Archive for August, 2008
The Stage Is Set At Invesco Field
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., looks at the venue at Invesco Field at Mile High where he will accept the Democratic nomination for President in Denver, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008.
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
McCain VP May Leak At 6PM Today
SOURCE: NAME MAY LEAK AT 6 PM ET… WITH SOME SORT OF CONFIRMATION AT 8 PM… DEVELOPING…
So here’s the buzz… Some outlets are reporting that Romney is ‘off the list‘ which leads me to believe the McCain campaign thinks the pick is too obvious and won’t spur much of a reaction unless they spin it [...]
Joe Biden’s Speech To The DNC
“Our country is less secure and more isolated than it has been at any time in recent history,” said Joe Biden, the U.S. senator from Delaware who a week ago became Barack Obama’s running mate and was presented as the vice presidential nominee Wednesday night.
I think Barack Obama has fallen into a bit of a [...]
Breakthrough In Casey Anthony Case
Air sample tests from Casey Anthony’s car show a decomposing human body was inside the trunk, a sheriff’s office official just confirmed.
Officials have offered Anthony a partial immunity deal if she admits 3-year-old Caylee Marie died as a result of an accident. If she takes the deal, any information Anthony provides to law-enforcement could not [...]
Delegates Ready For DNC Roll Call
Delegates at the Democratic National Convention are filling out their tally sheets Wednesday to be turned in quickly so the roll call for Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton can begin promptly at 5 p.m. ET.
Obama aide Jenny Backus said one nominating speech and two seconding speeches for Clinton will be offered followed by four speeches [...]
New Orleans Braces For Gustav
(CNN) — Three years ago, almost to the day, residents of New Orleans watched nervously as Hurricane Katrina formed in the Gulf of Mexico and headed their way.
Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, Louisiana, on August 29, 2005, causing massive flooding.
Now, they’re hoping the anniversary won’t bring a similar encounter with a potential hurricane named [...]
Denver Police Slam CODEPINK Protester
You know, far be it from me to defend the loons in CODEPINK but these cops were being more than just a little too aggressive. The officer who knocked the first protester to the ground was clearly frustrated and he overreacted. You can also here one of the other officers call a protester ‘bitch’ in [...]
Video: Hillary Clinton’s DNC Speech
Line from Hillary Clinton’s convention speech as prepared: “Those are the reasons I ran for president. Those are the reasons I support Barack Obama. And those are the reasons you should too.”
Line as delivered by Hillary Clinton: “Those are the reasons I ran for president. Those are the reasons I support Barack Obama for president.”
This, [...]
Live Coverage: DNC Day Two
Full schedule of Day 2 events at the DNC in Denver after the cut…
Hurricane Gustav Heads For The Gulf
Aug. 26 (Bloomberg) — Hurricane Gustav is forecast to make landfall later today in Haiti and may enter the Gulf of Mexico, home to more than a fifth of U.S. oil production.
Gustav’s sustained winds strengthened to 90 miles (145 kilometers) per hour, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in an advisory just before 8 [...]
