October 2008
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U.S. House candidates trade accusations in 13th
Ben Smith, Atlanta Journal-Constitution – Deborah Honeycutt on Thursday scoffed at her incumbent opponent’s suggestion that she doesn’t like black people and insisted she’s not hiding her Republican Party affiliation. “It’s another ridiculous claim,” Honeycutt said. “They’re doing just panic desperation mode. They don’t know what to do because my message is resonating with voters [...]
Spike Lee keeps Fla. voters company in line
As early voting enters its final stretch, Miami residents waiting in line to cast their ballots will have some celebrity company: Spike Lee. The Emmy Award-winning director is visiting South Florida on Friday to encourage African-American voters who are heading to the polls. He’ll meet with voters at a housing project before doing a meet-and-greet [...]
AP poll: 1 in 7 voters still persuadable
Patrick Campbell worries Barack Obama will raise his taxes but thinks John McCain will send people off to war. He says that leaves him leaning toward Obama … maybe. “I’m split right down the middle,” said the 50-year-old Air Force Reserve technician from Amherst, N.Y. “Each one has things that are good for me and [...]
Obama and the Rise of the Black Middle Class
Hastings Wyman, Southern Political Report – Barack Obama’s rise to political prominence has been aided by two powerful factors. One is the near-solid backing of black voters and the other is an unprecedented level of support among whites. Polls show he is supported by 44% of white voters, the highest level of white support for [...]
Blacks’ emotions swell as Obama chases history
Daniel González, Arizona Republic – With just four days left until the election and Sen. Barack Obama leading in the polls, African-American voters in Arizona have become overwhelmed with emotion. Many have already cast early ballots, often with tears in their eyes at the mere thought of a Black president. Others are planning Election Night [...]
