Palin Under Investigation…Again

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Gov. Sarah Palin charged the state for her children to travel with her, including to events where they were not invited, and later amended expense reports to specify that they were on official business. Read more

Colin Powell endorses Obama, breaks ranks with the GOP

WASHINGTON — In 1996, the political world was buzzing about the intentions of a possible presidential contender — one who could make history. In the end, Colin L. Powell, four-star American icon, proclaimed that he would not run after all, disappointing millions of supporters but generating sighs of relief at the Clinton White House. Read more

Fail: Palin and talking (out loud)

When it comes to making their running mates look bad, she makes it look easy…

No doubt a lot of attention has been on Sarah Palin, potentially the first-ever female vice president, but in recent weeks, the Alaskan Governor has had her share of goof ups that make the GOP look really bad. Read more

Obama rejects McCain call to delay debate

Democratic Sen. Barack Obama rejected Republican Sen. John McCain’s dramatic call Wednesday to delay Friday’s presidential debate because of the economic crisis. The McCain campaign said McCain would not show up for the debate unless a deal to address the crisis was reached. Read more

Democrats seek bailout ’sweet spot’

WASHINGTON - After risk-taking on Wall Street brought the financial system to its knees, Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill are taking part in their own risk-taking exercise.

With Congress about to adjourn and with elections in less than six weeks, lawmakers are wrestling with what the Bush administration calls a must-pass bill — a $700 billion proposal to rescue the U.S. financial sector.

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McCain announces VP pick

Strategy or earnest move? When it comes to the Grand Ole Party who can tell? The day after Obama accepted the nomination at the Democratic Convention among a packed stadium on the anniversary of MLK’s historic speech, republican nominee John McCain announced his vice president pick, a woman. Alaska Governor Sarah Palin may be relatively unknown, but her sex is a definitely familiar to all. Read more

Obama names Biden as running mate

Obama + Foreign Policy clout!

Democratic Presidential nominee Barack Obama selected Senator Joseph (Joe) Biden of Delaware as his Vice Presidential candidate around 12:04 PM EST. Speculation has been mounting for some time about the Illinois senator’s choice and the announcement was delayed from the expected Friday disclosure. Read more