By The Admin on August 24, 2008
Tom Raum (AP) – John McCain’s campaign suggested Sunday that rival Barack Obama snubbed Hillary Rodham Clinton as his running mate because of her criticism during the battle for the Democratic nomination. Obama’s campaign dismissed the claim as the candidate praised Joe Biden, the man he did choose. Campaigning in the battleground state of Wisconsin, [...]
Posted in 2008 Presidential Candidates | Tagged Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, John McCain
By The Admin on August 24, 2008
UPI – Retired U.S. Gen. Colin Powell is a possible running mate being considered by presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain, campaign advisers said. The former secretary of state was among potential vice presidential choices McCain was considering when he indicated he would not rule out a supporter of abortion rights, Politico reported Sunday. The [...]
Posted in 2008 Presidential Candidates | Tagged 2008 Elections, Colin Powell, John McCain
By The Admin on August 23, 2008
Brian Montopoli, CBS News – In a quick response to the Obama campaign’s overnight announcement of Joe Biden as Obama’s running mate, the McCain campaign has released an ad spotlighting Biden questioning Obama’s readiness to be president. The McCain camp says the spot, “Biden,” will air in “key states.” “What does Barack Obama’s running mate [...]
Posted in 2008 Presidential Candidates | Tagged Barack Obama, Joe Biden, John McCain
By The Admin on August 21, 2008
Reuters – Two offices of John McCain’s U.S. presidential campaign, in Colorado and New Hampshire, were evacuated on Thursday, and several staffers were hospitalized, after a threatening letter arrived in the mail containing an unidentified white powder. But within hours, the letter was traced by authorities to a Colorado jail inmate who has a history [...]
Posted in 2008 Presidential Candidates | Tagged John McCain, letter threat
By admin3 on August 20, 2008
John Whitesides, Reuters – In a sharp turnaround, Republican John McCain has opened a 5-point lead on Democrat Barack Obama in the U.S. presidential race and is seen as a stronger manager of the economy, according to a Reuters/Zogby poll released on Wednesday. McCain leads Obama among likely U.S. voters by 46 percent to 41 [...]
Posted in 2008 Presidential Candidates | Tagged 2008 Elections, Barack Obama, John McCain
