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Obama on Rosh Hashanah and ‘Serious Leadership’

By | 09.28.08 | 4:41 pm

DETROIT, Mich — Speaking at a small fund-raiser at the Detroit Public Library on Sunday, Sen. Barack Obama reflected on the coming Jewish New Year.

Biden Touts “Real Hockey Mom” in Detroit

By | 09.28.08 | 2:59 pm

DETROIT, Mich. — Addressing a boisterous crowd of 28,000 that filled the street in front of the Detroit Institute of Arts on Sunday, Sen. Joe Biden touted the support of a “real hockey mom.”

Biden, as well as Sen. Barack Obama, was introduced by Denise Ilitch, former president of a More…

Obama Condemns “Shameless” McCain Campaign

By | 09.08.08 | 7:45 pm

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI – “These folks are shameless!” thundered Sen. Barack Obama, after listing his Republican opponents’ distortions and economic plans. The line drew roaring approval from a packed gym at North Farmington High School on Monday night, where about 1,500 Michiganders had gathered to support the Democratic ticket.

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Obama Laces into McCain’s “No Change Express”

By | 09.08.08 | 4:06 pm

FLINT, Mich. — Sen. Barack Obama laced into his Republican rival at a Michigan community college on Monday, blasting the McCain Campaign’s famous “Straight Talk Express” as more like a “No Change Express.”

It is the first time Obama has used that line, which was well received by the More…

Obama Aims at Economy in Flint Today

By | 09.08.08 | 2:40 pm

CHICAGO, IL — On the first official day of the general election homestretch, Sen. Barack Obama is rushing to address the latest economic news, as the government bails out the mortgage giants. He is probably also looking to counter The St. Paul Bounce — which is powering the Republican ticket’s More…