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08/27/2008

Hillary Backers Still Wary After Her Speech

The lead item on Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama’s Web site late Tuesday night praised the speech of his leading primary opponent, Hillary Clinton, and expressed confidence that the Democratic Party had healed.

08/28/2008

Biden Highlights Obama’s Plan to Escalate War in Afghanistan

In his speech at the Democratic National Convention last night, Democratic vice presidential candidate Joe Biden highlighted Barack Obama’s plan to escalate U.S. military involvement in Afghanistan.

08/28/2008

Bill Clinton Says ‘Extreme Philosophy’ of GOP Dates to Reagan Presidency

In his speech at the Democratic National Convention in Denver last night, former President Bill Clinton said that the Republican Party has been defined by an “extreme philosophy” for more than 25 years.

08/28/2008

Charlie Crist for VP? Dems Seem to Think So…

Sen. John McCain is expected to name his running mate on Friday. And the Democratic National Committee seems to think it might be Florida Gov. Charlie Crist.

08/28/2008

Hurricanes and Political Conventions Don’t Mix

Gustav is expected to become a powerful hurricane when it churns into the Gulf Coast, and that may disrupt plans for the Republican National Convention.

08/28/2008

Some Reflections Upon the Pragmatics of the Biden Candidacy

At last, after a build-up reminiscent of the Super Bowl, Sen. Barack H. Obama has chosen his vice presidential nominee. In some ways the selected of Delaware Sen. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., was a surprise.

08/27/2008

Bill Clinton Makes a Case for Electing Obama

Bill Clinton told Democrats Wednesday night that he was there to “support Barack Obama.” And then he did so -- at length, and in no uncertain terms.

08/28/2008

McCain ‘Has Much Better Judgment Than’ to Name Me VP, Lieberman Said

Sen. Joe Lieberman told CNSNews.com in January that Sen. John McCain had better judgment than to choose him as a running mate.

08/28/2008

GOP Platform Opposes Amnesty

A draft copy of the GOP platform says “We oppose amnesty” for illegal immigrants. But Sen. John McCain doesn't.

08/27/2008

Obama Will Win a Tight Race, Spike Lee Says

Filmmaker Spike Lee said a recent Gallup poll putting presumptive GOP nominee Sen. John McCain slightly ahead of Sen. Barack Obama on the eve of his nomination as the Democratic presidential candidate is not a problem.

08/27/2008

MLK’s Vision Would Include Pathway to Citizenship, Daughter Says

Bernice King says her father would support illegal alien’s being “afforded the opportunity” to become citizens.

08/28/2008

Saving Kids From Hotdogs and Deli Slices…

Even small amounts of hot dogs and other processed meats increases the risk of adult cancer, says a new TV ad produced by animal “rights” activists.

08/28/2008

China, Iraq Strike $3 Billion Oil Deal

China and Iraq have signed a $3 billion deal revising an earlier agreement for China's biggest oil company to help develop the Ahdab oil field, an official at the Iraq's Oil Ministry said Thursday.

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