Blogs For McCain

White House tempers Biden's swine flu advice
Boston Globe
Vice President Joe Biden's penchant for straying off message forced the White House to issue a clarification yesterday on how Americans should avoid swine flu.
Video: Biden Tells Family to Stay Off Planes, Subways The Associated Press

Biden's Remarks Derail President's Temperate Message Wall Street Journal
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The GOP After Specter
Wall Street Journal
By KIMBERLEY A. STRASSEL Arlen Specter's decision to go Democrat has sent the GOP into a new round of infighting over what the party is, and where it goes now.
Democrats and 'the magic bullet' San Francisco Chronicle

Republicans are mounting a comeback (just like the Detroit Lions) Christian Science Monitor
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More schools close, swine flu cases pass 100
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) - Hundreds of schools scattered around the country closed as the nation's swine flu caseload passed 100 Thursday, and US authorities said they eventually could produce enough vaccine for everyone if necessary - but that shots couldn't …
Video: Biden Tells Family to Stay Off Planes, Subways The Associated Press

Biden backtracks on response to flu outbreak NECN
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The National Council for a New America Launches – Conference Call …
Stop the ACLU, PA

This morning I listened in on Eric Cantor's conference call concerning the launch of the National Council for a New America (NCNA) hosted by Congressman Cantor and Senator John mccain. One of the main points that the two men stressed is that this is …
Top Repubicans Launch Effort to ‘Engage American People' Wall Street Journal Blogs
Republicans are mounting a comeback (just like the Detroit Lions) Christian Science Monitor
mccain and Cantor tout new GOP policy group Richmond Times Dispatch
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Vail Daily's view: Push the popular vote
Vail Daily News
VAIL, Colorado - Some members of the Colorado Legislature are fighting to reform the way our state awards its electoral votes in presidential elections to give more weight to the popular vote.
Gregoire signs popular vote bill into law Seattle Post Intelligencer

Kill the College? Let's hear both sides TheNewsTribune.com
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Interim Obama Communications Chief
New York Times
By THE NEW YORK TIMES WASHINGTON - Anita Dunn, a longtime Democratic consultant, has been coaxed into serving as the White House communications director until a permanent chief is named, an administration adviser said Thursday.
A Dunn Deal ABC News

Obama adviser to be communications director Washington Times
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Republicans are mounting a comeback (just like the Detroit Lions)
Christian Science Monitor
By Jimmy Orr | 04.30.09 The Republicans are attempting a comeback. And that'sa good thing for the remaining member(s) of the GOP.
The Republican Party needs a leadership shake-up at all levels Newsday

One of Senate's Remaining GOP Moderates Vents, And McConnell Listens CQPolitics.com
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Senate Democrats Balk at Specter Deal
FOXNews
By Bret Baier Some Senate Democrats are upset over the deal Majority Leader Harry Reid made with Pennsylvania's Arlen Specter, allowing Specter to keep the seniority he earned as a Republican and bypass other Democrats on some of the most powerful …
Remaking the GOP Politico

Road trip: Republicans fire up the Crown Vic Seattle Times
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Meghan McCain: Old-school Republicans 'scared shitless'
pride source.com, MI

by Rex Wockner Speaking to the gay Log Cabin Republicans' national convention April 18, Meghan McCain, John McCain's daughter, said "old-school Republicans are scared shitless" of the future. "Too many Republicans want to cling to past successes," she …
Political Memo Same-Sex Marriage Holds Peril for GOP New York Times
NY Times Highlights Losing mccain Strategist as Guiding Light Away … NewsBusters
HOME > PUBLICATIONS > Exclusive: Republicans Shouldn't Take … Family Security Matters
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Obama Breaks Campaign Promise to Sign Abortion Bill Immediately
FOXNews
In his third prime-time news conference marking his 100th day as president, President Obama said he was more interested in finding ways to reduce the number of unwanted pregnancies, especially teen pregnancies.
Part II of text of Obama's news conference Washington Post

Obama says abortion rights law not a top priority Reuters
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Blacks match whites in voting rates in 2008
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) - Nearly one-fourth of voters in last November's election were minorities, the most diverse election ever, fueled by high turnout from black women and a growing Hispanic population, an independent research group found.
Pew Study: 2008 Electorate Most Diverse Yet Washington Post

Report: US 2008 electorate most diverse United Press International
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Obama Says Waterboarding is Torture
Voice of America

Speaking on the CBS talk show "Face the Nation" earlier this week, Republican Senator John mccain was asked about the ongoing debate, and whether there should be some form of truth commission or congressional investigation into the controversial …
Video: At 100 Days, Obama Confident, but Not Content The Associated Press
Afghanistan and Pakistan: Obama's First 100 Days Huffington Post
Part II of text of Obama's news conference The Associated Press
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Obama backs defense procurement overhaul
Boston Globe, United States

They've shown extraordinary courage and extraordinary leadership in moving it forward," Obama said about Senator John McCain, his presidential rival last year, along with Senator Carl Levin and Representatives Ike Skelton and John McHugh. …
Obama Praises Support for Pentagon Procurement Reform Systems
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Biden manages to anger everyone over bad flu advice
Christian Science Monitor
By Jimmy Orr | 04.30.09 White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs turned into a stand-up comedian today when tap dancing around Joe Biden's controversial remarks this morning on the flu.
Video: Biden Tells Family to Stay Off Planes, Subways The Associated Press

Biden Advises Against Travel in ‘Confined Spaces' Bloomberg
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New Yorkers Support Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage
San Francisco Bay Times, CA

Speaking to the gay Log Cabin Republicans' national convention April 18, Meghan mccain, John mccain's daughter, said “old-school Republicans are scared shitless” of the future. “Too many Republicans want to cling to past successes,” she said. …

McCain Hosts AMC Movie Marathon
Television Week, MI

John McCain, R-Ariz., will host a Memorial Day movie marathon of war-hero themed movies on AMC. The Arizona senator and Vietnam veteran will discuss his own war experiences on May 25 while hosting the six-film “War Heroes” marathon, which will include …

John McCain To Host War Heroes Memorial Day Marathon on AMC
Broadcasting & Cable, NY - David Tanklefsky

John McCain. The marathon pays tribute to war heroes and features six classic war movies. McCain will speak openly about the significance of Memorial Day as well as his own combat experiences. The War Heroes marathon begins at 8 am on Memorial Day (May …
McCain Hosts AMC Movie Marathon Television Week
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Republicans unveil new national council
msnbc.com

John McCain announced the formation of a new effort to help the Republican Party take its message on the road and come up with new ideas for the future. The effort, called the National Council for a New America, will hold its first town hall in …
Video: Sen. Specter 2001 Rule to Prevent Party Switching C-SPAN
Meghan mccain redefines the GOP NYU Washington Square News
GOP's Big Names Try to Forge New Agenda Washington Post
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Vice President Joe Biden's Remarks on Swine Flu Draw Criticism
ABC News
By HUMA KHAN Democrats hustled to temper Vice President Joe Biden's comments today that he would advise his family to avoid flying or being in confined spaces because of concerns about swine flu, a comment that drew criticism from the travel industry.
Video: Biden Tells Family to Stay Off Planes, Subways The Associated Press

Biden manages to anger everyone over bad flu advice Christian Science Monitor
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Bruce Willis Back in Action…So's John McCain?!
E! Online

Except, that is, for Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Rainn Wilson, Carrie Fisher, Ashanti and John McCain (yep, that John McCain), all of whom have managed to score upcoming gigs on the big and small screen. • The Office's Wilson has teamed with former 3rd Rock …
BRUCE WILLIS, OLD MAN ACTION STAR Cinematic Happenings Under Development
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Republicans to Specter: We want our money back
Los Angeles Times
When he announced the other day that he was switching to the Democratic Party, Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter offered to return campaign donations from any contributors who might take offense.
Video: Sen. Specter 2001 Rule to Prevent Party Switching C-SPAN

Republicans unveil new national council msnbc.com
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House GOP uses burning Pentagon, handshake in video
Politico - Alex Isenstadt, Carol E. Lee

House Republicans are using images of the Pentagon burning on 9/11 and President Obama's "bow" to the Saudi leader in a video that accuses the president of making America less safe in his first 100 days.
Hoekstra: Elections have consequences Ludington Daily News
Scare Tactics New York Daily News
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President Obama's Schedule
CBS News, NY

Later he will meet with meets with Senator John McCain, Senator Carl Levin, Rep. Ike Skelton, and Rep. John McHugh in the Oval Office. That will be followed by remarks from the president at the “White House to Light House” Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride. …

McCain to host AMC's weekend of war heroes films
The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — John McCain will be the host of AMC cable network's Memorial Day weekend marathon of movies celebrating war heroes. The former prisoner of war and Republican presidential candidate will introduce movies like "Midway," "Patton," "The …
John McCain To Host War Heroes Memorial Day Marathon on AMC Broadcasting & Cable
McCain Hosts AMC Movie Marathon Television Week
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Biden swine flu comments prompt clarification
Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Vice President Joe Biden said on Thursday he would tell his family to stay out of airplanes or subways to avoid contracting swine flu, prompting his office to issue a clarification.
Biden: Avoid Planes, Trains, Automobiles FOXNews

Biden on swine flu: Mitigation works best United Press International
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GOP watch: National Council for a New America
msnbc.com
Roll Call on the new GOP group: "In an effort to shed the 'party of no' label, Congressional Republican leaders will launch a new initiative on Thursday outlining solutions the GOP hopes will convince Americans that they have tenable solutions to the …
Video: Sen. Specter 2001 Rule to Prevent Party Switching C-SPAN

Specter Surprises All With Move to the Left Jewish Exponent
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Where Have All The Young Republicans Gone?
Atlantic Online
I've been troubled in recent months when discussing the issue of young voters with some fellow Republicans. There seems to be a sort of conventional wisdom that we should expect young voters to trend liberal and Democratic, that the behavior of young …
Video: Sen. Specter 2001 Rule to Prevent Party Switching C-SPAN

Ind. speaker blames governor for special session Chicago Tribune
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Sarah Palin joins Twitter, but doesn't follow John McCain
Washington Examiner, DC

Looks like celebrity politician Sarah Palin signed up for Twitter yesterday joining Oprah, Miley Cyrus, and her former running mate John McCain on the popular micro-blogging platform. Palin is already following FOX News buddies, Sean Hannity and Bill …
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An invite for Palin Politico
Palin Likely to Be a Part of National Council Washington Post Blogs
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GOP's Big Names Try to Forge New Agenda
Washington Post
By Perry Bacon Jr. Looking to rebrand a struggling Republican Party, a group of party heavyweights including former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and Sen. John McCain (R-Arizona) are launching a new group that will hold town halls around the country and look …
Video: Sen. Specter 2001 Rule to Prevent Party Switching C-SPAN

Budget vote shows Specter's party switch isn't a lock USA Today
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Obama welcomes Senate's newest Democrat
Philadelphia Inquirer
By Thomas Fitzgerald and Amy Worden President Obama welcomed Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter to the Democratic flock yesterday at the White House, praising the party's newest senator as "one tough hombre" who will not be a "rubber stamp" for …
Video: Sen. Specter 2001 Rule to Prevent Party Switching C-SPAN

Budget vote shows Specter's party switch isn't a lock USA Today
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