Same candidate, new race
June 5, 2008
Obama says "not much" about daily life has changed since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee.
9/11 Suspects Arraigned at Guantánamo Hearing
June 5, 2008
Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, one of the five detainees being arraigned, told the court he wanted to be put to death.
Kick the big money people out of politics
June 5, 2008
I sent this off to all the campaigns a few months ago, and never heard a word back, though a guy running for Congress in Colorado had some words of praise for me. Jared Polis,I hope you’re doing well back there!
Anyway, I keep thinking I posted this before but a high and low search couldn’t find it. I’m only posting it because of the courageous step Barack Obama took today:
Clinton’s exit: When push came to shove
June 5, 2008
In the end, Rep. Charles B. Rangel pushed Hillary Rodham Clinton out. See also: Reid formally endorses Obama
Father versus son for Fossella seat
June 5, 2008
Francis Powers, son of the likely Republican nominee Frank Powers, plans to run as a Libertarian.
Senate Panel Accuses Bush of Iraq Exaggerations
June 5, 2008
The report accused the administration of exaggerating evidence of links between Saddam Hussein and Al Qaeda.
Clinton ‘is not seeking’ VP
June 5, 2008
Wolfson makes clear that Clinton doesn’t think she can demand VP spot. See also: Obama responds
U.S. Not Seeking Permanent Iraq Bases, Ambassador Says
June 5, 2008
Testifying in Washington, Ryan C. Crocker refuted a report of a plan to establish 50 military bases in the country.
DCCC won’t join DNC lobby ban
June 5, 2008
DCCC explains, GOP responds, the sniping continues. See also: Obama aims to make openness an issue
Gates fires Air Force leaders
June 5, 2008
Defense Secretary Robert Gates ousted the Air Force’s top military and civilian leaders Thursday, holding them to account in a historic Pentagon shake-up after nuclear missile warhead fuses were mistakenly shipped to Taiwan.