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Obama on Struggling Americans

"There are a lot of people who have done everything right and yet are still coming up short. And over time, their faith in the American dream starts slipping away." 

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-- Barack Obama, 2008 Democratic presidential candidate, addresses the weak American economy and it's effect on Americans during a fund-raiser in Honolulu, Hawaii. 

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McCain's Word on Sleep

"What makes the difference, is getting enough rest. If I can sleep in until about 7:30 or 8, then it really helps me. I think when I get up real early, like 5:30 or 6, and don't got ot bed until 10, 10:30 or 11, it seems to help me get up a little later in the morning."

— John McCain, 2008 GOP presidential candidate, explains importance of sleep during his campaign and alludes to sleep deprivation as the cause for recent verbal gaffes.

Submitted by John McCain on Fri, 08/08/2008 - 07:00. categories [ ]

Maggie Williams on Mark Penn's resignation from the Clinton campaign

"After the events of the last few days, Mark Penn has asked to give up his role as Chief Strategist of the Clinton Campaign; Mark, and Penn, Schoen and Berland Associates, Inc. will continue to provide polling and advice to the campaign."

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Maggie Williams, Sen. Hillary Clinton's, D-N.Y., campaign manager, quoted on Nytimes.com on April 7, 2008 commenting on the resignation of Clinton's senior political strategiest, Mark Penn, in a press release issued late on April 6.

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Barack Obama on his relationship with Al Gore

"I would. Not only will I, but I will make a commitment that Al Gore will be at the table and play a central part in us figuring out how we solve this problem. He's somebody I talk to on a regular basis. I'm already consulting with him in terms of these issues, but climate change is real. It is something we have to deal with now, not 10 years from now, not 20 years from now."

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Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., as quoted on April 2, 2008 in an Associated Press article published by Yahoo News when asked if he would give Al Gore, a major role in his cabinet, if elected president.

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Hillary Clinton likening herself to Rocky Balboa

"Let me tell you something, when it comes to finishing a fight, Rocky and I have a lot in common. I never quit. I never give up. And neither do the American people."

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Sen. Hillary Clinton D-N.Y. on April 1, 2008, as quoted in an Associated Press article published by Yahoo News on April 2, 2008.

Submitted by Hillary Clinton on Tue, 04/01/2008 - 07:00. categories [ ]

HIllary Clinton confirming her commitment to continue her campaign

"I believe a spirited contest is good for the Democratic Party and will strengthen the eventual nominee. We will have a united party behind whomever that nominee is. ...I look forward to campaigning over the next several months."

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Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., quoted on MSNBC.com on March 29, 2008, reiterating her commitment to continue campaigning in a press conference in Hammond, Ind.

Submitted by Hillary Clinton on Sat, 03/29/2008 - 07:00. categories [ ]

Chelsea Clinton responding to questions about Monica Lewinsky

"Wow, you're the first person actually that's ever asked me that question in the, I don't know maybe, 70 college campuses I've now been to, and I do not think that is any of your business."

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Chelsea Clinton, quoted on ABCNews.com on March 25, 2008, while campaigning for her mother, Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., at Butler University.

Submitted by Chelsea Clinton on Tue, 03/25/2008 - 07:00. categories [ ]

Geraldine A. Ferraro resigning from Hillary Clinton's finance committee.

"The Obama campaign is attacking me to hurt you."

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Former Democratic vice presidential nominee Geraldine A. Ferraro, quoted on Washingtonpost.com on March 13, 2008, announcing her resignation as a member of Sen. Hillary Clinton's, D-N.Y., finance committee.

Submitted by Geraldine A. Ferraro on Thu, 03/13/2008 - 07:00. categories [ ]

Hillary Clinton on rumers of a shared Democratic ticket

"A lot of Democrats like us both and have been, you know, very hopeful that they wouldn't have to make a choice, but obviously Democrats have to make a choice, and I'm looking forward to getting the nomination."

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Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., quoted on NYtimes.com on March 11, 2008, commenting on rumors of a shared democratic ticket with Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill. while campaigning in Pennsylvania on March 10, 2008.

Submitted by Hillary Clinton on Mon, 03/10/2008 - 07:00. categories [ ]

Mike McCurry on Bill Clinton's role in Hillary Clinton's campaign

"He was the first to acknowledge after South Carolina that he'd failed to anticipate how he'd be held to a different standard than other spouses. Right now, he's in a place he's very comfortable with. But I'm sure he's biting his tongue a lot."

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Mike McCurry, Bill Clinton's White House spokesman quoted in an Associated Press article published on Newser.com on March 7, 2008, commenting on the role former President Bill Clinton has played in his wife, Sen. Hillary Clinton's, D-N.Y., campaign.

Submitted by Mike McCurry on Fri, 03/07/2008 - 08:00. categories [ ]
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