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Rattlers Report: Timber Rattlers 6, Quad Cities 2
Found: 1 Week 1 Day 5 Hours 30 Minutes ago
The Post-Crescent - Wisconsin scored four times in the eighth to break a 2-2 deadlock and notch a win over the Quad Cities River Bandits at Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday....
Boys cross country conference previews
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - BOYSCity ConferenceKing has finished on top of the league seven of the last eight......
McCain picks Alaska Governor Palin as VP choice
Found: 1 Week 1 Day 18 Hours 43 Minutes ago
Leader-Telegram - DAYTON, Ohio (AP) - John McCain picked Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, a maverick conservative with less than two years in office, as his vice presidential running mate Friday in a startling choice announced on the eve of the Republican National Convention.At a raucous rally in the swing state of Ohio, McCain introduced Palin as the political partner "who can best help me shake up Washington and make it start working again for the people who are counting on us.""I am honored," she said moments later in her first turn in the national spotlight.In a fast-developing presidential campaign, McCain made his selection six days after his Democratic rival, Barack Obama, named Sen. Joseph Biden of Delaware, as his running mate.The contrast between the two announcements was remarkable - Obama, 47, picked a 65-year-old running mate with long experience in government and a man whom he said was qualified to be president.McCain, 72, chose a 44-year-old running mate who until recently was the mayor of small-town Wasilla, Alaska - and made no claim she was ready to sit in the Oval Office.It wasn't a point lost on Obama's campaign."Today, John McCain put the former mayor of a town of 9,000 with zero foreign policy experience a heartbeat away from the presidency," Adrianne Marsh, a spokeswoman for Obama, said in a written statement.Unlike Biden, who attacked McCain sharply in his debut last week, Palin was indirect in her initial attempts to elevate McCain over Obama."There is only one candidate who has truly fought for America and that man is John McCain," she said as the Arizona senator beamed. McCain was a prisoner of war for more than five years in Vietnam.Palin made an immediate play for support from Democratic women, mentioning that she followed in the footsteps of Geraldine Ferraro, who was the Democratic vice presidential running mate in 1984.She also referred favorably to Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, who drew 18 million votes in her unsuccessful run against Obama for the Democratic nomination."But it turns out the women of America aren't finished yet and we can shatter that glass ceiling once and for all," she said.Palin has a strong anti-abortion record, and her selection was praised warmly by social conservatives whose support McCain needs to prevail in the campaign for the White House."It's an absolutely brilliant choice," said Mathew Staver, dean of Liberty University School of Law. "This will absolutely energize McCain's campaign and energize conservatives," he predicted.With his pick, McCain passed over more prominent contenders like Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, as well as others such as former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge, whose support for abortion rights might have sparked unrest at the convention that opens Monday in St. Paul, Minn.The timing of McCain's selection appeared designed to limit any political gain Obama derives from his own convention, which ended Thursday night with his nominating acceptance speech before an estimated 84,000 in Invesco Field in Colorado.Public opinion polls show a close race between Obama and McCain, and with scarcely two months remaining until the election, neither contender can allow the other to jump out to a big post-convention lead.At 44, she is younger than two of McCain's seven children.She is three years Obama's junior, as well - and McCain has made much in recent weeks of Obama's relative lack of experience in foreign policy and defense matters.In its formal announcement, the campaign pointed to her powers as head of the Alaska National Guard and the mother of a soldier herself as evidence that she "understands what it takes to lead our nation..."McCain has had months to consider his choice, and has made it clear to reporters that one of his overriding goals was to avoid a situation like 1988, when little known Sen. Dan Quayle was thrown into a national campaign with little preparation.A self-styled hockey mom and political reformer, Palin was mayor of Wasilla, Alaska, population 6,500, until she became governor.Palin flew overnight to an airport in Ohio near Dayton, and even as she awaited her formal introduction, some aides said they had believed she was at home in Alaska.She became governor of her state in December, 2006 after ousting a governor of her own party in a primary and then dispatching a former governor in the general election.More recently, she has come under the scrutiny of an investigation by the Republican-controlled legislature into the possibility that she ordered the dismissal of Alaska's public safety commissioner because he would not fire her former brother-in-law as a state trooper.Palin has a long history of run-ins with the Alaska GOP hierarchy, giving her genuine maverick status and reformer credentials that could complement McCain's image.Two years ago, she ousted the state's Republican incumbent governor, Frank Murkowski in the primary, despite having little money and little establishment backing.She has also distanced herself from two senior Republican office-holders, Sen. Ted Stevens and Rep. Don young. Both men are under federal corruption investigations.She had earned stripes - and enmity - after Murkowski made her head of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. From that post, she exposed ethical violations by the state GOP chairman, also a fellow commissioner.Her husband, Todd Palin, is part Yup'ik Eskimo, and is a blue-collar North Slope oil worker who competes in the Iron Dog, a 1,900-mile snowmobile race. The couple lives in Wasilla. They have five children, the youngest of whom was born in April with Down syndrome....
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McCain picks Alaskas governor to be his running mate
Found: 1 Week 1 Day 20 Hours 45 Minutes ago
Fond du lac Reporter - DENVER John McCain tapped Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, a conservative who shares his maverick streak, to be the Republican vice presidential running mate today in a startling selection on the eve of the Republican National Convention.In an announcement, McCains campaign said Palin, who has been governor less than two years, has the record of reform and bipartisanship that others can only speak of.
Her experience in shaking up the status quo is exactly what is needed in Washington today, the announcement said.
McCain and Palin were appearing together in swing-state Ohio later in the day.
Palin has a strong anti-abortion record, and her selection was praised warmly by social conservatives whose support McCain needs to prevail in the campaign for the White House.
Its an absolutely brilliant choice, said Mathew Staver, dean of Liberty University school of Law. This will absolutely energize McCains campaign and energize conservatives, he predicted.
With his pick, McCain passed over more prominent contenders like Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, as well as others like former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge, whose support for abortion rights might have sparked unrest at the convention that opens Monday in St. Paul, Minn.
The timing of McCains selection appeared designed to limit any political gain Barack Obama derives from his own convention, which ended Thursday night with his nominating acceptance speech before an estimated 84,000 in Invesco Field in Colorado.
Public opinion polls show a close race between Obama and McCain, and with scarcely two months remaining until the election, neither contender can allow the other to jump out to a big post-convention lead.
At 44, Palin is a generation younger than two of McCains seven children. She also is considerably younger than Sen. Joseph Biden of Delaware, who is Obamas running mate on the Democratic ticket.
She is three years Obamas junior, as well and McCain has made much in recent weeks of Obamas relative lack of experience in foreign policy and defensematters.
In its formal announcement, the campaign pointed to her powers as head of the Alaska National Guard and the mother of a soldier herself as evidence that she understands what it takes to lead our nation...
McCain has had months to consider his choice, and has made it clear to reporters that one of his overriding goals was to avoid a situation like 1988, when then-Sen. Dan Quayle was thrown into a national campaign with little preparation.
A self-styled hockey mom and political reformer, Pallin was mayor of Wasilla, Alaska, population 6,500, until she became governor.
Palin flew overnight to an airport in Ohio near Dayton, and even as she awaited her formal introduction, some aides said they had believed she was at home in Alaska.
She became governor of her state in December, 2006, after ousting a governor of her own party in a primary and then dispatching a former governor in the general election.
More recently, she has come under the scrutiny of an investigation by the Republican-controlled legislature into the possibility that she ordered the dismissal of Alaskas public safety commissioner because he would not fire her former brother-in-law as a state trooper.
Palin has a long history of run-ins with the Alaska GOP hierarchy, giving her genuine maverick status and reformer credentials that could complement McCains image.
Two years ago, she ousted the states Republican incumbent governor, Frank Murkowski in the primary, despite having little money and littleestablishment backing.
She has also distanced herself from two senior Republican office-holders, Sen. Ted Stevens and Rep. Don young. Both men are under federal corruption investigations.
She had earned stripes and enmity after Murkowski made her head of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. From that post, she exposed ethical violations by the state GOP chairman, also a fellow commissioner.
Her husband, Todd Palin, is part Yupik Eskimo, and is a blue-collar North Slope oil worker who competes in the Iron Dog, a 1,900-mile snowmobile race. The couple lives in Wasilla. They havefive children, the youngest of whom was born in April with Down syndrome....
Alaska Governor Palin said to be McCain running mate
Found: 1 Week 1 Day 20 Hours 51 Minutes ago
Leader-Telegram - DENVER (AP) - John McCain tapped little-known Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to be his vice presidential running mate on Friday in a startling selection on the eve of the Republican National Convention.Two senior campaign officials disclosed McCain's decision a few hours before the Republican presidential nominee-to-be and his newly-minted running mate appeared at a rally in swing-state Ohio.Palin is a self-styled hockey mom and political reformer who has been governor of her state less than two years.Palin's selection shocked numerous Republican officials.In making his pick, McCain passed over several more prominent prospects who had figured in speculation for months - Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge among them.At 44, Palin is a generation younger than Sen. Joseph Biden of Delaware, who is Barack Obama's running mate on the Democratic ticket.She is three years Obama's junior, as well - and McCain has made much in recent weeks of Obama's relative lack of experience in foreign policy and defense matters.Palin flew overnight to an airport in Ohio near Dayton, and even as she awaited her formal introduction, some aides said they had believed she was at home in Alaska.She is a former mayor of Wasilla who became governor of her state in December, 2006 after ousting a governor of her own party in a primary and then dispatching a former governor in the general election.More recently, she has come under the scrutiny of an investigation by the Republican-controlled legislature into the possibility that she ordered the dismissal of Alaska's public safety commissioner because he would not fire her former brother-in-law as a state trooper....
Who's it going to be?McCain to announce VP choice at rally
Found: 1 Week 2 Days 8 Hours 28 Minutes ago
Leader-Telegram - DENVER (AP) - Republican presidential candidate John McCain decided on a running mate early Thursday, and top prospects waited to hear from the nominee-in-waiting."There's nothing really new to report on Senator McCain's decision. I think we'll all hear from him shortly and hopefully we'll be able to move forward together," Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty told the Associated Press in Minneapolis. Earlier in Denver and without explanation, Pawlenty called off an AP roundtable interview as well as other media appearances at the site of the Democratic National Convention.Another prospective candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney met with donors throughout California on Thursday and was in Los Angeles and Orange County by evening. "I don't have anything for you right now," Romney said earlier in the day when asked about the vice presidential search.McCain will appear with his No. 2 at an Ohio rally today, aides said, though they provided no details on whom he had chosen to join the Republican ticket. At least two more rallies are planned for Pennsylvania and Missouri in the run up to next week's convention.Others believed to be in contention include Democrat-turned-independent Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut, who was vacationing on New York's Long Island, and former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge.However, fueling speculation that McCain had chosen either Pawlenty or Romney or another conservative Republican, two GOP officials said they believed McCain had picked a traditional candidate. They based their conclusion on the fact that the campaign, which once had put the party on notice to prepare for the possibility of an unconventional candidate, does not have preparations in place to curb the fallout from a right flank that certainly would revolt if Ridge, an abortion-rights backer, or Lieberman, a former Democrat, was on the ticket.If he knew McCain's decision, Pawlenty gave nothing away when he arrived back at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and, later, as he attended a volleyball game at the high school where one of his daughters is a 10th-grader. Pawlenty said he still plans to be at the Minnesota State Fair on Friday, where he's to do his weekly radio show, and that he had no plans to fly to Ohio.McCain, for his part, was uncharacteristically silent.As he and his wife, Cindy, boarded a plane in Phoenix bound for Dayton, Ohio, reporters shouted a barrage of questions at the senator about whether he'd made up his mind. McCain wasn't biting. He flashed a double thumbs-up and boarded the plane....
UW-Madison freshman are moving in Wednesday, Thursday
Found: 1 Week 4 Days 10 Hours 14 Minutes ago
Wisconsin State Journal - MADISON — An army of UW-Madison freshmen — and their parents — will be infiltrating Madison today and Thursday. About 6,900 students are scheduled to take part in the annual move-in ritual to university residence halls this week. The new chancellor, Biddy Martin, will greet new students this afternoon in front of the new Ogg Hall, at the corner of Dayton and Park Streets. Motorists should be aware of the following traffic changes around campus between ... ...
Update: Charter now the lone holdout on Big Ten Network
Found: 1 Week 4 Days 16 Hours 33 Minutes ago
The Capital Times - And then there was one. Just days after a testy public exchange and publicly expressed pessimism about the chances for a deal, the Big Ten Network and Time Warner Cable announced late Monday that they have reached a deal for BTN to be carried by Time Warner, the dominant cable provider in the Milwaukee and Fox Valley areas. That means Charter Communications, the dominant cable provider in the Madison area, is the only major provider in the ... ...
Dorm move-in days expected to tie up traffic
Found: 1 Week 4 Days 21 Hours 8 Minutes ago
The Capital Times - Madison motorists are advised to be on the lookout for out-of-state license plates Wednesday and Thursday when panicky dads and moms look for parking on the UW-Madison campus, their eager youngsters anxious to move into their dorms. About 6,900 freshmen and sophomores will be descending onto the nearly 20 campus dorm halls and houses, prompting the university and city to shut down or restrict access to several campus/downtown streets. The most strategic shutdown that will ... ...
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