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Let’s Look at the Issues: Consumer spending

By Ross Levin on October 31, 2008 8:34 AM

What does Nobel laureate economist Paul Krugman have to say about the recent decline in consumer spending? Let’s take a look at his perspective and prescription, from the New York Times:

The long-feared capitulation of American consumers has arrived.

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Zogby: Nader 1.7%, Barr 1.1%, McKinney 0.1%, Other 2.0%

By PJO on October 31, 2008 6:17 AM

The latest Zogby tracking poll of 7,000 likely voters across the U.S. (+/- 2.9%) has independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader at 1.7%, Libertarian Bob Barr 1.1%, and Green Cynthia McKinney 0.1%.…

Barkley launches television spot

By PJO on October 31, 2008 2:14 AM

Minnesota Independence Party U.S. Senate nominee Dean Barkley “began airing his first — and likely only — TV ad of the campaign Thursday,” the AP reports.…

Goldwater to vote for McCain

By PJO on October 31, 2008 2:04 AM

Mississippi’s Starkville Daily News reports this morning on ex-Rep. Barry Goldwater Jr.’s visit to “the state where his late father garnered 87 percent of the popular vote in the 1964 presidential election” Thursday.…

Paul on why he opted against third party run

By PJO on October 31, 2008 2:00 AM

During an appearance on MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow Show, Rep. Ron Paul was asked, “Why did you decide to stick with the Republican Party right through the primaries and not try to be the nominee of the Constitution Party or the Libertarian Party this year?”…

Minor party candidates in Connecticut

By Ross Levin on October 30, 2008 8:59 PM

If you notice any errors, please list them in the comments. If you have anything to add, please do so in the comments. If you want to compile a list for your own state, please post it in the comments.…