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Obama: Response to Iraq remarks overblown
AP - Saturday, July 5, 2008 12:26 p.m.
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Barack Obama said Saturday that he was surprised at how the media has "finely calibrated" his recent words on Iraq, and denied that he intends to anything but end the war if he is elected....
Obama, Clinton to hold joint fundraisers in NY
AP - Saturday, July 5, 2008 9:04 a.m.
BUTTE, Mont. (AP) -- Now that they\'re allies, Democrats Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton will help each other raise money in a series of fundraisers in New York next week....
Foreclosures to rise whoever wins White House
AP - Saturday, July 5, 2008 7:58 a.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Home foreclosures will keep rising next year no matter who is elected president in November....
Analysis: McCain struggles to regain footing
AP - Saturday, July 5, 2008 7:07 a.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- John McCain calls himself an underdog. That may be an understatement. The GOP presidential candidate trails Democrat Barack Obama in polls, organization and money while trying to succeed a deeply unpopular fellow Republican in a year that favors Democrats. McCain also doesn\'t seem to have a coherent message let alone much of a strategy despite securing the nomination three months earlier than Obama....
Franken tries the switch from comic to Congress
AP - Saturday, July 5, 2008 2:58 a.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Moving from celebrity to senator isn\'t exactly an untraveled path. But that doesn\'t mean comedian Al Franken, who is vying for a Senate seat in Minnesota, will coast to Capitol Hill on a wide, smooth road....
Fla. Gov. Charlie Crist proposes to girlfriend
AP - Friday, July 4, 2008 10:51 p.m.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Gov. Charlie Crist won\'t be sleeping alone in the governor\'s mansion much longer - he is engaged to a woman he met in New York City last September who quickly captured his heart....
Analysis: Obama's centrist emphasis gives GOP ammo
AP - Friday, July 4, 2008 8:45 p.m.
BUTTE, Mont. (AP) -- Is Barack Obama close to being shadowed by giant flip-flops and, worse, having the image stick with people all the way to the voting booth?...
Reporter's Notebook: Judy Woodruff on Barack Obama's Iraq Strategy
NewsHour - Friday, July 4, 2008 4:48 p.m.
In a conversation with the NewsHour\'s Steve Goldbloom on Friday, Senior NewsHour Correspondent Judy Woodruff discussed likely Democratic nominee Sen. Barack Obama\'s most recent statements on Iraq, the Democratic Party\'s strategy to play in all 50 states and the death of Republican Sen. Jesse Helms of North Carolina.
Taking The Pulse Of Candidates' Health Plans
NPR - Friday, July 4, 2008 10:20 a.m.
Presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama have differing ideas about what it will take to provide heath care coverage for the millions of people in this country who don\'t have insurance.
Remembering Sen. Jesse Helms
NPR - Friday, July 4, 2008 10:05 a.m.
Jesse Helms\' 30-year career in the U.S. Senate was marked by controversy and racial politics. The fierce advocate for segregation and king maker in North Carolina politics died Friday at the age of 86.
What Exactly Is A 'Patriot'?
NPR - Friday, July 4, 2008 10:01 a.m.
What does "patriotism" mean to you? Day to Day listeners give their take, and Time columnist Peter Beinart talks about how the right and the left have some big philosophical differences about what patriotism means.
Longtime Sen. Jesse Helms Was Conservative Purist
NPR - Friday, July 4, 2008 9:39 a.m.
The five-term North Carolina senator retired in 2003 but left a legacy of strong conservatism — and controversy — in a state that hadn\'t seen a GOP senator for decades. He has died at the age of 86.
Ex-Sen. Jesse Helms, Conservative Icon, Dies At 86
NPR - Friday, July 4, 2008 9 a.m.
An icon of the conservative movement, former Republican Sen. Jesse Helms represented North Carolina in Congress for 30 consecutive years. He died Friday at the age of 86.
Obama looks to turn Montana blue in the fall
AP - Friday, July 4, 2008 4:20 a.m.
HELENA, Mont. (AP) -- Only two Democratic presidential candidates have carried Montana since 1948. Barack Obama is betting he can do it in November....
Obama Tries To Clarify Position On Ending War
NPR - Friday, July 4, 2008 3 a.m.
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama is clarifying how his upcoming trip to Iraq might affect his war policy. Obama still believes U.S. combat troops should be out within 16 months of his taking office. But he says he would be more specific about how that would happen when he returns from Iraq.
McCain: Staff shake-up part of 'natural evolution'
AP - Thursday, July 3, 2008 10:43 p.m.
MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Republican presidential candidate John McCain said Thursday that a shake-up in the leadership of his campaign was part of a "natural evolution" as the organization becomes more national in scope....
Obama says Iraq trip could refine his policy
AP - Thursday, July 3, 2008 10:42 p.m.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) -- Democrat Barack Obama struggled Thursday to explain how his upcoming trip to Iraq might refine, but not basically alter, his promise to quickly remove U.S. combat troops from the war....
Obama says Jones mailer is not an endorsement
AP - Thursday, July 3, 2008 10:37 p.m.
ATLANTA (AP) -- Barack Obama\'s presidential campaign distanced itself Thursday from a mailer by Georgia Democratic Senate hopeful Vernon Jones that shows them together under Obama\'s signature slogan: "Yes we can."...
Obama may accept nomination at Invesco Field
AP - Thursday, July 3, 2008 10:34 p.m.
DENVER (AP) -- Barack Obama\'s campaign is considering having him accept the Democratic presidential nomination at Invesco Field at Mile High instead of the Pepsi Center, the chosen site for the Democratic National Convention, two people with knowledge of convention planning said Thursday....
McCain Shakes Up Staffing, Reacts to Colombia Hostage Rescue
NewsHour - Thursday, July 3, 2008 5:41 p.m.
In a new campaign staffing shake-up, Republican presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain promoted top adviser Steve Schmidt to head the campaign\'s staff. Schmidt will take over the day-to-day campaign management.
Obama focuses on turning red states blue
AP - Thursday, July 3, 2008 4:02 p.m.
FARGO, N.D. (AP) -- It will be a red-state Fourth of July for Barack Obama, who hopes to find votes as well as fireworks in places that blue-state Democrats often bypass in presidential elections....
Obama: Mental distress can't justify late abortion
AP - Thursday, July 3, 2008 4:01 p.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama says "mental distress" should not qualify as a justification for late-term abortions, a key distinction not embraced by many supporters of abortion rights....
Obama's past comments on Iraq troop withdrawal
AP - Thursday, July 3, 2008 3:39 p.m.
Barack Obama\'s policy for bringing U.S. troops home from Iraq as stated on his Web site:...
Obama, McCain Work to Highlight Views on Key Trade Policies
NewsHour - Thursday, July 3, 2008 3:39 p.m.
With the economy a top campaign issue, presidential hopefuls Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama are working to shape their stances on international trade and free-trade policies. Analysts discuss the candidates\' statements and the impact of trade policy shifts.
Is Obama Sliding To The Center?
NPR - Thursday, July 3, 2008 10 a.m.
Some of the Democratic candidate\'s supporters are expressing frustration with what they see as a slide toward the center. Markos Moulitsas, founder of The DailyKos political blog, discusses how Obama is trying to appeal to moderates.
The 'mushy middle' hard to reach for Obama, McCain
AP - Thursday, July 3, 2008 9:15 a.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- They\'re the most fickle voters, and potentially the most powerful. Thus, with party nominations secure, John McCain and Barack Obama now are pushing toward the center to win them over....
Play of the Day: Motorcycle officer meets Obama
AP - Thursday, July 3, 2008 8:33 a.m.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) -- A local police officer involved in a motorcycle crash got a consolation prize Thursday - a chance to meet Barack Obama....
Ex-Bush Spokesman Tapped To Focus McCain Camp
NPR - Thursday, July 3, 2008 5:31 a.m.
One of John McCain\'s top lieutenants is getting a battlefield promotion. Steve Schmidt, a former spokesman for President Bush\'s re-election campaign, was promoted at McCain headquarters in Virginia amid criticism in some GOP circles that McCain has been slow out of the starting gate.
McCain aide takes over day-to-day campaign duties
AP - Thursday, July 3, 2008 4:39 a.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- John McCain put a top adviser in control of day-to-day campaign operations Wednesday after weeks of private concerns among Republicans that the GOP presidential campaign had not made the transition for the general election....
Obama: Service to be a cornerstone of presidency
AP - Wednesday, July 2, 2008 9:17 p.m.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) -- Barack Obama urged people Wednesday to look past the "bustle and busyness" of their everyday lives this Fourth of July weekend to find a way to help make the American dream real not just for themselves, but for all....
Consuming The 2008 Campaign
NPR - Wednesday, July 2, 2008 9:01 p.m.
As the marathon presidential campaign heads for the autumn stretch, voters should consider going on a media diet, be honest about their own biases and search out sources with views other than their own.
Conservative evangelicals discuss backing McCain
AP - Wednesday, July 2, 2008 6:05 p.m.
Conservative evangelical leaders met privately this week to discuss putting aside their misgivings about John McCain and coalescing around the Republican\'s presidential bid while urging him to consider social conservative favorite Mike Huckabee as a running mate....
RNC to run its first ad of presidential campaign
AP - Wednesday, July 2, 2008 2:41 p.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- An independent arm of the Republican National Committee plans to spend $3 million on an ad campaign contrasting GOP presidential candidate John McCain to Democrat Barack Obama on energy security....
McCain denies roughing up Sandinista
AP - Wednesday, July 2, 2008 2:30 p.m.
CARTAGENA, Colombia (AP) -- John McCain denied a Republican colleague\'s claim that he roughed up an associate of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega on a diplomatic mission in 1987, saying the allegation was "simply not true."...
Clinton on first upstate NY swing since campaign
AP - Wednesday, July 2, 2008 12:59 p.m.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) -- Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton delivered a clear message to her constituents Wednesday: I love New York....
Bipartisanship marks McCain's Senate tenure
AP - Wednesday, July 2, 2008 12:58 p.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republicans deemed it beyond the pale when Sen. John McCain crossed the Capitol, set up shop in an office belonging to House Democrats and lobbied wavering lawmakers on legislation to reduce the role of money in politics....
US politicians find ways to play on racial fears
AP - Wednesday, July 2, 2008 10:58 a.m.
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) -- A Republican congressional candidate in a majority-white Mississippi district runs ads trying to tie his Democratic rival with Barack Obama\'s former pastor, seen by some as an anti-white firebrand. Democrats distribute fliers accusing the Republican of wanting a statue to honor the founder of the Ku Klux Klan....
Obama, McCain Reach Out To Evangelicals
NPR - Wednesday, July 2, 2008 10:40 a.m.
Former Bush speechwriter Michael Gerson joins The Political Junkie to talk about the presidential hopefuls and their appeal to religious and Evangelical voters.
Controversial Newsom To Run For Calif. Governor
NPR - Wednesday, July 2, 2008 10 a.m.
San Francisco\'s mayor is considering running for governor of California. The president of the California Voter Foundation discusses Newsom\'s history as a liberal leader, the scandals in his past and whether or not Californians would be receptive to his bid.
Poll: Public cool to Michelle, doesn't know Cindy
AP - Wednesday, July 2, 2008 5:28 a.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The public hasn\'t taken to Michelle Obama yet, especially whites. And it\'s got a question about Cindy McCain: Who is she?...
Poll: Obama beats McCain as barbecue guest
AP - Wednesday, July 2, 2008 5:25 a.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- People would rather barbecue burgers with Barack Obama than with John McCain....
California mayor takes step toward governor's race
AP - Wednesday, July 2, 2008 1:30 a.m.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Mayor Gavin Newsom has taken his first public step toward seeking higher office, filing papers to form an exploratory committee for a potential gubernatorial bid in 2010....
Obama courts conservatives with new faith program
AP - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 9:44 p.m.
ZANESVILLE, Ohio (AP) -- Taking a page from President Bush, Democrat Barack Obama said Tuesday he wants to expand White House efforts to steer social service dollars to religious groups, risking protests in his own party with his latest aggressive reach for voters who usually vote Republican....
Bush: Housing deal possible with `less politics'
AP - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 9:40 p.m.
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -- President Bush expressed confidence Tuesday he will reach a deal with Congress on a housing-rescue plan, but only if lawmakers show "less politics."...
Measuring McCain And Obama's Bipartisan Efforts
NPR - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 9:22 p.m.
Both John McCain and Barack Obama claim to be leaders in a new style of bipartisan politics. McCain has a longer track record of doing this. Still, the bickering between the two candidates looks a lot like politics as usual.
Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill on How Campaigns Confront Rumors
NewsHour - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 7:20 p.m.
In a conversation with the NewsHour\'s Steve Goldbloom on Monday, Senior NewsHour Correspondent Gwen Ifill discussed how campaigns confront Internet rumors and whether patriotism is a legitimate campaign issue.
Gen. Clark won't back off critique of McCain
AP - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 6:39 p.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Retired Gen. Wesley Clark rejected suggestions he apologize Tuesday for saying John McCain\'s medal-winning military service does not qualify him for the White House. Elaborating, Clark said a president must have judgment, not merely courage and character....
In Appeal to Evangelicals, Obama Backs Expansion of Faith-based Programs
NewsHour - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 5:20 p.m.
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama campaigns in the battleground state of Ohio Tuesday to announce plans to expand and overhaul President Bush\'s faith-based programs as part of his bid to appeal to evangelical voters and build his community service platform.
Quayle respects Obama, McCain has uphill battle
AP - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 3:55 p.m.
RENO, Nev. (AP) -- Former Vice President Dan Quayle said Tuesday he respects Democrat Barack Obama "because he beat the Clintons" and fears Republican John McCain has an "uphill battle" to defeat Obama in November\'s presidential election....
Three war veterans view the presidential campaign
AP - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 3:03 p.m.
Views of the 2008 presidential campaign from two recent Army veterans and an injured Marine:...
Military see presidential race through own lens
AP - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 3:01 p.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Brandon Ziegler served two tours in Iraq and wears a bracelet inscribed with the name of an Army buddy who never made it home. Jim Morin saw action in both Iraq and Afghanistan and has lost several friends to the war in Iraq, the latest just a month ago....
McCain Takes Campaign to Mexico and Colombia
NewsHour - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 2:56 p.m.
Sen. John McCain takes his campaign to Mexico and Colombia this week, where he\'ll tackle two key issues on many voters\' minds: free trade and immigration. McCain was due to start the three-day trip Tuesday in Colombia.
Shaheen Aims to Unseat First-term Senator Sununu
NewsHour - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 1:50 p.m.
Democrat Jeanne Shaheen, the former governor of New Hampshire, is aiming to cut short Republican John Sununu\'s Senate career after only one term this fall. The race will be a rematch of the state\'s 2002 Senate matchup, in which Shaheen lost by four points to Sununu, then a congressman.
Voters in 2006 at a glance
AP - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 1:47 p.m.
About 48 percent of voting age citizens voted in the 2006 congressional elections, the highest percentage in a non-presidential year since 1994, according to a report released Tuesday by the Census Bureau....
Hispanic voters gaining strength in key states
AP - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 1:37 p.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Voting by Hispanics surged in the last congressional elections, showing strength that could swing this year\'s presidential vote in closely contested states like Colorado, Nevada and New Mexico....
Washington state May See Another Razor-thin Election
NewsHour - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 1:25 p.m.
Four years ago, 129 voters decided one of the closest elections in U.S. history in Washington State. Democrat Chris Gregoire eventually won the governor\'s mansion after two recounts extended the race 51 days beyond Election Day.
Profile: Barack Obama
NewsHour - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 1:10 p.m.
At the 2004 Democratic National Convention in Boston, the party\'s presidential nominee, Sen. John Kerry, tasked a little-known state legislator from Illinois named Barack Obama with delivering the party\'s keynote address.
Profile: John McCain
NewsHour - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 1 p.m.
Vietnam War veteran and four-term Arizona Sen. John McCain enters the 2008 presidential race as the presumptive nominee for the Republican Party with more than 40 years of political experience -- replete with both heroic accomplishments and bitter losses -- behind him.
Hurricanes' Impact May Play Role in La. Senate Race
NewsHour - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 12:35 p.m.
With its reputation as a swing state, Louisiana has set the stage for a competitive Senate race between incumbent Democrat Mary Landrieu and her Republican competitor, State Treasurer John Kennedy.
Comedian Looks to Unseat Republican Senator in Minnesota
NewsHour - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 12:35 p.m.
In one of this year\'s more unusual high-profile political matchups, well-known satirist and former Saturday Night Live cast member Al Franken, a Democrat, is challenging incumbent Republican Norm Coleman for one of Minnesota\'s seats in the United States Senate.
Profile: Bob Barr
NewsHour - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 11 a.m.
A staunch social conservative perhaps best known for leading the charge against President Bill Clinton during the 1998 impeachment hearings, former Republican Congressman Bob Barr is the 2008 Libertarian Party nominee for president.
McCain criticizes Obama's high court favorites
AP - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 10:12 a.m.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Republican John McCain said Tuesday that his Democratic rival\'s Supreme Court nominees would produce more decisions like the child rapist ruling that both presidential candidates have criticized....
Profile: Ralph Nader
NewsHour - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 9:35 a.m.
Consumer advocate Ralph Nader, the perennial third party candidate, is making his sixth stab at the White House as an Independent candidate this election year.
Partisan Divisions Define N.C. Governor Race
NewsHour - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 9 a.m.
At first glance, the North Carolina gubernatorial race appears to be a sure bet for the Democrats: the last time the state elected a Republican governor was in 1988. But the 2008 race looks to be a tight one as Democrat Lt. Gov. Beverly Perdue and the seven-term GOP Charlotte mayor, Pat McCrory, square off for the seat.
Political Hot Topic: U.S. Trade With Colombia
NPR - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 8:54 a.m.
John McCain is headed to Latin America to express support for trade with Colombia. Why has Colombian trade become such a hot political issue?
Obama Says He Doesn't Question Others' Patriotism
NPR - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 5:19 a.m.
Barack Obama\'s speech in Missouri on Monday was meant not only to defend his own patriotism but also to control the damage from comments retired Gen. Wesley Clark made about John McCain\'s military service.
Obama Rejects Clark Comments On McCain's War Service
NPR - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 4 a.m.
In a speech on patriotism yesterday, Barack Obama distanced himself from Gen. Wesley Clark\'s criticisms of John McCain. On Sunday, the retired general, speaking about McCain, said: "I don\'t think riding in a fighter plane and getting shot down is a qualification to be president."
Obama's sister helps reach out to Asian-Americans
AP - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 3:52 a.m.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The throng of Asian-American donors drew closer, drinks in hand, to hear Barack Obama\'s sister describe the wide arc of his life: beyond politics and Chicago, into his childhood in Indonesia and Hawaii....
Obama and Bill Clinton end mutual silent treatment
AP - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 3:34 a.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Barack Obama and Bill Clinton ended their mutual silent treatment Monday, with the Democratic presidential candidate reaching out and asking his former Democratic nemesis to help him win the White House....
Obama defends his patriotism, lauds McCain's, too
AP - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 3:20 a.m.
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) -- Flanked by American flags, Barack Obama forcefully defended his patriotism Monday against anyone who would challenge it, declaring he wouldn\'t stand for persistent rumors questioning his loyalty and aimed at sinking his presidential campaign....
GOP's Powell Would Be Key Endorsement for Obama
NPR - Tuesday, July 1, 2008 3 a.m.
Will former Secretary of State Colin Powell break with the Republican Party and endorse Democrat Barack Obama for president?
Cindy McCain settles debt with San Diego tax man
AP - Monday, June 30, 2008 8:01 p.m.
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Cindy McCain\'s debts with the county tax collector appear to be settled....
AdWatch: A lone lawmaker doesn't "pass" bills
AP - Monday, June 30, 2008 4:07 p.m.
TITLE: "Dignity"...
Candidates Fight to Disprove Smears, Set Record Straight to Voters
NewsHour - Monday, June 30, 2008 3:40 p.m.
This presidential campaign is different than previous years - it\'s the first in which campaigns are forced to confront nearly constant Web attacks and rumors from both amateurs and organized partisans. Media experts discuss the trend.
Candidates Square Off Over Patriotism Remarks
NewsHour - Monday, June 30, 2008 3:35 p.m.
Both presidential candidates, Sens. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Barack Obama, D-Ill., addressed the issue of patriotism after Gen. Wesley Clark questioned McCain\'s qualifications. NewsHour correspondent Kwame Holman reports.
Analysis: Rivals hide immigration similarities
AP - Monday, June 30, 2008 2:33 p.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- When it comes to immigration, Barack Obama and John McCain generally agree. It\'s just that they don\'t want to say so....
A look at the candidates' immigration plans
AP - Monday, June 30, 2008 2:31 p.m.
A look at the presidential candidates\' stands on immigration issues:...
Alaska's Senate Staff Wins Fitness Challenge
NPR - Monday, June 30, 2008 8:24 a.m.
Staffers in Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens\' office have won first place in a fitness competition on Capitol Hill by walking more than 6,000 miles. Over the past six weeks, staffers of senators and representatives have been wearing pedometers to track their steps in an effort to improve fitness.
Candidates Diverge on Next Steps for Guantanamo
NPR - Monday, June 30, 2008 8:10 a.m.
Illinois Sen. Barack Obama and Arizona Sen. John McCain agree that the U.S. prison camp at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, should be closed. But they disagree on what to do with the roughly 270 detainees still held there.
Posters Show Obama as Superhero, Sun God, Saint
NPR - Monday, June 30, 2008 5:49 a.m.
Artists who back Democrat Barack Obama depict the presidential candidate as a visionary, putting his face at the center of the campaign. Steve Seidman, chairman of the strategic communication department at Ithaca College, looks at the role of iconography in politics.
Woman's Firing Marks Special Counsel's Troubles
NPR - Monday, June 30, 2008 5:35 a.m.
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel is responsible for investigating complaints from government employees. But consistent criticism of how the agency does business led to a federal investigation of Scott Bloch, the head of the office. Benetta Mansfield is among employees whose complaints were rejected by the office.
Army's Official Iraq War Report Cites Poor Planning
NPR - Monday, June 30, 2008 5:07 a.m.
A U.S. Army report criticizes the planning and aftermath of the 2003 invasion of Iraq. The Army\'s official history of the war says the biggest single blunder was Gen. Tommy Franks\' decision to send the leaders of the Baghdad invasion into Kuwait and put a less experienced officer and less well-resourced team in its place.
What Makes a Great Political Speech?
NPR - Monday, June 30, 2008 4 a.m.
The best political speeches aren\'t always the ones that are well-written or well-delivered, says Michael Cohen, author of Live from the Campaign Trail: The Greatest Presidential Campaign Speeches of the Twentieth Century and How They Shaped Modern America.
Clark: McCain a hero, but lacks command experience
AP - Monday, June 30, 2008 1:52 a.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Retired Gen. Wesley Clark, a former Democratic presidential candidate now supporting Barack Obama, said Sunday John McCain\'s military service does not automatically qualify him to be commander in chief....
Congress Targets Oil Speculators
NPR - Sunday, June 29, 2008 3:52 p.m.
As gas prices continue to rise, lawmakers have been getting an earful about it from their constituents. Members of Congress are anxious to show their concern so they have begun to investigate oil speculators. NPR\'s Scott Horsley speaks with host Andrea Seabrook.
Political focus helps make MSNBC more competitive
AP - Sunday, June 29, 2008 3:47 p.m.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Phil Griffin, the NBC News executive who oversees MSNBC, is a coiled mass of energy who needs little provocation to do battle. Now he\'s got something to fight for....
Group with Clinton connections ready to back Obama
AP - Sunday, June 29, 2008 2:30 p.m.
CHICAGO (AP) -- By rights, a group that helped elect Bill Clinton president and counts Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton as one of its leaders should be hostile territory for Barack Obama. But members of the Democratic Leadership Council seem ready to embrace Obama rather than risk squandering an opportunity for victory this fall....
Sen. Kerry facing first Democratic foe in decades
AP - Sunday, June 29, 2008 1:24 p.m.
BOSTON (AP) -- Sen. John Kerry is facing his first primary opponent since he first took office 23 years ago, and his challenger has one issue in mind: The senator\'s 2003 vote authorizing President Bush to launch military action against Iraq....
McCain meets with evangelist Billy Graham and son
AP - Sunday, June 29, 2008 1:13 p.m.
MONTREAT, N.C. (AP) -- John McCain met Sunday with evangelist Billy Graham and his son, Franklin, at the family\'s mountaintop retreat....
McCain on the defensive about spending
AP - Sunday, June 29, 2008 10:39 a.m.
GEE\'S BEND, Ala. (AP) -- John McCain squinted in the midday sunshine as he crossed the meandering Alabama River aboard the Gee\'s Bend ferry, smiling at a dozen elderly black women who clasped his hands and crooned gospel hymns....
McCain, Obama and the Latino Vote
NPR - Sunday, June 29, 2008 5 a.m.
The Latino vote could be pivotal in the fall election. Both presidential candidates showed up Saturday to speak at the annual meeting of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, called NALEO.
Obama Courts the Working-Class Vote
NPR - Sunday, June 29, 2008 5 a.m.
Some political observers say that for Sen. Barack Obama to be elected president, he must first connect with and win over white, working-class voters. The AFL-CIO is launching a campaign to reintroduce Obama to union members in small meetings and on factory floors.
Looking at the Future of 'E-Politics'
NPR - Saturday, June 28, 2008 9:01 p.m.
Bloggers, citizen journalists and policymakers come together in New York for an annual forum to discuss the direction of politics on the Web.
McCain, Obama court Hispanic voters
AP - Saturday, June 28, 2008 4:31 p.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Presidential rivals John McCain and Barack Obama on Saturday vied for the support of Hispanics, beginning a four-month courtship of a pivotal voting constituency by vowing to revamp immigration policy....
McCain, Iraqi president say progress being made
AP - Saturday, June 28, 2008 11:40 a.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Appearing together in solidarity, Republican John McCain and Iraq\'s president said Saturday that the war-ravaged country is making significant but fragile progress....
Barack Obama quietly visits wounded war veterans
AP - Saturday, June 28, 2008 10:05 a.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Barack Obama stopped by Walter Reed Army Medical Center Saturday to visit wounded war veterans, a group that he has said endures substandard care under the Bush administration....
Might Obama's success undercut affirmative action?
AP - Saturday, June 28, 2008 8:57 a.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Barack Obama\'s political success might claim an unintended victim: affirmative action, a much-debated policy he supports....
Richardson touts Obama's energy, economic policies
AP - Saturday, June 28, 2008 8:21 a.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, a former energy secretary from a swing state in the presidential race, promoted Barack Obama\'s energy and economic policies Saturday in a national radio address that he was picked to deliver by Obama\'s campaign....
Obama plans visits to Europe, Mideast this summer
AP - Saturday, June 28, 2008 7:20 a.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama plans to visit the Middle East and Europe this summer, taking time off from campaigning in the United States in an effort to boost his foreign policy credentials....
