Archive for February, 2007

Imus takes on Mitt…or vice versa (VIDEO)

Governor Romney on Don Imus’ 2006 St. Patrick’s Day show showing off the charisma that will no doubt be a big boost once he gets out in the media more…

In search of Western Democrats

Guy W. Farmer writes in the Nevada Appeal “as a registered Democrat who is thoroughly disillusioned with President Bush and the Republicans” and says he’s looking for a moderate Democrat to back for president in 2008 – someone like New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, who made an early campaign stop in Minden late last month.

I’ve [...]

Obama draws contrast with Clinton over Iraq war

Obama was not in the Senate at the time of the vote but said he opposed the war from the start. Now proposing a phased withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq to be completed by the end of March 2008, Obama told reporters he was uncertain how Clinton intended to end the conflict.
“I am not [...]

Obama fires back at Australian PM

In a strongly worded foray into US politics, Mr Howard said an Obama victory in the presidential election would be disastrous for the war on terrorism.
“I think he’s wrong. I think that will just encourage those who want to completely destabilise and destroy Iraq, and create chaos and a victory for the terrorists to hang [...]

FOX News Poll: Who’s Your Second Choice for 2008?

While New York Sen. Hillary Clinton remains the front-runner for the Democratic nomination, what would the race look like if — for whatever reason — she were no longer in the running? And without former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani in the nomination race, which fellow Republican would benefit most? To find out, a [...]

Hillary Clinton, John McCain, Rudy Giuliani Lead NH 2008 Poll

Hillary Clinton is the early frontrunner among candidates in New Hampshire for the Democratic presidential nomination, and among Republicans, Arizona Sen. John McCain and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani are tied, according to a new Granite State poll.
Historically, the first primary in the nation, New Hampshire is seen as a bellwether for the nation’s [...]

Murdoch’s dream ticket for 08: Gingrich/Bloomberg?

Rupert Murdoch, , who controls global media conglomerate News Corp, wants Republican foreign policy hardliner Newt Gingrich to run for president next year, saying the former house Speaker would lend important gravitas to the campaign.
The News Corporation chairman and chief executive also wants (former Democrat) New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg to run, saying his brand [...]

Should Hillary Clinton ditch the trouser suits?

Who wears the trousers? It’s a question often asked about the Clinton marriage.
But now, according to style guru Donatella Versace, the question is whether Hillary, who clearly does wear trouser suits, should ditch them.
They make her look too masculine, the fashion deisgner told Germany’s Die Zeit. “She’s a woman and she should be able to [...]