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  • October 2008

    • Mac Chilly to Obama's Senate Greeting

      New York Times  |  Oct 2, 08 12:14 PM CDT

      Mac Chilly to Obama's Senate Greeting

      (Newser) - Last night's bailout vote featured a moment of campaign drama on the Senate floor, the New York Times notes. Barack Obama, who arrived in the chamber at 5pm, crossed the aisle to greet John McCain when he arrived about three hours later. Their handshake lasted barely a second, as McCain offered a cold stare and a turn of his head. More »

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      Barack Obama  • John McCain  • Election 2008  • bailout  • Senate  • US Senate

  • September 2008

    • DC Trip Nets Mac Little More Than Muddled Campaign

      Los Angeles Times  |  Sep 29, 08 2:25 PM CDT

      DC Trip Nets Mac Little More Than Muddled Campaign

      (Newser) - John McCain's insistence on rushing to Washington to involve himself in the bailout process left his campaign reeling, gave critics new ammunition, and widened Barack Obama's poll margins, Bob Drogin reports in the Los Angeles Times . The Arizona senator, who didn't help draft the plan and also skipped voting on another bill, "needs to be a bit more measured," says his former campaign manager. More »

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      John McCain  • Election 2008  • bailout  • telephone  • US Senate  • campaign shakeup

    • Obama Won't Share Funds With Senate Dems

      Politico  |  Sep 16, 08 10:06 AM CDT

      Obama Won't Share Funds With Senate Dems

      (Newser) - Barack Obama has rejected an appeal from the Senate Democrats to kick some campaign money their way, Politico reports. Obama raised a record $66 million in August, but is currently outmatched by the combination of John McCain and the Republican National Committee. With 23 GOP-held seats being contested, Senate Dems had looked to Obama to help finance a rare opportunity to boost their majority. More »

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      Barack Obama  • Harry Reid  • Senate Democrats  • Charles Schumer  • US Senate

  • August 2008

    • Feinstein Weighs Run for Calif. Governor

      San Francisco Chronicle  |  Aug 29, 08 1:25 PM CDT

      Feinstein Weighs Run for Calif. Governor

      (Newser) - Sen. Dianne Feinstein is considering a run for governor of California in 2010, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. The chairwoman of the Rules Committee, who was forced to skip this week’s Democratic convention in Denver because of a broken ankle, said her decision will hinge on how congressional Democrats fare in this year’s election. More »

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      California  • governor  • Gavin Newsom  • Dianne Feinstein  • US Senate  • Jerry Brown  • 2010 election

  • July 2008

    • Ventura Won't Jump Into Senate Ring

      Minneapolis Star Tribune  |  Jul 15, 08 5:57 AM CDT

      Ventura Won't Jump Into Senate Ring

      (Newser) - Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura wrestled with the idea of running for the US Senate as an independent candidate, but has decided he won't join the race against Republican pro-war incumbent Norm Coleman and satirist Al Franken. His uncomfortable experience facing intense media scrutiny as governor and concerns about his family's privacy were key factors in his decision, he told CNN's Larry King Live. More »

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      Arnold Schwarzenegger  • Minnesota  • Al Franken  • US Senate

  • June 2008

    • As Clinton Returns, Obama Asks His Donors to Help Her

      Reuters  |  Jun 24, 08 10:49 PM CDT

      As Clinton Returns, Obama Asks His Donors to Help Her

      (Newser) - Hillary Clinton received a hero's welcome today with two standing ovations when she returned to Capitol Hill, Reuters reports. "There was a tear or two and a lot of high-fives," said Sen. Barbara Mikulski of Maryland. Clinton may be getting more than moral support, however. Barack Obama asked his top donors in a conference call to help Clinton retire her $10 million campaign debt, ABC News reports. Also today, Bill Clinton publicly backed Obama and said he'd help him get elected. More »

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      Barack Obama  • Hillary Clinton  • Democratic Party  • John Kerry  • Harry Reid  • US Senate

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