In an interview that could only be described as a coming attractions preview for the general election campaign, Republican presidential candidate John McCain today sought to raise questions about Barack Obama's patriotism due to his association with a former member of the Weather Underground on ABC's This Week program.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
June 3 Could Be the Date for a Possible Michigan Do-Over
Four key Michigan Democrats have been discussing with the Clinton and Obama campaigns a plan to hold a do-over primary in the state of Michigan on June 3. The four Democrats include Sen. Carl Levin, Rep. Carol Cheeks Kilpatrick, the president of the United Auto Workers, and a member of the Democratic National Committee.