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2008 presidential race

2009 State of the Union speech
Presidential Debates: Third Obama-McCain Debate - Second Obama-McCain Debate - V.P. debate, Biden vs. Palin - First Obama-McCain Debate
Vice Presidential background materials:

Gov. Sarah Palin: Booklet - Debate - Profile - Wasilla - Governor
Sen. Joe Biden: Bio - Profile - Debates
Convention coverage:
Dems - GOP - McCain - Palin - Obama - Biden - Nader - Barr
McCain-Obama joint appearances:
Aug.16 -Jul.12 -Jun.28 -
Fox -CNN -
MtP -Ads
2008 Democratic primary debates
Apr.16 -Apr.13 -Feb.26 -Feb.21 -Feb.11 -Jan.31 -Jan.28 -Jan.21 -Jan.15 -Jan.5
2008 Republican primary debates
Feb.7 -Jan.30 -Jan.28 -Jan.24 -Jan.10 -Jan.6 -Jan.5
2008 Green primary debates
Feb.3 -Jan.13
2007 Republican primary debates
Dec.22 -Dec.12 -Dec.9 -Nov.28 -Oct.21 -Oct.9 -Sep.27 -Sep.17 -Sep.5 -Aug.5 -Jun.5 -May 15 -May 3
2007 Democratic primary debates
Dec.22 -Dec.13 -Dec.4 -Dec.1 -Nov.15 -Oct.30 -Sep.26 -Sep.20 -Sep.13 -Sep.9 -Aug.19 -Aug.9 -Aug.7 -Jul.23 -Jun.28 -Jun.3 -Apr.26 -Apr.10


Excerpts from Books by and about 2008 candidates
Sen. John McCain (R, AZ)
Why Courage Matters
Sen. Barack Obama(D, IL)
Dreams From My Father
Sen. Joe Biden (D, DE)
Promises to Keep
Gov. Sarah Palin (R, AK)
New Energy for Alaska
Rep. Bob Barr (L)
The Meaning of IS
Rep. Cynthia McKinney (G)
Green Party Debate
Ralph Nader (I)
The Good Fight
Alan Keyes (NAIP)
Our Character, Our Future

Sen. Hillary Clinton
It Takes A Village
Mayor Rudy Giuliani
Leadership
Gov. Mike Huckabee
Character Makes A Difference
Amb. Alan Keyes
Our Character, Our Future
Rep. Ron Paul
Freedom Under Siege
Gov. Mitt Romney
Turnaround

(click a book cover for excerpts and a review or other books by or about the presidency from Amazon.com)

2002 Gubernatorial National Political Awareness Test, by Project Vote Smart


Abortion
   Mike Huckabee: Eliminate public funding for abortion organizations.
   Scott Brown: Abortions should always be legally available.
Civil Rights
   Dave Freudenthal: No civil unions; define one-man-one-woman marriage.
   Dave Freudenthal: No affirmative action in state contracts nor colleges.
   Mark Sanford: No civil unions; define one-man-one-woman marriage.
   Mark Sanford: Affirmative action in state contracts, but not colleges.
   Mike Huckabee: No civil unions; only one-man-one-woman marriage.
   Mike Huckabee: No affirmative action for state contracts nor colleges.
Crime
   Dave Freudenthal: Provide prisoner job rehabilitation & alternative sentencing.
   Dave Freudenthal: Support the death penalty.
   Mark Sanford: End parole for repeat violent offenders.
   Mike Huckabee: Build more prisons, and privatize their management.
   Scott Brown: Implement the death penalty in Massachusetts.
Drugs
   Mike Huckabee: Stricter penalties for drug-related crimes.
Education
   Dave Freudenthal: Increase teacher salaries & school infrastructure spending.
   Dave Freudenthal: Teach both abstinence AND contraceptives in sex ed.
   Mark Sanford: Endorses teacher-led prayer & displaying Ten Commandments.
   Mike Huckabee: Raise teacher salaries; hire more teachers.
   Mike Huckabee: Support displaying the Ten Commandments in public schools.
   Scott Brown: Vouchers for public, private, or religious schools.
Energy & Oil
   Mike Huckabee: Promote alternative fuel technology.
   Scott Brown: Promote increased use of alternative fuel technology.
Government Reform
   Dave Freudenthal: Limit campaign contributions but not campaign spending.
   Mark Sanford: Limit campaign contributions but not campaign spending.
   Mike Huckabee: Supports term limits for state legislators.
   Mike Huckabee: Limit campaign contributions, but no public funding.
   Scott Brown: Campaign disclosure but no donation limits.
Gun Control
   Dave Freudenthal: Ease state gun restrictions.
   Mike Huckabee: Allow concealed carry.
   Scott Brown: Concealed carry ok; but licenses & background checks ok too.
Health Care
   Mark Sanford: Transfer more Medicaid recipients into managed care programs.
   Mike Huckabee: Guaranteed medical care not government’s responsibility.
   Scott Brown: Ensure access to basic health care, including state funding.
Jobs
   Scott Brown: No affirmative action in public employment nor contracting.
Local Issues
   Dave Freudenthal: Supports term limits for state legislators.
   Mark Sanford: Supports term limits for state legislators.
Technology
   Mike Huckabee: Supports Internet sales tax.
Welfare & Poverty
   Mark Sanford: Redirect welfare funding to faith-based organizations.


The above quotations are from 2002 Gubernatorial National Political Awareness Test, by Project Vote Smart.

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