Latest News on the 2008 Candidates

Democrat Barack Obama says he would delay rescinding President Bush's tax cuts on wealthy Americans if he becomes the next president and the economy is in a recession

Three Republicans from Colorado Springs describe why they're breaking the mold and voting for Senator Obama this November.

Author: BarackObamadotcom
Keywords: Republicans for Obama Colorado Springs foreign policy economy
Added: September 7, 2008

Barack Obama compared his ideas of change with those of John McCain at a Townhall in Terre Haute, IN on September 6, 2008

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Keywords: Barack Obama Indiana Change
Added: September 6, 2008

Promising a "very bipartisan approach" to how he'll run his administration, Sen. John McCain said in an interview broadcast Sunday that he would appoint Democrats to his Cabinet.

Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama said Saturday they will put aside partisan politics for a joint appearance at Ground Zero to mark the seventh anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks

Those of us who toil in journalism's toy department do so under orders never to breach The Firewall. As a sportswriter, we are told, you must never allow your politics to seep into your prose. Readers come to us seeking respite and escape; surcease from the cares of the world. So it simply won't do to cause them discomfort by bringing up the policies and peccadilloes, the wide stances and extramarital romances of our elected officials. Passages on politics, favoring either red or blue, will be deleted by pencils red and blue. Lions and Bears, yes. Donkeys and elephants, no.

During the Republican National Convention, Bob discussed his campaign and issues (FISA, foreign policy, third parties politics) with Riz Khan of Al Jazeera and callers. Here is the video:

The Los Angeles Times has taken notice of Bob’s position on Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae and points out that both Sen. McCain and Sen. Obama are supportive of a bailout of the two failing government-run agencies The issue would be the anticipated federal rescue of the tettering mortgage behemoths Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. The two [...]

On his show last night, Bill Maher showed a RNC edition of the “New Rule” included Bob Barr. Marc Gallagher over at Liberty Maven said, “Most of the lines were just not funny, but Paul’s line and Barr’s line brought out the laughs.” Here is the video:

2008 Presidential Candidate Ralph Nader responds to a question from the audience about impeachment/prosecution of Bush/Cheney. Excerpted from the Open the Debates super rally in Minneapolis on September 4, 2008. http://www.votenader.org - Let Ralph Debate!

Author: votenader08
Keywords: ralph nader president 2008 impeach prosecute bush cheney mccain obama rally rnc
Added: September 6, 2008

2008 Presidential Candidate Ralph Nader responds to a question from the audience about the Russia/Georgia conflict. Excerpted from the Open the Debates super rally in Minneapolis on September 4, 2008. http://www.votenader.org - Let Ralph Debate!

Author: votenader08
Keywords: ralph nader president 2008 russia georgia conflict mccain obama rally rnc
Added: September 6, 2008

2008 Presidential candidate Ralph Nader hosted an Open the Debates rally during the Republican National Convention in Minnesota on September 4, 2008. In this highlight reel you can see excerpts of speeches by Ralph Nader, his VP Candidate Matt Gonzalez, and former Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura talking about open debates and how they impact elections. This also features a musical performance by 98 Degrees' Justin Jeffre and Jeff Timmons. Contribute now to help us try to get Ralph Nader and Matt Gonzalez in the presidential debates: http://www.votenader.org

Author: votenader08
Keywords: ralph nader president 2008 matt gonzalez republican national convention jesse ventura 98 degrees obama mccain palin
Added: September 5, 2008