Archive for August 15th, 2008
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McCain, Obama ad wars heat up
One week after Sen. Barack Obama’s campaign released a tough Ohio radio ad that said Sen. John McCain and his campaign manager, Rick Davis, were partly responsible for the potential loss of thousands of jobs in the state, the presumptive Democratic nominee launched a TV spot Friday that makes the same charge.
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Remarks by Secretary Rice to the Travel Pool
SECRETARY RICE: I think everybody understands that Russia had a choice to make over the last several years, and it was a choice that should have been opened to Russia, which was a choice to act in a 21st-century way, fully integrate into the international institutions. I think it’s very much worthwhile to have given Russia that chance.
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President Bush Discusses Situation in Georgia
President Bush on Saturday said, “We will continue to stand behind Georgia’s democracy; we will continue to insist that Georgia’s sovereignty and independence and territorial integrity be respected.”
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Is John Edwards’ former aide covering for him? (AP)
AP – For nearly a decade, Andrew Young was John Edwards’ loyal foot soldier as Edwards rocketed from millionaire trial lawyer to U.S. senator to two-time White House hopeful. -
Warehouse set to process convention arrests (AP)
AP – Individuals arrested at the Democratic National Convention will be processed at an industrial warehouse with chain-link cells topped by razor wire, a facility some have compared to the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay. -
McCain’s Pitch for Safe Nuclear Power May Be Undercut by Leaks (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg – Aug. 16 (Bloomberg) — Republican presidential candidate
John McCain promotes nuclear power as a central element of his
energy plan, boasting in particular about the safety record of
the Navy’s reactor-propelled fleet. -
President Bush Discusses Situation in Georgia – August 16, 2008
President Bush on Saturday said, “We will continue to stand behind Georgia’s democracy; we will continue to insist that Georgia’s sovereignty and independence and territorial integrity be respected.”
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McCain, Obama to face off with popular pastor
The political spotlight will shine on Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama Obama on Saturday night, when the two candidates will face tough questions focused on personal values, presidential leadership and international affairs.
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Russian headache looms for next US President (AFP)
AFP – The next US president, be it Barack Obama or John McCain, is already on a collision course with Russia, as prospects for a great power diplomatic chill are deepened by the war in Georgia. -
Is Edwards’ former aide covering for him?
For nearly a decade, Andrew Young was John Edwards’ loyal foot soldier as Edwards rocketed from millionaire trial lawyer to U.S. senator to two-time White House hopeful.
