In the South, a Force to Challenge the G.O.P.
By ADAM NOSSITER and JANNY SCOTT
Published: May 16, 2008
NEW ORLEANS — The sharp surge in black turnout that Senator Barack Obama has helped to generate in recent primaries and Congressional races could signal a threat this fall to the longtime Republican dominance of the South, according to […]
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“The last UN weapons inspectors left Iraq in October of 1998. We are confident that Saddam Hussein retained some stockpiles of chemical and biological weapons, and that he has since embarked on a crash course to build up his chemical and biological warfare capability. Intelligence reports also indicate that he is seeking nuclear weapons, but […]
Obama criticizes McCain, Bush on appeasement talk
By MIKE GLOVER, Associated Press Writer
WATERTOWN, S.D. - Barack Obama rebuked Republican rival John McCain and President Bush for “dishonest, divisive” attacks in hinting that the Democratic presidential candidate would appease terrorists, staunchly defending his national security credentials for the general election campaign.
Obama responded Friday to Bush’s speech Thursday […]
President Bush said:
“Some seem to believe we should negotiate with terrorists and radicals, as if some ingenious argument will persuade them they have been wrong all along,” Bush said at Israel’s 60th anniversary celebration in Jerusalem.
“We have heard this foolish delusion before,” Bush said in remarks to Israel’s parliament, the Knesset. “As Nazi tanks crossed […]
Obama says Bush falsely accused him of appeasement
By LIZ SIDOTI, Associated Press Writer 51 minutes ago
WASHINGTON - Barack Obama accused President Bush of “a false political attack” Thursday after Bush warned in Israel against appeasing terrorists — early salvos in a general election campaign that’s already blazing even as Obama tries to sew up his […]
Sean Penn warns Barack Obama
at Cannes Film Festival opening
By Anita Singh, Showbusiness Editor
Last updated: 14/05/2008
Sean Penn, sounding off about US Presidential hopeful Barack Obama.
Penn joined fellow judge Natalie Portman on the red carpet for the premiere of the first night film, Blindness, a thriller starring Julianne Moore.
At a press conference beforehand, the actor, an outspoken critic […]
Obama and the Cross
May 14, 2008
I have been telling Brody File readers for months that if Barack Obama becomes the Democratic nominee he will make a pitch to win over independent/moderate Evangelicals. Well, we now have evidence.
Look at the flyer below:
In Kentucky, he is making a direct appeal to Evangelicals with flyers that mention his […]
John R. Lott, Jr.:
High Gas Prices
Are Not Something New
Monday , May 12, 2008
By John R. Lott, Jr.
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With oil prices closing above $125 a barrel of oil on Friday, angry politicians are blaming the higher prices on everything from speculators to greedy oil companies. Last week some Democratic Senators demanded […]
Let’s Tweak the Media: Obama to Campaign in 57 Islamic States
May 12, 2008
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RUSH: Hey, folks, you want to tweak the Drive-By Media with me right now? Want to participate in tweaking the Drive-By Media? You are aware, probably, that Barack Obama lost his bearings recently and said that he was going to campaign in […]
$290 Billion Farm Bill Caters to
Many Groups, Faces Veto Threat
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
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WASHINGTON —
The House moved Wednesday toward passing a $290 billion farm bill that contains more subsidies for farmers as well as big increases in food stamps and other nutrition aid to help people with skyrocketing grocery prices.Supporters hoped […]
