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CAMPAIGN 2008 COVERAGE: FEBRUARY

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Coalition Wants Chronic Health Issues to Factor in Presidential Race
2/29/08

A national group focusing on prevention of costly, long-term health conditions now has a chapter in Wisconsin. The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease wants presidential candidates to tackle the issue of obesity, diabetes, cancer and other preventable conditions. Shamane Mills reports…

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Voting Issues More Prevalent Than First Assumed
2/27/08

A police department report says voting problems in Milwaukee on Election Day in November 2004 were more widespread that previously thought. Chuck Quirmbach has the story…

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Obama’s War Chest Well Spent in Wisconsin Contest
2/23/08

Democrat Barack Obama spent five times as much as opponent Hillary Clinton on television advertising in advance of Wisconsin's presidential primary. Shawn Johnson reports…

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Youth Vote Increased in Primary Elections, But Other Voters Still Important
2/21/08

When the presidential campaigns barnstormed Wisconsin this past week, they made a point of courting the youth vote. The end result is that young people voted more here than they have in other states but they still went the polls in smaller numbers than older residents. Shawn Johnson reports…

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Hillary Clinton’s Supporters Still Optimistic, Despite Defeat
2/20/08

Senator Hillary Clinton didn’t stay in Wisconsin to concede her defeat in Tuesday’s presidential primary, but that didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of her supporters who gathered at the Stadium Bar in Madison to cheer her on to victory in November. Gil Halsted Reports…

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Obama Wins Wisconsin Democratic Primary
2/20/08

Illinois Senator Barack Obama won Wisconsin's Democratic primary last night, defeating New York Senator Hillary Clinton by a 58-41 percent margin. Shawn Johnson reports…

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McCain Wins Wisconsin Republican Primary
2/20/08

John McCain has picked up an easy victory in Wisconsin's Republican presidential primary. The Senator says he thinks he can win in the state again in this fall's general election. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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Primary Day Begins in Wisconsin
2/19/08

After an intense week of political campaigning by Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, John McCain, and Mike Huckabee, Wisconsin is holding its presidential primary today. State election officials expect a high turnout, despite the frigid weather. Brian Bull reports…

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Wisconsin Expects High Turnout for Tuesday’s Election
2/19/08

One and a half million people are expected to vote in today's Wisconsin primary election. As Glen Moberg reports, the big turnout is due in large part to a tight Democratic race for President…

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Candidate Clinton Outlines Economic Plan
2/19/08

Senator Hillary Clinton brought her presidential campaign to Northeastern Wisconsin Monday. During a visit to the campus of St. Norbert College in De Pere, she outlined an "economic blueprint" that focuses on the middle class. Patty Murray reports.…

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Greens Try to Make Political Point with Primary Votes
2/19/08

It's likely some Wisconsin voters will be casting ballots tomorrow for candidates they don't actually want to see end up in the White House. Some of those voters belong to the state's Green Party. As Gil Halsted reports the Greens are are looking ahead to July when the party will choose from five candidates including Ralph Nader at a convention in Chicago…

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Presidential Candidates Address Energy Issues
2/19/08

Both the Republican and Democratic presidential candidates have spent time and energy talking about energy issues , as they've campaigned in Wisconsin over the last week. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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Head of State Government Accountability Board Discusses Election Preparations
2/19/08

Terry Bell speaks with Kevin Kennedy, the head of the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board, Tuesday morning…

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Primary Won’t Be Affected by Deep Chill, Says Scholar
2/19/08

It's voting day in Wisconsin. Elections experts predict more of you will come to the polls than normal and that you won't be deterred by the weather. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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High Voter Turnout Expected, Despite Weather
2/19/08

Voter turnout is expected to be higher than usual for Tuesday’s primary -- including more young people heading to the polls. In Superior this week, Danielle Kaeding spoke to some students waiting for a Barack Obama rally that was canceled by bad weather. …

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Students’ Concerns on War May Play Into Primary Results
2/18/08

While the economy has slipped past the War on Terror as Americans’ top concern in choosing a Presidential candidate, many college-age voters - including those at the University of Wisconsin-Madison - still see it as a deciding factor. State officials are expecting an above-average turnout of young voters, which could influence the outcome of tomorrow’s primary election. Brian Bull reports…

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Senator Obama Seeks Multicultural Backing for Campaign
2/18/08

Four of the five major presidential candidates will campaign in Wisconsin today. Democratic candidate Barack Obama told Wisconsin Public Radio last night that he hopes he's reached out to diverse groups. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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Legislation Would Enable Former Convicts to Cast Ballots
2/18/08

When Wisconsin voters head to the polls tomorrow to cast votes in the presidential primary there will be about 40 thousand state citizens who won't be joining them. Not because they don't care about the election, but because they're on parole or probation for committing a felony. Gil Halsted reports on a proposal to change the law that bars them from voting…

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GOP Candidate Takes to the Alleys
2/18/08

Republican Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee will campaign in Wisconsin today, after a night of bowling and trying to "frame" himself as a tax reformer. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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Obama Visits Wisconsin
2/15/08

Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama make another campaign swing through Wisconsin Friday. In Milwaukee, he made a multi-cultural appeal to voters. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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McCain In Wisconsin
2/15/08

Arizona Senator John McCain brought his campaign to Wisconsin Friday... with appearances in Oshkosh and LaCrosse. While he doesn't have his party nomination sewn up yet... he was acting like the Republican frontrunner. Patty Murray reports…

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Obama’s Big Support
2/15/08

In the days leading up to Wisconsin's primaries, many presidential candidates are touting the backing of major politicians. One of Senator Barack Obama's biggest endorsements harkens back to one of Wisconsin's Democratic primaries from almost 50 years ago. Shawn Johnson reports …

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Huckabee Makes Case for Presidency in Capitol City
2/15/08

Republican Presidential Candidate Mike Huckabee presented himself as a populist and a Washington outsider to a crowd of hundreds at a Madison hotel Thursday. The former Arkansas Governor also promised he'd push for U-S constitutional amendments to ban gay marriage and abortion. Shawn Johnson reports...

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Former President Clinton Stumps for Senator Clinton
2/15/08

Bill Clinton is campaigning in Wisconsin on behalf of his wife Hillary. The former president says his spouse is very different on key issues from her Democratic presidential rival Barack Obama. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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More and More Voters Using Absentee Option
2/15/08

Wisconsin's primary election is Tuesday. Some ballots are already in. According to state election officials, absentee voting has been on the rise the past few years. Shamane Mills reports…

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Obama Reacts to Economic Stimulus Plan
2/14/08

Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama says the economic stimulus plan signed by President Bush Wednesday may not be enough to solve the nation's economic woes. Obama spoke in Waukesha this afternoon while on a swing through the state. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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Obama Hopes to Appeal to Workers
2/14/08

Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama sought to distinguish himself as the best choice for working people during a meeting with employees at the Janesville General Motors plant Wednesday. Shawn Johnson reports…

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Huckabee Campaigns Across Wisconsin
2/14/08

Mike Huckabee's "faith, family and freedom" campaign continues across Wisconsin Thursday with stops scheduled in four cities. Last night in Pewaukee, the Republican Presidential candidate promoted largely conservative causes and said he's not dropping out of the presidential race. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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Wisconsin McCain Supporters Tout Their Candidate
2/13/08

Scheduled campaign appearances by Mike Huckabee in Wisconsin this week are a reminder that John McCain still hasn't sewn up the Republican nomination. Glen Moberg reports…

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George McGovern Weighs in on Presidential Race
2/13/08

One of the most anti-war candidates the Democrats ever nominated to be President says this year's likely Republican nominee is too hawkish about Iraq. Chuck Quirmbach reports…

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Obama Madison Rally Draws Crowds
2/13/08

Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama was welcomed to Wisconsin last night by a rally of around 17-thousand people at a packed Kohl Center in Madison. Obama made no mention of Democratic primary opponent Hillary Clinton, but he attacked likely GOP nominee John McCain for his stance on the War in Iraq. Shawn Johnson reports…

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Spouse of Presidential Hopeful Takes on Rival
2/13/08

The wife of Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama has been campaigning in eastern Wisconsin. Michelle Obama is hoping in part, to draw working class voters away from Democrat Hillary Clinton. Chuck Quirmbach reports. …

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(Photo courtesy of Barack Obama Campaign.)

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Wisconsin Super-delegates Hold-off on Decision
2/12/08

People who cast ballots in next Tuesday's primary will have the biggest say in who Wisconsin nominates as presidential candidates. But 18 of Wisconsin's Democratic delegates won't be beholden to the popular vote as they help choose their party's nominee. Shawn Johnson reports…

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Chelsea Clinton Reaches out to Wisconsin College Students
2/12/08

The daughter of Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton began a two-day swing through Wisconsin universities Mondays as the Clinton campaign tries to win over more college students. But some of the students say they're still on the fence. Chuck Quirmbach reports.…

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Democratic Candidates Seek to Attract Youth Vote
2/12/08

Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama has done very well with college-age voters so far, and UW students will likely come out in large numbers to hear him speak in Madison tonight. But Senator Hillary Clinton is making her own push for young voters with the help of her daughter. Shawn Johnson reports…

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Wisconsinites Consider McCain’s Stance on War and Torture
2/11/08

The emergence of John McCain as the Republican frontrunner may refocus the Presidential debate on the issue of national security just in time for the Wisconsin primary. Glen Moberg reports…

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