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Headlines from May 16th, 2008
Oh, The Expectations They'll Set!
Obama campaign continues spinning focus on elected delegates in new memo. Read it here. Permalink
Friday Surrogate Action
For Obama: In Kentucky: Former U.S. Navy Admiral John Nathman In South Dakota: Ethel & Max Kennedy Permalink
Obama Thanks Donors in Chicago
Says during fundraiser at Chicago’s River East Arts Center: "There are times that Michelle and I are on the road and we’re getting battered and bruised and buffetted by the various political winds. Knowing we’ve got good friends, strong supporters; knowing we’ve got a city we belong to, makes all the difference in the world.” Read pool report here. Permalink
McCain to Address the NRA
Despite a rocky history with the group over the Second Amendment, the presumptive GOP nominee plans to speak at their annual convention in Louisville Friday at 4:30 pm ET. Earlier this week: NRA's executive president told the Associated Press that they don't see eye-to-eye with McCain on every issue, but they aren't "foolish enough" to ignore their common ground. But: The American Hunters and Shooters Association runs ad with an open letter to the NRA criticizing McCain. Check it out here. Plus: RNC Chair Mike Duncan talks to National Journal, calls McCain's position on life "orthodox Republican" and says he's a strong supporter of the Second Amendment. Read interview here. Permalink
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