Archive for August 5th, 2008
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Kilpatrick declares victory (Politico)
Politico – Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick (D-Mich.) appears like she may survive her biggest political challenge since first elected, as she narrowly leads a Democratic primary rival who made her family ties to scandal-plagued Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick the central issue of her campaign.
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McCain points to independence; Obama likens him to Bush
After a string of ads attacking Barack Obama, John McCain has hit the airwaves with a television spot that looks to show his independence from the current administration.
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President Bush Meets with President Lee Myung-Bak of the Republic of Korea
President Bush on Wednesday said, “Laura and I are delighted to be with you and Mrs. Kim again. Ours is a vital relationship. And our three meetings will only strengthen the relationship. I admire your forthrightness, your integrity, and your deep love for the people of Korea.”
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President Bush Meets with Prime Minister Samak of Thailand
President Bush on Wednesday said, “The United States and Thailand are working to expand freedom with good governance. I want to thank you very much and congratulate the people of Thailand for restoring its democracy. Through the Asia Pacific Democracy Partnership, our nations are working together to strengthen democratic values and institutions throughout the region. As the Chair of ASEAN, we support your efforts to reduce trade barriers, and to expand economic opportunity, and help Southeast Asia grow in hope.”
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President Bush Visits with American and Korean Troops
President Bush on Wednesday said, “We’ve worked with our allies to help build a free and prosperous country out of the rubbles of war. And America is better off for it. Because of the sacrifice of troops just like you, a part of the world that was ravaged by war is now a — is now peaceful. And that enhances the security of the United States of America. We’re bringing hope to people, and that’s important, for people to have hope.”
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President Bush Participates in Joint Press Availability with President Lee Myung-Bak of the Republic of Korea
President Bush on Wednesday said, “It’s important for the people of your great country to know how much Americans value our friendship and our relationship, and that we have a very important alliance, and that it is being transformed to make sure that it’s modern and effective. It’s — alliances aren’t stagnant; they’ve got to constantly reassess. And that’s what we’re doing in a way that will not only help defend the freedom here on the Peninsula, Korean Peninsula, but also will help us meet the challenges of a new century.”
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Missouri’s Hulshof Wins GOP Nod to Defend Vulnerable Governor’s Seat (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com – Missouri Rep. Kenny Hulshof won the state’s Republican primary for governor on Tuesday. That victory, though, is a prelude to a tough fall contest with Democratic state Attorney General Jay Nixon, in a tossup race that presents the Democrats with their best chance to win a Republican-held governorship this year.
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NYT: Obama leans on big-dollar donors
Fully one-third of Barack Obama’s record haul has come from big-dollar donors, many of whom are “bundlers,” fund-raisers who have each collected contributions totaling $50,000 or more.
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Obama Incites Republicans With New North Carolina Black Voters (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg – Aug. 6 (Bloomberg) — The North Carolina waterfront
community of Elizabeth City witnessed an early skirmish in a
high-stakes political battle over registering new black voters,
which may help decide the outcome of the presidential election. -
President Bush Meets with President Lee Myung-Bak of the Republic of Korea – August 6, 2008
President Bush on Wednesday said, “Laura and I are delighted to be with you and Mrs. Kim again. Ours is a vital relationship. And our three meetings will only strengthen the relationship. I admire your forthrightness, your integrity, and your deep love for the people of Korea.”
