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Nov 4, 2008, 5:26 am ET
Be Part of History!
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On November 4th, we will face a choice for our next president: two patriots running for the highest office in land because they believe that America’s better days are yet to come.

Nov 3, 2008, 1:25 am ET
What to look for on Election Night
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On election night, Nov. 4, we will have the answers to several key questions that have emerged during the course of this campaign. Here are a few things to look for.

Nov 3, 2008, 1:19 am ET
Thoughts from a conservative
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I don’t have any inseparable allegiance to any political party, but I am a conservative. I believe in limited government, personal responsibility, and capitalism. This election cycle has presented some interesting choices, so for what little it’s worth, here are my thoughts on the choice before us.

Nov 3, 2008, 1:14 am ET
A time for change
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Obama’s plan is the more progressive and forward looking one — albeit ambitious. But since when has ambition and hope become negative things? It is hope, ambition and the search for new frontiers that has made this country the greatest nation on Earth.

Oct 27, 2008, 5:45 am ET
The whrraaaat effect?
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In 1982, Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley was poised to become the first African-American governor in history, leading his rival by 9 points or higher by some estimates. Come election day, he lost the race

Oct 21, 2008, 11:21 pm ET
Obama wins technical knockout
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What we have seen in the past several weeks has shown us that Sen. Obama — and not John McCain — is the more calm and collected, more mature and intellectual, and the more trustworthy and reliable candidate.

Oct 14, 2008, 8:47 pm ET
Same Old Playbook for the Republicans
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A critique of the failed economic policies of Ronald Reagan and the Republican party, and how politically charged ideologies don’t mix with Wall Street. Also: why is race all of a sudden becoming a major talking point in the McCain campaign?

Oct 8, 2008, 10:19 am ET
Obama 2, McCain 0
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Last night’s town hall-style debate was yet another win for the Senator from Illinois, viewers across the country say.

Sep 27, 2008, 5:55 pm ET
Obama 1, McCain 0
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While none of the presidential candidates, John McCain and Barack Obama, delivered the KO, the first Presidential Debate did sharpen the contrast between the two and gave Obama an edge on not just the economy, but also foreign policy and national security — considered by many to be John McCain’s strong points.

Sep 26, 2008, 11:04 pm ET
Debate Recap: Clear Winner?
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I must admit that I am impressed with Obama. He came to play and was able to take McCain toe to toe on some key foreign policy issues. McCain, on the other hand, clearly was able to use more precise language and details when explaining his positions.

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