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UW student, 20, chases youth vote for Obama
Associated Press
August 15, 2008

If younger voters help Barack Obama win this state in November, the presidential candidate will be sure to thank a 20-year-old college student. Advertisement University of Wisconsin-Madison junior Bryon Eagon is taking off the fall semester to organize college campuses statewide to get Obama elected...(read more)



Obama, McCain win big in Wisconsin: Youth vote helps Obama extend lead over Clinton
Daily Cardinal
February 20, 2008

Primary marks Obama’s ninth win and McCain needs less than 200 delegates for the nomination...(read more)



Obama, McCain win big in Wisconsin: Turnout breaks records, largest since 1988
Daily Cardinal
February 20, 2008

UW-Madison student voter turnout was the highest in decades Tuesday, though weather conditions likely kept participation from reaching expected levels...(read more)



Doyle, Cieslewicz celebrate Obama victory
Badger Herald
February 20, 2008

Gov. Jim Doyle thanked Sen. Barack Obama Tuesday night for the inspiration he brought to the Badger State after winning Wisconsin’s Democratic primary...(read more)



McCain, Obama win Wisconsin
Badger Herald
February 20, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) _ Barack Obama cruised past a fading Hillary Rodham Clinton in the Wisconsin primary Tuesday night, gaining the upper hand in a Democratic presidential race for the ages...(read more)



‘Kumar’ joins ‘Superman’ at Laundry 101 rally
Badger Herald
February 15, 2008

Standing on an orange bench in Laundry 101 on Gilman Street Thursday, actors Kal Penn and Brandon Routh campaigned for Democratic presidential nominee Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., in front of a large crowd of University of Wisconsin students and community members...(read more)



Celebrities visit Madison to campaign for Obama
Daily Cardinal
February 15, 2008

Kal Penn and Brandon Routh toured Wisconsin colleges Thursday in support of Obama..(read more)



Obama packs Kohl Center
Badger Herald
February 13, 2008

Coming off of victories in the Potomac primaries, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., visited Madison Tuesday night to gear up for next week’s Wisconsin primary...(read more)



Students respond to Barack’s message
Badger Herald
February 13, 2008

Sara Liscomb waited for hours. Two hours to get in the door and another few hours on her feet inside the packed-to-capacity Kohl Center to see the man she hopes will be the next president. But she said the 30-minute speech from Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., was “definitely worth it.”..(read more)



Obama rallies at Kohl Center: Over-capacity crowd waits two hours to hear presidential hopeful
Daily Cardinal
February 13, 2008

Presidential hopeful U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., was welcomed to Madison by a crowd of over 17,000 at his "Stand for a Change Rally" at the Kohl Center Tuesday night...(read more)



Mayor Cieslewicz endorses Obama before Madison rally
Daily Cardinal
February 13, 2008

Mayor Dave Cieslewicz said he expects Obama to be incredibly successful in Wisconsin’s primary race...(read more)



McCain, Obama lead among young voters in new polls
Daily Cardinal
February 13, 2008

Young voters are supporting Sens. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Barack Obama, D-Ill., according to a new poll. Campaigns are focusing on the issues of health care and the economy...(read more)



On Wisconsin: Primary race heats up
Badger Herald
February 11, 2008

With Wisconsin’s presidential primary approaching and the Democratic contest still hotly contested, both candidates rolled out plans over the weekend to bring their messages to the state in person...(read more)



Wisconsin Jumps Into Primary Mix With Candidate Visits
News 3: Madison
February 10, 2008

MADISON, Wis. -- Presidential hopefuls are storming into Wisconsin and volunteers are gearing up all over the state...(read more)



Madison gets ready for Obama rally at Kohl Center on Tuesday
The Isthmus
February 10, 2008

Candidate returns to town on night of ‘Potomac primaries’ and one week before Wisconsin vote..(read more)



Doyle continues support for Barack Obama
Badger Herald
February 6, 2008

Gov. Jim Doyle made an appearance at the University of Wisconsin Students for Obama return party Tuesday night, showing his support for students’ efforts on behalf of potential Democratic nominee, Sen. Barack Obama...(read more)



Obama campaign office to open near UW
Daily Cardinal
January 28, 2008

Supporters of presidential hopeful U.S. Sen. Barack Obama announced Monday the campaign will open a new office in Madison close to campus, at 437 W. Gilman St...(read more)



Students organize for state primary

Despite single-digit temperatures and a long line for pizza, more than 200 students turned out Thursday night at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for a meeting to kick off the semester for Students for Obama...(read more)



Race for the States: Youth vote determines early winners
Daily Cardinal
January 25, 2008

In the recent Presidential contests young voters have decided the winners. All recent primary and caucus winners, in both parties, have led among young voters...(read more)



The youth vote speaks
Daily Cardinal
January 25, 2008

Armed with fierce opinions and newly acquired voting rights, UW-Madison students vie to put their preferred candidate in the Oval Office...(read more)