Archive for September 27th, 2008
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Ex-governor to GOP: Fight Schwarzenegger recall (AP)
AP – Former Gov. Pete Wilson urged his fellow Republicans on Saturday not to make light of a recall drive against Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. -
Next up: Biden and Palin debate in St. Louis
Now that Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain have their first presidential debate out of the way, the focus turns to their running mates.
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Statement by the President on Bipartisan Agreement on Economic Rescue Legislation
President Bush on Sunday said, “Today, a bipartisan group of Members of Congress, working with my Administration, reached agreement on economic rescue legislation that is urgently needed to address a crisis in our financial system that threatens the entire U.S. economy.”
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VP: A second banana in a country of firsts (AP)
AP – Beside a mighty river, tucked away in the shadow of a towering ribbon of asphalt that leads drivers into the Lincoln Tunnel and Manhattan beyond, sits a plot of land notable because of a two-century-old event that, for most Americans, is largely forgotten. -
Obama slams McCain on middle class
Barack Obama sought a quick post-debate advantage Saturday by traveling to two Republican-leaning states and accusing John McCain of being out of touch with middle-class Americans. -
McCain offers support for bailout deal
Republican John McCain placed phone calls to President Bush and Republican congressional leaders Saturday to help steer a bailout of failed financial institutions. His campaign and that of rival Barack Obama also sought to steer perception of the first presidential debate. -
Hill Explores the Net’s Worth (CQPolitics.com)
CQPolitics.com – There were no TV lights or cameras in the House chamber last month when Republican members staged their floor protest over energy policy, but Rep. John Culberson of Texas provided his own up-to-the-minute coverage of what he and his colleagues were up to: short, quick messages on the social networking service Twitter.
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Obama Calls McCain `Out of Touch’ After First Debate (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg – Sept. 27 (Bloomberg) — Barack Obama and John McCain, fresh
from their first presidential debate, resumed campaigning today,
with Obama calling his rival “out of touch,” as congressional
leaders continued talks on a $700 billion bank-bailout plan. -
Analysis: A few jabs, but no knockout in first debate
Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama landed some punches Friday night, but neither delivered a knockout blow in the first presidential debate featuring the two party nominees.
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Senate Leaders Say Agreement Nears on Rescue Program (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg – Sept. 27 (Bloomberg) — U.S. Senate leaders said they expect
to hammer out a $700 billion bank-rescue package before financial
markets start to open late tomorrow, even as House Republicans
said they wouldn’t be held to an “artificial timeline.”
