Giuliani, Edwards To Drop Out Of Presidential Race
January 30, 2008
After a disappointing third place finish in the only state he really campaigned in, former Republican front-runner Rudy Giuliani is expected to announce his withdrawal from the race later today. One of his counterparts, Democratic candidate John Edwards, is expected to make a similar announcement after placing third in his home state of South Carolina. Read more
The Stimulus Problem
January 29, 2008
As the House passed a bipartisan economic stimulus package – “a $146 billion shot in the arm for the nation’s ailing economy” – the Senate was busy putting together its own version. The problem? The House and the Bush administration fear that if the Senate doesn’t pass the legislation quickly, without changes, it will get stalled and come too late Read more
Bush’s Final State of the Union Address
January 28, 2008
In the middle of one of the most heated presidential campaigns in recent history, President Bush delivers his final State of the Union Address. Normally presidents take this opportunity to look back on their terms, but White House Press Secretary Dana Perino says this will not be one of those occasions Read more
Hillary Clinton Wants Michigan and Florida Delegates Reinstated
January 25, 2008
When the state Democratic parties of Michigan and Florida decided to go against the national party’s wishes and hold their primaries before February 5, the DNC responded by refusing to allow their delegates to be seated at the party’s national convention in August Read more
Dennis Kucinich Drops His Bid
January 24, 2008
Speaking to a reporter from Cleveland’s Plain Dealer, Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) stated that on Friday he will announce his intention to withdraw his candidacy for President of the United States Read more
Bitter Exchanges in South Carolina Debate
January 22, 2008
Democratic presidential candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton traded harsh words and allegations at Monday’s debate in South Carolina. The arguments included accusations about each other’s policies, questions about past occupations, and assertions that each has made false claims about the other. Read more
Obama “Confronts” Bill Clinton
January 21, 2008
“One of the things that we’re gonna have to do is to directly confront Bill Clinton,” thus stated Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama in an interview on ABC’s “Good Morning America.” Read more
Former Congressman Indicted in Terrorism Conspiracy
January 17, 2008
Mark D. Siljander, a former Congressman from Michigan (1981-1987) and delegate to the United Nations, was indicted today on charges of money laundering, conspiracy, and obstruction of justice in connection with terrorist activities. Read more
Mexican Legislators Ask Arizona Legislators to Repeal Employer Sanctions Law
January 17, 2008
Legislators from the Mexican state of Sonora have told legislators from neighboring Arizona that they are “not prepared for a mass return of Mexican nationals.” The Sonoran legislators scheduled a breakfast meeting with Hispanic members of Arizona’s state legislature Read more
Romney Wins Michigan
January 16, 2008
The Republican race for the White House continues with Mitt Romney winning the Michigan primary. With 100% of precincts reporting it was Romney 39%, John McCain 30%, Mike Huckabee 16%, Ron Paul 6% Read more
