2008 Election News

All The News to Track the 2008 Presidential Election
November 1st, 2008

More than a third of voters cast ballots early (WCNC Charlotte)

CHARLOTTE, N.C.– More than 200,000 voters in Mecklenburg County have already cast ballots in the 2008 Presidential election, voting officials said Saturday.

November 1st, 2008

The Clanton Advertiser (Clanton Advertiser)

The decision for who was going to be our selection in the 2008 presidential election has been a tough. While our editorial staff was split on the who we are supporting, we came to the conclusion that John McCain is best selection for our country at this time.

November 1st, 2008

Map: 2008 presidential election newspaper endorsements (The Sacramento Bee)

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November 1st, 2008

Young and old appreciate right to vote (Port Arthur News)

Whether it’s the excitement of voting for the first time, the historical ramifications of the 2008 presidential election, or the myriad of issues facing the nation, young and old alike are carefully weighing who’ll they cast their vote for Tuesday.

November 1st, 2008

Presidential candidates know religion plays a role (Dallas Morning News)

There’s been lots of talk about Wall Street and Main Street in the 2008 presidential election. But Church Street looms large, too.

November 1st, 2008

2008 Presidential Election Signals Transition: Experts (Newswise)

A smooth presidential transition with an emphasis on advance preparation and avoidance of past pitfalls is crucial to a strong start for the next administration, says political scientist David E. Lewis. Lessons learned from past presidents include the need to prioritize positions associated with public safety and president’s agenda.

November 1st, 2008

The Empire State Building Shines for 2008 Presidential Election (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

For the first time ever, the Empire State Building will honor the U.S. presidential election with a four-night celebration as its world-famous tower lights shine from Monday, November 3 through Thursday, November 6, 2008:

November 1st, 2008

Dow Jones Insight-2008 Presidential Election Media Pulse: Obama Maintains ‘Headlines’ Lead in Majority of Battleground … (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Barack Obama continued to widen his lead on many fronts in the media coverage race during the past week, but with a week to go until Election Day, opponent John McCain managed to narrow the gap in some battleground states, according to results from the Dow Jones Insight-2008 Presidential Election Media Pulse.

November 1st, 2008

Analysis of 2008 presidential election in Monterey (The Salinas Californian)

The Monterey Institute of International Studies is hosting a discussion panel analyzing the presidential candidates and key issues in the 2008 presidential election at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, in the Irvine Auditorium, McCone Building, 499 Pierce St., Monterey.