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Immigration Ignored in Campaign’s Last Days; Ashwin Madia’s Image Darkened

Both Campaigns Ignore Immigration, Obama’s Aunt
Despite news on Saturday that Barack Obama’s aunt is undocumented, neither campaign had much to say. Obama says all laws should be followed and the McCain campaign had no comment on the matter. Associated Press.

Supreme Court to Rule on American Indian Land
Today, a fight between the Narragansett Tribe and Rhode Island goes before the Supreme Court in a case that could determine how tribes recognized after the 1934 Indian Reorganization Act are allowed to buy, govern and use land. Associated Press.

Minnesota Candidate Darkened in Attack Ad
“A Republican attack ad invites viewers to “meet the real Ashwin Madia,” but the still photos featured in the spot present a noticeably darker version of the 3rd District DFL congressional candidate.” KARE.

Asian American Assaulted by “Real American” Racists
“Police are searching for a suspect who held a knife to the throat of an Asian-American man and forced him to say “I love America” early Friday morning.” FOX31.

Posted at 7:36 AM, Nov 03, 2008 in News | Permalink | View Comments