Archive for September, 2008

Boston Herald endorses McCain in presidential race (Boston Globe)

The Boston Herald has endorsed John McCain for president, calling him “steady in the face of crisis, mature in judgment and able to reach across the aisle to break the gridlock.”

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Farmers endorse McCain, Smith, Schrader (The Oregonian)

Farm Bureau says its recommendations reflect “non-partisan judgment”

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Pulpit politics (KXAN 36 Austin)

AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) — A group of pastors is endorsing John McCain for president and it could cost their congregations. A federal tax law prohibits churches and other tax-exempt entities from endorsing candidates. 30 pastors in almost two dozen states endorsed McCain from the pulpit Sunday.

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Pulpit politics (KXAN 36 Austin)

AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) — A group of pastors is endorsing John McCain for president and it could cost their congregations. A federal tax law prohibits churches and other tax-exempt entities from endorsing candidates. 30 pastors in almost two dozen states endorsed McCain from the pulpit Sunday.

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Pulpit politics (KXAN 36 Austin)

AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) — A group of pastors is endorsing John McCain for president and it could cost their congregations. A federal tax law prohibits churches and other tax-exempt entities from endorsing candidates. 30 pastors in almost two dozen states endorsed McCain from the pulpit Sunday.

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LI Latino leader Ramirez endorses McCain (Long Island Business News)

One of the biggest advocates of Latino issues on Long Island has endorsed Sen. John McCain for president. Rev. Allan Ramirez, pastor of the Brookville Reform Church, said he was endorsing McCain because the Arizona Republican has fought his party on immigrant rites.

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Short of cash, ‘N.Y. Sun’ shutting down (USA Today)

The New York Sun is shutting down after running out of money, ending a six-year run in which the newspaper provided an alternative conservative voice in the city’s crowded media market.

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Letters to the Editor (Portsmouth Herald)

Sept. 29 and#8212; To the Editor:

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Watchdog group files complaint with IRS (Grand Forks Herald)

Six churches, including Warroad (Minn.) Community Church, were targeted today by a church/state watchdog group and accused of violating federal law Sunday for endorsing Republican Sen. John McCain for president from their pulpits. Advertisement: HITCH ‘N GO Wiring, Hitch Covers, Suspension Products, Trailer Inspections, Tow Straps, Mud Flaps Parts & Service Stop in today! Hitch ‘N …

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Preaching Politics From The Pulpit (WBKO Bowling Green)

It’s part of a national movement to fight a 54-year-old law that prohibits churches from getting involved in political campaigns.

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