Election 2008

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McCain Backs Limits on Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain this week is touting his plans for fighting global warming in the Pacific Northwest. He hopes to win over environmentally minded voters with his plan to reduce greenhouse gases by 60 percent by the year 2050.
Tue, 13 May 2008 09:05:00 -0400

McCain's Record and Proposals on Climate Change
Arizona Sen. John McCain delivered a key policy speech on climate change on Monday. Here is a guide to his voting record on issues related to climate change.
Mon, 12 May 2008 18:42:00 -0400

As W. Va. Primary Looms, Obama Targets McCain
Sen. Hillary Clinton is expected to win West Virginia's primary on Tuesday by wide margins. But a drubbing for Sen. Barack Obama — who is increasingly focusing on general election strategy — is unlikely to change the trajectory of the Democratic race.
Mon, 12 May 2008 16:08:00 -0400

The Reporter's Blog, from the Online NewsHour

Since her resounding defeat in North Carolina and disappointingly narrow win in Indiana last week, Sen. Hillary Clinton has faced calls from all directions that she give up her 2008 presidential aspirations. The New York senator looks to silence her critics and prove her viability in Tuesday’s West Virginia primary, where she is expected to beat opponent Sen. Barack Obama by a 36-point margin.

A recent Suffolk University Poll shows Clinton with a 60 percent to 24 percent lead over the Illinois senator. Although the state carries only 28 delegates, Clinton will need a wide lead to maintain any remote chance of catching up to her opponent.

The rivals courted Mountain State voters Monday, with Clinton making stops in smaller towns and cities such as Clear Fork, Logan and Fairmont. Both candidates spoke in Charleston, the capital.

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