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Obama v. McCain: Let the fight begin. Trading blows on foreign policy:
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McCain: The Problem with Video
From Brave New Films: The Real McCain, Part 2: proving that most politicians still don't understand the premise of "record" and "play."
There's no question John McCain is getting a free ride from the mainstream press. But with the power of YouTube and the blogosphere, we can provide an accurate portrayal of the so-called Maverick. We can put the brakes on his free ride!
Since we...
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Huckabee Tries for #2 Spot [AP] Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee said Sunday he'd like to be John McCain's running mate. "There's no one I would rather be on a ticket with than John McCain," said Huckabee, who was a stronger than expected challenger against McCain for the Republican presidential nomination. "All during the campaign when I was his rival, not a running mate, there was no...
Edwards still says 'no' to VP slot
After the big Edwards endorsement, the man himself, John Edwards, flatly denied that he would run with Barack Obama. He didn't speculate on a possible Attorney General position, however. From CNN:
(CNN) — Seeing John Edwards and Barack Obama on the same stage earlier this week left political pundits buzzing: Could these two be an unbeatable presidential ticket?
They appeared to have...
McCain on Hamas: Sooner or later, we're going to have to deal with them
That was 2006. James Rubin on the legacy of that conversation:
I am a supporter of Hillary Clinton and believe that she was right to say, about McCain's statement on Hamas, "I don't think that anybody should take that seriously." Unfortunately, the Republicans know that some people will. That's why they say such things.
But given his own position on Hamas, McCain is the last...
Obama apologizes to his "Sweetie"
Obama called a reporter "sweetie" on the trail in Detroit yesterday, and was getting some flak for it. As word spread, Obama decided to call the reporter, and aplogize, saying it was a "bad habit." The reporter told the Detroit Free Press she has been called worse. "I felt more offended that he didn't answer the question," she said. Read more here, or click here to listen to the...
This is ugly
Chris Matthews schools his guest. It's almost too hard to watch. Note to Hardball guests: Know the context of your talking points before you sputter them out.
Ron Paul on FOX
Ron Paul may be out of the race at this point, but he's still talking... most recently on FOX Business about the economy. His take on the current crisis: legalized fraud.
Olbermann: You're not driving straight, Sir
Last night's Special Comment was one for the books: George Bush gives up Golf for the Iraqis, Olbermann says no mulligans. Highlights: "See, I done proved it! Written in the margins in crayon." Part one:
Part two:
Obama to female reporter: Hold on, Sweetie
This is the second time Obama has called a woman "sweetie" on the trail. The first time, it was a factory worker in Pa. This time, it was a reporter in West Virginia. Earth to Obama, that's not going to score you any points with Hillary voters, a.k.a the ones you will need in the fall. Read more here, and watch the reporter's reaction below.
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