This morning on ABC's Good Morning America, Hillary Clinton inferred that her opponent Barack Obama isn't tough enough to be president, because he complained about the questions in Wednesday night's debate.
Robert Reich Endorses Barack Obama
It has to feel like the walls are starting to close in for Hillary Clinton, as today the man who was the Secretary of Labor under her husband's administration, Robert Reich, endorsed Barack Obama.
Reid Reacts to GAO Report on Pakistan
The non-partisan General Accounting Office issued a report today that concluded that U.S. has not met its security goals in Pakistan's tribal region. Because of this al-Qaeda has regained its attack capability. The report also found that the Bush administration has no security plan for this region.
ABC Asks Right Questions at Democrat Debate
Much has been made about ABC's failure to ask policy-related questions during the crucial Pennsylvania debate Wednesday. Moderators George Stephanopoulos and Charles Gibson have come in for particularly stiff criticism from the Obama-supporting web. Regardless, ABC did the proper thing by ignoring the "real" issues.
ABC Reaps Big Ratings for Awful Debate
The good news is that public interest continues to build for the election. The bad news is that ratings were so good for ABC's pseudo debate last night that other networks will surely be willing to copy the tabloid style used last night.
Will Democrats Ever Unite Around Clinton or Obama?
If there is one thing that most Democrats love more than fighting with Republicans, it is fighting with each other, but there is mounting evidence that the Clinton/Obama war is starting to tear apart the Democratic Party.
Yet another Super Delegate Backs Barack Obama
Today, Oklahoma superdelegate Reggie Whitten endorsed Barack Obama, "Some say there is no particular need to endorse at the present time. However, I believe this is a defining moment, not only for our Party, but also more importantly for our country."
PA Democratic Debate Wrap Up
Note: This was written in real time during the debate.
Moderator Charles Gibson started by asking Clinton and Obama why they wouldn't team up and run together in the fall, and they both dodged the question.
PA Democratic Debate Preview
Here are some things that I am going to be watching for during tonight's Democratic debate in Philadelphia, PA.
Murtha is Right: McCain is Too Old for 2008
Rep. John Murtha (D-PA) raised the ire of the McCain campaign today, when he said, "I've served with seven presidents. When they come in, they all make mistakes. They all get older. This one guy running is about as old as me. Let me tell you something, it's no old man's job."
From Mother Jones: Obama and E Street
Obama and McCain Mark Virginia Tech Anniversary
This morning presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain issued statements marking the one year anniversary of the Virginia Tech shootings.
House GOP Blocks More Funding for Paper Ballots
Today House Republicans successfully blocked a bill from passing that would have encouraged states to hold verifiable elections by converting to a paper ballot voting system, offer emergency paper ballots, and conduct hand-counted audits. The bill titled the Emergency Assistance for Secure Elections Act of 2008 fell short of the 2/3 needed for passage.
Obama Contrasts Himself and McCain on Economy and Unions
Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama had some very strong things to say to the Building Trades National Legislative Conference today.
The Farce of McCain’s Gas Tax Holiday
John McCain is all over the news today because during a speech at CMU in Pittsburgh he proposed a federal gas tax holiday that would run from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Poll Update: Many PA Democrats Would Vote for McCain over Obama
A new Quinnipiac University poll of Pennsylvania Democratic primary voters found that Barack Obama's bitter comments seem to have no impact on the state of the primary race, as Hillary Clinton maintained the same lead that she had last week 50%-44%.
Reid and Pelosi Slam Bush’s Call for More Tax Cuts
Before meeting with his cabinet today, President Bush said the solution to the nation's economic woes is for Congress to make his tax cuts permanent. Bush also took full credit for anticipating the current economic hard times. This did not go over well with Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi.
Iran Nuke Ambitions Make Missile Defense Fashionable Again
Despite years of peaceful negotiations/sanctions led by Europe with the aim of dissuading Iran from its nuclear ambitions, the Islamic Republic last week announced it was installing 6000 new uranium-enriching centrifuges.
Hillary Clinton: Gun Lover
Hillary Clinton is risking a backlash, by pushing Obama's bitter comments too far. Today, while speaking in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Hillary Clinton once again took her new found love of guns to a greater extreme.
ARG Poll: Clinton Leads Obama by 20 in PA
A new poll done over the weekend suggests that Pennsylvania Democratic primary voters may already be punishing Barack Obama for his "bitter" comments. An American Research Group poll released today finds that Clinton now leads Obama 57%-37% in the Keystone State.
Clinton and Obama Talk About When Life Begins
Tonight while speaking before an event labeled the "Compassion Forum" in Grantham, PA, which was televised by CNN, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama were each asked whether life begins at conception.
George Knows Diplomacy…George Knows Fallacy!
I've been called a wordsmith; I've been labeled "loquacious." Trust me, neither were meant to be flattering. But the Bush Administration, on Sunday, through National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley issued a statement on Bush's eager participation in the opening ceremonies for the Beijing games that has me completely speechless.
Redefining Barack Obama
While Hillary Clinton was out knocking on doors in Scranton today, Barack Obama is still trying to explain why his not an elitist. Obama supporters such as Sen. Bob Casey Jr. took to the airwaves to defend Obama against charges that he is an elitist.
Joe Biden Explains Why He has not Endorsed Clinton or Obama
Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE) was a guest today on CNN's Late Edition program. What I found interesting was his reasoning for not endorsing Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama. Wolf Blitzer asked Biden if he planned to endorse either of the two candidates. "No, I do not. But I'm helping them both when they call me. I speak to them not infrequently.
Allegations of Anti-Semitism at Los Angeles MLK Event
Imagine attending an event to celebrate Martin Luther King Day 2008 in a major U.S. city, during which the keynote speaker makes blatantly anti-Semitic remarks.
Americans See Polls as Accurate But Distorted by Media
A new national poll by the Sacred Heart University Polling Institute came up with some interesting results when they did a poll asking Americans about polls. The telephone survey consisted of 800 interviews with people in all 50 states.
Hillary Clinton Continues to Hammer Obama’s Bitter Comment
Speaking today in Indianapolis, IN Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton continued to pummel Barack Obama for his comment about working class Pennsylvania voters' economic frustration.
Democrats Link War and the Economy
In this week's Democratic radio address, Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY) discussed both the Petraeus/Crocker testimony about the Iraq war before Congress this week, and the damage that the war has done to the U.S. economy.
Obama Talks about Voter Anger with Politics as Usual
On Friday night in Terre Haute, IN, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama used a town hall meeting to speak about voter frustration and anger at the politics as usual campaigns of Hillary Clinton and John McCain. "And for 25, 30 years Democrats and Republicans have come before them and said we're going to make your community better.
Obama Calls Executive Pay an Outrage
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama spoke today in Indianapolis, IN where he called for passage of a bill he proposed in the Senate that would require a non-binding shareholder vote on executive pay packages. "We all believe in that fundamental, American value that if you do good work, if you're successful, you should be rewarded.
This is America, right?
As if it wasn't enough that China insisted that it's parliamentary police lay its corrupt and oppressive feet on the soils of London and Paris, beating down protesters along the way; they apparently think they are in charge over in the United States as well.
Radio Show Wrap Up 4/10/08
What a wonderful train wreak that was. Eventually I'll get this whole sounding intelligent and talking straight at the same time thing down. However I do blame myself for being absolutely unprepared since all of the notes I wrote down for the show had come up missing.
Olympic Sized Hypocrisy
Something Has to Give: Protests Over China Vs. U.S. Consumers Financing China
John McCain’s Identity Crisis
A little more than two weeks ago Republican presidential candidate John McCain took a hands off approach to government aid for homeowners who have been caught up in the mortgage crisis. Today, McCain completely reversed his position. On March 25 McCain said, "I will not play election year politics with the housing crisis.
Obama Reacts to Bush’s Iraq Speech
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama issued a statement today, in reaction to President Bush's Iraq speech today. Obama said, "President Bush gave no answer to the most important question about the way forward in Iraq: how will we end this war that is not making us safer?
The Angry Scotsman Radio Show: Wrap up
What a wonderful train wreak that was. Eventually I'll get this whole sounding intelligent and talking straight at the same time thing down. However I do blame myself for being absolutely unprepared since all of the notes I wrote down for the show had come up missing.
Reid: Bush Only Has Exit Strategy for Himself
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) had some harsh words for President Bush's announcement that there will be a halt to troop withdrawals from Iraq in July. Bush also announced that he is cutting the length of troop tours from 15 months down to a year. However, this change doesn't impact troops already on the front lines.
Why Obama is Right on Talking to Iran
On Tuesday during the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing about the progress of the Iraq war Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama suggested once again that we should implement a diplomatic surge that would include talking to Iran about the situation in Iraq.
Clinton Calls On Bush to State Iraq Endgame
Today while speaking in Aliquippa, PA Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton called on President Bush to use his speech tomorrow to talk about the endgame for the Iraq war. "I have two requests of President Bush for his speech on Thursday. First, I call on the President to answer the question that General Petraeus did not.
Pelosi: Columbia Free Trade Will Not Pass
President Bush decided to ignore the recommendation of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and send the Columbia Free Trade agreement to Congress for a vote, yesterday. By law, all trade agreements must be voted on within 90 days of arrival from the White House.
The Also-Rans: Rudy Giuliani
Well, it has been about two weeks since I contributed the first part of my comprehensive look at the Presidential candidates that have fallen by the wayside. I do apologize for the delay, but apparently I forgot about Opening Day in St. Louis, which was last week.
Obama closes to Within 6 in PA
A new Quinnipiac University poll of Pennsylvania Democrats released today found that Hillary Clinton's lead over Barack Obama continues to decrease. Clinton now leads Obama 50%-44% in the state. This is a three point drop from the previous poll done last week, and a six point drop from two weeks ago. Obama gained support among white voters, men and women.
Got Rice?
So, some very interesting rumors began circulating recently around the blogs on the "internets," as our glorious president would say. It appears Secretary of State Condi Rice is lobbying for the VP slot on John McCain's ticket.
Discouraging Signs on Universal Health Care in Massachusetts
Last year, revolutionary legislation went into effect in Massachusetts mandating health coverage for all citizens of the Bay State. Because universal health coverage is one of would-be President Barack Obama's big tickets, this might qualify as a teachable moment.
Team Nader Calls Out Liberals for Supporting Democrats
There was an interesting post on the official Nader 2008 blog today that called out some prominent American liberals for going against their own beliefs and supporting the Democratic Party. "It is just shameful that prominent American liberals continue to support the corrupt Democratic Party.
McCain: Clinton and Obama Dishonest on Iraq
While speaking at the national VFW headquarters in Kansas City, MO today, Republican presidential candidate John McCain was looking ahead towards victory in Iraq, while labeling Clinton and Obama dishonest about Iraq.
The Iran War: Sale Pending
While the majority of the world rested easy after the intellegence assessment revealing that Iran had no nuclear weapons, nor had any plans of making them for more than 5 years, and many thinking an attack is far off into the future, it is my belief that the war had already started with a sale pending sign on it for the American people.
Why Mark Penn had to go
This evening the Hillary Clinton campaign put out a brief statement about the departure of Mark Penn as chief strategist for her campaign.
Third Grader Suspended in Sharpie Sniffing Flap
Imagine the plight of the public school principal when faced with this peculiar circumstance - What do you do when one of your teachers sends an 8-year-old student to your office for sniffing Sharpie ink?
Sen. Dodd Says Obama Will Attract Republicans and Independents
During an appearance today on CNN's "Late Edition" program, Barack Obama supporter Chris Dodd made the case that Barack Obama's lack of experience could help instead of hurt him in the general election. Host Wolf Blitzer asked Dodd about experience after previous guest Rep. John Murtha (D-PA) said that he was supporting Clinton based on her experience.
John Edwards: No VP for me!
According to an article by Sinead Carew of Reuters, on Thursday, April 3rd, John Edwards closed the book on the presidential chapter of his life. After delivering a speech to the big fish of the nation's wireless industry, Edwards was asked point blank by someone in the audience whether or not he would accept the VP slot on either the Clinton or Obama ticket.
Biden argues that the Troop Surge was a Failure in Radio Address
In this week's Democratic response to President Bush's weekly radio address, former Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE) argued that the troop surge in Iraq has been a failure. "The purpose of the surge was to bring violence in Iraq down so that its leaders could come together politically. Violence has come down, but the Iraqis have not come together.
Hillary Clinton: Union Killer
Labor union Change to Win charged in a statement on Friday that Hillary Clinton's top political strategist Mark Penn met with the Columbian ambassador to discuss the Columbia Free Trade Agreement.
Is Martin Luther King’s Message Relevant Today?
On April 6 at 8 PM ET/PT, the History Channel will mark the fortieth anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King by airing a two hour special hosted by Tom Brokaw titled KING.
Obama Speaks About the King Assassination Anniversary
Today from Fort Wayne, Indiana, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama marked the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King. "There's been a lot of discussion this week about how Dr. King's life and legacy speak to us today. It's taking place in our schools and churches, on television and around the dinner table.
Barack Obama and Hank Williams, Jr.
If Obama can Learn from Bocephus, He has a Good Chance at Being the Next President. If Not, the Rural Poor May Vote Republican in 08.
Clinton and Obama Both Comment on New Jobless Claims Numbers
The Labor Department announced on Thursday that new jobless claims had reached their highest point since the Gulf Coast hurricanes in September 2005. For the week ending on March 29, jobless claims jumped by 38,000 to 407,000. Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama each released statements about the new numbers.
The “Madness” of Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton seems to be in a lot of trouble. Her campaign may be running out of steam. And eventually, money, as she simply cannot compete with Barack Obama in fundraising numbers. And almost day by day, it seems someone else is calling for her to get out of the race.
The Homopoliticus: The “Madness” of Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton seems to be in a lot of trouble. Her campaign may be running out of steam. And eventually, money, as she simply cannot compete with Barack Obama in fundraising numbers. And almost day by day, it seems someone else is calling for her to get out of the race.
Obama Doubles Up Clinton in March Fundraising
The Barack Obama fundraising juggernaut continued to roll along in March as he outraised Hillary Clinton by a 2 to 1 margin last month. The Obama campaign is reporting that they rose over $40 million, while Clinton is expected to have brought in around $20 million. More impressive than the amount of money raised is the number of donors that the campaign is attracting.
Senate Leaders Agree on Housing Stimulus Bill
Both Democratic and Republican leaders in the U.S. Senate announced this evening that they have agreed in principle on a housing stimulus bill.
Poll Update: Obama Closing the Gap in PA
According to a new Quinnipiac University poll, Hillary Clinton has seen her lead drop by three more points in Pennsylvania. The margin is now 50%-41% in favor of Clinton. A little more than two weeks ago the same poll had Clinton up 53%-41%.
Obama Calls Clinton’s Rocky Comparison Fiction
Things are really heating up here in PA today. While Hillary Clinton was speaking about job creation in Pittsburgh, Barack Obama was in Philadelphia branding Clinton as the candidate of the special interests.
Clinton Announces Plan to Reward Companies that Create U.S. Jobs
While speaking today at the 21st Century Job Summit in Pittsburgh, PA, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton announced a plan that would reward companies who create new jobs in the United States, and eliminate the tax rewards for outsourcing.
Party Leaders Want Super Delegates to Make Their Decision in June
Since neither Democratic presidential candidate will win enough delegates to secure the party's nomination, party leaders like DNC chair Howard Dean and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are turning are turning up the heat on the 300 or so undecided super delegates to make up their minds well before the Democratic convention in late August.
Sens. Reid and Dodd Talk About the Housing Crisis
This week the Senate will move to reconsider the Foreclosure Prevention Act, which is a bill that would allow families who are facing foreclosure, due to increases in their adjustable rate mortgages, to stay in their homes. Today Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) held a press conference to discuss the bill.
Hillary Clinton Unveils Job Creation Plan
During a speech in Philadelphia, PA in front of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO, Hillary Clinton unveiled her plan to create 3 million new jobs by investing in infrastructure.
RNC Claims Obama Distorts McCain on Iraq
The Republican National Committee (RNC) released a statement today criticizing Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama for distorting John McCain's position on Iraq as wanting to stay there for 100 years. They claim that, "Obama is adopting the same old school political tactics he claims he opposes by distorting Sen. McCain's remarks for political advantage."
Poll: Most Voters Wrong About Candidates’ Immigration Positions
A new poll by the non-partisan think tank the Center for Immigration Studies found that the majority of voters know very little about the three remaining presidential candidates' positions on immigration.
Another Super Delegate Falls in Line for Barack Obama
All signs continue to point to Barack Obama becoming the Democratic nominee, as today Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) became the latest super delegate to endorse Obama.
John McCain Tries to Reassure Voters on Iran
In this week's issue of Newsweek, Republican Presidential candidate John McCain tried to reassure voters about his position on a potential war with Iran. Michael Hirsh interviewed McCain and asked him if his Los Angeles speech last week was designed to quiet some voters' fears that he wants to lead the nation to war against Iran.
Sen. Chuck Hagel Compares Bush to Alice in Wonderland
On CNN's "Late Edition" today Wolf Blitzer interviewed outspoken critic of the Iraq war, Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel of Nebraska. Blitzer asked Hagel about critics of the war who say that the president is ignoring reality and living in a dream world.
Lieberman says Democratic Party Taken Over by the Left
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.
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.
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).
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.
Nancy Pelosi on the 4,000th US Casualty in Iraq
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi released a statement today marking the 4,000th U.S. casualty in Iraq. "Today, we mourn America's fallen heroes; the deaths of 4,000 American soldiers are a grim reminder of the enormous cost of war in Iraq: the human cost.
The Political Quotes of the Week
A collection of political quotes that you might have missed over the past week. This was a popular feature in my old column, so I decided to bring it back.
"They will do anything -- anything -- to get nominated."
--- An associate of the Clintons who was quoted by Bob Novak in his Washington Post column 3/24
Hillary Clinton Unveils Housing Crisis Plan
At a speech in Philadelphia, PA today, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton unveiled her four point plan to deal with the nation's housing crisis. "I will start by facing our economic situation as it is, not as we wish it would be.
Happy Easter: Watch Out For Lead
A study done last week by Ashland (Ohio) University chemistry professor Jeffrey D. Weidenhamer found that 13 of 45 Easter eggs and toys purchased at retail outlets contained lead. "We may like to think that lead contaminated toys have been taken off the shelves, but unfortunately the evidence shows that's not the case," said Dr. Marcia J.
Barack Obama’s Catholic Problem
One story and demographic that has been more or less constant for Barack Obama has been his struggle to win Catholic voters.
Did Bill Richardson Betray the Clintons?
James Carville thinks that Bill Richardson committed an act of betrayal when he endorsed Barack Obama on Friday. This got me thinking, what more did Richardson owe the Clintons?
Obama has a Big Advantage in the Money Race
Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama continue to raise staggering sums of money, while John McCain continues to wait for the funds to start rolling in. Obama raised $55,369,162 in the month of February. Hillary Clinton also had a great month. She raised $34,466,631. For poor John McCain, the money just isn't coming in very quickly.
Democrats Link Bad Economy to Iraq War
This week's Democratic radio address was delivered by Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and focused on the beginning the fifth anniversary of the Iraq war, and its costs at home and abroad. Menendez started by praising the troops then said, "When it comes to honoring and supporting our troops and their families, Democrats and Republicans stand as one.