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Poll: Bay State Clinton fans lukewarm about Obama
Summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English
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An aide to Barack Obama, who was advising the Democratic presidential candidate on his choice of running mate, has resigned from his job. (article 1)
Obama supporter Senator John Kerry attacked Mr McCain's comments, saying that for military families "it's the most important thing in the world when the troops come home". (article 1)
Mr McCain was quick to join in the row over Mr Johnson's loan, arguing that Mr Obama was in no position to criticise mortgage lenders for the sub-prime loans crisis when his adviser was receiving favourable rates from a big lender. (article 1)
" Jim did not want to distract in any way from the very important task of gathering information about my vice-presidential nominee the statement said. (article 1)
A crack team of cybernauts will form a rapid response internet "war room" to track and respond aggressively to online rumours that Barack Obama is unpatriotic and a Muslim. (article 2)
In recent days Mr Obama has - unprompted - brought up the subject of the chain e-mails and blog sites making the false claims. (article 2)
A poll in mid-March found that 13 per cent of Americans think that Mr Obama is a Muslim - a 5 per cent increase since December 2007. (article 2)
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Obama, McCain, Clinton, campaign, tax |
Source articles
- Obama running mate adviser quits (BBC News, 06/11/2008, 319 words)
- Barack Obama sets up internet 'war room' to fight slurs (timesonline.co.uk, 06/09/2008, 670 words)
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