US Presidential Elections

Michigan law firm settles with FEC

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 20 (UPI) -- A Michigan law firm will pay the U.S. government $131,000 to settle claims it illegally sent money to John Edwards' 2004 presidential campaign, papers show. After reaching the settlement with...

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U.S. to look at own role in Afghan graft

Gates: U.S. to look at own role in Afghan graft Pentagon contracts, projects to be reviewed for signs of corruption U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates speaks at the start of the Halifax International Security Forum in Nova...

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The Thread: Whose Recession Is It, Anyway?

Nearly two years into the recession, opinion about which political party is responsible for the severe economic downturn is shifting, according to a new national poll. According to the poll 27 percent now blame the Democrats...

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McCain urges Obama to speed up Afghan decision

U.S. Sen. John McCain predicted success in the Afghan war effort Friday if President Barack Obama makes a decision quickly to send the reinforcements requested by his top commander there. By ROB GILLIES Associated Press Writer...

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Obama approval drops below 50% - msnbc.com

AFP Obama approval drops below 50% msnbc.com President Obama has now dropped, for the first time, below 50% approval in the Gallup poll. It's the second poll this week to show that result. This puts Obama on par with Ronald...

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Former GOP presidential candidate John McCain in fight of career for his ... - New York Daily News

New York Daily News Former GOP presidential candidate John McCain in fight of career for his ... New York Daily News A new poll finds Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., with just a slim lead over his challenger, JD Hayworth. If you...

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Auto bailout still a sore spot for GOP

Rep. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) traded barbs this week over Chrysler's fate. Photo: AP The Politico 44 / Click Story Widget Requires Adobe Flash Player. Months since Chrysler and General Motors emerged...

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Zimbabwe: Uncle Sam - Friend or Foe?

opinion WORLD opinion remains sharply divided over the United States of America's role in global politics given its partiality, hypocrisy and double-standards in its dealings with other nations. And the horrendous crisis...

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SEIU President Andrew Stern Is Frequent White House Visitor; May Have Violated Lobbying Laws

News Type: Event — Seeded on Fri Nov 20, 2009 12:55 PM EST Andrew Stern is a close friend of President Barack Obama. And President Obama has made clear that he is fully committed to promoting the political goals of organized...

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CBS’s 'Early Show' Skips Grilling of Geithner, Lawmakers Calling for Resignation

CBS’s Early Show on Friday completely ignored the grilling Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner received on Capitol Hill on Thursday and the calls for his resignation by members of Congress. ABC’s Good Morning America and NBC’s...

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