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Congress: Happy days for Democrats

Nov. 6, 2008
Republicans suffer their second crushing defeat in two yearsIN A Republican campaign office in Charlottesville, Virginia, the signs on the walls captured the mood. “The presidency is no place for on-the-job training,” said one, quoting Joe Biden’s put-down of Barack...
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McCain won't endorse Palin

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., Sunday said he would not necessarily support his former running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, if she runs for president.

GOP tries to raise $5 million in 72 hours

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- Republicans need to raise $5 million in the next three days to compete with Democrats' get-out-the-vote efforts, the GOP's U.S. vice presidential nominee said.
Wired McCain sign shocks 9-year-old

Wired McCain sign shocks 9-year-old

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., Nov. 1 (UPI) -- Orange County, N.C., police said they do not plan to file charges after a 9-year-old attempting to uproot a wired McCain-Palin yard sign got an electric shock.

McCain defends Palin pick

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Republican U.S. presidential nominee John McCain defended his running mate's credentials, saying Sarah Palin is the most popular governor in America.

Dad names girl 'Sarah McCain Palin'

ELIZABETHTON , Tenn., Oct. 14 (UPI) -- A Tennessee man says he named his newborn daughter Sarah McCain Palin Ciptak in honor of the Republican presidential ticket without telling his wife.

McCain speaks to Irish-Americans

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 22 (UPI) -- Republican presidential hopeful John McCain Monday tried to woo Irish-American voters in Pennsylvania.

Campaigns debate Clinton-less ticket

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (UPI) -- Supporters of Republican John McCain say a Democratic ticket with U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton would have negated Sarah Palin, but Obama backers say it wouldn't.
Biden, McCain feud on disabled children

Biden, McCain feud on disabled children

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (UPI) -- Campaigners for Republican U.S. presidential nominee John McCain say Democrats have "sunk to a new low" in an exchange over special needs children.
Heart to McCain: Stop using our music

Heart to McCain: Stop using our music

LEBANON, Ohio, Sept. 10 (UPI) -- Heart says John McCain and Sarah Palin's campaign is using its song "Barracuda" at rallies after the U.S. rock band asked them to stop.

McCain reclaims maverick image, aides say

ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 5 (UPI) -- Campaign aides to Sen. John McCain said the Republican presidential nominee will work to reclaim his mantle of maverick and claim the cloak of change as well.
Democrats: McCain can't fix America

Democrats: McCain can't fix America

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 (UPI) -- Democrats say Republican Sen. John McCain accepted his party's U.S. presidential nomination without saying what he'd do to solve America's problems.
Palin: 'Obama/Biden Democrats … vicious'

Palin: 'Obama/Biden Democrats … vicious'

ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 4 (UPI) -- Republican U.S. vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin Thursday accused "Obama/Biden Democrats" of "vicious" attacks on her family, ABC News reported.
Democrats: Palin sarcastic and divisive

Democrats: Palin sarcastic and divisive

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (UPI) -- U.S. Democrats say Republican vice presidential pick Gov. Sarah Palin's acceptance speech was divisive and scary.

Laura Bush calls McCain a real hero

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- Republicans have an exciting ticket in John McCain and Sarah Palin, first lady Laura Bush told the party's convention in St. Paul, Minn.
Report: McCain still vetting Palin

Report: McCain still vetting Palin

ST. PAUL, Minn., Sept. 2 (UPI) -- Republicans close to the campaign say John McCain chose Sarah Palin as his U.S. presidential ticket running mate with more haste than his advisers disclosed.
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch