Former vice president Al Gore was on NBC's Meet the Press today and he talked about why hen thinks offshore oil drilling is a bad idea.
Five Names on Obama’s VP Shortlist
According to various media reports, the Barack Obama presidential campaign is starting the vetting process in their search for his running mate. Only Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) would confirm that he has been asked to provide more information to Obama's search team.
Biden Tells Obama Campaign Don’t Ask Me to Be VP
Today on Meet The Press Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE) said that he would run with Obama if he was asked, but also said that he doesn't want the Obama campaign to ask. "Unlike most other people, I'm being straight with you. If asked, I will do it. I've made it clear I do not want to be asked," Biden said.
Tim Russert Dies at Age 58
A stunning loss not only for NBC News, but for the millions of weekly Meet the Press views around the nation and world. Very few details are available at this time only that Russert collapsed at the NBC News Studios in Washington D.C.
Clinton Says She is Open to Being Obama’s Running Mate
If a report by the AP and confirmed by MSNBC is correct that Hillary Clinton told a group of New York lawmakers that she is open to being Barack Obama' s running mate is correct, then I think that we just found out what Hillary Clinton wants.
Pros and Cons: Wesley Clark as Obama’s Running Mate
In this edition of Pros and Cons we take a look at Wesley Clark whose name often gets mentioned when the subject of Clinton supporters who could be Barack Obama's running mate is discussed. We'll take a look at who Wesley Clark is and what he might bring to the ticket.
Sen. Jim Webb Says He’s Not Interested in Being Obama’s Running Mate
Sen. Jim Webb (D-VA) was on Meet The Press this morning and said not only was he not interested in the Vice President slot, but he would discourage the Democratic nominee from even asking him. Host Tim Russert broached the question asking Webb about the press release his publisher sent out for his new book.
Edwards on Today Show: I’m Not Interested in VP
On the Today show this morning John Edwards said that he is not interested in being Barack Obama's running mate. He also put to rest the speculation that Obama had his endorsement in his back pocket and was waiting until after West Virginia to roll it out.
New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin Endorses Barack Obama
New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin endorsed Barack Obama this morning. In his statement, he made it clear that his top priority is rebuilding his city, "In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Senator Obama worked to help address the needs of our Gulf Coast communities. As the Gulf Coast continues to rebuild, other cities have faced tragic disasters across this country."
Meet The Press: Clinton is 100,000 Votes Behind
The constant and farfetched attempt by the Hillary Clinton campaign to lend the appearance of a still competitive Democratic primary continued on Sunday morning. Clinton campaign chairman Terry McAuliffe said on Meet the Press that she is only 100,000 popular votes behind Barack Obama.
Obama’s North Carolina Win
It isn't much of a surprise that Barack Obama won North Carolina, the real shocker might be just how dominate his victory might be in the state.
The race was called very quickly by MSNBC which reveals a wave of Obama support across the state. It is looking like his margin of victory could be firmly into double digits.
Democrats No Longer Hiding From Fox News
As the Democrat primary race between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton continues to the bitter end, both candidates and their supporters are doing whatever they have to do to squeeze every last vote out of the electorate.
Obama: We Can Reduce Oil Consumption by 35 Percent or More
Today Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama was on NBC's Meet the Press for the full hour. Besides talking about the gas tax, Rev. Wright, and all the other regular campaign issues, Obama was also able to talk about his plan to reduce oil consumption by 35-40 percent.
Howard Dean: Primary Loser Will Have to Bring Democrats Together
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean was on NBC's "Meet the Press" today and he said that he hoped the Democratic Party would have their nominee by the end of June.
PA Gun Lovers Bury Barack Obama
Almost 85% of the results have been counted in many of the counties in Pennsylvania, and it is clear that the hunting gun loving counties in the state went heavily for Hillary Clinton. Here is a sample of how bad the Obama defeat was in the rural counties that didn't appreciate being told that they cling to their religion and guns.
Hillary Clinton Wins PA
In a call that wasn't any kind of surprise, Hillary Clinton has been projected by MSNBC as the winner in the state of Pennsylvania. Being that the call was so early, it is clear that Clinton has a lead that can't be overcome. Now the question is, how much will she win by?
Clinton and Obama’s Top Strategists Talk about Unity against McCain
Today on Meet the Press top Obama strategist David Axelrod, and top Clinton strategist Geoff Gavin continued the argument between the two campaigns, but closed with some interesting words about unifying the Democratic Party.
How the Media has Labeled Barack Obama the “Black Candidate”
I was watching MSNBC this afternoon when they had their political director Chuck Todd on for a segment. Usually, Mr. Todd provides the standard look at some poll numbers or data. It is pretty straightforward stuff, but today he said something that got me thinking.