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McCain and Obama campaigns grapple for 'change'

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:20:13 -0400

Invigorated by back-to-back political conventions, Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama grappled for the mantle of change Friday as the fall race for the presidency took off in states teeming with the independent voters they needed to win.

Analysis: McCain talks unity while allies attack

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:10:16 -0400

John McCain preached bipartisanship and unity from a stage retooled to carry him out to the Republican faithful. He didn't have to be biting: On the previous night, his attack dogs had paved the way.

McCain makes bipartisan pitch as leader for all

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:32:13 -0400

Not merely a Republican. Not merely a candidate. John McCain cast himself as a leader for all Americans, regardless of party or status.

Palin's lawyer has already questioned 2 witnesses

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:08:14 -0400

The lawyer for Sarah Palin, the Alaska governor and Republican vice presidential candidate, is moving swiftly to head off the controversy known as "Troopergate."

Arrests mark last anti-war march of convention

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:45:14 -0400

Percussion grenades, tear gas and nearly 400 arrests marked the final anti-war march during the Republican National Convention. More than 800 arrests were reported during a week of sometimes peaceful, sometimes violent dissent.

It's GOP's world; elitists just live in it

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:04:10 -0400

Snowmobiles are good. NASCAR is very good. Football metaphors about God are better. "Sam's Club Republicans" are the salt of the American earth. Hollywood, the media and academics are suspect at best, subversive at worst. Though not as bad as European ideas.

Cindy McCain sets tone for GOP fashion

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:18:13 -0400

Not since Jacqueline Kennedy first donned her signature pillbox hats have fashionistas paid such close attention to what the women of politics are wearing.

Obama says GOP avoiding issues on voters' minds

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:25:17 -0400

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said Thursday that Republicans at their national convention are attacking him to avoid talking about the sagging economy and housing problems.

Drilling for oil a hot topic at GOP

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:39:13 -0400

It may have been in vogue in Alaska forever, but drilling for oil has never been so hot with Republicans as it was on the floor during the final night of the Republican National Convention.

Obama sends supporters to blunt Palin's impact

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:31:13 -0400

Barack Obama's campaign plans to employ high-profile female supporters in an effort to blunt GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's potential to persuade women to vote Republican.