Archive | September, 2008

Senate to Vote on Bailout Tomorrow

30. September 2008

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The U.S. Senate will vote on the $700 billion financial rescue bill on Wednesday, just two days after the House of Representatives rejected it. The vote will take place around 9PM ET according to Michelle Malkin’s sources.

Kissinger Repudiates Obama’s Claims

27. September 2008

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During the debate this evening, Barack Obama attempted to use Dr. Henry Kissinger’s statements on Iran against John McCain. He tried to claim that Kissinger supported unconditional talks with Iran while McCain opposes such action. Someone should’ve told Henry Kissinger: Henry Kissinger believes Barack Obama misstated his views on diplomacy with US adversaries and is [...]

Video: Obama Can’t Remember Name of Soldier on His Bracelet

27. September 2008

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John McCain took time to point out a bracelet he received from the mother of a solider lost in the war on terror. Barack Obama responded with a cring-inducing, “I’ve got one, too!”, but couldn’t remember the soldier’s name without looking at the bracelet. It’s Ryan David Jopek, by the way. Via Michelle Malkin.

McCain Ad: “John is Right”

26. September 2008

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Whatever Team McCain is paying its ad/rapid response team, double it.

Kennedy Has Seizure; Updated

26. September 2008

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Senator Ted Kennedy (D-Mass) has been taken to a Cape Cod Hospital, multiple sources report. His condition is currently unknown. Fox News received confirmation from a captain at the Hyannais Port Fire Department that Kennedy was transported this evening. Update: The Associated Press says he was complaining of feeling ill and 911 was dispatched. He [...]

Team Obama Camp Caught Lying About Roy Blunt’s Statement

26. September 2008

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In pursuit of fitting its talking points with Republican support, Team Obama is sending around a carefully edited video of House Minority Whip Roy Blunt (R-Mo) talking about McCain’s role. Obama spokesman Bill Burton (AKA “Shameless Liar”) wrote: “Congressman Blunt just confirmed what’s been clear since John McCain rode into Washington at the eleventh hour [...]

First Presidential Debate Tonight

26. September 2008

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First Presidential Debate Tonight

It begins 9PM ET on Fox News (among other networks) and is being moderated by Jim Lehrer. The scheduled topic is foreign policy but don’t be surprised to see some financial questions thrown in. Am I watching? Maybe. Depends on how it starts off. If it’s going to be a “McCain’s just four more years [...]

Biden: You Know What America Needs? Clean Coal

26. September 2008

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Wow. It was just September 17th when Biden was getting in the face of a young girl insisting he and Obama didn’t support clean coal. Here’s what he said at the time: “We’re not supporting clean coal,” Biden replied, putting his hands on the woman’s shoulders. “Guess what? China’s building two every week, two dirty [...]

Polls Looking Grim for GOP

26. September 2008

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It’s certainly not over and there’s 4 debates to come, but this is never good news. McCain lost two in Rasmussen and is now down by 5. He’s down a whopping 7 in Hotline and a more conservative 3 in Gallup. He has to start kicking The One’s ass if he’s going to stay afloat. [...]

Ambinder: McCain Didn’t Bring Up Alternative Plans, Contrary to Dem Claims

25. September 2008

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You mean the noble league of 17 percenters may be lying in order to blunt any advantage McCain may obtain by showing leadership instead of just campaigning? But…but…the most open, honest, and ethical Congress evuh!!! Though Sen. Chris Dodd implied that Sen. McCain sandbagged the rest of the negotiators by bringing up alternative proposals, McCain [...]