At a time when both presidential campaigns would typically be hitting all the swing states, some were off limits owing to Hurricane Sandy. Still, with only a week left before the election, the campaigns both had to find ways to continue their efforts while heeding Hurricane Katrina’s lessons.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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Obama And Romney Respond To Sandy With Election (And Katrina) In Mind
You don’t need the threat of a menacing storm like Hurricane Sandy to get folks in line. Look around — we line up to dance and dine, to buy tickets and the newest iPhone, and for the opportunity to cast an early ballot.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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President Obama urged Americans in Sandy’s path Monday to “please listen” to local officials, and his Republican challenger, Mitt Romney, urged help for those affected by the superstorm. The two candidates also canceled campaign events Monday and Tuesday.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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Elizabeth Blair finds that presidential impersonations came and went and then came back again, but it’s not always easy to find just the right angle on a sitting president â or a challenger.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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Impersonating The President: From Will Rogers To Obama’s ‘Anger Translator’
One of the most explosive Congressional races in the country is in Illinois, where controversial and outspoken freshman Republican Joe Walsh is fighting to hang on to his seat. Walsh is facing a tough Democratic opponent in Iraq war veteran Tammy Duckworth, who lost both of her legs in combat.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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Freshman Republican Joe Walsh’s bombastic rants frequently get him into trouble, even with members of his own party. He’s facing a tough Democratic opponent in Iraq war veteran Tammy Duckworth, who lost both of her legs in combat.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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Iraq Vet Takes On Tea-Party Incumbent In Fiery Illinois House Race
