Archive for August 25th, 2008
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A defining moment for Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama hasn’t always liked being a politician’s wife, but she’s stepping up to the podium. -
Rev. Sharpton announces 7-state voter campaign (AP)
AP – The Rev. Al Sharpton said Monday that he and other civil rights leaders are kicking off a campaign to register voters in seven key states.
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Obama eyes unregistered minorities (Rocky Mountain News)
Rocky Mountain News – Sen. Barack Obama will target thousands of unregistered and “casual” voters in his neck-and-neck fight to win Colorado this fall, his campaign manager said.
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Big speeches, clashes mark first day (Rocky Mountain News)
Rocky Mountain News – The band played and the flags waved and the Democrats got down to business Monday – introducing Barack Obama to would-be voters, honoring the party’s most famous son, working to heal the lingering rift with Bill and Hillary Clinton.
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Alaska Primary Today Could Change Democratic Chances for House Seat (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com – Alaska Republican Rep. Don Young has been a prime Democratic target this year, but party members may find themselves rooting for him Tuesday when he goes up against Republican primary challenger, Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell.
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On cue, Kennedy rallies his troops
It was, indeed, a last hurrah. Sen. Edward M. Kennedy took the stage at the Democratic National Convention on Monday night for what likely was his final appearance in a familiar setting. -
Democratic Convention Kicks Off With Wild Enthusiasm (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com – Democrats congregated on Monday confident their political footprint will expand in Congress, energized by a new wave of public support for their ideas and thrilled — in most cases — at the prospect of Barack Obama winning the White House.
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President Bush Condemns Actions Taken by Russian President in Regards to Georgia
The United States condemns the decision by the Russian President to recognize as independent states the Georgian regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. This decision is inconsistent with numerous United Nations Security Council Resolutions that Russia has voted for in the past, and is also inconsistent with the French-brokered six-point ceasefire agreement which President Medvedev signed on August 12, 2008. The six-point agreement offered a peaceful way forward to resolve the conflict. We expect Russia to live up to its international commitments, reconsider this irresponsible decision, and follow the approach set out in the six-point agreement.
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National Preparedness Month, 2008
During National Preparedness Month, we underscore the important responsibility Americans have to be ready for emergencies in our homes, businesses, and communities.
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National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, 2008
During National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we remember those whose lives have been affected by this deadly disease, and we underscore our commitment to battling ovarian cancer for the sake of women around the world.
