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Dems could sweep congressional races
October 31, 2008A growing tide of support for Barack Obama, including endorsements by several prominent Republicans, is helping propel a potential “sweep” for Democrats in the House and Senate. Most notable was this month’s endorsement by Colin Powell,...
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Obama ground game surges in Western Pa.
October 31, 2008With time running out, John McCain floundered against surging voter support for Barack Obama in Pennsylvania and other battleground states that could determine who wins the presidency Nov. 4. Thousands of Obama enthusiasts packed the Mellon...
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Yoda says Treat, you did!
October 31, 2008Dear Reader, You surprised us again. Our committee made a wrong estimate. Given that our readers are some of the most active people in labor and politics, assumed we wouldn’t see much work on raising money...
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Youth rock the vote — early
October 31, 2008CHICAGO – In an effort to promote participation in the presidential elections, over 100 youth and students came together here Oct. 28 during a Southwest side early voting rally in order to outline an agenda based...
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Unions help shift red states to blue
October 31, 2008A united labor movement, fighting for a U.S. economy that once again creates millions of good-paying jobs, is on the verge of making history. In the final days of the election countdown, an unprecedented labor mobilization...
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