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Bush Says He Would Have Endorsed Obama in '08 if Asked?
By David Knowles - AOL News(Nov. 10) -- Bet you didn't see that one coming! According to a story published by the Financial Times, former President George W. Bush told a group of British White House visitors that he would have likely given his endorsement to candidate Barack Obama, if only he had been asked. Discussing fellow Republican John McCain's lackluster campaign, Bush is said to have quipped, "I probably won't even vote for the guy." Then, according to the recollection of two people in the room, Bush added, "I had to endorse him. But I'd have endorsed Obama if they'd asked me." Considering that Bush actively ...
Bush Takes a Shot at McCain in His 'Decision Points' Memoir
By Paul Wachter - AOL News(Nov. 8) -- George W. Bush once kicked John McCain when he was a threat, but now he's kicking him when he's down. In his new memoir, "Decision Points," Bush says McCain responded poorly to the financial crisis and should have asked him for help in taking on Barack Obama in the 2008 presidential race. McCain may be guilty of the first charge: As the financial crisis exploded, the Arizona senator suspended his campaign, then quickly backtracked, all the while offering no substantive proposals for righting the nation's economy. But as for the second claim, Bush had only a 25 percent approval ...
Sarah Palin's Dark Universe: Vanity Fair's Profile
By Suzi Parker - Politics DailySarah Palin is a 21st century enigma. She posts on Facebook and within minutes hundreds of people have either clicked "like" or left a comment, usually incredibly flattering, about Palin's message. She Tweets, the media writes. She has turned a losing vice presidential run into superstardom, becoming a political rock star in the vein of Bill Clinton. Palin could very well be pondering a presidential run. She visits Iowa later this month to headline the Iowa Republican Party's annual fall fundraiser. Vanity Fair, a haven for profiles of presidential wannabes, now gives Palin her turn. In ...
Why the British Elections Fascinate This American
By Delia Lloyd - Politics DailyBy any measure, the British general elections on May 6 are shaping up to be a real nail-biter. The race is very competitive. The outcome is highly uncertain. The implications for Britain's future are profound. And for this American citizen living in London, at least, it's one of the most engaging electoral contests I've ever seen. Don't get me wrong. Like many Americans, I was captivated by the 2008 American presidential race. I understood that a lot was at stake on policy terms. I described how -- in an article I did from London that year -- Americans of all political stripes and classes ...
Obama Lacks Street Cred in Philly
By Faye Anderson - Politics DailyPhiladelphia is known for its cheesesteak. Philly candidates have a cheesy way of promoting civic participation: Political operatives are paid street money to "knock and drag" voters to the polls. The Los Angeles Times reports this low-tech voter mobilization tactic is at odds with Barack Obama's promise of a "different kind of politics" and his high-tech campaign:Fourteen months into a campaign that has the feel of a movement, Sen. Barack Obama has collided with the gritty political traditions of Philadelphia, where ward bosses love their candidates, but also expect them to pay up.The dispute ...
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