McCain asks Obama to join him in town hall meetings
John McCain proposes 10 town hall meetings with Barack Obama to allow direct interaction with voters. Negotiations begin as Obama clinches the Democratic nomination and both campaigns seek a less structured exchange akin to Lincoln Douglas debates.
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Obama taps Kennedy Holder and Johnson for running mate search
President Obama named Caroline Kennedy Eric Holder and Jim Johnson to head a three person vetting panel to study potential running mates. The move signals focus on unifying the party after a bruising nomination fight as Obama nears the Denver convention.
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Obama and McCain face weaknesses in economy driven race
Exit polls show both Obama and McCain struggle over the economy and party coalitions. Obama faces race dynamics and weak appeal to working class whites while McCain struggles to win conservative voters and immigration stance, with age and experience shaping perceptions.
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Rezko Convicted in Illinois Corruption Trial
Antoin Rezko, a major fundraiser for Barack Obama and Rod Blagojevich, was convicted on fraud, money laundering, and bribery charges after a nine week trial. Prosecutors described a culture of payoffs and campaign finance abuses tied to a $40 billion pension fund and hospital construction decisions. Rezko was taken into custody immediately after verdict as prosecutors hailed the ruling as a remedy to corruption.
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