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Politics plays the cliché card - Chicago Tribune
With one political convention nearly over and another set to begin, a huge question looms over the American political landscape. That question isn't: "Who's gonna win in November?" It is: "Will this be the most cliché-ridden election season in ...

Obama supporter turns talents to grass-roots politics - Boston Globe
WINCHESTER - From her experience founding and running a successful consumer exposition business, Kim Whittaker came to realize her abilities as a marketer. "I feel I have a kind of natural skill to convey my enthusiasm to other people," said the ...

Understanding the Philosophical Issues Behind Russian Politics ... - Market Wire
PASADENA, CA--(Marketwire - August 28, 2008) - Russia is glaring under the spotlight of current events and politics this summer, as Russia and Georgia play tug-of-war with the separatist province of South Ossetia. Each side is downplaying their own ...

PRESS DIGEST - Bulgaria - August 28 - Reuters
SOFIA, Aug 28 (Reuters) - These are some of the main stories in Bulgarian newspapers on Thursday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. GENERAL AND POLITICS - Bulgaria will invest two billion euros ($2.94 ...

Biden adopts Obama's PAC position - Los Angeles Times
Barack Obama makes a point of rejecting money from political action committees, condemning them as a symbol of what's wrong with insider politics in Washington. And Obama's campaign aides have slapped at Republican John McCain's decision to take PAC ...

Romney: Democrats using 'politics of envy' - San Diego Union-Tribune
HENDERSON, Nev. – Potential vice presidential nominee Mitt Romney accused Democrats on Wednesday of playing “the politics of envy” in recent ads and speeches that focus on John McCain's wealth and multiple homes. The former Massachusetts ...

Cash had big role in 3 narrow races - Miami Herald
After a night -- and day -- of counting votes, three fundraising front-runners proved what could be the golden rule of politics: Whoever has the gold, rules. When all precincts were counted Wednesday, Broward County Commissioner John Rodstrom ...

News - Politics and Law - CNET News
DENVER--Technology companies are here at the Democratic convention this week to highlight more than just their new products --they're pushing an agenda as well. The Consumer Electronics Association, a lobbying firm that represents 2,200 technology ...

Razor wire and little old ladies keep Thai police at bay - Forbes
BANGKOK, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Thailand's Prime Minister has threatened force to remove protesters besieging Government House, although the sheer weight of numbers would be likely to make it a bloody and therefore politically suicidal operation ...

Biden's experience in foreign policy poses problems - Chicago Tribune
D oes Joe Biden 's candidacy for vice president help Barack Obama 's chances? No. In fact, he poses several risks for the Democratic ticket. Obama's decision to pick a candidate with foreign-policy credentials is understandable. International issues ...