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| Presidential Politics and Baseball Mix Together in Chicago |
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| President-elect Barack Obama added some Chicago flair to his press conference downtown this morning. |
| Altgeld Gardens Has High Hopes for Obama |
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| The public housing community where the president-elect used to be a community organizer reacts to his election and shares hopes for the future. |
| Chicago Muslims Have High Expectations of Obama Administration |
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| Some Chicago-area Muslim Americans have mixed reviews of the way Obama handled questions about his faith. |
| Obama Advisor Jarrett Not Closing Any Doors |
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| We check in with a friend and top advisor to President-elect Barack Obama. |
| A Presidential ‘Help Wanted’ Sign |
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| Want to be the next Secretary of State? |
| Obama Tackles Economy |
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| Business contributor David Greising discusses the challenges ahead for President-elect Barack Obama and his economic team—and how we can expect them to address the continuing economic crisis, from Chicago to around the world. |
| Comedy a Tool in the Wait for Black President |
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| Several black comedians have taken on the the role on the big and small screens. |
| Comedy a Tool in the Wait for Black President |
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| Several black comedians have taken on the the role on the big and small screens. |
| Obama Holds First Post-Election Press Conference |
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| Obama says he appreciates President Bush's help. |
| Democratic Officials: Rahm Emanuel Accepts White House Post |
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| Illinois Congressman Emanuel agrees to be Obama's Chief of Staff. |
| You Can't Be President |
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| Harper’s publisher Rick MacArthur talks about the thesis of his new book, You Can't Be President: The Outrageous Barriers to Democracy in America. |
| Are You Sure You Want Change? |
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| Resident Philosopher Al Gini reflects on the human resistance to change. |
| Emanuel's Constituents React to Congressman's New Job |
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| Emanuel's congressional district reacts to his new White House job. |
| Election Night at Grant Park |
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An audio slideshow of Obama's historic day in Chicago.
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| Beating the Rush out of Grant Park |
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| Revelers left Grant Park during Obama's speech to beat the rush. |
| John McCain Concession Speech |
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| Republican Presidential candidate John McCain concedes victory on election night. |
| Nearly a Quarter of a Million Fill Grant Park for Obama Victory Rally |
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| People from all over the country celebrated in downtown Chicago as Illinois Senator Barack Obama became the first African-American to be elected president in the nation's history. |
| Election Night from the View at Grant Park |
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Watch a video gathering reaction from Grant Park on election day.
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| Hyde Park Celebrates Obama's Win With Breakfast |
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| Valois Restaurant had a line stretching around the block. |
| Mayor Says Obama Rally is a Homecoming |
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| Chicago mayor says Obama's election could help urban areas. |
| Mayor Thinks Election Could Help Chicago Get the Olympics |
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| Tokyo Olympics officials think Obama's win makes Chicago the favorite. |
| Governor Rod Blagojevich Discusses Obama's Replacement |
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| Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich talks to the press about finding a replacement in the U.S. Senate for President-elect Barack Obama. |
| Obama Newspapers a Hot Item in Chicago Region |
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| People looking for a newspaper in Chicago today had a harder time than normal. |
| Election Day Voters Watch Obama Cast His Ballot |
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| Election day voters ok with lines at Obama's polling place. |
| Ben Calhoun Checks in from Grant Park |
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| Media has filed into Grant Park, but ticket holders for the rally are still camped around the park. |
| Update from Northwest Indiana |
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| The latest update from Indiana, where polls have closed but results are still coming in. |
| A Check in with the Chicago Young Republicans |
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| Alison Cuddy checks in from the historic Hilton Hotel downtown w |
| Watching the Results in Bronzeville |
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| South Side reporter Natalie Moore checks in from historically African American neighborhood Bronzeville. |
| Barack Obama is Elected President |
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| Obama wins presidency. |
| Chicago Ethnic Journalists Speak Out on the Elections |
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Latin American Voters:
Alejandro Escalona — Editor-in-Chief of Hoy Chicago
Russian-speaking Voters:
Igor Golubchik — Host of Russian-language call-in show Vashe Radio on WSBC (AM 1240)
South Asian Voters:
Jatinder Bedi — Executive Editor of the local newspaper Indian Reporter
Muslim Voters:
Imam Malik Mujhid— Imam; Host and Founder of call-in program Radio Islam |
| Grant Park Prep in Full Swing |
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| The site of Barack Obama's election night rally is buzzing. |
| Heavy Traffic Expected in Chicago Tuesday Night |
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| Some notes on getting around downtown Chicago Tuesday night during Barack Obama's big rally. |
| Obama Rally Gives Some Businesses Boost |
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| Barack Obama's big rally is helping stir up business around downtown Chicago. |
| Obama in Highland, Indiana |
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| Democratic candidate makes a campaign stop in Highland, Indiana. |
| That's No Costume, It's Really Barack Obama In Indiana |
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| Presidential candidate tries to scare up more votes in Lake County with visit. |
| Who from Chicago Would be in an Obama Administration? |
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| Would Chicago officials ponder a move to D.C. if Barack Obama wins the presidency? |
| Chicagoans Go to Extremes to Get into Obama Rally |
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| Free tickets for the Illinois Senator's rally in Grant Park went like hotcakes, and were gone within a few hours. Now people are trying going to desperate and creative lengths to find a way in on November 4th. |
| Obamanomics Under the Microscope |
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| In the wake of Chicago Public Radio’s internet fame as the source of the so-called “bombshell” audio revealing Barack Obama’s “socialism,” we chat with David Leonhardt about his August New York Times Magazine article on the senator’s economic vision. |
| Keeping Order on Election Night |
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| Dan Bindert talks with an expert in crowd control about what to expect for Obama’s rally in Grant Park on Election Night. |
| Weis on Election Night: Plan for the Worst, Hope for the Best |
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| Details are still sketchy for Barack Obama's rally in Grant Park on election night. |
| Illinois Greens Rally Around Presidential Hopeful |
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| The Green Party's U.S. Presidential candidate makes stops in Illinois Wednesday. |
| Changing Her Vote, Not Her Party |
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| Republican woman is voting for Barack Obama. |
| Chicago Mayor Hopes for a Million on Election Night |
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| Mayor Daley expects a large crowd for Obama's election night rally. |
| Obama Courting Hoosier Voters |
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| Election Day is in less than two weeks. |
| Battleground Indiana |
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| Northwest Indiana Bureau reporter Michael Puente updates us on the battle for presidential votes in that state. |
| Obama At Grant Park On Election Night |
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| Presidential candidate Barack Obama is hosting election night event in Grant Park. |
| ACORN Could be Tough Nut to Crack for Obama |
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| Organization draws GOP fire for fradulent voter registration cards. |
| Palin In Hoosier Heartland |
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| GOP VP nominee makes first visit to Indiana. |
| Blog Post: A Trip to Joliet |
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| We're covering the 11th D. race for current Congressman Jerry Weller's seat, and headed to Joliet to see what issues are driving voters. |
| Black, White or Multiracial Identity |
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| How will people’s perception of Barack Obama as a black instead of biracial man affect the elections? A new study out of Northwestern University suggests that mixed-race ancestry highlights stereotypes about the minority aspect of their background. |
| The Riot Question |
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| Jessica Young fears an Obama loss, and not necessarily for the reasons you might think. |
| Candidates Focus on Middle Class in Debate |
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| Sen. McCain and Sen. Obama meet in their final debate before the election, empasizing the need to help "Joe the Plumber." |
| The Presidential Candidate's Plans for Small Business |
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| David Greising reports on the dwindling unemployment funds throughout the country and how they might affect you. |
| Obama's Plan For Crime Scrutinized |
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| Reason magazine senior editor Radley Balko says Senator Barack Obama’s support for community policing strategies is problematic. We ask him why. |
| Pizza, Green Drinks and Politics |
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| Barack Obama keeping it close with John McCain in Indiana. |
| Presidential Politics Hit Adler |
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| Last night's presidential debate hits home for Chicago's Adler Planetarium. |
| A First-Time Voter Joins Political Process |
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| One South Side man never felt government worked for him. |
| The Battleground Roadtrip Hits Michigan |
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| We catch up with Chicago Public Radio’s Ben Calhoun on the Midwest Color Tour in Michigan. |
| Presidential Candidates Take on Financial Crisis During Debate |
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| The candidates met in a town hall meeting in Nashville to answer questions from a live audience, as well as questions from the Web. |
| Politics and Football in Muncie, Indiana |
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| Looking for how Hoosier voters are making their choices, our road team heads to a high school battleground. |
| Illinois Volunteers Head to Nearby Swing States |
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| We check in with Chicago Public Radio's Robert Wildeboer. |
| Commuters React To The VP Debate |
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| We surveyed people passing through Ogilvie Transportation Center in downtown Chicago. |
| Midwest Color Tour: Missouri Voters React to VP Debate |
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| Ben Calhoun shares reactions from battleground citizens watching the vice presidential debate. |
| VP Debate Discussion |
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| Political Scientist Alan Gitelson joins us to recap the debate and participate in a discussion with our listeners. |
| Voter Registration Ramps Up in Chicago |
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| More young voters make sure they can vote in this election. |
| Swing States Eye Trickle-Down Impact of Presidential Politics |
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| In Midwestern swing states, candidates further down the ballot are trying to gauge the impact of the top of the ticket. In Iowa, the January caucuses sparked an avalanche of voter registration, but the impact of that is tricky to figure out. |
| Wash. U Students Soak Up Debate Attention |
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| Chicago Public Radio's political reporter is on the scene. |
| VP Candidates Square Off in St. Louis |
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| Delaware Senator Joe Biden and Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin debated in St. Louis, MO. |
| Chicago Transplants Give Obama a Boost in Iowa |
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| Lots of people from Chicago have moved their families and lives west to Iowa, and bringing enthusiasm for Barack Obama with them. |
| Key Swing Voters Show Reluctance to Talk Politics |
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| To understand what drives people in Green Bay, Wisconsin to vote as they do, you have to ask them. They don't always answer. |
| Big Security Presence Outside Obama Home |
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| A man who was arrested outside of Illinois Senator Barack Obama's house this morning. |
| Governor Says Obama Falling into Republicans' "Trap" |
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| Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich thinks Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama is being pushed into a political set-up. |
| Young Republicans Have Hope for Illinois' Future |
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| Young Republicans are rallying the troops in Chicago for the presidential campaign. |
| What Obama's Call to Jones Means |
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| Crain’s Chicago Business columnist Greg Hinz reports on Senator Barack Obama’s plea to Illinois Senate President Emil Jones to pass ethics reforms. |
| Anti-Obama Books Rank High on Bestseller Lists |
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| Northwestern University professor of public relations Clarke Caywood helps us examine the role of books in campaigning against a presidential candidate. |
| Young Republicans Organize in Downtown Chicago |
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| Young Republicans are rallying the troops in Chicago to get more votes in swing states. |
| Following the Dollars of Campaign Finance |
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| Eight Forty-Eight campaign finance guru Cindi Canary of the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform joins us for an update on presidential fundraising. |
| Final Report from the RNC |
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| We talk with Chicago Public Radio’s Rob Wildeboer in the Twin Cities for a wrap-up of this week’s Republican National Convention. |
| 82-Year-Old Delegate on the Go at Convention |
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| Chicago Public Radio Robert Wildeboer struggles to keep up with an 82-year-old Illinois delegate at the Republican National Convention. |
| Ben Calhoun Gathers Reaction to Gov. Palin's Speech |
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| We hear about the reaction to presumptive Republican Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin’s speech. |
| Can a Catchy Tune Catch Your Vote? |
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| Shawn Campbell wonders if other presidential nominees have inspired as many songs as Barack Obama. |
| Republicans Hit Obama on 'Chicago Machine Politics' |
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| Republicans are attacking Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama for embracing Chicago's machine politics, but the city's Mayor Richard Daley is saying, 'What machine politics?' |
| John McCain Accepts the GOP Nomination |
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| McCain closes out the 2008 RNC. |
| Beefed Up Security Surrounds Obama's Hyde Park House |
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| Some of Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama's neighbors sound off on what they think of the added police to his South Side neighborhood. |
| Coming Back as Teddy Roosevelt |
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| One Illinois Republican politician steps into the role of president... and no, we're not talking about Barack Obama. |
| Delegates Make the Most of their Convention Seats |
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| Unlike their Democratic counterparts, Illinois delegates aren't quite front and center at the Republican National Convention. |
| Republicans Learning to Go with the Flow |
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| Illinois Republicans are trying to deal with the unpredictable nature of the party's national convention because of Hurricane Gustav. |
| Educators Hit Republicans on New Party Platform |
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| As the Republicans adopt a new party platform, critics take them to task for not including more on class sizes and vouchers. |
| Update from Republican National Convention |
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| Political reporter Ben Calhoun brings us the latest from the Republican National Convention in Minnesota’s Twin Cities |
| McCain's Economic Agenda |
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| Business contributor David Greising analyzes Senator John McCain’s economic plan for the presidency. |
| GOP Suspend Most of Convention's Opening Day Events |
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| RNC's schedule altered because of Hurricane Gustav. GOP presumptive candidate John McCain expects better reponse than the country saw three years ago with Katrina. |
| Chicago Republicans React to Obama's Convention Speech |
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| Republicans around Chicago weren't impressed with the finale to the Democratic National Convention. |
| McCain Picks Palin as Running Mate |
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| McCain kicks off next week's Republican National Convention early with an announcement of his VP choice. |
| Democratic Convention Wrap-Up |
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| Political reporter Ben Calhoun brings us a wrap-up of the Democratic National Convention in Denver. |
| Obama Accepts Democratic Presidential Nomination |
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| Obama accepted his party's nomination from Denver, in front of more than 80,000. |
| Ben Calhoun's Update from Denver DNC |
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| We check in with Chicago Public Radio political reporter Ben Calhoun at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. |
| DNC Speeches: Michelle Obama |
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| Michelle Obama speaks about her husband at the DNC. |
| DNC Speeches: Hillary Rodham Clinton |
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| Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, addresses the crowd at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008. |
| Republicans Hit Dems on Presidential Ticket |
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| Illinois Republicans are attacking the Democratic choice for vice president. |
| Illinois Democrats Hope Conventionn Gives Obama a Lift |
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| Illinois Democrats say they hope the convention gives their nominee a boost in polls and attention. |
| Obama-Biden Ticket Launches in Springfield |
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| State Journal-Register political columnist Bernie Schoenberg recaps Senator Barack Obama’s rally Saturday in Springfield. |
| Obama's Economic Plan |
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| Business contributor David Greising dissects Obama’s economic plan. |
| What Do You Think about Joe Biden? |
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| What are Chicagoans saying about the newly-named Democratic vice presidential candidate. |
| Obama Chooses Joe Biden as VP |
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| Senator Barack Obama chooses Joe Biden as his running mate. |
| Obama Presents his Vice President in Springfield |
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| Illinois Senator Barack Obama unveils Joe Biden, the senator from Delaware, as his pick for vice president. |
| Republican Message Target of Durbin Criticism |
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| Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin is criticizing a new Republican commercial. |
| Wisconsin Voters Come Out For McCain |
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| Voters from the important swing state of Wisconsin are focusing on energy policies when it comes to the presidential election. |
| Michelle Obama Asks Women to Support Husband's Campaign |
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| Michelle Obama spoke to women in Chicago today. |
| Obama to Speak to Journalists in Chicago |
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| Illinois Senator Barack Obama appears in Chicago today. |
| Obama Makes Push in Indiana |
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| Barack Obama hopes to compete in an historically Republican state. |
| Race, Obama, and The New Yorker Cover |
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We talk with Dawn Turner Trice about the comments she's been receiving in her new blog, Exploring Race. |
| Obama Disagrees with Supreme Court Death Penalty Decision |
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| Senator Barack Obama disagrees with a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision. |
| Obama Says Chicago Origins Won't Taint His Reputation |
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| U.S. Senator Barack Obama comments on his Chicago roots. |
| Some Chicago Clinton Supporters Not Going For Obama |
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| Some New York U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton supporters in Chicago are refusing to back Illinois U.S. Senator Barack Obama's bid for president. |
| Obama Ally Speaks in Chicago |
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| A potential vice presidential candidate paid a visit to Chicago today. |
| The Future of Clinton's Supporters |
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| Political consultant and Hillary Clinton backer Delmarie Cobb talks about the future of Clinton supporters like Patty Solis Doyle. |
| Obama Addresses South Side Church on Family |
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| Illinois U-S Senator Barack Obama gives a Father's Day message to a South Side congregation. |
| Senator Barack Obama Addresses Congregation |
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| The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee gives a Father's Day talk at the South Side church. |
| DNC to Move Some Operations to Obama's Chicago HQ |
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| The DNC moves to Michigan Avenue. |
| Obama Criticizes McCain on Economic Issues |
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| Barack Obama and John McCain continue to struggle for the upper hand in the debate over the sour economy. |
| Obama, Daley Praise Chicago as Olympic Bid City |
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| A surprise visitor celebrates Chicago making the cut as a finalist host city for the Olympic Games. |
| Chicagoans React to Obama's Victory |
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| Hear from Chicagoans about what they think of Obama's announcement that he has the Democratic nomination. |
| Durbin: It's Clinton's Decision When to Concede |
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| Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin responds to Barack Obama clinching the Democratic presidential nomination. |
| Two Illinois Superdelegates Still Uncommitted |
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| Illinois still has a few superdelegates who have yet to choose sides in the race for president. |
| Obama Tries to Make Peace with Clinton |
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| Obama picks up the necessary delegate count for nomination. |
| Chicago Puerto Ricans See Hope in Primary |
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| Many say their ancestral home could gain from the national spotlight on yesterday’s Democratic presidential contest. |
| Durbin: Counting Mich., Fla. Delegates Would Hurt Obama |
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| Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin is speaking out on what to do with the delegates from Michigan and Florida. |
| Chicago Libertarians Get Organized for New Presidential Candidate |
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| Some Chicago Libertarians are getting signatures to support their newly-named nominee for president. |
| Durbin Weighs In On Obama's Vice President Pick |
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| Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin says the possibilities are wide open for Senator Barack Obama's pick for vice president. |
| Daley: 'There's Nothing Wrong With Earmarks' |
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| A certain project in Chicago prompted some of Illinois' top politicians to praise the use of earmarks today. |
| Chicago Clinton Supporters Giving Money to Keep Her Campaign Going |
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| Supporters of New York U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton's campaign are turning out today for former President Bill Clinton's fund-raiser in Chicago. |
| Clinton Wins Big in Kentucky, Obama Says Nomination In Reach |
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| Barack Obama inches closer to the Democratic presidential nomination, even as Clinton wins a huge victory in the Kentucky primary. |
| Obama Celebrates Oregon Victory in Iowa, Where Voters First Got Behind Him |
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| Sen. Obama wins in Oregon, as expected. |
| In Chicago, McCain Goes After Obama |
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| The Arizona senator and GOP presidential candidiate spoke this morning to the annual convention of the National Restaurant Association. |
| Top Illinois Democrats Call For Clinton To Quit |
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| Some Illinois politicians say it's time for New York U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton to wrap up her presidential campaign. |
| Hillary Clinton: Should She Stay or Should She Go? |
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| Voters in Senator Hillary Clinton's north suburban home town discuss her presidential campaign. |
| Michelle Obama Speaks at Women's Luncheon |
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| Potential First Lady Michelle Obama was in Chicago today to address women's issues. |
| Michelle Obama Speaks at the Ultimate Women's Lunch in Chicago |
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| Michelle Obama talks about issues facing women in America and former CIA operative Valerie Plame talks about how she got to where she is now. |
| Gary Residents Turn Out for Obama |
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| Illinois Senator Barack Obama had a strong showing in Gary, Indiana in yesterday's primary. |
| Mayor Explains Delays in Gary's Vote Counting |
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| Gary, Indiana's mayor speaks out about why Lake County's primary election results were so late coming in yesterday. |
| Daley: PhD Needed to Figure Out Dem Superdelegate Rules |
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| The mayor speaks his mind on his role in the nomination process. |
| Hoosiers Head to Polls |
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| Indiana primary voting begins. |
| Voting Begins in Indiana |
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| Chicago Public Radio's Michael Puente has more from Hammond. |
| Is Democratic Presidential Deadlock Hurting the Party? |
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| Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott says it might be |
| Too Early to Call Indiana |
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| Chicago Public Radio's Michael Puente has this update on Indiana primary. |
| Barack Obama Wins North Carolina Primary |
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| The Senator trails Hillary Clinton in Indiana. |
| Heavy Turnout Among Indiana Primary Voters |
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| Polls are now closed in Indiana after reportedly heavy turnout. |
| Obama Wins N.C; Still Waiting for Final Indiana Numbers |
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| Supporters of both Democratic presidential primary candidates are watching results in northwest Indiana. |
| Clinton Wins Indiana After Late Results |
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| The New York senator squeezed out a win after a tight race in the Hoosier state and Lake County officials were explaining slowness. |
| Durbin Optimistic about Obama |
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| Win or lose Indiana, Senator Durbin is optimistic about Obama. |
| Countdown to the Indiana Primary |
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| Northwest Indiana bureau reporter Michael Puente joins us for a preview of primary action in Indiana. |
| Clinton Stumps in Northwest Indiana Ahead of Primary |
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| Indiana prepares to vote in the presidential primary tomorrow. |
| Is Wright Wrong? |
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| Richard Steele talks with South Side residents about the latest Jeremiah Wright dustup. |
| Steel Issues in Indiana Primary |
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| As Indiana's big election looms closer, steelworkers in Northwest Indiana want to know what the candidates can do to protect their jobs. |
| Presidential Money Race |
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| Cindi Canary of the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform delves into figures of money being spent by presidential candidates in the fight to get votes in Indiana. |
| Countdown to Indiana Primary |
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| Chicago Public Radio's Melba Lara asks reporter Michael Puente about Indiana's presidential primary, now just one week away. |
| Unfiltered: Clinton Visits East Chicago, Indiana |
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| This is the New York senator's sixth visit to Northwest Indiana, and third on just this one day. |
| Clinton a Hit in East Chicago |
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| Boisterous crowd seems to energize presidential candidate. |
| Indiana Gets Set For Primary |
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| Obama and Clinton supporters set for big May 6 date. |
| Spotlight Now On Hoosier State |
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| Obama, Clinton courting Hispanic vote. |
| Nader Speaks on the North Side |
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| Presidential candidate Ralph Nader brought his criticisms of the U.S. government to Chicago last night. |
| Unfiltered: Ralph Nader Speaks Out |
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| Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader's speech at the Apollo Theater in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. |
| Latino Business Owners Look to Candidates for Answers |
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| Small business owners want answers from Obama and Clinton |
| Ralph Nader on the Stump |
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| The perennial presidential candidate spoke in Chicago. |
| Presidential Candidate Visits Chicago |
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| Find out which presidential candidate is holding a campaign rally tonight on Chicago's North Side. |
| Obama Courting Youth Vote in Gary |
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| An 8-year-old asks presidential candidate a tough question. |
| Obama in Gary |
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| Steelcity to host first presidential candidate in decades. |
| Obama's Church to Discuss Race |
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| U.S. Senator Barack Obama's church is tackling the issue of race in the U.S. |
| Labor Activist Stumps for Clinton in Indiana |
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| Dolores Huerta was a close friend an ally of the United Farm Workers leader Cesar Chavez. |
| Hammond Welcomes Hillary |
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| Clinton first presidential candidate to visit Northwest Indiana in four decades. |
| Unfiltered: Barack Obama Addresses Race and Politics |
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| The democratic candidate's speech confronts the controversy stemming from his former pastor's remarks. |
| Obama Pokes at Race Conversation in Media |
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| Illinois Senator Barack Obama continues to respond to recent comments about his race, but also poked at how the conversation and how it has developed. |
| Clinton Loses Two Illinois Delegates |
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| Senator Barack Obama is picking up two delegates in Illinois in his race for the president. |
| Obama Argues His Commander-in-Chief Creds |
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| Illinois Senator Barack Obama makes a rare campaign stop in his hometown, where he looks to blunt criticism from New York Senator Hillary Clinton that he is not qualified to lead the military. |
| Obama Adds Another Win with Mississippi Victory |
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| Illinois Sen. Barack Obama wins the Mississippi Democratic primary. |
| Local Obama Supporters Disappointed By Ohio, Texas Losses |
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| Local supporters are still hopeful after Obama loses the Ohio and Texas primaries. |
| Clinton Supporters in Chicago Celebrate |
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| Chicagoans had a party in Hillary Clinton's honor last night. |
| Obama Takes Vermont, McCain Wins That State and Ohio |
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| Obama and McCain win in Vermont. |
| McCain Gets the GOP Nomination |
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| Sen. John McCain sweeps the March 4 primaries. |
| Hillary Clinton Wins Rhode Island |
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| Sen. Clinton defeats Obama in the Rhode Island primary. |
| After a Tight Race, Clinton Wins Ohio |
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| Clinton and Obama were neck and neck, but the New York senator takes Ohio. |
| Panelists: Obama Not Answer to Race Problems |
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| A panel talks about race and gender in the presidential election. |
| This Year, Obama Missing Fewer Votes Than Clinton |
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| We break down the Senate roll call votes for presidential candidates. |
| Clinton and Obama Take on the Issues in Texas |
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| The Democratic candidates sparred over the issues in Texas, a state expected to define the future of the race for the trailing Clinton. |
| McCain Comes to Area For Oberweis |
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| Republican presidential hopeful John McCain weighs in on last week's shooting at Northern Illinois University. |
| Durbin Says Tuesday's Victory Gives Obama a Strong Boost |
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| Senator Dick Durbin says Tuesday's victory puts Barack Obama in a good spot. |
| Presidential Hopeful Visits Chicago's Suburbs |
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| Republican presidential candidate John McCain will be in the Chicago-area later today. Find out which candidate for Congress he's supporting. |
| Obama Continues Hot Streak in Wisconsin |
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| Senator Obama wins in Wisconsin. |
| Wisconsin Voters Take Center Stage |
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| Cheese State gets its say today. |
| Blagojevich Lobbying Super Delegates |
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| Governor will have a say at the Democratic convention. |
| Obama Wins D.C., Maryland and Virginia Primaries |
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| Obama wins the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Primaries. |
| McCain Keeps Rolling in Potomac Primaries |
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| John McCain has won the Republican primaries in Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia. |
| The Plan For Romney's Delegates |
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| What are Illinois Republicans who supported Mitt Romney for president doing with their delegates? |
| What Will You Miss About Romney? Chicagoans Weigh In |
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| Hear input from Chicagoans on Mitt Romney's decision to end his presidential campaign. |
| Illinois GOP Reacts To Romney |
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| Illinois Republicans say about what they think of Mitt Romney's decision to suspend his presidential campaign. |
| Obama Pushes Underdog Credentials |
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| Barack Obama talks to the journalists in Chicago about the primary race. |
| Obama Takes His Home State |
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| Illinois Senator Barack Obama wins his home state. Ben Calhoun has reaction from Chicago supporters. |
| Romney and Clinton Win in Massachusetts |
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| Former governor Mitt Romney wins the Republican Primary in Massachusetts. |
| McCain Wins Big Primaries in Illinois, New York |
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| McCain wins the Illinois and New York Republican primaries. Mike Rhee is with the celebratory McCain camp in Chicago. |
| Obama Victory Speech |
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| Barack Obama delivers his victory speech from Chicago on February 5, 2008 after winning the IL Democratic primary. |
| Romney Visits Glen Ellyn |
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| Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney stopped in Illinois on the campaign trail yesterday. |
| Romney Revs up Illinois Republicans |
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| Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney visited Illinois yesterday. |
| Election Check-In |
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| On the eve of Election Day, Chicago Public Radio’s Ben Calhoun and Rob Wildeboer join us for an update on the presidential, congressional and state’s attorney races. |
| Election 2008: America’s Decision, Your Business |
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| The BBC’s Claire Bolderson and Chicago Public Radio’s Richard Steele spoke with a panel of guests about what is at stake for Americans—and the world—in the race for president. |
| Latinos Lag in Chicago’s Early Voting |
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| Some activists are worried about turnout on Election Day. |
| Play the 'Gender Card,' Hillary! |
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| Commentator Walter Jacobsen urges Hillary Clinton to play up her own unique strength. |
| GOP Candidates Debate in California |
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| The GOP candidates participated in the CNN Presidential Debates on Thursday, January 30. |
| Clinton and Obama Face Off in California |
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| Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama debate in California. |
| Coming Off Florida, McCain Hits Illinois |
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| Senator and Republican presidential candidate John McCain passes through town today. |
| From Voter to Activist |
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| Ashley Gross catches up with a 61-year-old and his family who are campaigning for the first time, for long-shot presidential hopeful Ron Paul. |
| Web Exclusive: Politics Awash in Rezko Money |
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| Chicago Public Radio compiles a history of Tony Rezko's political contributions. |
| Longtime Obama Ally Offers Advice |
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| One of Illinois Senator Barack Obama's longtime political allies says Obama has the record to win Latino voters, but he need to do more outreach to Spanish-language media. |
| Senator Obama Goes to Africa |
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| We talk with the filmmaker behind the documentary about Obama’s time in Africa. |
| John Edwards Will Leave Presidential Race |
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| Former Senator John Edwards will drop out of the race for President. |
| McCain Wins Florida Primary |
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| Senatory John McCain wins the Republican Florida Primary. |
| Clinton Targets Young Voters on Obama's Turf |
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| Senator Clinton's campaign has not only been putting up a fight in Illinois, it's been going after one of Senator Obama's key demographics right on his doorstep. |
| A Closer Look at Rezko-Obama Connections |
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| A day after indicted real estate investor and political fundraiser Tony Rezko is arrested on charges that he violated his bond, Better Government Association Executive Director Jay Stewart joins us to put into context connections between Rezko and Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama. |
| Politically-Driven Arguments |
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| We ask Chicagoans about what they’ve argued about recently when it comes to politics. |
| Obama Wins Voter Through Inspiration |
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| Chicagoan Javin Foreman reflects on why he supports Barack Obama for president. |
| Delegates 101 |
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| We bring you a primer on how to choose your delegate in the upcoming elections. |
| Top Illinois Officials React to Obama-Rezko Link |
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| A top state public official weighs in on how the Rezko arrest affects Senator Obama's campaign for president. |
| Tony Rezko: A Flight Risk? |
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| The politically connected fundraiser was arrested today because of questions about large amounts of money he may have access to. |
| Obama Wins Big in South Carolina |
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| Illinois Senator Barack Obama wins the Democratic primary in South Carolina. |
| First-Timer Heads to the Polls |
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| Navaid Abidi became a citizen last year, and now he can't wait to vote. |
| Local Voters Weigh in on Clinton, Obama Clash |
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| Will fight between Democratic contenders influence who you vote for? |
| Romney Wins Nevada Republicans Caucuses |
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| Former Mass. Governor Mitt Romney is the projected winner of the GOP Nevada Caucuses. |
| Clinton Wins Nevada Democratic Caucuses |
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| Senator Hillary Clinton has been projected the winner in the Democratic Nevada Caucuses. |
| McCain Wins in South Carolina |
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| Senator John McCain wins the Republican primary in South Carolina. |
| Economy Shapes Voters' Choices |
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How is the economic downturn is shaping choices in next month’s Illinois primary?
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| Michigan Voters Head to Polls |
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| Many voters still undecided even today. |
| Ministers Cast Ballots to Honor MLK |
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| Pastos say voting is the best way to remember the slain leader. |
| Mitt Romney Wins Michigan Primary |
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| Former Mass. Governor Mitt Romney takes the GOP Primary in the state of Michigan. |
| Economy Among Chief Concerns for Michigan Voters |
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| Unemployment concerns key a day ahead of Michigan primary. |
| Early Voting Begins Today |
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| Registered voters can cast an early ballot starting today. |
| Michigan Next Stop in Presidential Race |
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| Great Lakes State pivotal for GOP, irrelevant for Dems. |
| Obama's Success Renews Fears About His Safety |
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| Black voters sensitive to racial tensions and legacies. |
| Upset Brings Relief for Clinton Campaign, Deflation for Obama Backers |
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| Chicago supporters of Senator Hillary Clinton breathed relief as a her win in New Hampshire kept the Democratic primary open. |
| Trying to Create a Connection: Obama and Latino Voters |
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| University of Illinois at Chicago Director of Latin American and Latino Studies Maria de los Angeles Torres analyzes the Obama campaign from the perspective of Latino voters. |
| Durbin Disappointed by Obama New Hampshire Loss |
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| Sen. Dick Durbin says the campaign will fight on after Sen. Barack Obama finished second in New Hampshire. |
| Reverend Jesse Jackson on Campaigning for President |
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| Reverend Jesse Jackson remembers his run for president, and comments on Senator Barack Obama’s campaign and how African-American politics have changed over the years. |
| What Would an Obama Win Mean for Daley? |
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| Chicago Public Radio political reporter Ben Calhoun gathers some views on how Mayor Richard M. Daley’s power would be affected by a presidential win for Obama. |
| How an Obama Presidency Could Change Chicago Politics |
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| Local political veterans speculate about how an Obama nomination or presidency could reshape politics in Chicago. |
| McCain Wins New Hampshire Primary |
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| John McCain has won the Republican primary in New Hampshire; Dems too close to call. |
| Failed Candidates Stuck on Ballot |
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| You can still vote for your favorite presidential candidate in Illinois, even if they drop out of the race. |
| Hillary Clinton Wins Democratic Primary in New Hampshire |
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| Hillary Clinton wins the Democratic Primary in New Hampshire. |
| Coffee and Caucus-Watching in Crown Point |
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| Republicans follow politics from a local cafe. |
| Chicagoans Left Their Mark on Iowa |
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| Chicagoans flock to Hawkeye State for Obama. |
| Obama's Neighborhood Talks About Iowa, but Looks to the Future |
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| News of Senator Barack Obama's victory in the Iowa caucuses was a topic of conversation at a restaurant in his neighborhood. But some kept a wary eye on the future. |
| Caucus What Now? |
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| Does anyone actually know how the caucuses work? |
| All Ears on Iowa |
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| Volunteers from Illinois crossed the border to volunteer for their favorite candidates. |
| Obama's Missed Vote Count Keeps Climbing |
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| We take a look at Illinois U.S. Senator Barack Obama's missed votes during his run for president. |
| Illinois Voters Shop Around |
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| With time running out for many holiday shoppers, the clock is also ticking on voters waiting to pick their presidential candidate. |
| Group: Obama Should Pay for Missed Votes |
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| We take a look at Illinois U.S. Senator Barack Obama's missed votes during his run for president. |
| The Latino Factor |
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| Polls say GOP losing Hispanic support. Can Dems take advantage of it? |
| Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton in Chicago, Tuesday, December 18, 2007 |
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| Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton speaks to supporters in Chicago. |
| Bringing Chicago Campaign Smarts to Iowa |
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| A former South Sider brings Chicago campaign know-how to Iowa |
| Local Presidential Candidate Doesn't Make Illinois Ballot |
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| A local Presidential candidate backs off the campaign trail. |
| Green Party Looking to Gain Visibility Thru Illinois Primary |
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| Thirty-two Green Party members are running for office. |
| Can Oprah Endorse Obama? |
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| Northwestern University law professor Jim Speta explains whether federal regulations prevent Oprah Winfrey from campaigning for Barack Obama on her media outlets, now that she's thrown her support behind his campaign. |
| Celebrities Attract Voters To Polls |
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| Chicago Sun-Times Washington Bureau Chief Lynn Sweet briefs Eight Forty-Eight's Alison Cuddy on the race for the Democratic presidential nomination. |
| GOP Presidential Hopefuls File for Illinois Ballot |
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| Republican Presidential candidates can file for inclusion on the Illinois ballot starting today. |
| Giuliani in Illinois |
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| The former mayor of New York City was in Chicago today. |
| Republican Presidential Candidate Rudy Giuliani's Press Conference, Tuesday, November 20, 2007 |
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| Giuliani takes questions from reporters. |
| Senator John McCain's Press Conference: Wednesday, November 13, 2007 |
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| Presidential hopeful Senator John McCain fields questions from reporters in Chicago. |
| McCain Pushes States' Water Rights |
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| Presidential hopeful U.S. Senator John McCain makes a stop in Chicago. |
| Presidential Candidate Opens Up Campaign Office in Illinois |
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| Another presidential candidate opens a campaign office in Illinois. |
| Gore Backers Urge White House Bid |
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| The former Vice President and newly named Nobel Laureate was greeted in Chicago with calls to run for President last night. |
| Obama Talks Foreign Policy in Chicago |
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| Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama talks US foreign policy in Chicago. |
| Democratic Candidates Appeal to Labor in Chicago |
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| The top three Democratic presidential contenders returned to Chicago yesterday to court organized labor. |
| Bayh Gives Support to Clinton |
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| Former Indiana governor once aspired to be president. He now may be a vice-presidential contender if Clinton wins Democratic nomination. |
| Leading Democratic Hopefuls Court Labor in Chicago |
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| The top three Democratic candidates for president return to Chicago to appeal to union leaders. |
| McCain Campaign in Chicago |
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| Arizona Senator John McCain brings his presidential campaign to Chicago. |
| Illinois Democratic Party Gets Behind Obama |
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| However, some state legislators within the party support Hillary Clinton. |
| Presidential Candidates Feel the Heat in Chicago |
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| All but one of the Democratic presidential candidates was in Chicago last night for a forum hosted by the AFL-CIO. At the event, the candidates traded some of their more contentious exchanges to date. |
| Presidential Politics in Chicago |
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| Eight Forty-Eight's Steve Edwards hosts a roundtable analysis of Tuesday night's Democratic Presidential debate at Soldier Field. |
| Democratic Hopefuls Back in Chicago for Another Debate |
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| Just three days after they debated in Chicago, the Democratic candidates for president will debate again here tonight. |
| Labor Hosts Presidential Forum Tonight |
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| As the AFL-CIO prepares for its presidential candidates forum tonight, we talk with Chicago Federation of Labor President Dennis Gannon about the role of unions in the race. |
| Unflattering Distinction for Obama |
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| Obama missed half the Senate's votes in July. |
| Democratic Hopefuls Debate at Bloggers Convention in Chicago |
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| The Democratic presidential candidates come to Chicago to debate in front of the convention of bloggers. |
| Chicago Teen Can't Vote, but Can YouTube |
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| A young Chicago-area resident waits to see if his question will be picked for a democratic presidential debate airing tonight. |
| Obama Campaign Expands in Chicago |
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| Barack Obama's presidential campaign has opened up a volunteer headquarters dowtown, to complement its main office. |
| Obama Passes Clinton in Money Race |
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| Second-quarter fundraising projections show Illinois Senator Barack Obama overtaking New York Senator Hillary Clinton in the race to raise money for the Democratic primary. |
| Obama's Campaign Pulls Him Off Senate Floor |
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| Illinois U.S. Senator Barack Obama's campaign for president is making his current job a little harder |
| Obama Unveils Healthcare Plan |
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| In his quest for the Democratic nomination, Illinois U.S. Senator Barack Obama has released his plan to reshape American healthcare. |
| Durbin on Iraq War Funding |
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| One of the country's most powerful politicians gives his take on the Iraq war-funding bill. |
| Obama Courts Black Union With Chicago Speech |
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| Illinois U.S. Senator and presidential candidate Barak Obama spoke to members of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists in Chicago today. He said he supported union efforts and would continue to look to them for support if elected president. He asked members to join him in support of issues like universal healthcare, better public education and an end to the war in Iraq. |
| Longshot Presidential Candidate Kept Out of Debate |
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| Northbrook businessman John Cox sued Fox News and the South Carolina Republican Party for excluding him from today's debate. He says his name wasn't even on the poll they used to decide who would be eligible to debate. A federal judge struck down Cox's suit saying a private event can exclude anyone it chooses. |
| No War Compromises for Edwards |
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| John Edwards told a Chicago audience that Congress must stand firm on ending the Iraq War. |
| Hillary Clinton in Chicago |
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| Clinton says in the Democratic race for president she's not ceding Illinois or Chicago to Barack Obama. |
| Obama Talks Foreign Relations - But Ducks Rezko |
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| Illinois U.S. Senator Barack Obama delivered a foreign policy address in Chicago. But Obama avoided new questions about indicted businessman Tony Rezko. |
| Obama's Energy Policy |
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| Barack Obama highlights his energy policy in time for Earth Day. |
| Obama Donations Nearly Match Clinton |
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| Illinois U.S. Senator Barack Obama's campaign says his first-quarter donations will top $25 million, nearly as much as New York Senator Hillary Clinton. |
| The Fuss Over Obama's Church |
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| Senator Barack Obama Chicago church has come under media scrutiny as Obama campaigns for the White House. We take a step back to scrutinize the scrutiny. |
| Obama and the Firefighters |
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| U.S. Senator Barack Obama talks with one of the nation's largest unions. |
| Has The Campaign For President Affected Obama Senate Attendance? |
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| A look at whether Barack Obama has time in his campaign schedule to cast votes in the Senate. |
| Pres Hopeful Politicking in Chicago |
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| A Presidential hopeful makes a stop in the Windy City. |
| Obama sets deadline for troop withdrawal |
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| Illinois U.S. Senator and presidential candidate Barak Obama wants U.S. out of Iraq in one year |
| Obama -- Israel has Right to Defend Itself |
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| Presidential hopeful Barack Obama says the U.S. must stand up for Israel's legitimate right to defend itself. |
| Obama Campaign Goes South |
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| Illinois U.S. Senator Barack Obama makes his first official campaign stops in the key southern states of Nevada and South Carolina |
| Obama's Balancing Act |
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| Can a White House contender be an effective senator? |
| Obama's Fundraising |
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| Barack Obama's novel approach to fundraising |
| An Earlier Primary for Illinois? |
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We talk with Loyola University Chicago Political Science Professor Alan Gitelson about the potential for an earlier 2008 presidential primary date for Illinois. |
| Obama's Presidential Positioning |
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Chicago Public Radio's Ben Calhoun reports on the Illinois junior senator's next step toward running for president. |
| Race and the Presidency |
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Is Obama too black to win the presidency? Or is he not black enough? Princeton University Associate Professor of Politics and African-American Studies Melissa Harris Lacewell discusses the racial politics behind the Senator's increasingly likely bid. |
| Campaign Notebook: Democratic Senate Candidate Barack Obama |
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| Eight Forty-Eight host Steve Edwards talks with Democratic Senate candidate Barack Obama on the race for Illinois's open U.S. Senate seat |
| Senate Candidates Debates: Democrats Part One |
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| Democrats vying for the open U.S. Senate seat debate in our studios on Navy Pier. |
| Senate Candidates Debates: Democrats Part Two |
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| Democrats vying for the open U.S. Senate seat debate in our studios on Navy Pier. |
| Senator John McCain |
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| Senator John McCain (R-AZ) — His book is called Worth the Fighting For: A Memoir |
| John McCain: The Faith of My Fathers |
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| John McCain sits down for an interview with Steve Edwards. |