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McCain May Face Uphill Battle With Black Voters
Conservative commentator Armstrong Williams talks about the state of blacks in the Republican Party. Williams says though Sen. John McCain made a good speech at the NAACP convention, the GOP presidential hopeful faces an uphill battle with black voters.
NPR.org – Jul 16, 2008 10:39 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Conservative commentator Armstrong Williams talks about the state of blacks in the Republican Party. Williams says though Sen. John McCain made a good speech at the NAACP convention, the GOP presidential hopeful faces an uphill battle with black voters.
NPR.org – Jul 16, 2008 10:39 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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McCain Pledges More Education Options
John McCain told the NAACP and some skeptical black voters Wednesday that he will expand education opportunities, partly through vouchers for low-income children to attend private school.
nbc4i.com – Jul 16, 2008 9:53 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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John McCain told the NAACP and some skeptical black voters Wednesday that he will expand education opportunities, partly through vouchers for low-income children to attend private school.
nbc4i.com – Jul 16, 2008 9:53 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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AFL-CIO Criticizes McCain's Support Of School Vouchers
Labor union's executive vice president responds to Mccain's speech at the NAACP convention.
WCPO.com – Jul 16, 2008 9:45 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Labor union's executive vice president responds to Mccain's speech at the NAACP convention.
WCPO.com – Jul 16, 2008 9:45 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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McCain tells NAACP he'll back school vouchers
CINCINNATI (AP) -- John McCain told the NAACP and some skeptical black voters Wednesday that he will expand education opportunities, partly through vouchers for low-income children to attend private school....
AP – Jul 16, 2008 9:09 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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CINCINNATI (AP) -- John McCain told the NAACP and some skeptical black voters Wednesday that he will expand education opportunities, partly through vouchers for low-income children to attend private school....
AP – Jul 16, 2008 9:09 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Original Cast Member Gwen Stewart Headed Back to Rent
Gwen Stewart, who created several roles in the landmark Broadway musical Rent, including introducing the solo vocals for “Seasons of Love,” will return to the musical on July 21. Stewart will reprise her original roles through the show's closing on September 7 at the Nederlander Theatre. Stewart's other theater credits include the Tony-nominated revival of Big River (NAACP Best Supporting Actress...[read more]
Broadway.com – Jul 16, 2008 9:02 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Gwen Stewart, who created several roles in the landmark Broadway musical Rent, including introducing the solo vocals for “Seasons of Love,” will return to the musical on July 21. Stewart will reprise her original roles through the show's closing on September 7 at the Nederlander Theatre. Stewart's other theater credits include the Tony-nominated revival of Big River (NAACP Best Supporting Actress...[read more]
Broadway.com – Jul 16, 2008 9:02 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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McCain Addresses NAACP Convention
SEN. JOHN MCCAIN: (JOINED IN PROGRESS) I appreciate your kind invitation and this warm welcome to the NAACP. And by the way, this is your second invitation to me during my presidential campaign, and I hope you'll excuse me for passing on the opportunity at your convention last year and not being ...
Washington Post – Jul 16, 2008 8:52 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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SEN. JOHN MCCAIN: (JOINED IN PROGRESS) I appreciate your kind invitation and this warm welcome to the NAACP. And by the way, this is your second invitation to me during my presidential campaign, and I hope you'll excuse me for passing on the opportunity at your convention last year and not being ...
Washington Post – Jul 16, 2008 8:52 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Choice and Merit Pay Top McCain’s Education Agenda
In a speech to the NAACP, the presumptive GOP presidential nominee offers the most detailed picture yet of his plans for federal K-12 education policy.
Education Week – Jul 16, 2008 8:34 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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In a speech to the NAACP, the presumptive GOP presidential nominee offers the most detailed picture yet of his plans for federal K-12 education policy.
Education Week – Jul 16, 2008 8:34 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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McCain addresses education in speech to NAACP in Cincinnati
Republican John McCain brought a promise of "school choice for all who want it" to the 99th annual convention of the NAACP on Wednesday, July 16.
Dayton Daily News – Jul 16, 2008 8:25 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Republican John McCain brought a promise of "school choice for all who want it" to the 99th annual convention of the NAACP on Wednesday, July 16.
Dayton Daily News – Jul 16, 2008 8:25 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Black Republican Has Message For GOP
Ken Blackwell, the former Ohio secretary of state, was one of the few black Republicans in the crowd when Sen. John McCain spoke to the NAACP convention. He talks about blacks in the Republican Party what the GOP must do to recruit African-Americans.
NPR.org – Jul 16, 2008 8:22 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Ken Blackwell, the former Ohio secretary of state, was one of the few black Republicans in the crowd when Sen. John McCain spoke to the NAACP convention. He talks about blacks in the Republican Party what the GOP must do to recruit African-Americans.
NPR.org – Jul 16, 2008 8:22 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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McCain Courts NAACP
GOP presidential hopeful John McCain has told the NAACP he will expand educational opportunities, partly through vouchers for low-income children to attend private school. His comments came at the annual convention of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
NPR.org – Jul 16, 2008 8:21 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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GOP presidential hopeful John McCain has told the NAACP he will expand educational opportunities, partly through vouchers for low-income children to attend private school. His comments came at the annual convention of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
NPR.org – Jul 16, 2008 8:21 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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