Archive for August 1st, 2008
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President’s Radio Address
In his weekly radio address President Bush said, “I know that high energy prices are making this a difficult time for many of our citizens, but it is important to remember that these high prices were not inevitable. They are partially the result of policy choices that have been made over the years by the United States Congress. Now Congress has an opportunity to begin reversing that damage. By opening up new resources at home we can help bring energy costs down. And that will help ensure that our economy remains the strongest, most vibrant, and most hopeful in the world.”
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McCain chides Obama over school vouchers (AP)
AP – John McCain, the father of private school students, criticized Democratic rival Barack Obama on Friday for choosing private over public school for his kids. -
McCain, Obama battle over race
The presidential campaigns of Barack Obama and John McCain traded charges Friday over who was guilty of injecting race into the debate and blamed each other for its increasingly negative tone. -
Obama says McCain race card attack ‘typical’
Sen. Barack Obama responded Friday to recent race card attacks by Sen. John McCain, saying it’s a “typical pattern” for the Arizona senator’s campaign.
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Obama says would consider limited offshore drilling (Reuters)
Reuters – Democratic presidential
candidate Barack Obama said on Friday he would back limited
offshore drilling as part of a broader energy package that
attempted to bring down gas prices and reduce U.S. dependence
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Obama shifts, says he may back offshore drilling (AP)
AP – Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said Friday he would be willing to support limited additional offshore oil drilling if that’s what it takes to enact a comprehensive policy to foster fuel-efficient autos and develop alternate energy sources. -
McCain raps Obama over school vouchers, union ties (AP)
AP – John McCain, the father of private school students, criticized Democratic rival Barack Obama on Friday for choosing private over public school for his kids. -
Obama: Would back limited offshore drilling
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said Friday he would be willing to support limited additional offshore oil drilling if that’s what it takes to enact a comprehensive policy. -
McCain plays risky game with negative ads, author says
John Avlon is a self-proclaimed independent political analyst and the author of the book “Independent Nation.”
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McCain mocks ‘anointed’ Obama in new broadside (AFP)
AFP – Republican John McCain ratcheted up his attacks on Barack Obama Friday, debuting a new web ad mocking the Democrat as a quasi-divine figure who had anointed himself to rule the world.
