DFA-Endorsed Candidates in the News

Written by: DFA Staff on Oct 6, 2008 11:35 AM EDT

Here is another news round-up of articles about DFA-endorsed candidates.  It was put together by Dave Volain, one of DFA's great interns.  Thanks.

Danny
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Hell To Pay: Brown v. McClintock Edition II
10/4/08     Daily Kos    Blogger:  Barbin MD
Charlie Brown ad showing his support for the troops.

Even without a poll, Maffei's chances slip
10/5/08   The Post-Standard   Mark Weiner
Dan Maffei, who nearly ousted retiring Rep. Jim Walsh in 2006, has held the number one slot on the Line for as long as we can remember. Why did he drop? If anyone is going to be hurt by Rep. Charlie Rangel's ongoing ethics problems, it's Maffei - a former Rangel staffer.

Democrat rally helps encourage voters
10/6/08    Enid News & Eagle    Robert Barron
Hugh Rice, father of Senate candidate Andrew Rice, said his son has a good reputation in the state Legislature as someone who can work with both parties to pass bipartisan legislation, which he thinks is important.  "The situation in Washington is where is it so partisan they don't get it done," he said.  Rice gave two examples, social security and
immigration, which he said were both federal issues. There has been no social security legislation passed because everyone is fighting for an ideology.

Obama too close for GOP's comfort
10/6/08   Herald-Tribune
Though Obama is doing well, his numbers do not seem to be helping Democrat Christine Jennings. The poll shows Buchanan leading Jennings by 16 points. That is identical to a poll released last week by Survey USA, which shows the same gap between the candidates.

Cornyn, Noriega differ on economic issues
10/6/08  Marshall News-Messenger   Jason Embry
Noriega said the plan did not go far enough to protect taxpayers, echoing a sentiment voiced by U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, an Austin Democrat. Although it received support from many leading Democrats — including the party's presidential nominee, Sen. Barack Obama — Noriega said he would have voted against it.

Rick Noreiga Stumps In Gilmer
10/5/08   Tyler Morning Telegraph   Phillip Williams
U.S. Senate candidate Rick Noriega blasted his opponent, incumbent Republican John Cornyn, in a speech to an Upshur County Democratic Party rally here Saturday night.

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