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Democrats Link Bad Economy to Iraq War | Politicususa

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

This week's Democratic was delivered by Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and focused on the beginning the fifth anniversary of the Iraq war, and its costs at home and abroad. Menendez started by praising the troops then said, "When it comes to honoring and supporting our troops and their families, Democrats ...

Is Bill Richardson the Ideal Running Mate for Obama? | Politicususa

Friday, March 21st, 2008

Today in Portland, OR former Democratic presidential candidate, and current New Mexico governor, Bill Richardson endorsed Barack Obama. His endorsement got me thinking that Richardson might be exactly who the Obama campaign needs shore up their weaknesses in a general election campaign.Read the full story

House to Investigate Passport Snooping Case | Politicususa

Friday, March 21st, 2008

The chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Rep. Howard L. Berman (D-CA) said in a statement released today that his committee will investigate the allegations that State Department employees improperly accessed the passport information of presidential candidates John McCain, Hillary Clinton, and Barack Obama.Read the full story

Bush Defends Torture in Radio Address

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

Today, President Bush used his weekly radio address to defend his veto of a bill that would have banned the use of waterboarding and other forms of torture by the CIA. The president’s first point was to remind America that al-Qaeda is out there and wanting to attack. “Al Qaida ...