Dems seek to avoid meltdown
May 27, 2008
But Clinton/Obama struggle may go into overtime at DNC meeting. See also: Plouffe hits creating ‘chaos’
McCain’s policy on fundraisers: Close them
May 27, 2008
PHOENIX (AP) — John McCain prides himself on being a remarkably transparent presidential candidate, with rolling news conferences on his “Straight Talk Express” campaign bus and an open-door policy when it comes to the media….
Bond bill for California prison health care fails
May 27, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – California’s state Senate failed on Tuesday to pass a bill approving nearly $7 billion in bond financing for prison health-care facilities but its advocates plan to bring the legislation back for a vote on Thursday.
Obama admits reference to Auschwitz was wrong
May 27, 2008
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democrat Barack Obama admitted on Tuesday he was wrong to say his uncle helped liberate the Nazis’ Auschwitz concentration camp after Republicans said Soviet troops freed the camp.
Bush, on fundraising tour, touts economy’s potential
May 27, 2008
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — President Bush, sounding upbeat as consumer confidence swooned, said Tuesday that the government’s effort to stimulate the economy is just starting to kick in….
Obama qualifies position on talking to enemies
May 27, 2008
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – U.S. presidential candidate Barack Obama is distancing himself from expectations he would meet Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and taking a more cautious stand on talking to other U.S. adversaries.
McCain edges away from Bush but seeks his help
May 27, 2008
DENVER (Reuters) – Republican candidate John McCain edged further away from U.S. President George W. Bush on foreign policy on Tuesday even as he accepted Bush’s help in raising much-needed campaign dollars for his White House bid.
Exclusive: McClellan whacks Bush, White House
May 27, 2008
In a surprisingly scathing memoir, Scott McClellan accuses ex-boss of running a White House lacking in candor and competence. See also: WH responds