 A hug for the Fourth
 Associated Press
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama hugs his daughter Malia as they watch a parade in Butte, Montana, where they celebrated the Fourth of July.
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SAN DIEGO, July 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Darren Pudgil said he knows he's in for rough going when he becomes spokesman for San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders next month.
“It's certainly more of a hot seat,” said Pudgil, 41, who is currently communications director for U.S. Rep. Brian Bilbray, R-Carlsbad.
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WASHINGTON, 3:03 a.m. July 3 (AP)
The 'mushy middle' hard to reach for Obama, McCain: They're the most fickle voters, and potentially the most powerful. Thus, with party nominations secure, John McCain and Barack Obama now are pushing toward the center to win them over.
BUTTE, Mont., 11:35 a.m. July 4 (AP)
Analysis: Obama's centrist emphasis gives GOP ammo: Is Barack Obama close to being shadowed by giant flip-flops and, worse, having the image stick with people all the way to the voting booth?
WASHINGTON, 10:21 a.m. July 4 (AP)
Franken tries the switch from comic to Congress: Moving from celebrity to senator isn't exactly an untraveled path. But that doesn't mean comedian Al Franken, who is vying for a Senate seat in Minnesota, will coast to Capitol Hill on a wide, smooth road.
SACRAMENTO, 5:21 p.m. July 3 (AP)
Calif. governor's race: youth or experience?: Charismatic and politically bold, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom and his Southern California counterpart, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, seem like naturals to help Democrats reclaim the governor's office in 2010.
FARGO, N.D., 3:26 p.m. July 3 (AP)
Obama says Iraq trip could refine his policy: Democrat Barack Obama struggled Thursday to explain how his upcoming trip to Iraq might refine, but not basically alter, his promise to quickly remove U.S. combat troops from the war.
WASHINGTON, 3:58 p.m. July 3 (AP)Obama: Mental distress can't justify late abortion: Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama says “mental distress” should not qualify as a justification for late-term abortions, a key distinction not embraced by many supporters of abortion rights. BILOXI, Miss., 12:13 p.m. July 3 (AP)
Race for Trent Lott's old seat competitive: Roger Wicker leaned up against the rails of the oyster schooner Mike Sekul, enjoying the slight Mississippi Sound breeze and some scrumptious, bone-sucking ribs with his son McDaniel. WASHINGTON, 1:55 p.m. July 3 (AP)
Rep. Young taps campaign to pay aide's lawyers: With an election-year corruption investigation looming, Rep. Don Young has tapped his campaign war chest to pay not only his own million-dollar legal tab but also to hire lawyers for his campaign manager, who is also under FBI scrutiny. WASHINGTON, 3:00 p.m. July 3 (AP)
Senator asks if nation's drivers should slow down: An influential Republican senator suggested Thursday that Congress might want to consider reimposing a national speed limit to save gasoline and, in turn possibly ease fuel prices.
July 3 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
Emerald, Boling mark out their differences:Marti Emerald of Tierrasanta and April Boling of San Carlos are the two candidates who won a June 3 election and will face off in a Nov. 4 runoff for the San Diego City Council's District 7 seat. The district covers Allied Gardens, the College Area, Del Cerro, El Cerrito, Grantville, Rolando, San Carlos and Tierrasanta.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., 10:10 a.m. July 3 (AP)Obama focuses on turning red states blue: It will be a red-state Fourth of July for Barack Obama, who hopes to find votes as well as fireworks in places that blue-state Democrats often bypass in presidential elections.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., 10:46 a.m. July 3 (AP)
Today on the presidential campaign trail: It will be a red-state Fourth of July for Barack Obama, who hopes to find votes as well as fireworks in places that blue-state Democrats often bypass in presidential elections.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., 7:33 p.m. July 2 (AP)Obama: Service to be a cornerstone of presidency: Barack Obama urged people Wednesday to look past the “bustle and busyness” of their everyday lives this Fourth of July weekend to find a way to help make the American dream real not just for themselves, but for all.
CARTAGENA, Colombia, 1:57 p.m. July 2 (AP)
McCain tours Colombian drug control efforts: John McCain hailed the economic benefits of free trade to Colombians Wednesday, raising the possibility of an eventual hemispheric-wide agreement even though a weak economy at home has soured many U.S. voters on trade agreements.
WASHINGTON, 12:58 p.m. July 2 (AP)Bipartisanship marks McCain's Senate tenure: Republicans deemed it beyond the pale when Sen. John McCain crossed the Capitol, set up shop in an office belonging to House Democrats and lobbied wavering lawmakers on legislation to reduce the role of money in politics. SYRACUSE, N.Y., 12:59 p.m. July 2 (AP)
Clinton on first upstate N.Y. swing since campaign: Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton delivered a clear message to her constituents Wednesday: I love New York.
CARTAGENA, Colombia, 2:30 p.m. July 2 (AP)
McCain denies roughing up Sandinista in 1987: John McCain denied a Republican colleague's claim that he roughed up an associate of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega on a diplomatic mission in 1987, saying the allegation was “simply not true.”
WASHINGTON, 2:41 p.m. July 2 (AP)RNC to run its first ad of presidential campaign: An independent arm of the Republican National Committee plans to spend $3 million on an ad campaign contrasting GOP presidential candidate John McCain to Democrat Barack Obama on energy security. WASHINGTON, 2:43 p.m. July 2 (AP)
Top McCain aide assumes day-to-day control: John McCain put a top adviser in control of day-to-day campaign operations Wednesday after weeks of private concerns among Republicans that the GOP presidential campaign had not made the transition for the general election.
CARTAGENA, Colombia, 7:57 a.m. July 2 (AP)
Today on the presidential campaign trail: Republican John McCain planned to tour a Colombian port by boat Wednesday to get a firsthand look at the country's drug interdiction programs, a day after he praised President Alvaro Uribe for Colombia's anti-drug efforts but pressed him to improve the government's record on human rights.
WASHINGTON, 5:28 a.m. July 2 (AP)
Poll: Public cool to Michelle, doesn't know Cindy: The public hasn't taken to Michelle Obama yet, especially whites. And it's got a question about Cindy McCain: Who is she?
WASHINGTON, 5:25 a.m. July 2 (AP)
Poll: Obama beats McCain as barbecue guest: People would rather barbecue burgers with Barack Obama than with John McCain. While many are still deciding who should be president, by 52 percent to 45 percent they would prefer having Obama than McCain to their summer cookout, according to an Associated Press-Yahoo News poll released Wednesday.
WASHINGTON/NEW YORK, 10:08 p.m. July 1 (REUTERS)
TV ad spending to set record in presidential race: The 2008 presidential race, which has already drawn a record number of dollars and voters, is poised to shatter another record: the amount of money spent on television advertisements.
WASHINGTON, 10:48 a.m. July 1 (AP)
Military see presidential race through own lens: Brandon Ziegler served two tours in Iraq and wears a bracelet inscribed with the name of an Army buddy who never made it home. Jim Morin saw action in both Iraq and Afghanistan and has lost several friends to the war in Iraq, the latest just a month ago.
SAN FRANCISCO, 6:22 p.m. July 1 (AP)S.F. mayor takes step toward governor's race: Mayor Gavin Newsom took his first public step toward seeking higher office Tuesday, filing papers to form an exploratory committee for a potential gubernatorial bid in 2010. WASHINGTON, 3:00 p.m. July 1 (AP)
Gen. Clark won't back off critique of McCain: Retired Gen. Wesley Clark rejected suggestions he apologize Tuesday for saying John McCain's medal-winning military service does not qualify him for the White House. NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark., 2:43 p.m. July 1 (AP)
Bush says housing deal possible: President Bush expressed confidence Tuesday he will reach a deal with Congress on a housing-rescue plan but prodded lawmakers to show “less politics.”
LA JOLLA, July 1 (UNION-TRIBUNE)
McCain's wife avoids default on property taxes: The Tax Man has gone after Cindy McCain, wealthy heiress and wife of presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain.
INDIANAPOLIS, 10:12 a.m. July 1 (AP)McCain criticizes Obama's high court favorites: Republican John McCain said Tuesday that his Democratic rival's Supreme Court nominees would produce more decisions like the child rapist ruling that both presidential candidates have criticized. WASHINGTON, 1:38 p.m. July 1 (AP)
Hispanic voters gaining strength in key states: Voting by Hispanics surged in the last congressional elections, showing strength that could swing this year's presidential vote in closely contested states like Colorado, Nevada and New Mexico. SAN FRANCISCO, 1:42 p.m. July 1 (AP)
Obama opposes Calif. marriage measure: Presidential candidate Barack Obama has come out against a ballot measure that seeks to outlaw same-sex marriage. RENO, Nev., 2:12 p.m. July 1 (AP)
Quayle respects Obama, says McCain has uphill battle: Former Vice President Dan Quayle said Tuesday he respects Democrat Barack Obama “because he beat the Clintons” and fears Republican John McCain faces an “uphill battle” to defeat him in November's presidential election. WASHINGTON, 2:21 p.m. July 1 (AP)
Watchdog group files ethics charge against Coleman: A watchdog group asked the Senate ethics investigators on Tuesday to look into whether Sen. Norm Coleman's living arrangement on Capitol Hill violates the rules.
INDEPENDENCE, Mo., 3:03 p.m. June 30 (AP)
Obama defends his patriotism, lauds McCain's, too: Flanked by American flags, Barack Obama forcefully defended his patriotism Monday against anyone who would challenge it, declaring he wouldn't stand for persistent rumors questioning his loyalty and aimed at sinking his presidential campaign.
July 1 (UNION-TRIBUNE)Democrats target Bilbray in radio ad campaign: Congressional Democrats began running radio ads yesterday accusing Rep. Brian Bilbray, R-Carlsbad, of supporting the Bush administration's “big oil” agenda. WASHINGTON, 3:05 p.m. June 30 (AP)
Democrats target GOP incumbents over gas prices: Democrats have launched a radio ad campaign trying to tie Republican House incumbents to President Bush, while also blaming them for high gas prices. WASHINGTON, 1:23 p.m. June 30 (AP)
Obama and Bill Clinton finally speak: The silence between Barack Obama and Bill Clinton has been broken, with the Democratic White House hopeful on Monday asking the former president to campaign for him during their first conversation since the heated primary. HARRISBURG, Pa., 2:01 p.m. June 30 (AP)
Obama disowns critique of McCain's military record: Democrat Barack Obama rejected a retired general's suggestion that Republican John McCain's military experience didn't necessarily qualify him to be president, as GOP surrogates lined up to label the remarks indecent and disrespectful.
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