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19:23
09/Jul
2008
Jackson Criticizes Obama on Tape | politics - wikio.com; 880 words.
31 minutes ago Rev. Jesse Jackson apologizes for telling FOX News that Barack Obama is 'talking down to black people' . Slog ( Free subscription ) | 9 minutes ago So Rev. Jesse Jackson has been caug... Read »
19:21
09/Jul
2008
Security firms lose immunity in Iraq deal | middle east - independent.co.uk; 1024 words.
The Iraqi armed services are likely to target widely-hated American security contractors when they lose their immunity to Iraqi law under a new agreement between the US and the Iraq. The main American... Read »
19:19
09/Jul
2008
"The Rev. Jesse Jackson apologized Wednesday for saying Obama is talking | political blogs - nowpublic.com; 1078 words.
04:39 pm. once again someone makes the incredibly stupid move of be honest when they think the microphone is off! Sure to cause multiple soundbites, the words of Jesse Jackson are going to be echoed e... Read »
19:16
09/Jul
2008
McCain Wraps Up Southwestern Pa. Tour | pets and animals - kdka.com; 229 words.
Candidate Tracker & More Interactives. SOUTH PARK (KDKA) Republican presidential candidate John McCain was in Western Pennsylvania today for the second consecutive day. He visited the Consol Energy... Read »
19:15
09/Jul
2008
Wachovia names Steel CEO, sees loss | politics - reuters.fr; 514 words.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wachovia Corp, the fourth-largest U. bank, named Robert Steel chief executive on Wednesday and said credit, mortgage and legal problems will result in a $2. Steel, 56, most recent... Read »
19:14
09/Jul
2008
Obama, McCain debate Iran solutions | political blogs - stuff.co.nz; 626 words.
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama says Iran's missile tests have proved a need for direct US talks with Tehran while Republican John McCain has emphasized sanctions and an anti-missile sh... Read »
19:12
09/Jul
2008
Obama for Your Mama | politics - collegeotr.com; 475 words.
Hipster clothing outlet Urban Outfitters is now offering a slew of Obama gear with catchy phrases like "Obama Says Knock You Out" and " Obama for Your Mama. He's "America's Next Top Presidential Cand... Read »
19:11
09/Jul
2008
FISA: Legal immunity for telecom companies who facilitated post 9-11 wiretapping | surveillance - mahalo.com; 1540 words.
Chicago Tribune: Obama's Online Muscle Flexes Against Him (July 8, 2008).Electronic Frontier Foundation: Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act FAQ's ..FLETC: Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FIS... Read »
19:11
09/Jul
2008
McCain: "Meaningful" Action On Iran Needed | political - cbsnews.com; 935 words.
Couric & Co. Republican presidential contender John McCain drew a hard line against Iran in an interview with Katie Couric to be broadcast Wednesday night, saying "we cannot ever allow a second Holoc... Read »
19:06
09/Jul
2008
Strickland criticizes McCain's energy policy | politics - thenews-messenger.com; 132 words.
PORTSMOUTH Ohio Governor Ted Strickland says Republican presidential candidate John McCain doesn t understand the problem the energy crisis is causing ordinary Americans. Strickland said at a town ... Read »
19:03
09/Jul
2008
Obama boosters to rally against McCain at gas station | oil energy - ocregister.com; 882 words.
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19:02
09/Jul
2008
Attack ads don t faze Ga. GOP member | political blogs - politico.com; 1362 words.
Rep.) hasn t been in Congress very long, but already he has discovered that it can be a bruising experience. He s been accused of being soft on perverts, tough on disaster victims and stingy with fami... Read »
19:01
09/Jul
2008
Complaints filed over Obama s sweetheart mortgage deal | political blogs - examiner.com; 1038 words.
The Hill reports complaints were filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and the Senate Ethics Committee against the Democrats' presidential candidate over Obama's Countrywide-like sweetheart... Read »
19:00
09/Jul
2008
Castor: McCain, not Social Security, is real 'disgrace' | social security - typepad.com; 184 words.
U. Kathy Castor of Tampa, co-chairwoman of Democrat Barack Obama's campaign in Florida, accused Republican John McCain of tripping on the so-called "third rail" of American politics: Social Security. ... Read »
18:51
09/Jul
2008
For those enjoying the political dialogue, prior NP coverage is here | political blogs - nowpublic.com; 457 words.
Jesse Jackson just did an unusual phone interview on CNN, apologizing in advance for what he said were crude remarks he made about presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama. The remarks... Read »
18:51
09/Jul
2008
Rev. Jesse Jackson s Crude and Hurtful Barack Obama Comments | political blogs - wikio.com; 700 words.
Bitten and Bound ( Free subscription ) | 42 minutes ago Rev. Jesse Jackson was caught making crude and hurtful comments about Barack Obama in an interview with a Fox News reporter on Sunday. Unaware... Read »
18:50
09/Jul
2008
GOP Convention Planners Want Bush Gone | politician - usnews.com; 587 words.
Sen. John McCain 's plans are gradually unfolding for the Republican National Convention in September as he tries to walk a tightrope between conflicting demands. First is the question of how to give... Read »
18:48
09/Jul
2008
Mariah Carey dishes on relationships both past and present in Elle magazine | political blogs - gaysocialites.com; 435 words.
Mariah Carey is on the cover of the new Elle Magazine, and inside Mimi is talking about everything from Tommy Mottola to Nick Cannon. Here are some highlights : On her disastrous first marriage to Tom... Read »
18:47
09/Jul
2008
Women (Scorned) Gone Wild | political blogs - opednews.com; 1267 words.
I never thought I could dislike anyone as much as I've come to detest George W." I am speaking of Hillary Clinton's deep-pocketed contributors, the "Hillraisers." This group of women is still fuming o... Read »
18:45
09/Jul
2008
Barack Obama: A Liberal For All Seasons | abortion - townhall.com; 2906 words.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008 With the November presidential election just months away, it s time to examine the views of the two major candidates. In this article, we re taking an in depth look at the opin... Read »
18:44
09/Jul
2008
Dem pollster finds McCain winning the positive economic debate | economy trade - lohudblogs.com; 247 words.
A new strategy memo on the presidential campaign released today by Democracy Corps and the polling firm Greenberg Quinlan Rosner finds that Republican John McCain beats Democrat Barack Obama when the ... Read »
18:44
09/Jul
2008
Traveling Man | political blogs - nationaljournal.com; 957 words.
In May, more than 10 weeks after he sewed up the nomination of the Republican Party, John McCain cheerfully offered Democrats some tongue-in-cheek advice during an appearance on " Saturday Night Live ... Read »
18:29
09/Jul
2008
Ft. Lauderdale Mayoral Race Brings Media Attention to Gay and Allied Candidates | politics - queensspeech.com; 391 words.
Earl Rynerson, owner of a tile store in Ft. Lauderdale, announced his plans to run for mayor this week, making him the second openly gay candidate in the race. Rynerson joins Fort Lauderdale s first a... Read »
18:29
09/Jul
2008
Leimert Park Bookstore Devotes Section to Barack Obama | political blogs - scpr.org; 706 words.
Black-owned independent retailer Eso Won Books in South Los Angeles is devoting space this election year to books by and about presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama. KPCC's Patricia... Read »
18:29
09/Jul
2008
Senate passes FISA bill | surveillance - pcmag.co.uk; 540 words.
NSA can tap a third of world's telecoms. The US Senate has passed the revised Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act by 69 votes to 28, which expands the role of US surveillance on domestic and foreig... Read »
18:28
09/Jul
2008
McCain: Social Security funding now `a disgrace (Miami Herald) | politics - casualbuzz.com; 68 words.
The system for funding Social Security is a disgrace because it forces young workers to pay into a program that is unlikely to benefit them in its current form, Republican presidential candidate Joh... Read »
18:27
09/Jul
2008
Attack & Comments | political - kcstar.com; 680 words.
MIchele - America Sucks - Obama is coming to KC, well, whoop-de-frigging-doo! That news does not even jiggle the needle of my give-a-crap-a-meter. I am sure she will take this opportunity to echo her ... Read »
18:27
09/Jul
2008
German politicians feud over possible Obama visit | germany - reuters.com; 606 words.
Tags: Tales from the Trail: 2008 , Angela Merkel , Barack Obama , Berlin , democratic presidential candidate , Germany . BERLIN - Barack Obama may be itching to tell the world Ich bin ein Berliner ... Read »
18:27
09/Jul
2008
Senate OKs bill updating spying rules | politics - cnn.com; 190 words.
The legislation protects telecoms from being sued for cooperating with a government surveillance program launched in the wake of the Sept. WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Senate Wednesday approved a bill to ... Read »
18:23
09/Jul
2008
Bush wins passage of US spy bill to protect telecoms | surveillance - besternews.com; 658 words.
Bush won final congressional approval on Wednesday of a bill granting liability protection to telecommunication companies that took part in the warrantless domestic spying program he began after the S... Read »
18:20
09/Jul
2008
AIPAC, er, Barack Obama: Iran is a great threat | politics - livejournal.com; 123 words.
Related US exports to Iran up tenfold Barack Obama calls for tougher Iran sanctions after missile tests * Angela Balakrishnan and agencies . video Iran sends missile test warning The US Democratic pr... Read »
18:16
09/Jul
2008
Jesse Jackson apologizes for crude remarks | political blogs - nowpublic.com; 439 words.
Jesse Jackson just did an unusual phone interview on CNN, apologizing in advance for what he said were crude remarks he made about presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama. The remarks... Read »
18:16
09/Jul
2008
Senate Approves Eavesdropping Rules | surveillance - foxbusiness.com; 1070 words.
WASHINGTON -- Bowing to President Bush's demands, the Senate sent the White House a bill Wednesday overhauling bitterly disputed rules on secret government eavesdropping and shielding telecommunicatio... Read »
18:09
09/Jul
2008
ENPR: Ranking Vice Presidential Contenders | political - humanevents.com; 2200 words.
Presidential Running Mates : A look at the vice presidential prospects in both parties in a rough order of how their chances rank: Democratic:. Tim Kaine: The logical choice is a moderate Southern go... Read »
18:09
09/Jul
2008
Obama Name-Checks Lil Wayne, Crushes Dreams | political - nymag.com; 188 words.
While presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain has made no secret of his profound appreciation for the cheerless, nihilistic coke rap of Young Jeezy, his Democratic rival, Barack Obama,... Read »
18:09
09/Jul
2008
FISA Beach Party | veterans - samsedershow.com; 1313 words.
Edwards would 'seriously consider' VP offer Posted: 08:45 PM ET (CNN) John Edwards said Tuesday that if he were asked to accept the vice presidential slot or a cabinet position in a potential Barack... Read »
18:07
09/Jul
2008
The New McCain Message Machine? | time - time-blog.com; 2989 words.
Is it a change in strategy? Or just a sign that there are some kinks in the system to be worked out? The candidate's just-completed trip to Pennsylvania--a more-than-crucial state in this fall's elect... Read »
18:07
09/Jul
2008
Senate Spying Bill OKs Immunity for Telecoms | surveillance - kfwb.com; 1083 words.
1:49PMACLU: New Bill a 'Blatant Assault Upon Civil Liberties' WASHINGTON - The Senate sent the White House a bill overhauling bitterly disputed rules on secret government eavesdropping Wednesday, bowi... Read »
18:04
09/Jul
2008
Jackson apologizes to Obama | political - chicagotribune.com; 573 words.
CHICAGO - The Rev. Jesse Jackson apologized Wednesday for "regretfully crude" comments he made about Barack Obama's speeches in black churches during what he thought was a private conversation with a ... Read »
18:04
09/Jul
2008
Jackson apologizes for remark about Obama | political blogs - cnn.net; 696 words.
Story Highlights. Jesse Jackson says he made "crude and hurtful" remarks about Obama . Jackson: "hot" mic caught conversation with a guest on a TV show . Jackson: Explaining that Obama was hurting his... Read »
18:01
09/Jul
2008
Obama Strikes Right Notes at LULAC | politics - thenation.com; 1231 words.
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama struck the right themes when he spoke Wednesday to the League of United Latin American Citizens convention in Washington. Referencing past struggles and ... Read »
18:01
09/Jul
2008
Obama Votes to Silence Debate and Pass FISA | political blogs - thenation.com; 5554 words.
Arizona Senator John McCain did not bother to show up for Wednesday's Senate votes on whether to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to absolve George Bush of responsibility for initiating... Read »
18:00
09/Jul
2008
Jackson makes crude | political blogs - ajc.com; 268 words.
McKinney expected to get Green Party nomination this week. Georgia politics page Presidential campaign news The civil rights leader said Wednesday he felt there were other important issues to be a... Read »
17:58
09/Jul
2008
PAC ads label Congressman Barrow as Bush supporter | political blogs - ledger-enquirer.com; 562 words.
President Bush's war and economic policies. ads that call Barrow "George Bush's Rubber Stamp" in large red letters. The first ad appeared Wednesday in The Savannah Tribune, a weekly newspaper targetin... Read »
17:56
09/Jul
2008
Liberals fighting liberals | political blogs - silobreaker.com; 543 words.
In addition to healing rifts within his party after a bruising primary battle, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee , as some liberal supporters look to recent comments the Illinois senator mad... Read »
17:55
09/Jul
2008
Obamawitz? | political blogs - forward.com; 1061 words.
GOT ANY CHANGE?: Political novice (and Yiddish speaker) Paul Newell is hoping to capitalize on desire for change in his longshot bid to unseat New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver going so... Read »
17:54
09/Jul
2008
Clinton Helps Obama Raise Money in New York Fundraisers at Loews, Hilton | political blogs - bloomberg.com; 542 words.
Clinton, Obama Hold Joint Fundraisers in New York (Update1) By Jonathan D. Hillary Clinton is helping Barack Obama fill the coffers of his presidential campaign and the Democratic National Committee,... Read »
17:50
09/Jul
2008
McCain: Social Security Funding A 'Disgrace' | social security - wcbstv.com; 747 words.
The system for funding Social Security is "a disgrace" because it forces young workers to pay into a program that is unlikely to benefit them in its current form, Republican presidential candidate Joh... Read »
17:50
09/Jul
2008
Senate OKs eavesdropping changes, telecoms immunity | surveillance - chron.com; 1075 words.
WASHINGTON The Senate today approved and sent to the White House a bill overhauling controversial rules on secret government eavesdropping, bowing to President Bush's demand to protect telecommunica... Read »
17:49
09/Jul
2008
Rumours of Obama-Clinton ticket continue to swirl | news politics - 3news.co.nz; 621 words.
Democrat Barack Obama and his former rival, Hillary Rodham Clinton, headed to New York on Wednesday along with his vice presidential searcher Caroline Kennedy. Clinton, mentioned as a possible running... Read »
17:49
09/Jul
2008
McCain advised re: evangelical endorsements | political - onenewsnow.com; 2317 words.
10:15:00 AMA public relations firm that works with evangelical groups is offering some free advice to presidential candidate John McCain -- don't denounce the few evangelical pastors who have publicly... Read »
17:49
09/Jul
2008
Pentagon To Review Air Force Tanker Bid | politics - wnyc.org; 398 words.
Senators have approved legislation that would void a 10-point-6 percent pay cut for doctors treating Medicare patients. Senator Ted Kennedy, who has been recovering from a brain tumor, made a surprisi... Read »
17:48
09/Jul
2008
GOP Targets Dem "Scandal Babies" | political blogs - time.com; 896 words.
There's nothing quite like an incumbent's predilection for corruption, bribery or sleazy sex for helping an underdog win a congressional seat. And there was plenty of muck to exploit in the 2006 midte... Read »
17:47
09/Jul
2008
Obama watching Bush closely in WTO talks: aide | political blogs - besternews.com; 743 words.
By Doug Palmer WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama wants a successful end to long-running world trade talks, but will closely review any deal reached by the Bush admi... Read »
17:44
09/Jul
2008
4 Louisiana Democrats challenge Rep. Jefferson | political blogs - neworleanscitybusiness.com; 588 words.
BATON ROUGE - Beleaguered Rep. William Jefferson, under a cloud of federal bribery allegations, faces a crowd of challengers in his re-election bid with at least four fellow Democrats opposing the vet... Read »
17:43
09/Jul
2008
Cigarettes as US weapon against Iran? McCain s joke earns pokes | politics - indianexpress.com; 330 words.
PITTSBURGH, July 9: Cindy McCain s jab to her husband s back came a second too late on Tuesday to keep him from making a wisecrack about the health impact of Iran s main import from the United States ... Read »
17:43
09/Jul
2008
Obama, Clinton travel to N.Y. with V.P. vetter | political - baltimoresun.com; 932 words.
WASHINGTON - Democrat Barack Obama and his former rival, Hillary Clinton, headed to New York today along with his vice presidential searcher Caroline Kennedy. Clinton, mentioned as a possible running ... Read »
17:39
09/Jul
2008
Obama, Clinton head to NY with veep | political - realclearpolitics.com; 853 words.
Liz Sidoti Democrat Barack Obama and his former rival, Hillary Rodham Clinton, headed to New York on Wednesday along with his vice presidential searcher Caroline Kennedy. Clinton, mentioned as a poss... Read »
17:39
09/Jul
2008
Poll shows McCain leading among Missouri voters | political blogs - stjoenews.net; 249 words.
Republican John McCain holds a margin-of-error lead over Democrat Barack Obama among Missouri voters, said a poll released Wednesday. McCain has a 47 to 44 percent advantage over his Illinois opponent... Read »
17:35
09/Jul
2008
McCain to court state female vote Friday (The Capital Times) | politics - casualbuzz.com; 117 words.
MADISON Republican presidential candidate John McCain is going after the female vote by hosting a women-only town hall meeting Friday in Wisconsin. The first-of-its-kind event for the McCain campaig... Read »
17:35
09/Jul
2008
Michelle Obama makes 1st Michigan campaign stop | political blogs - lansingstatejournal.com; 184 words.
PONTIAC - Michelle Obama has made her first Michigan stop of the campaign season at a packed bar and music venue in Pontiac. The first-lady hopeful was given a standing ovation Wednesday as she walke... Read »
17:33
09/Jul
2008
McCain goes after female vote with town hall event | political - chicagotribune.com; 835 words.
MADISON, Wis. - Republican presidential candidate John McCain is going after the female vote by hosting a women-only town hall meeting Friday in Wisconsin . The first-of-its-kind event for the McCain ... Read »
17:28
09/Jul
2008
Obama reiterates Iraq stance on GMA | conservative - upi.com; 213 words.
Obama, McCain differ on Iran missile test. presidential nominee Barack Obama says he hasn't changed his goal of getting U. Political observers and Obama supporters had sensed the U. senator from Illin... Read »
17:28
09/Jul
2008
Obama, Clinton head to N.Y. together | political - delawareonline.com; 124 words.
Democrat Barack Obama and his former rival, Hillary Rodham Clinton, are heading to New York with his vice presidential searcher Caroline Kennedy. Clinton, mentioned as a possible running mate, and Ob... Read »
17:16
09/Jul
2008
Kennedy Returns to the Senate | political blogs - nytimes.com; 871 words.
Senator Edward M. Kennedy entering the Capitol building on Wednesday. Kennedy of Massachusetts walked triumphantly into the Senate on Wednesday for the first time since learning that he had brain canc... Read »
17:16
09/Jul
2008
Book Proposes a Plan for the Republican Party | politics - usnews.com; 470 words.
Whether you call the Republican Party in trouble or in crisis, that's in part because it's a victim of its own success since the great problems of the 1970s and 1980s have been tackled, says author Ro... Read »
17:15
09/Jul
2008
Explaining Obama's 'Shift to the Center' | cnn - newsweek.com; 1480 words.
The chattering classes are never hungrier for a new narrative than now, in the newsless, distracted days of summer. Which is why they're so grateful to Barack Obama for serving them their latest story... Read »
17:14
09/Jul
2008
Obama, Clinton Fly To NYC Together For Fundraiser | political - wcbstv.com; 230 words.
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17:11
09/Jul
2008
A rough ride | politics - com.pk; 862 words.
US Democrat presidential candidate Barack Obama, who has made history as the first non-white candidate ever to lead a major US party into a fall campaign for the White House, is riding high end making... Read »
17:11
09/Jul
2008
Obama, McCain split on Iran s | middle east - com.pk; 298 words.
WASHINGTON - Democrat Barack Obama Wednesday called for aggressive diplomacy with Iran while Republican John McCain warned against making any concessions, as Tehran s missile tests jolted the White Ho... Read »
17:07
09/Jul
2008