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Go 'Rogue' in brief: Alaska, campaign, family, oil

Published November 19th, 2009 - 5:25AM

Not a speed reader? Want to get through Sarah Palin's new book in a flash?

2012 already? GOP wannabes jockeying early

Published November 14th, 2009 - 9:13AM

Sarah Palin is embarking on a book tour. Tim Pawlenty is building a national political operation. Mitt Romney is weighing in on the recession.

FACT CHECK: Palin's book goes rogue on some facts

Published November 13th, 2009 - 2:48PM

Sarah Palin's new book goes rogue on some facts.

FACT CHECK: Palin's book goes rogue on some facts

Published November 13th, 2009 - 2:18PM

Sarah Palin's new book reprises familiar claims from the 2008 presidential campaign that haven't become any truer over time.

Popular vote close, but McCain loses key states

Published November 5th, 2008 - 12:30AM

WASHINGTON – Barack Hussein Obama was elected the 44th president of the United States on Tuesday, swept to victory by an anxious country eager to change course at home and abroad.

Up for election: two competing visions of 'change'

Published October 13th, 2008 - 11:11AM

ST. PAUL — Now the country has a clearer picture of its choices.

GOP orchestrated delegates' comments about Palin

Published October 13th, 2008 - 11:01AM

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Alaska delegates to the Republican National Convention got a strong message this week from Republican officials as the media swarm kept bugging them about Gov. Sarah Palin: "STAY POSITIVE when talking with reporters."

Palin reader update: 32 new links to stories about Sarah Palin

Published October 13th, 2008 - 10:56AM

McClatchy owns the Anchorage Daily News and so we've kept a closer eye on Gov. Sarah Palin than most news organizations. These are links to 93 stories involving Palin, from a story on earmarks in which Alaska's Washington delegation criticize her, to the most recent developments in 'troopergate.' If you're interested in Palin, this is a good way to stay caught up. Stories are arranged from oldest to newest, so the most recent are at the end.

Full text of John McCain's speech

Published September 4th, 2008 - 8:57PM

The full text of Sen. John McCain's acceptance speech, as prepared for delivery.

Cochran recounts McCain dustup with the Sandinistas

Published July 1st, 2008 - 6:38PM

Notably mild-mannered Republican Sen. Thad Cochran shocked many earlier this year with comments about John McCain's volatile temper. He has since mended fences with the GOP presidential nominee.

Barack Obama remarks: Primary night in Raleigh, N.C.

Published May 6th, 2008 - 6:36PM

You know, some were saying that North Carolina would be a game-changer in this election. But today, what North Carolina decided is that the only game that needs changing is the one in Washington, D.C.

Superchunk, Arcade Fire rock for Obama in N.C.

Published May 2nd, 2008 - 5:47PM

Except for the signs, speechifying and time of day, it could've been any other rock show. Arcade Fire and Superchunk played a get-out-the-vote rally for presidential candidate Barack Obama today, drawing several thousand people to Carrboro Town Commons on an unseasonably warm afternoon.

Hillary leads in Pennsylvania, including among bowlers, gun owners

Published April 20th, 2008 - 3:00AM

Hillary Clinton leads among bowlers, gun owners and hunters in Pennsylvania, a blue-collar trifecta that is helping her hold an edge over rival Barack Obama heading into Tuesday's pivotal primary there.

Democratic heavy hitters make appearance in N.C.

Published March 29th, 2008 - 7:07PM

The charisma hasn't faded for a former presidential candidate. The Young Democrats of N.C. bestowed upon Senator John Edwards the title of Democrat of the Year after he was presented a silver bowl to commemorate the honorable designation at the 80th Anniversary State Convention. Edwards was glad to wade through the sea of people; shaking hands and smiling for the seemingly continual flash of photos.

DRAFT: Who are the Democratic superdelegates?

Published March 27th, 2008 - 5:48PM

Superdelegates are members of the Democratic Party who are free to vote for any candidate they choose at the nominating convention in August. They’re mostly made up of Democratic elected officials, party officials and former party leaders. Superdelegates have come to the forefront because they could decide whether Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton becomes the presidential nominee; if neither candidate wins 2,025 pledged delegates during the primary and caucus season.

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