Thursday, July 24, 2008

Republicans

Republicans Worry McCain May Pick His Running Mate Too Soon

GOP insiders advise McCain to hold off on naming his vice presidential pick. more >>

Can McCain Create a 'Grand New Party'?

Author Ross Douthat on McCainomics more >>

The GOP Should Recall the Tradition of Moderate Republican Governors Like Linwood Holton

Former Gov. Linwood Holton is the model that Republicans need to win again in place like Virginia. more >>

Book Proposes Plan to Rebuild the Republican Party

Authors of "Grand New Party" propose changes to the Republican Party. more >>

GOP Convention Planners Want Bush Out of the Picture

Give the president a first-night speech, and then get him out of town before McCain arrives. more >>

Strategists Hope Schmidt Puts McCain's Campaign on the Right Track

Steve Schmidt takes over day-to-day operations from campaign manager Rick Davis. more >>

GOP Fears That Obama Will Get a Boost From Foreign Travel

Republican strategists see Obama looking more knowledgeable and presidential rather than making gaffes. more >>

GOP Envisions Gephardt as Possible Obama Running Mate

The former House majority leader appeals to key constituencies, but his lobbying work may rule him out. more >>

Why Romney Would Be an Important Veep Pick

Conservatives hope that, like Wendell Willkie in the 1930s, he'd take on bigger government. more >>

Is Immigration a Killer Issue for Congress?

Republican Chris Cannon lost in a primary by 20 points, largely because of the immigration issue. more >>

Some Black Republicans Torn About Voting for Obama or McCain

The historic nature of Obama's candidacy has some African-American Republicans conflicted. more >>

Shifting Public Opinion On Offshore Oil Drilling

The soaring price of gasoline may be making the public more receptive to offshore drilling. more >>

McCain Vice President Choice is His Toughest Decision Yet

McCain needs to excite the dispirited party with his choice for the bottom of the ticket. more >>

Sen. Chuck Hagel's VP Prospects Fall

Talk of antiwar GOP running mate for Obama fades given Hagel's conservative views on other issues. more >>

Republicans Lambaste McClellan at Judiciary Committee Hearing

Democratic lawmakers invited McClellan to elaborate on his book, 'What Happened.' more >>

Bailout Beats Back Conservative Objections

Housing rescue still faces significant hurdles. more >>

McCain Campaign's Growing Pains

GOP insiders see organizational problems. more >>

Schwarzenegger Still Opposes Offshore Drilling

California governor declines to join McCain's call to lift ban. more >>

GOP Insiders Fret About What Former White House Spokesman Will Say

Ex-Press Secretary Scott McClellan is scheduled to testify before House panel on Friday. more >>

Dean Still Hates Conservatives

DNC chair says he's "dialed back" his tough talk on the GOP, but then blasts Gingrich and Bush. more >>

Looking Back on the Justice Department Scandal

A conversation with former U.S. Attorney David Iglesias. more >>

Are Democrats Destined to Lose After an Eight-Year Republican Presidency?

Although it's a general rule that the incumbent party can't hold the presidency after two terms, it could be different this year for McCain. more >>

GOP Frets Over Impact of Ex-Spokesman's White House Disclosures

Will McClellan's harsh critique hurt the party? more >>

Democratic Activists Continue to Stress McCain Aides Lobbying Ties

The Republican's campaign says talk of Charlie Black and Rick Davis resigning is ridiculous. more >>

Public Opinion: How Should McCain Handle President Bush in the Campaign?

How should senator McCain handle President Bush in the campaign? Tell us what you think. more >>

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