Saturday, September 6, 2008

presidential election 2008

Health Buzz: MMR Vaccine and Autism, and Other Health News

Plastic chemical BPA, teens and sex, and where the presidential candidates stand on abortion. more >>

Palin Introduces Herself and Takes On Obama in Convention Speech

With her address to the GOP faithful she has become the unexpected star of the Republican Party. more >>

10,000 Facebook-ers Have More Foreign Policy Experience Than Sarah Palin

Do tens of thousands of Facebookers have more foreign policy experience than Palin? more >>

Will Sarah Palin Talk About Paychecks or Flags Tonight?

The economic problems are real, but will they trump patriotism and national security? more >>

McCain's Tax Cut Problem

His economics package is a tougher sell than Obama's. more >>

Could McCain's Extremist Running Mate, Palin, Help Obama?

McCain's choice of Palin could be helping Obama. more >>

The Palin Effect Spreads

Even McCain's advisers are not immune to the energizing effect of her selection. more >>

The Parties' Changing Stances on Abortion

I'm far more worried about the recently adopted abortion platforms than Bristol's pregnancy. more >>

Fred Thompson Gave the Best Speech of the Night

Bush and Lieberman also spoke on day two of the Republican Convention. more >>

Seriously? Tucker Bounds

The McCain spokesman comments on Sarah Palin's foreign policy experience. more >>

Bush Urges Republicans to Support McCain

Bush's speech to the convention got a warm, but not overly enthusiastic reception. more >>

Sarah Palin and John McCain's Cynical Game

It's a cheap political ploy—and any voters who fall for it deserve what they get. more >>

Data Points: Bundlers for Presidential Candidates

Bundlers pool campaign contributions from PACs and individuals to make huge donations to candidates. more >>

Palin? Call Her 'Sarah America'

Delegate love for veep nominee going strong. more >>

Chamber of Commerce President: Debating Palin Will Be a Challenge for Biden

Thomas Donahue says he likes what he's seen of Palin. more >>

Seriously? Barack Obama

The Democratic presidential candidate compares his experiance with Sarah Palin's. more >>

More Questions About Sarah Palin's Vice Presidential Candidacy

How well was she vetted, and would she develop policy using her religious beliefs? more >>

Republicans Open Door to Reforming the Delegate Selection Process

This rule change could have significance in 2012 and beyond. more >>

McCain's Palin Dilemma—Should She Stay or Should She Go?

While liberals are wondering if she'll last on the ticket, McCain is in no position to dump her. more >>

A First Look at (Sarah) Palinomics

Veep candidate seems to be a solid economic conservative. more >>

Palin-drama: Is Teen Marriage Best for the Coming Child?

And what is the best thing for the coming child—maybe not a teen marriage. more >>

McCain's Acceptance Speech Dilemma: How to Separate Himself From Bush in Front of the President's Core Defenders

Former Nixon speechwriter Lee Huebner offers advice on McCain's acceptance speech. more >>

Palin's Fans Not Troubled by News of Daughter's Pregnancy

Conservatives are excited about Palin as vice president. more >>

Data Points: John McCain's Bundlers

His bundlers have collected donations from unlikely people, such as a mechanic and a Taco Bell manager. more >>

Public Opinion: Is Sarah Palin's Daughter's Pregnancy a Political Issue?

Will the Bristol Palin pregnancy affect how you vote in November? Post your thoughts. more >>

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