OBAMA aide calls ALASKA "Battleground State"
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"Obama aide calls Alaska battleground state"
by Steve Quinn
The Associated Press
Thursday, July 17, 2008
JUNEAU, Alaska -- A top aide to Barack Obama says Alaska is a battleground state that can make a difference in his candidate's efforts to become the next president.
Deputy Campaign Manager Pete Rouse on Thursday said Alaska's three electoral votes can be won by the Democrat, and they are making the state a priority.
Having defeated Sen. Hillary Clinton in Alaska's Democratic caucus, Obama reestablished campaign offices statewide last month.
The campaign has identified 18 historically Republican-backed states, including Alaska, as key battlegrounds.
Alaskans last chose a Democratic candidate in 1964, backing Lyndon Johnson over Barry Goldwater.
Since 1980, the state has sent an all-Republican congressional delegation to Washington, D.C.
FWD: from;
Brett A. Encelewski
Secretary, District-33 Alaska Democratic Party
by Steve Quinn
The Associated Press
Thursday, July 17, 2008
JUNEAU, Alaska -- A top aide to Barack Obama says Alaska is a battleground state that can make a difference in his candidate's efforts to become the next president.
Deputy Campaign Manager Pete Rouse on Thursday said Alaska's three electoral votes can be won by the Democrat, and they are making the state a priority.
Having defeated Sen. Hillary Clinton in Alaska's Democratic caucus, Obama reestablished campaign offices statewide last month.
The campaign has identified 18 historically Republican-backed states, including Alaska, as key battlegrounds.
Alaskans last chose a Democratic candidate in 1964, backing Lyndon Johnson over Barry Goldwater.
Since 1980, the state has sent an all-Republican congressional delegation to Washington, D.C.
FWD: from;
Brett A. Encelewski
Secretary, District-33 Alaska Democratic Party
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Brett