Trail Times Archive: September 2008
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Palin family is in the building
The crowd stayed quiet upon their entrance. Published September 3 2008
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Jim Gilmore gets to work
The former Virginia governor and current U.S. Senate candidate has had a schedule packed with interviews and meetings with donors, hoping to build momentum for his race against fellow former state Gov. Mark Warner. Published September 3 2008
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Steele lauds McCain at convention
Former Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele delivered a patriotic treatise at the RNC that doubled as an attack on Sen. Barack Obama's message of change. Published September 3 2008
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Romney's speech aimed at 2012
Romney makes the most naked appeal for the base. Published September 3 2008
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Tonight's speech lineup
Minority outreach, the three also-rans, and then Sarah Barricuda will take the stage. Published September 3 2008
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Babe and 'baby'
The controversy swirling around CNN's Campbell Brown's on-air "takedown" this week of John McCain spokesman Tucker Bounds centers on the interviewer's relentless pursuit of answers surrounding Sarah Palin's foreign policy experience. Published September 3 2008
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Steele to address convention tonight
Former Maryland Lt. Gov. and current GOPAC Chairman Michael Steele is back on the schedule of tonight's speakers at the Republican National Convention.< Published September 3 2008
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Palinpalooza
It's all about McCain's vice-presidential pick today. Published September 3 2008
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Ala. delegates don't mind floor seats
Alaskan delegates to the Republican National Convention couldn't care less that despite having one of the top names on their party's presidential ticket, they've been relegated to the cheap seats on the convention center floor. Published September 3 2008
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Gentle Joe takes the wood to Obama
Sen. Joseph Lieberman says eloquence is not enough. Published September 2 2008
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Obama starts McCain-Bush 'Same' ad
Attack spot links Republican to unpopular president in honor of RNC. Published September 2 2008
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Drake off convention docket
The forced rescheduling of speakers at the Republican National Convention has left at least one Virginian permanently off the event's speaking schedule. Published September 2 2008
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Barack Obama gets a haircut
During a down day in Chicago, Obama takes care of business. Published September 2 2008
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Giuliani will speak
Contrary to reports, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani will have a speaking role here at the convention, just not tonight. Published September 2 2008
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Tying Obama to congressional Democrats
Democrats have been successful in tying John McCain to President Bush. Now Republicans think they can bring Barack Obama down by tying him to unpopular Democrats in Congress. Published September 2 2008
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How to keep the young from voting
Give them iTunes and Starbucks cards Published September 2 2008
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An important moment for the McCain campaign
Thompson tells POW story. Published September 2 2008
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Bush gives crowd some red meat
The crowd roared and stood to applaud. But then, Mr. Bush abruptly cut them off. He apparently couldn't hear them. Published September 2 2008
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McCain intro begins
First night themes are McCain's military service and political independence. Published September 2 2008
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Both parties bring the Rage
Don't accuse Rage Against the Machine of showing preferential treatment. Published September 1 2008
