Barack Obama has selected a running mate. He won’t say who it is, but who should it be? Who would help him most? Who would help him least?
Archives for August 2008
Obama and Abortion: The Real Story
Jill Stanek, a former labor and delivery nurse, is speaking out about Barack Obama’s record on the Born Alive Infant Protection Act and her own interaction with him during the debate in Illinois.
Listen to Greg’s interview with Jill Stanek here.
Why Both Parties Are Opposed to McLieberman
Republicans and Democrats alike are concerned that John McCain may select former Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Lieberman. Are you? Would Lieberman be a brilliant choice or a complete bust for the McCain campaign?
Will McCain Choose a Pro-Choice Running Mate?
John McCain is pro-life but is strongly considering a pro-choice running mate. Is that a recipe for disaster in his own party or a way to gain crossover appeal?
Russia, U.S. Argue Over Missiles and Georgia
Already at odds over the Russian invasion of Georgia nearly two weeks ago, Washington and Moscow are still failing to find common ground over a proposed missile shield in eastern Europe.
Reuters/Zogby Poll Says McCain Now Leads Obama
Barack Obama has led John McCain every day since the general election campaign began two months ago. However, a new Reuters/Zogby poll shows McCain ahead by five points. Has the momentum in this campaign shifted in a major way? If so, what has changed? Share your thoughts with us here.
Spanish Airline Disaster
Well over 100 people may be dead after a packed airliner caught fire and overshot the runway in Madrid, Spain.
Florida vs. Fay
Tropical Storm Fay is soaking Florida and spawning tornadoes, and after it moves through, some forecasters say it will come right back to the Sunshine State.
Should Health Care be Job #1 for the Next President?
Harry and Louise are back! The fictional TV couple that helped to derail President Clinton’s push for government-run health care in the 1990s is now pushing for the next president to make health care reform the highest national priority. What do you think? How urgent should this be? Is it time for the government to get it done? And what should be the right approach?
The Chatter Points to Biden
Barack Obama is keeping his choice of a running mate a secret until Wednesday at the earliest. But insiders and even some folks on the short list say Obama is most likely to choose longtime Delaware Sen. Joe Biden. Do you want Obama to pick Biden? Would Biden make a good VP? Sound off here!