Trail Times Archive: August 2008
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Clinton a la Orange
Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's orange pantsuit could have signified any number of things. Here are a few guesses. Published August 26 2008
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Dem chairman speaks of unity
Howard Dean says Democrats are more united behind Barack Obama than Republicans are behind John McCain. Published August 26 2008
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Hillary packs the house
Hillary Clinton was such a draw at Democrats' convention tonight that fire marshals closed down the hall. Published August 26 2008
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Salazar to nominate Obama
Colorado Sen. Ken Salazar to formally nominate Barack Obama as the Democrats' presidential candidate tomorrow. Published August 26 2008
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Sights and sounds from Denver
Traveling with The Creative Coalition to a list of Hollywood events yesterday was 94-year-old Ann Deschanel, grandmother of actress Zoey Deschanel. Published August 26 2008
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Dean swipes at mainstream media
Democratic Party Chairman Howard Dean took a shot at the mainstream media and praised youthful bloggers. Published August 26 2008
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Webb: Dems should tackle offshore drilling
U.S. Sen. Jim Webb says one of the "great mistakes" the Democratic Congress made before going to recess was letting Republicans lead on the issue of offshore drilling. Published August 26 2008
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Obama doesn't have quite the same crossover appeal
Democrats showcase a Republican maverick on convention night one, but they're probably targeting the wrong voters. Published August 26 2008
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Webb channels Moynihan
Sen. Jim Webb told members of the Virginia delegation he'd like to see the Legislative branch achieve greater control. Published August 26 2008
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Obama plot
DENVER | Local and federal authorities are investigating whether three men and a woman arrested in the Denver area on drug and firearms suspicions may have been plotting to assassinate Sen. Barack Obama, but they say there are no credible threats right now involving the Democratic presidential candidate. Published August 26 2008
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Try the Obamapolitan
From the Obamapolitan to the Rodham Sockem, Dixon's restaurant has some fairly snarky cocktails for the DNC delegates. Published August 26 2008
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Tom DeLay and legal technicalities
The Austin American-Statesman is reporting Monday morning that Tom DeLay's lawyer says he thinks he can get all the charges dismissed against his client based on a ruling in a related case that Texas law didn't ban money laundering using checks, only cash. Published August 25 2008
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Obama double turns heads
Barack Obama lookalike greets corndog stand patrons. Published August 25 2008
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Virginia delegation enjoys the view in Denver
Delegates from Virginia are lavishing their location on the floor of the Pepsi Center, a prominent spot at the front of the convention hall for activists from the potential swing state. Published August 25 2008
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A taste of New Orleans
Denver fundraiser aids efforts to rebuild the city. Published August 25 2008
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Team Obama's DNC preview
A new video teases the convention. Published August 25 2008
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Ad watch: DNC edition
Teams Obama and McCain release dueling ads. Published August 25 2008
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Break out the jams
DNC protesters are counting on big names and free shows to bring out supporters. Published August 25 2008
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2004 Flashback
How the "skinny kid with a funny name" has risen in four years. Published August 25 2008
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Green challenge
Virginia gubernatorial candidate, Delegate Brian S. Moran, is offsetting his carbon footprint at the DNC. Published August 25 2008
