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Florida Poses a Test for Obama

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May 22, 2008
        
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Florida will test Obama's ability to put together a field organization of his own. While the Democratic front-runner is even with McCain in Florida polls, the Arizona senator stands to benefit from the political machine of the state's Republican governor. [read full story]                    

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Obama campaigns in Florida and focuses criticism on general-election rival McCain

iht.com
May 22, 2008
        

Close to securing the Democratic presidential nomination, Barack Obama sharpened his criticism of Republican John McCain while lavishing attention on Florida in a bid to heal a rift that could cost the party the important state in the November election.

Obama Tours Central Florida

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May 22, 2008
        

News Type: Event — Seeded on Thu May 22, 2008 9:08 AM EDT Obama attended a fundraising event in Maitland Wednesday night after a rally and town hall meeting in Tampa and Kissimmee. "My strategy to win in Florida is the same strategy I have all across the country, and that is to talk about the...

McCain To Host Potential Running Mates This Weekend

usnews.com
May 22, 2008
        

The Times says Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, and Mitt Romney "have all accepted invitations to visit Mr. McCain at his ranch in Sedona, Republicans said." Clinton Ratchets Up Battle Over FL, MI Delegates Sen. Barack Obama traveled to Florida...

Eyeing General Election, Obama Woos Floridians

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May 22, 2008
        

The CBS Evening News reported, "Turning increasingly toward the general election," Sen. Barack Obama "is well aware of the importance of Florida's 27 electoral votes, and that they won't come easy." Florida Poll Shows McCain Leading Both Democrats The Palm Beach Post...

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Obama continues campaign in Florida

baynews9.com
May 22, 2008
        

Sen. Barack Obama spoke in Tampa on Wednesday and will be in Boca Raton on Thursday. UNDATED (AP) -- Democrat Barack Obama is zeroing in on Republican presidential candidate John McCain. Obama plans to spend a second day meeting voters in Florida, where Wednesday he questioned McCain's reputation...

CBS News: Obama To Begin Vetting Veep Candidates

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May 22, 2008
        

According to CBS News Reporter Dean Reynolds, officials close to Barack Obama said the Illinois senator plans to begin vetting possible vice presidential candidates as early as next week. This newest information comes amid speculation that Hillary Clinton is making her case to be on the ticket....

                   

Obama failing the global test--with voters

prairiepundit.blogspot.com
May 22, 2008
        

Donald Lambro:John McCain has been relentlessly pounding Barack Obama on his weakest ground: experience, fighting the war on terrorism and his judgment in world affairs.And with good reason. Recent voter surveys show Mr. Obama's polls on these critical presidential leadership qualities are in the...

That Obama Sure Can Drag Out the Suspense

cqpolitics.com
May 22, 2008
        

Today's Senate votes on the supplemental spending bill for Iraq are a classic case of the kinds of headaches the presidential race is causing the Democratic leadership. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid will need 60 votes to win the chamber's approval for funding for the Iraq war, policy...

Obama To Focus On South Florida

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May 22, 2008
        

Obama Will Hold A Town Hall Meeting In Boca Raton KISSIMMEE (CBS4) ― The second day Senator Barack Obama's campaign swing through the Sunshine State will focus on South Florida. At noon on Thursday, Obama will hold a town hall meeting at the B'nai Torah Congregation at 6261 Southwest 18th Street...

Obama still seeking inspiration and direction for NASA

spacepolitics.com
May 22, 2008
        

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama made his first trip to Florida in a year on Wednesday, including a stop in the central Florida community of Kissimmee. Obama, like other Democratic candidates, had steered clear of Florida after national party officials put the state in the penalty...

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