Category Archives: National News

Senator Hillary Clinton, responding to some calls for her withdrawal, stated that she is in the race until the convention, and renewed her call for a resolution to the issue of seating the Michigan and Florida delegations. From the Washington … Continue reading →

With both major candidates locked in a political death struggle, and with the possibility of a first ballot deadlock could Al Gore emerge as a compromise candidate on ballot two at the convention? While the idea (as far as I … Continue reading →

Social Security and Medicare trustees issued dire warnings in their annual reports about the financial problems that both programs face in the very near future. From the Washington Post: The trustees, issuing a once-a-year analysis, said the resources in the … Continue reading →

A.P. is reporting that Governor Bill Richardson of New Mexico will endorse Barack Obama at an event today in Portland, Oregon. Richardson is the only Hispanic governor in the country, and his endorsement was heavily sought by both Obama and … Continue reading →

With the Barack Obama supporters in the Michigan legislature sitting on their hands that body recessed without authorizing a re-do of the Michigan primary, eliminating any chance of a new primary. The question of dealing with the seating of that … Continue reading →

Barack Obama gave a major speech that was designed to deal with racial issues we face as a country yesterday. The speech, prompted in part by the publicizing of the anti-American rants of his pastor, dealt with personal issues, as … Continue reading →

With the likelihood that the nominating process will not produce a candidate with the requisite number of delegates to win the nomination the Democratic infighting over Florida and Michigan has reached new heights. Today’s New York Times details the threats … Continue reading →

Geraldine Ferraro resigned from her honorary position with the Clinton campaign after a furor over remarks dealing with Obama’s race. Those comments from MSNBC: “If Obama was a white man, he would not be in this position. And if he … Continue reading →

New York Governor Eliot Spitzer resigned today, just days after being discovered as utilizing the services of a high priced call girl ring. It is a stunning fall from power for Spitzer, and marks the end of a politician who … Continue reading →