Tag Archive | "John McCain"

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Posted November 16, 2008 at 6:41 pm
By Ed S. Fishman // Assistant News Editor

BAGHDAD – Iraq’s cabinet overwhelmingly approved a security pact with the U.S. on Sunday, accepting the presence of U.S. troops until 2012. The deal detailing the conditions of U.S. presence still needs parliamentary approval, and lawmakers could vote as soon as Nov. 24.
SOMALIA - On Sunday, an armed group captured a Japanese freighter off the coast of Somalia. [...]

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Our opinion: Time to relax after grueling campaign season

Posted November 5, 2008 at 11:38 pm
By Editorial Board // The Miami Hurricane

But where does all the vibe go now that the 2008 election is over? Is everyday supposed to be the start to the new beginning? Today just feels like any other Thursday.

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Sen. John McCain campaigns at BankUnited Center

Posted November 3, 2008 at 2:00 am
By Christina De Nicola and Danielle Kaslow // Of the Staff and Contributing News Writer

Amid signs of “Country First” and “Don’t Tax Me Bro,” Republican presidential candidate John McCain gave his “Road to Victory Rally” speech Sunday night at the BankUnited Center to a crowd of students and South Florida residents.

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The argument for Barack Obama for President of the United States

Posted November 2, 2008 at 10:05 pm
By Editorial Board // The Miami Hurricane

It is rare in American electoral history that citizens get the opportunity to go to the polls and vote for a transformative figure. Franklin and Theodore Roosevelt, Kennedy and Reagan come to mind. Sen. Barack Obama is one of those transformative figures.

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The argument for John McCain for President of the United States

Posted November 2, 2008 at 9:59 pm
By Editorial Board // The Miami Hurricane

Many people aren’t sure what they want. On that same note, people are positive that they do not want any similarities to the previous eight years. John McCain is a significant break from President Bush. He has experience working with the Democratic Party and knows what it means to be centrist.

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Politics: On the trail

Posted November 2, 2008 at 7:03 pm
By Ed S. Fishman // Assistant News Editor

Biden denies Obama campaign suppressed his speaking opportunities, over 3 million vote early in Florida.

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A note from the editor: Explaining our presidential arguments

Posted November 2, 2008 at 6:28 pm
By Matthew Bunch // Editor in Chief

The Miami Hurricane’s Editorial Board met at noon on Nov. 2, 2008 to discuss the endorsement of a candidate for president of the United States.

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McCain to visit campus Sunday night; advanced ticketing available

Posted October 31, 2008 at 7:47 pm
By Matthew Bunch // Editor in Chief

Republican Presidential nominee John McCain will be visiting the BankUnited Center Sunday night less than 36 hours before polls open in the state of Florida.

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Political opposites Carville and Matalin speak of candidates, split household

Posted October 29, 2008 at 9:38 pm
By Sarah Marshak-Pilchick // Contributing Writer

“America’s favorite odd couple,” Democrat James Carville and his wife Republican Mary Matalin, spoke at a packed BankUnited Center on Tuesday night, hosting the last major event in the University of Miami’s “Decision 2008: A Dialogue for Democracy” series.

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Students convey political messages using Halloween costumes

Posted October 29, 2008 at 7:40 pm
By Jackie Smith // Contributing News Writer

This Halloween, college students nationwide have stashed the usual French-maid or sexy firefighter costume in the closet to instead, follow this year’s trend to dress up as the candidates of the 2008 presidential election.

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