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Ohio business group endorses tax plan

A business lobbying group that helped create a package of tax changes says it supports a plan to delay income tax cuts to balance Ohio's budget.

Popular SC first lady endorses governor candidate

Disgraced South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford might not have much political capital these days, but his wife is using hers.

Seniors' lobby endorses House Dem health care bill

The AARP has officially endorsed the House Democratic health care bill, a major boost for the legislation two days before a historic vote.

Your online photos could be product placements

One day soon, our society will be ruled by an all-intrusive advertising technique in which individuals are paid to walk around 24/7 holding a product next to their wide-smiling faces.

Asia Olympic Council backs Tokyo's 2016 bid

The Olympic Council of Asia has endorsed the bid of Tokyo to host the Summer Games in 2016.

Phelps gains new endorsement deal

Michael Phelps has picked up a new endorsement since his three-month suspension ended.

Law enforcement groups endorse Sotomayor

Eight national law enforcement organizations are endorsing President Barack Obama's Supreme Court nominee, Judge Sonia Sotomayor.

Convicted killer backs judge for Wis. high court

Unsolicited praise from a convicted cop killer isn't the kind of endorsement that a judge with a tough law enforcement stance wants.

Alaska's largest newspaper endorses Obama

The Anchorage Daily News, Alaska's largest newspaper, endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama Sunday after declaring Gov. Sarah Palin "too risky" to be one step away from the Oval Office.

Former Republican congressman endorses Obama's bid

A leading Republican moderate with a foreign policy background endorsed presidential candidate Barack Obama on Tuesday as the Democrat sought to show his appeal to members of both political parties.

NARAL Pro-Choice America backs Obama

Democrat Barack Obama has won the endorsement of NARAL Pro-Choice America, a leading abortion rights advocacy organization that has supported rival Hillary Rodham Clinton throughout her political career.

'Vast right-wing conspiracy' leader's paper backs Clinton

Could it be the "vast right wing conspiracy" is having second thoughts? Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton was endorsed Sunday by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, whose owner and publisher, billionaire Richard Mellon Scaife, personally funded many of the investigations that led to President Clinton's impeachment in 1998.

Wyoming Governor Back Obama

Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal, a former Clinton administration appointee, announced Wednesday that he will support Illinois Sen. Barack Obama for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Lewis Switches Support to Obama

Civil rights leader John Lewis dropped his support for Hillary Rodham Clinton's presidential bid Wednesday in favor of Barack Obama.

Change to Win Endorses Obama

The new Change to Win labor federation gave its first presidential endorsement to Democratic Sen. Barack Obama on Thursday, saying its 6 million members could help push him over the top and into the general election as the Democratic nominee.

Powerful 1.9M-Member Union Backs Obama

Sen. Barack Obama won the support Friday of the 1.9-million member Service Employees International Union, his second endorsement in as many days from large labor organizations and a fresh sign of momentum in the Democratic presidential race with Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Obama Likely to Get SEIU Endorsement

Sen. Barack Obama is poised to get a coveted endorsement from the Service Employees International Union, which could give his campaign a major boost going into the March primaries in Ohio and Texas against Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Obama Likely to Get SEIU Endorsement

Union officials tell The Associated Press Sen. Barack Obama is likely to be endorsed by the Service Employees International Union on Friday.

Former GOP Senator to Endorse Obama

Former Republican Sen. Lincoln Chafee is endorsing Democratic Sen. Barack Obama.

NY Post Endorses Obama

The New York Post endorsed Sen. Barack Obama for the Democratic presidential nomination Wednesday, calling him an "untried candidate" but a preferable alternative to the newspaper's home state senator, Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Florida Governor Endorses McCain

Florida Gov. Charlie Crist endorsed a beaming Sen. John McCain on Saturday night, delivering a boost three days before the state's pivotal primary.

Vermont Senator Endorses Obama

Democratic Sen. Patrick Leahy, the chairman of the Judiciary Committee, endorsed presidential candidate Barack Obama on Thursday.

SC Paper Endorses McCain

South Carolina's largest newspaper on Saturday endorsed John McCain in the state's Republican primary.

Nelson, McCaskill Backing Obama

Presidential hopeful Barack Obama has won the endorsement of two fellow Democratic senators from the heartland — Ben Nelson, a popular moderate in largely Republican Nebraska and Claire McCaskill from Missouri, historically a bellwether in presidential contests.

Obama Vows to Help Struggling Homeowners

Barack Obama, his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination bolstered by endorsements, told a cheering union hall on Friday that he would provide relief for homeowners struggling to make mortgage payments and deliver tax cuts to the middle-class.

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AARP to endorse House health bill, sources say - Health care reform- msnbc.com
Source: msnbc.com

In a coup for House Democrats, AARP will endorse sweeping health care overhaul legislation headed for a history-making floor vote, officials told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

Save Us From the Swag-Takers. By ERIC FELTEN. OCTOBER 8, 2009, 6:37 P.M. ET
Source: Wall Street Journal

The Federal Trade Commission, eager to protect us from shoddy media practices, issued new regulations this week requiring full disclosure from a variety of sneaky characters.

School brass facing prison time for luncheon prayer
Source: CNN

Two Florida school administrators face contempt charges and possible prison time for saying a prayer at a school luncheon.Frank Lay, principal of Pace High School, and Athletic Director Robert Freeman are accused of violating a consent decree banning employees of Santa Rosa Count …

Israeli, Palestinian leaders make first phone call
Source: msnbc.com

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told the Palestinian president he wants to cooperate to drive peace efforts forward.

Powerful teamsters union to endorse Obama
Source: msnbc.com

Presidential hopeful is poised to get the endorsement of the powerful Teamsters, the second major union endorsement for the Democratic front-runner in a week.

Post-Election Musings

There have been some surprises: 1. Those who I expected would vote Democrat displayed extremely conservative leanings and tendencies (I'm referring here to people I know personally, not political figures).

Racism: Squeezing Puss From an Infected Wound

Tonight was the last stroke of a rusted blade. A blade that sliced America in half. Now it is time for us to heal as a nation. Many people point to the Gettysburg address or the civil rights act as the end of racism in America. Fact is it will never end.

Some Accuse Obama of Killing His Own Grandmother?!?

Thats what these guys are saying.( ) In the final hours of the campaign something as tragic as a candidates grandmother, surrogate mother, dies and the Republicans lick their chops in hope that they can sway some voter …

I'm Symbolically Throwing My Vote Away by Voting for Obama in Kansas

While it will come as no surprise to those who know me and/or follow my content, I will be voting for Barack Obama for President of the United States. As a resident of the State of Kansas, I am well aware that my vote will be, for all intents and purposes, meaningless.

Satire: Cindy McCain Announces she's voting for Obama

WOW was I suprised when Cindy called and gave me this news scoop!

Dick Cheney endorses McCain Palin(11/1/08)
Source: YouTube

I don't think that McCain would want this endorsement since Cheney is so unpopular(even more so than Bush)...

Fact checking The Daily's endorsement of Dino Rossi
Source: dailyuw.com

Fact checking, line by line, an article in the University of Washington's campus paper, The Daily, that endorsed Dino Rossi in his gubernatorial race against Christine Gregoire.

OUR VIEW: We endorse John McCain for president | Culpeper Star-Exponent
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ยป SUMMARY: The Republican senator from Arizona is the best choice to lead our country.

Deron Snyder: Obama's the right choice, like none ever before
Source: News Press

Voters who oppose Obama can have plenty of non-racial/religious reasons, mainly his left-leaning politics and thin resume.

Duberstein Backs Obama
Source: The New York Times

Kenneth M. Duberstein, Ronald Reagan's final White House chief of staff and a former political confidant of Senator John McCain, is the latest high-profile Republican to say he will vote instead for Senator Barack Obama for president...

Former Reagan Advisor Endorses Obama
Source: CNN

Former Reagan Chief of Staff, Ken Duberstein, endorsed Barack Obama, citing as a primary factor the endorsement of Obama recently made by Colin Powell.

NH Republican quits McCain campaign to back Obama
Source: International Herald Tribune

A prominent New Hampshire Republican who was an alternate delegate to the party's nominating convention is quitting John McCain's campaign and endorsing Barack Obama. Fred Bramante says he is resigning as a member of McCain's New Hampshire Leadership Committee.

A Conservative for Obama - Forbes
Source: Forbes

I'm a conservative. I've spent my money and my time in support of Republican candidates. I also support Barack Obama for president.

The Economist Backs Obama in US Poll Race
Source: Yahoo! News

The Economist, a current affairs magazine widely respected around the world, has thrown its support in the direction of Barack Obama.

Prominent Republicans Cross the Aisle to Endorse Obama
Source: t r u t h o u t

Joel Haugen, a Republican fighting a tough congressional race against the Democrats in Oregon, has fallen out with his party. The reason: his surprise endorsement of Barack Obama for the presidency.

Holy "Real America"!! NASCAR'S Junior Johnson comes out for Obama
Source: Daily Kos

His support for Obama could actually be a game changer in North Carolina. He is that well know down there. NASCAR is the most Republican leaning sport in America and Junior Johnson announcing that he is voting Democrat is pretty f***ing amazing.

Financial Times endorses Obama
Source: Raw Story

The Financial Times, the respected business daily, endorsed Barack Obama on Monday to become the next US president, even though it prefers the trade policies of his Republican rival John McCain.

Why should Powell's vote be different?
Source: The Detroit Free Press

Last week, Colin Powell said that he was going to vote for Barack Obama. Advertisement

Anchorage Daily News Endorsement - "Obama for President"
Source: adn.com: Alaska

Gov. Palin's nomination clearly alters the landscape for Alaskans as we survey this race for the presidency -- but it does not overwhelm all other judgment. The election, after all is said and done, is not about Sarah Palin, and our sober view is that her running mate, Sen.

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