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Headlines from August 19th, 2008
Obama (Still) Has a Cold
WSJ reports the Land of Lincolner's "voice is a bit raspy, his eyes are a bit red, and he walks with a hankie or tissue on hand, quickly burying it in a pocket before shaking hands." Adds a Washington Times reporter said she felt compelled to use Purell after shaking his hand Tuesday. Permalink
Report: Portman to Attend McCain's Big Ohio Rally
PolitickerOH: The former U.S. Representative and oft-mentioned veep choice will join the Arizonan at his August 29 rally in Dayton. McCain is expected to announce his running mate at the 10,000-person rally the day after the end of the Democratic convention. Permalink
U of I Not Releasing Records About Obama And Ayers Group
The University of Illinois records detail the Senator's involvement with a nonprofit group founded by William Ayers, a former member of the Weather Underground. Permalink
New McCain Spanish Radio Ad Hits Obama on Taxes
Sixty-second spot "Recipe" slams Obama's "grand history of raising taxes" and continues "celebrity" theme. Listen to ad here or read script here. Permalink
Pawlenty May Travel to Denver Next Week
The GOP governor -- and presumed veep short-lister -- says he may visit the Mile High City during the Democratic convention. Will also travel to Ohio and Pennsylvania this weekend to stump for McCain. Permalink
Goreacle Will Descend Thursday in Denver
Sources tell CNN the former vice president will speak at Invesco Field, on the same stage where Obama will accept the nomination. What time he'll speak is TBA. Permalink
Sebelius Chats With the AP, Stays Coy on Veep
Asked if she expects to get the nod, the Kansas Governor only says "I think a week from tomorrow we will all know" who the candidate will be. Interview was before her town hall meeting at Macomb Community College in Warren, Michigan to court women for Obama. Permalink
MoveOn Targets Dole, McCain in North Carolina TV Ad
MoveOn.org is set to spend $500,000 on a 30-second spot linking Elizabeth Dole, John McCain and Big Oil. Watch ad above. Dole is running a close re-election bid in North Carolina. Permalink
Obama Hits Back at McCain at VFW
In remarks to the veterans' group in Orlando, Obama knocks McCain for predicting before the Iraq War that "we'd be greeted as liberators." Also criticizes McCain's attacks on his patriotism. Adds he thinks Americans are "better" than the kind of campaign McCain is running. And endorses Biden's proposal to offer Georgia $1 billion in reconstruction funding. Read his full remarks here. McCain camp responds here. Permalink
McCain at Oil Rig: Obama "Wrong" on Drilling and Americans Know It
The Arizonan reiterates his energy proposals, criticizes Obama for opposing offshore drilling while touring an oil rig platform in New Orleans. Read prepared remarks here. McCain had hoped to visit an oil rig on the Gulf Coast about a month ago, but canceled due to bad weather. Obama camp responds here. Permalink
Report: McCain Gauging Consequences of Pro-Choice Veep
National Review reports the Arizonan's camp has been calling key state GOP officials to feel them out about possibly picking a pro-choice Republican. The campaign is weighing the potential reaction of grassroots activists, considering whether a pro-choicer can be sold to them. Permalink
Obama to Address UAW Tuesday
The Land of Lincolner will speak to the United Auto Workers union annual meeting in Toronto via satellite Tuesday afternoon. Comes after the group unsuprisingly announces they're backing Obama. Permalink
Latest National Numbers
From Quinnipiac University poll: Obama 47, McCain 42 In July, Obama led McCain 50 - 41. Read more -- including who likely voters thought would better handle Russia -- here. Dates conducted: August 12-17; Error margin: 2.5 points. Permalink
VEEPSTAKES POTPOURRI
--Florida Gov. Crist is expected to visit the Collier County Emergency Operations Center on Tuesday to talk about Fay. Permalink
Where They Are Tuesday
Obama: Orlando, FL; Raleigh, NC McCain: New Orleans, LA; El Paso, TX Permalink
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