Decision 2008

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John McCain

Conservative leaders trying to rally support for McCain

Conservative evangelical leaders are discussing putting aside their misgivings about John McCain and uniting around the Republican's presidential bid -- while at the same time urging him to consider social conservative favorite Mike Huckabee as a running mate.

Barack Obama

Obama faltering on plan to withdraw from Iraq

Democrat Barack Obama is opening the door to altering his Iraq policy. Campaigning in North Dakota, Obama says his upcoming trip to Iraq could alter his plan to bring U.S. troops home within 16 months.

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Barack Obama pushes for national service in Colorado Springs

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama unveiled his vision of national service in Colorado Springs.  After his speech, News First reporter Abby Lane spoke with Obama one-on-one.  Click "Read Story" to watch the unedited video of the speech.

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Planning to vote? It's in your genes

Researchers have found that genes influence participation in elections and other political activities.

John McCain

McCain visiting Latin American leaders

With a proposed free trade agreement stalled in the House, John McCain is meeting with the president of Colombia and several cabinet ministers on the first day of a three-day trip outside the U.S. McCain will also include Mexico City.

Barack Obama

Obama wants to expand funding for religious charities

Barack Obama wants to expand a Bush administration program making religious charities eligible for federal funds. In Ohio Tuesday, he's unveiling his approach to getting religious charities more involved in government anti-poverty programs.

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Obama in Colorado Springs tomorrow

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama will be in Colorado Springs on Wednesday for an invitation-only appearance.

Decision 2008 Archives

Decision 2008 Candidate Biographies

John McCain

JOHN MCCAIN (R)

U.S. Senator from Arizona and former naval aviator

Barack Obama

BARAK OBAMA (D)

U.S. Senator from Illinois and former attorney

Ralph Nader

RALPH NADER (I)

Lawyer and consumer activist

Decision 2008 Timeline

JULY

6: LIVE debate on KOAA 5/30 - 5th CD GOP candidates debate

AUGUST

12:  2008 COLORADO STATE Primary Dems & GOP

25-28: Democratic National Convention in Denver

SEPTEMBER

1-4: GOP National Convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul

NOVEMBER

4: General Election

 

Presidential inauguration Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 12:00 PM

 

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