The real story behind John McCain choosing Sara Palin (Rated-R)
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AZ Politics
RNC Convention Preview
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Day One of the Republican National Convention was washed out by Hurricane Gustav. To their credit, both political parties put aside their campaigning yesterday (sort of) and asked their supporters to contribute money to the American Red Cross, or other relief agency of your choice. I approve. The McCain campaign, however, used … Read more
Hurricane Gustav comes ashore in Louisiana
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: TED JACKSON / The Times-PicayuneWater sloshes over the flood wall on the city side of the Industrial Canal in the 9th Ward of New Orleans as Hurricane Gustav blows through. Sunday August 31, 2008 For up-to-date information on Hurricane Gustav, The Times-Picayune of New Orleans at NOLA.com is your best source. The … Read more
60 Minutes interview of Barack Obama and Joe Biden
Posted by AzBlueMeanie:
60 Minutes covers the Democrats, who concluded an historic convention in Denver this week by making Senator Barack Obama of Illinois the first African-American ever nominated for president by a major party.
60 Minutes correspondent Steve Kroft conducted the first joint interview with the candidate and his running mate, Senator Joe Biden of Delaware, this past Friday, Aug. 29, in Pittsburgh, Pa. 60 Minutes Transcript
Watch the video (below the fold – for technical reasons).
Not quite the ringing endorsement from those who know her best
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: I see that all the TV networks have now sent a camera crew to Alaska to shoot their B-footage of "man on the street" interviews of residents, asking them how they feel about Governor Sarah Palin being selected as John McCain’s running mate. The McMedia is working overtime to spin this as … Read more