Moseley Braun, and Lenora Fulani are African Americans who have run for U.S. president. african american • president • presidential candidate • presidential campaign • obama
After the 2008 US Primaries After months of infighting, the Barack Obama is now the presumptive nominee of the Democratic Party. But, even as the dust settles, he and Sen. Clinton have work to do. 2008 democratic primaries • 2008 general election • barack obama • hillary clinton • john mccain
American, Canadian, British Health Care Systems The US, Canada and the UK take very different approaches to providing health care to their citizens, both in funding and dispensing of care. american health care system • health care reform • socialized medicine • canadian health care system • national health service
An Undemocratic Democratic Primary Disturbing events and behavior by leading Democrats has tainted the Democratic Presidential Nomination, leaving many voters and their delegates understandably frustrated. undemocratic primary • the super delegate • manipulating delegates • michigan and florida controversy • disturbing democratic primary
Assassination of Benazir Bhutto Former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto was killed at a campaign rally in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Bhutto was committed to restoring democracy in Pakistan. benazir bhutto • bhutto • musharraf • al quaida • taliban
Kyiv Snap Election Results - 2008 In a pre-term election mandated by Ukraine's Parliament, Kyiv's incumbent mayor Leonid Chernovetsky easily won another term in office over seventy other candidates. kyiv snap pre term election results 2008 • incumbent mayor leonid chernovetsky bribery corrup • mandate parliamentary vote • secretary city electoral commission yuri lozovsky • polling stations voter turnout
Lyme Disease Bill HR741 Moved to House Floor A bill providing money for Lyme disease research, but buried by Pallone, was heatedly debated in the House of Representatives on Sept 27, 2008. lyme disease bill hr 741 • lyme disease funding is needed • idsa blocks lyme disease funding • idsa blocks lyme disease treatment • lyme disease is underreported
Palin and Clinton Crack the Glass Ceiling Clinton exemplifies the feminist movement and Palin is part of the generation of post-feminine women, both of whom benefited from the political battles of the past. hillary clinton • sarah palin • clinton and feminism • palin and post-feminism • clinton and palin contrasts
Politics and Sport in New Zealand Can the outcome of a game have an impact on who governs a country? In Aotearoa, yes, quite possibly. issues in 2008 new zealand elections • health of rugby in new zealand • sports success and voting • all blacks and new zealand politics • all blacks and bledisloe cup
Pray for Obama and McCain Novenas, a Catholic intercession, and Saint Jude, the patron saint of lost causes, are a heavenly recourse for all Americans during the next few days. pray the st. jude novena for obama and mccain • prayer is a personal matter • how novenas work • the tradition of novenas • pray incessantly
Presidential Trivia - Old and New Collectors of presidential trivia are watching every word and action of 2008 presidential candidates as they march towards the White House. presidential trivia • 2008 presidential candidates • white house • race • senator hillary rodham clinton
Profile: Mitt Romney A successful businessman and former Massachusetts governor, Mitt Romney is one of the GOP frontrunners. He hopes to become the first Mormon to be elected President. presidential election • abortion • stem cell • iraq • immigration
Rise of the Modern Presidency Executive experience has become an issue in the 2008 US Presidential Race. Executive experience is important as a modern president but this is only a recent phenomenon. executive experience • rise of modern presidency • modern presidents need executive experience • presidential race • executive revolution
Ron Paul - Presidential Candidate Ron Paul has raised large sums of money for his presidential bid. He is extremely popular on internet sites. What is the secret of his success? ron paul • secret of ron paul's fundraising success • ron paul popular internet candidate • ron paul for president 2008 • ron paul's position on iraq war
The Best Lipsticks For Fall 2008 Fall 2008 is about extremes, and that goes for the lips as well. Ranging from the darkest of darks to the barest of bares, the following lipsticks are fall's must-haves. mac lipstick • lipstick for fall 2008 • fall lipstick colors • fall lipsticks • lipstick cosmetics
American Election 2008 With a trend towards reporting on celeb supporters, cutting comebacks and controversial scandals, the American Election 2008 is now ultimately the best new show in town. american election • election 2008 • american president • election candidates • election best show
Country Music Singers Unafraid to Get Political Country stars are known not only for their country-radio hits and popular country videos, but increasingly, for their personal political views and outspoken patriotism. country music singers • country music radio • patriotism • community service • 2008 presidential election |
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