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Ted Kennedy is just one of many well-known names to endorse a presidential candidate in the current presidential campaign, and probably won't be the last. But how much impact do these endorsements have on a candidate's chances of winning a spot in the oval office?

New endorsements were received by three Democratic presidential candidates on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Obama gained two new endorsements in Iowa on Monday.

An article looking at political endorsements, which seem to have an actual effect on the campaign, and how they might change each race for the nomination.

Celebrities are no stranger to political endorsements but this year two celebrities are causing a rush of media coverage: Madonna and Oprah.

With a wide-open race for president active in both parties, endorsements have varied in candidate and type of endorser. This article explores the effects of four very different endorsements for 2008.

Political endorsements are making as many headlines as the issues that face the candidates these days. They include some unlikely pairings as well as possible overshadowing.

As we approach Super Tuesday, as well as the important primaries that lead up to the nomination, multiple political figures are coming out of the woodwork to endorse their favored Democratic candidate.

Most top democrats have already thrown their support to one candidate or another. The two big democrat presidential candidates for this primary are Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama.

Overview of the democratic endorsements

How important are endorsements altogether? Overall, the importance of endorsements is arguable and certainly dependant upon who is doing the endorsing.

According to the latest poll from the Gallup Organization, a majority of Americans say an endorsement by public figures do not make a big difference in whom they are going to vote for.

Will a celebrity endorsement sway your vote?

Many celebrities come out in favor of one candidate over another. Does this help the candidate? Yes, and no, says research.

Celebrity endorsements are nothing new. However, the internet has made celebrity endorsements more immediate, just as it has most everything else, by bringing those messages into your home.

Regardless of Senator Hillary Clinton's promises to fight to the end, the Obama campaign is gaining strength through super delegates and official endorsements.

What effect do celebrity endorsements have on the US Presidential Election?

Barack Obama has been gathering campaign steam by collecting celebrity endorsements from the celebrity and Hollywood arenas. Hillary Clinton is not taking this invasion of her one time plentiful resource lightly.

Endorsements are running fast and furious. But do any of them seriously affect the campaign? The following are just a few of Barack Obama's endorsers and what, if any, difference they make.

On January 24, 2008, the New York Times Editorial Board announced the two candidates that they are endorsing in this year's Presidential Primaries.

A look at how controversial statements made by Jeremiah Wright and John Hagee will affect the election

Barack Obama gained further support with Ted Kennedy's endorsement today, as the battle for political and celebrity endorsements continue between Obama and Hillary.

In the wake of Hillary Clinton's double digit defeat in North Carolina and her narrower than expected win in Indiana, former Senator and Presidential Candidate George McGovern became the latest Democrat to switch endorsements to Barack Obama.

When Kendra Wilkinson -- Playboy Bunny and one of Hugh Hefner's three shack-up honeys -- could not stop gushing about her love for the Olive Garden restaurant, those in charge of advertising are purportedly making noises about not being happy with the celeb endorsement.

After Barack Obama's string of endorsements, Hillary Clinton received one from influential California Congresswoman Maxine Waters, who could help her seal up the important Super Tuesday state.

The Ron Paul campaign is raising money at a fantastic rate and has a great, enthusiastic base of loyal followers. As with any national campaign for political office, endorsements are needed by well known celebrities. Who will step up to the plate and endorse Ron Paul?

First-person account of attending the Barack Obama rally at the Key Arena in Seattle

Oprah said she'd support Barack Obama for president, even before he announced he was running. Here's a look back at some of her comments.

While it looks as if Senator Barack Obama might go down by a hefty margin in the Kentucky Primary, he seems to be enjoying a comfortable double-digit lead going into the Oregon Primary. Both the state of Oregon and the commonwealth of Kentucky hold their primaries...

Former President Bill Clinton and Senator Barack Obama will both speak at the University of Denver on Wednesday, January 30th, with both events open to the public.

Richardson said that Obama would be a great American leader because he "understands clearly that only by bringing people together, only by bridging our differences can we all succeed together as Americans."

John McCain surpassed Barack Obama in Rasmussen Reports' Daily Presidential Tracking Poll in the results announced on Monday.

Ted Kennedy has thrown the substantial weight of his last name behind Democratic front-runner Barack Obama. This has caused a firestorm surrounding the powerful and much coveted Kennedy name.

Robert L. Johnson who founded Black Entertainment Television defended Hillary Clinton's comments about MLK and Barack Obama. Although both parties have moved on, analysts are still asking if this has hurt the Clintons and Johnson more then Obama?

U.S. Senator John Kerry formally endorsed Barack Obama for the 2008 Democratic Presidential nomination. His endorsement snubbed John Edwards and his speech took a swipe at his Senate colleague Hillary Clinton.

Radio endorsements are one of the most powerful and untapped sources of direct response marketing.

Miley Cyrus will not be the spokes girl for Lifestyles Condoms anytime soon. Here is how the story started. Read about the non-existent Miley Cyrus condom and other unlikely celebrity endorsements.

Senator Biden picked up some endorsements this week that could very well give him a boost in the up coming Iowa Caucuses.

A description of an early Presidential campaign event in Florida, an early primary state.

Former Republican Candidate Rudy Giuliani announced his endorsement to John McCain's hopeful nomination as the Party Ticket Nominee hopeful. Within a few days, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger also joined in on the "support McCain bandwagon" .

Then again, there are those sacrosanct celebrities like Woody Allen and Leonardo DiCaprio, who wouldn't consider appearing in an American commercial, but have secretly appeared in foreign commercials.

Gatorade, the well known brand of sports drink beverages, holds a large percentage of the market share for the sports drink market.

Weight Watchers is the most well-known and recognized diet plan today. With endorsements from celebrity members such as Jenny McCarthy to Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, it is no wonder the Weight Watchers brand has become a household name.

The latest Madison Avenue trend is to use images of dead celebrities to hawk products. This trend can only attributed to the rising prices of product endorsements from living celebrities.

You can easily be persuaded to buy the wrong golf shoe. If you listen to celebrity endorsements, salesmen, or brand name trends you could easily pay way to much for a shoe that will not work for you. Instead follow this guide and find the perfect golfing shoes every time.

Professional athletes know that enhanced performance gets bigger and better endorsements and makes the difference between a regular career and that of a Star.

Applying for college? Most higher education institutions require at least three letters of reference with each application. Whom should you ask to write endorsements for you?

Tips for published authors on how to get celebrity endorsements and testimonials for their books.

Celebrity endorsements can drag candidates out of obscurity into the limelight. Here's the lowdown on who is endorsing whom in the 2008 election.

I'm back with my Mitt Romney presidential administration predictions. Keep in mind, I am basing these off his friends, supporters, donors, advisors and endorsements. I am completely ignoring anyone who is currently endorsing another candidate.

A look at how Billy Blank's Tae Bo came to be

Designing posters, flyers, or any advertising type or promotional material will need more than simply combining pictures, colors and words to fit in, and getting the message across the public.

Analysis of threat newspaper headlines before and after the presidential elections of George W. Bush and William J. Clinton

A look at Martin Luther King's development as a civil rights leader and the portrayal of King in David Garrow's book, Bearing the Cross.

Companies producing a variety of products and brands often establish a product- (or brand) management organization (Kotler, 2003). Apparels and clothing need to be effective

The rebellious former San Francisco 49er, ex-Philadelphia Eagle and soon-to-be Dallas Cowboys WR is nothing but a salesman for Corporate America. Compared to the outspoken African-American athletes of the past, he's a fraud.

There is no doubt that the tattoo has recently become more popular in the United States. Prior to their sudden moderate acceptance, tattoos took on very negative labels and stereotypes many of which still exist.

A new service links bloggers and advertisers, allowing blog writers to earn a modest income from their sites.

Food irradiation has been unfairly targeted as dangerous. The truth is, irradiated foods are cleaner and safer, and retain most or all of their nutritional value.

With property insurance premiums skyrocketing, homeowner's must learn to become diligent and educated with the most basic of residential property insurances to ensure you are adequately covered in the event of a loss.

UMG Buyers Edge and UMG My Advisor unauthorized charges are popping up on credit card bills. Some card holders are experiencing difficulties in getting the charges stopped.

After they were selected to be one of the surprises in the Gift Bag at the Grammy Music Awards in 2003, things just went wild. Neither of us could believe it, especially me!

Getting tickets to your favorite TV shows is simple and free. This article describes how to get tickets to some of the most popular studio audience shows on television, and resources on where to find more.

Ebay has saved me hundreds of dollars on items that I either wanted or needed, and I know it will continue to save me money. Without eBay and my seller account, I wouldn't have been able to make as much money as I have already.

Instead of complaining about the commercials on television, take advantage of the situation. You can use those pesky advertisments to support your child's learning and educational development.

Why would hundreds of thousands of available dollars not be awarded to deserving high school athletes, especially with tuition prices continuing to soar? Well, it's a combination of small recruiting budgets and relying on the high school coach.

Websites are intended to increase profits. But a poorly-planned website won't improve your bottom line. You need to strategize beyond the basics. Take the time to rethink some critical features of your website to maximize its return on investment.

In recent years, Washington's requirements for teaching certificates have been changed to ensure that teachers are thoroughly qualified. Find out what these changes will mean for you.

Phil Mickelson's book is subtitled But Winning Isn't Everything. It isn't, of course. It's only what you win that matters. Mickelson played on the PGA tour for ten years. But he never rated a biography. After winning his first major, he got two.

Most brochures that businesses put out today end up doing little to impact the sales of that business. By applying the 6 must-have elements listed below you will transform you brochure from trash can lining into a powerful sales tool.

Protecting our kids from using illegal drugs is still critically essential to our entire well-being and survival. Drugs and Sports can be dangerous combinations, so prevention is really better than cure. Love kids and protect them from this evil.

"Is it to too good to be true?" Well, it probably is. Scam artists and fraudsters usually lure you with the guaranty of fast and easy money.

So your book has been accepted by a publisher. You've already had your celebration party with all your friends and buckets of champagne. Now what? Sit back and wait until your book prints? Not if you want to earn any sales!

The immigration and customs requirements differ from country-to-country. Not knowing them may keep you from entering a country, lose some of your possessions, or even cause imprisonment.

Over five years experience in marketing and sales has taught me a lot about marketing, and the techniques I am sharing with you today are affordable - some won't cost you a penny, and others may only cost you a few dollars.

Sinclair, the author of such liberal works as The Jungle and The Brass Check, entered the realm of practical application in 1934 by running in the California gubernatorial race...entered the race and implement the End Poverty in California platform.

The Proactiv® Solution has fast become the number one selling topical acne treatment. We have all become familiar with the system through their heavy infomercial campaign. Compare this with other products.

You and you band just cut a killer album and you're looking to build a fanbase around town. Well, whatever you do, DON'T advertise. Think I'm crazy? These three marketing jet engines will launch you far into sales bliss. Paid ads can't touch this...

Avoiding auto repair scams can be difficult, especially when faced with a car that won't run and a limited supply of reputable auto repair centers. There are ways, however, to ensure that your repair work is done in a professional and ethical manner.

Frequently asked questions about the commercial driver's license in the state of New Mexico.

With significant catastrophic events resulting in loss of life and home, many homeowner's are now struggling with the added impact of interpreting the calculations of a settlement recommendation and estimate of home damages.

With his New $250 Million dollar contract, can Beckham save soccer in the U.S.?

The "instant weight loss" industry is huge. According to the government, it's also based on fraudulent claims.

The first thing you realize after you take a job as a school bus driver is it must have been one who came up with the phrase. "Hell on wheels."

Well, after the Cowboys got eliminted from the NFL playoffs I figured out Tony Tomo is dating the wrong flavor of the month, he should dip into the old vat for one!

Recently surveys on public attitudes toward space exploration taken by the Dittmar Associates firm had some disquieting news for NASA. It seems that there is a high level of apathy toward NASA programs on the part of 18 to 25 year olds.

Celebrities always give extravagant gifts throughout the year but especially during the holidays. Christmas has already passed but here are my gift ideas to a select group of celebrities.

For years, we've watched them face off. We've laughed, we've played along...we've even bought the DVD game. Despite lots of changing and many different hosts, Family Feud still thrives. ...Why?

Two banks in similar industries have quite different codes of ethics.

Ads and publicity can get pricey. But there are a few inexpensive ways to get cheap publicity for your small business.

Care to join the stars for the royal treatment? When you’re tired of beachfront lounging, need a break from surfing, or just some rest from a day of shopping downtown, head to any of Miami’s finest spas for a luxurious and pampering services.

Before you head out for your new swimsuit, check out the trends for 2007 to see what will be turning heads next time YOU hit the beach!

Jay-Z, a young man from Brooklyn's Marcy Projects, dreamed of something better for himself. This is an article displaying the life and times of Shawn Carter.

The low-cost and on-demand nature of the Web make it an excellent tool for communicating details of your career. Here are some great choices for what to put on your job search Web site to get the most out of it.

Every kid who read comic books remembers those classic comic book ads, join me on a trip down memory lane.

The best thing about wanting to lose weight is that you can do it without the expensive gym memberships.

Some of you may be wondering who is that guy that's been seen splashing around the Hawaiian surf with newly single Cameron Diaz? He is no ordinary beach bum. He is the legendary surfer Kelly Slater.

Big Brother is popular reality show beamed in UK.

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