Barack Obama says running for president gives him more executive experience than McCain running mate and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. Is he right, or is the McCain campaign right in calling that claim “laughable”?
Who Has the Experience Advantage?
Gustav Comes Ashore
Hurricane Gustav slammed the Louisiana Gulf coast Monday morning at Category 2 intensity. The rebuilt levees in New Orleans are being tested and water is coming over the top of them but so far no breaches have been found.
What’s the Right Republican Response to Gustav?
The first day of the Republican National Convention was scrubbed as the party tries to be sensitive to the people affected by Hurricane Gustav. Is this the right response to show there are things much more important than conventions or is the GOP running scared after Katrina?
Former DNC Chair: Joking or Tasteless…or Both?
Former Democratic Party Chairman Don Fowler is apologizing after being caught on camera saying a hurricane during the week of the Republican convention shows that God was on the side of the Democrats. What do you think? Big deal or does everyone just need to lighten up?
Obama Comes Out Swinging
After weeks of Democrats worrying that Barack Obama was unwilling to exchange punches with John McCain, Obama went right after the Republican nominee on Thursday night. Did this show the mettle that was missing? Or did Obama come across as another mud-slinging politician? Share your thoughts on the Obama speech and whether you think it makes him a solid favorite to win in November.
Republicans are Hailin’ Choice of Palin
John McCain shocked just about everyone on Friday when he named first-term Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate. It’s a choice Republicans love. Was this just the kind of shake-up McCain need to generate buzz and excitement for his campaign or is gambling on a political novice? Will she appeal to many of Hillary Clinton’s supporters? Tell what you think.
Your Thoughts on the Democratic Convention
Tonight we hear from Barack Obama, but what are your impressions of the first three days of the Democratic Convention? Who impressed you? Who made you want to wretch? And who might be an emerging star in the party like Obama was at the convention four years ago?
Real Reporting in Georgia
As the mainstream media forget about the crisis in Georgia during convention week, reporter Michael Totten shares the real story of what happened there earlier this month.
Waiting on McCain
On Friday, we are expecting to hear John McCain announce his running mate for the Republican presidential ticket. Some say McCain hasn’t settled on his choice, but others suggest he has. Whether you support or oppose McCain, who should he choose? Where does he need help? Who and what should he avoid? Will this choice really change the race in a meaningful way?
Obama’s Moment
Tonight, Barack Obama will accept the Democratic presidential nomination. He says he plans to have a direct conversation with the American people. But what must he convey in that conversation? What do you want to hear from Obama tonight? What will convince undecided voters to get behind him? And will his speech be the event that determines YOUR vote in November?