Jasoneasley’s NewsCloud Journal

Pressure Mounts on Clinton to Withdraw from Democratic Race | Politicususa

jasoneasley — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:04:35 +0000

On the same day that Pennsylvania super delegate Sen. Bob Casey endorsed Obama, Sen. Patrick Leahy released a statement calling for Clinton to withdraw and support Obama. However, Clinton continues to vow to fight on.

Read the full story

Can Sen. Bob Casey Help Obama Win in Pennsylvania? | Politicususa

jasoneasley — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:51:40 +0000

Barack Obama picked up a critical endorsement in Pennsylvania today, when Sen. Bob Casey Jr. decided to announce his endorsement of him at a rally in Pittsburgh. Casey is one of the most powerful names in PA politics today, but can his support help Obama turn the tide in the Keystone State?

Read the full story

The Also-Rans: Joe Biden | Politicususa

jasoneasley — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:48:58 +0000

Well, we are now down to three. Three candidates who have a chance at being President come this November. One Republican and two Democrats. History will be made regardless of who wins. We will see the first black President, the first female to be elected to the Oval Office or the oldest Commander-in-Chief. However, even though we are now just down to three viable contenders for the crown, it was just a few months ago when the field was completely overcrowded for both parties.

Read the full story

Consumer mood signals recession

jasoneasley — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:42:10 +0000

U.S. consumers’ confidence weakened to the lowest in 16 years in March, pointing to recession, as worries over fading job prospects and rising inflation clouded the outlook, a survey showed on Friday.

Read the full story

Bush Says Critics Refuse to See Iraq Progress | Politicususa

jasoneasley — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 17:59:34 +0000

President Bush had this to say about critics of the war, "Some, however, seem unwilling to acknowledge that progress is taking place. Early in the war, they said the political situation wasn’t good enough. Then, after Iraq held three historic elections, they said the security situation wasn’t good enough…"

Read the full story

Clinton Camp: Obama’s Record,

jasoneasley — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:47:06 +0000

Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign put out a press release today, firing back at the Barack Obama campaign’s claims that Clinton has a history of distorting her record.

Read the full story

McCain, Romney to campaign together

jasoneasley — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:41:21 +0000

Talk about a political odd couple, how many times did McCain look ready to strangle Romney during the debates?

Read the full story

Both Clinton and Obama Respond to McCain’s Iraq Speech | Politicususa

jasoneasley — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:38:22 +0000

Both the Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama campaigns released statements responding to the foreign policy speech that John McCain gave today. Obama campaign spokesman Bill Burton released a statement that tried to contrast the old (McCain) with the new (Obama).

Read the full story

Ralph Nader Urges Impeachment for Bush | Politicususa

jasoneasley — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:48:48 +0000

Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader sent a letter to House Judiciary Chair John Conyers today urging that the option of impeachment be placed back on the table for President Bush.

Read the full story

Mike Gravel Leaves the Democratic Party | Politicususa

jasoneasley — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:07:33 +0000

Today on his website former U.S. Senator Mike Gravel of Alaska announced that he is leaving the Democratic Party for the Libertarian Party. Gravel, who was the best thing about those early Democratic primary debates said, “Today, I am announcing my plan to join the Libertarian Party, because the Democratic Party no longer represents my vision for our great country."

Read the full story