Independent Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) appeared on ABC's "This Week" program today, and burned any bridges that he might have had remaining with the Democratic Party. Lieberman claims that the Democratic Party is different than in the Clinton years, because it has been taken over by the left.
Nader says Clinton Should Stay in Democratic Race
There was an interesting post on Ralph Nader's blog yesterday signed by the man himself expressing the opinion that Hillary Clinton has every right to remain in the Democratic presidential field.
John Edwards Speaks, but Still no Endorsement
John Edwards gave his first public speech today since withdrawing from the Democratic race a couple of months ago. He had lots of nice things to say about both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, but dropped no hints about when or if his personal endorsement was coming. "I have a very high opinion of both of them.
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Democrats Tout Their Economic Plan in Radio Address
Recently elected Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL) gave this week's Democratic Radio address. Foster's topic was the Democrats economic plan, and its priority on helping middle class families. "My constituents are worried about the economy, and with good reason. They can barely afford groceries or a trip to the gas station.
RNC Demands an Apology from Howard Dean
The Republican National Committee has demanded that Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean apologize for remarks he made yesterday about the latest campaign ad from John McCain.
Here is the ad in question:
Pressure Mounts on Clinton to Withdraw from Democratic Race
On the same day that Pennsylvania super delegate Sen. Bob Casey endorsed Obama, Sen. Patrick Leahy released a statement calling for Clinton to withdraw and support Obama. However, Clinton continues to vow to fight on.
Can Sen. Bob Casey Help Obama Win in Pennsylvania?
Barack Obama picked up a critical endorsement in Pennsylvania today, when Sen. Bob Casey Jr. decided to announce his endorsement of him at a rally in Pittsburgh. "I believe in my heart that there is one person whose uniquely qualified to lead us in that new direction and that is Barack Obama," Casey said.
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The Also-Rans: Joe Biden
Well, we are now down to three. Three candidates who have a chance at being President come this November. One Republican and two Democrats. History will be made regardless of who wins. We will see the first black President, the first female to be elected to the Oval Office or the oldest Commander-in-Chief.
Bush Says Critics Refuse to See Iraq Progress
On the same day that the State Department instructed all its employees not to leave reinforced structures, due to increased rocket attacks in the Green Zone, President Bush gave a speech in Dayton, OH where he continued to paint a rosy picture of the situation in Iraq, and said the critics of the war refuse to acknowledge the progress that has been made.
Clinton Camp: Obama’s Record, “Just Words”
Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign put out a press release today, firing back at the Barack Obama campaign's claims that Clinton has a history of distorting her record. The Clinton camp accused Obama of using Clinton's Bosnia exaggerations to deflect attention from the Rev. Wright story.
Both Clinton and Obama Respond to McCain’s Iraq Speech
Both the Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama campaigns released statements responding to the foreign policy speech that John McCain gave today. Obama campaign spokesman Bill Burton released a statement that tried to contrast the old (McCain) with the new (Obama).
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Ralph Nader Urges Impeachment for Bush
Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader sent a letter to House Judiciary Chair John Conyers today urging that the option of impeachment be placed back on the table for President Bush.
Mike Gravel Leaves the Democratic Party
Today on his website former U.S. Senator Mike Gravel of Alaska announced that he is leaving the Democratic Party for the Libertarian Party. Gravel, who was the best thing about those early Democratic primary debates said, "Today, I am announcing my plan to join the Libertarian Party, because the Democratic Party no longer represents my vision for our great country.
John McCain: It Doesn’t Matter when al-Qaeda got to Iraq
McCain stated that it is immaterial whether al-Qaeda was Iraq before the invasion or not. "Those who claim we should withdraw from Iraq in order to fight Al Qaeda more effectively elsewhere are making a dangerous mistake.
Obama Challenges Clinton on Experience Claims
The Barack Obama campaign has jumped on the opening created by Hillary Clinton's absurd Bosnia exaggeration to add a few of their own choices to Clinton's list.
Why Paul and Obama supporters are Good for Democracy
A friend of mine and I were swapping some email, and he pointed out to me that Ron Paul is still running for president. I replied that this makes sense, because there is no way that Paul will ever endorse, John "Warmonger" McCain, so why should he get off the ballot?
Nancy Reagan Supports John McCain
Nancy Reagan became the latest big name Republican to announce her support for John McCain today. "John McCain has been a good friend for over thirty years. My husband and I first came to know him as a returning Vietnam War POW, and were impressed by the courage he had shown through his terrible ordeal.
Should Monica and the Blue Dress be Off Limits in ’08?
Obama advisor Gordon Fisher invoked the Lewinsky scandal and earned the wrath of many a Democrat, except me. Fisher was blogging about Bill Clinton insinuating that Barack Obama was not a patriot. "B. Clinton questions Obama's patriotism. In repsonse, an Obama aide compared B. Clinton to Joe McCarthy. This is patently unfair. To McCarthy.
John Edwards Proves Ferraro was Wrong on Obama
Former congresswoman and Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Geraldine Ferraro asserted that if Barack "Obama was a white man, he would not be in this position. And if he was a woman of any color, he would not be in this position. He happens to be very lucky to be who he is. And the country is caught up in this concept."
Clinton and Obama Comment on the 4000th US Iraq Casualty
In separate statements today, Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama commented on the 4,000th U.S. casualty in Iraq.