US Presidential Election
Sunday September 7, 2008
It's on for young and old
THE candidates have picked their running mates, packed their bags
and nailed down their policies.
Palin hailed but McCain is the main game
Agreat woman who worked with Ronald Reagan was on the phone shortly
after Republican Senator John McCain turned the American political
world on its head with his selection of Governor Sarah Palin of
Alaska as his choice to be the next vice-president of the United
States.
Saturday September 6, 2008
McCain condemns Bush era
THE Republicans' nominee for president, John McCain, has disowned
the past eight years of George Bush and his Administration as he
sought to define himself as a man of principle, experience and
character, ready to lead America during dangerous times.
Straight shooter hits home
Sarah Palin could well bag more fans from both parties, writes Anne
Davies.
Friday September 5, 2008
'Change is coming' McCain tells US
John McCain accepts Republican presidential nomination, warning
Washington politicians that "change is coming" and denouncing
"partisan rancour".
Palin pregnancy helps turn up heat on teenage buns in ovens
ONE in three American girls falls pregnant before the age of 20,
offering hope to Republican strategists that the electorate will
shrug off the fact that 17-year-old Bristol Palin is expecting,
writes Ian Munro.
Return of the old maverick
WHEN he steps to the lectern today to accept the Republican
presidential nomination, John McCain will face an immediate
comparison to an opponent known for his soaring rhetoric who
delivered his own speech to a packed football stadium and a
television audience of 38 million. And that is the easy part.
Armed and highly dangerous
"WHAT'S the difference between a hockey mom and a pit bull?" joked
Sarah Palin, the woman who in just 60 days could be the United
States' first female vice-president, writes Anne Davies.
Thursday September 4, 2008
Sarah Palin: in her own words
Quotes from Sarah Palin's address to the Republican National Convention:
Palin lets them have it: a pitbull with lipstick
Sarah Palin, a former beauty queen once dubbed "America's Hottest Governor", has rocketed in less than a week from being an unknown Alaskan politician to the Republican vice-presidential pick.
Sarah Palin fires back at her critics
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has launched a counterattack against her critics, telling an overflowing Republican convention hall that she had accepted the No.2 slot on the ticket to serve the American people, not to win "the good opinion" of her detractors.
Palin says love affair story 'a vicious lie'
The McCain campaign has vigorously denied a report in the National Enquirer magazine that the Republican's vice-presidential pick, Alaska Governor, Sarah Palin has had an extramarital affair with her husband's business partner.
Under the spotlight: Sarah Palin's pregnant daughter and boyfriend meet John McCain
Just days ago Levi Johnston was just another school ice hockey player from Alaska. Today, he was shaking hands with the would-be next US president in the glare of the world's press.
Republicans hail McCain the hero
THE Republican Party has made a direct appeal for the hearts of independent voters and Democrats who cannot bring themselves to vote for Barack Obama by highlighting their nominee, John McCain, as a maverick who will change the way Washington operates.
'Old rich white boys' heed advice
SHE was blonder than Marilyn, wore nondescript glasses, talked
tough - and dismissed rumours that she might be chosen as a
Republican presidential running mate as a notion "from outer
space".
Wednesday September 3, 2008
Palin Derangement Syndrome fever
What the world's saying about pro-life moose hunter.
'Redneck' boy
Sarah Palin's family surprises keep coming.
Vetting 'thorough'
Republican presidential candidate John McCain says he is satisfied that Sarah Palin's background was properly checked before the Alaska governor became his vice-presidential running-mate.
Palin picks abstinence
While John McCain was "stumped" by question about whether condoms prevent HIV spread.
Republican Convention goes on as scheduled
A decision has been made to return to normal schedules at the Republican National Convention in St Paul, Minnesota, after Hurricane Gustav proved less damaging than previous hurricanes in the New Orleans area.
A bump on the road to the White House
The teenage daughter of the would-be vice-president is with child -
out of wedlock. Only in America, writes Anne Davies.
McCain's day hit by weather and protest
AS MANY as 10,000 protesters marched on the opening day of a
scaled-back Republican National Convention, adding to the
challenges faced by the party as Hurricane Gustav struck land.
Tuesday September 2, 2008
Families are off limits: Obama on Palin rumours
In a day of stunning disclosures, John McCain's vice-presidential running mate, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, said today her 17-year-old unmarried daughter was five months pregnant.
Obama 'offended' by Palin rumour claims
Barack Obama said today he was offended by claims his campaign fanned rumours about Republican vice-presidential pick Sarah Palin, telling the press to "back off" stories about her pregnant daughter.
McCain surprise No. 2: Palin reveals teen daughter is pregnant
The 17-year-old unmarried daughter of Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin is five months pregnant, Palin said in an announcement intended to knock down rumuors by liberal bloggers that Palin faked her own pregnancy to cover up for her child.
McCain team scraps launch as storm nears
THE first day of the Republican National Convention has been
virtually abandoned at the approach of Hurricane Gustav, leaving
Minneapolis-St Paul, the host city, feeling like a wedding where
the bride has failed to show.
Palin questions global warming science
Senator John McCain's choice of a running mate, Governor Sarah
Palin of Alaska, has questioned the science behind predictions of
sea ice loss linked to global warming.
This lady's for turning over a bridge to nowhere
THE Republican presidential candidate, John McCain, has defended his choice of running mate, Sarah Palin, the Governor of Alaska, in the face of widespread scorn that she lacks experience, especially in foreign policy.
Monday September 1, 2008
McCain’s secret woman business
JOHN McCAIN had met the Alaska Governor, Sarah Palin, just once, six months ago, before he summoned her to be his running mate on the Republican presidential ticket.
Liability or asset? Both sides are left wondering
A stroke of genius or a risky play? All eyes will be on Republican nominee John McCain's surprise choice of the little-known Alaskan governor, Sarah Palin as his running mate - if and when the Republican National Convention kicks off in St Paul, Minneapolis later today.
Saturday August 30, 2008
Let the dreams begin
Barack Obama has already made history, regardless of the outcome of the presidential election in November.
Obama's dream run begins
Barack Obama has charmed the party faithful. Now he must convince America, writes Washington Correspondent Anne Davies.
First black nominee pledges new patriotism
Barack Obama used his acceptance speech to reclaim patriotism as a
core Democratic value and reinforce his economic agenda.
Emotional rescue - Democrats mastering the political art
AS MUCH as the Democratic Convention might have looked like typical American hoopla to the untrained eye, it broke significant new ground according to political behavioural scientist, Drew Westen.
Friday August 29, 2008
Obama accepts historic nomination
Democrat Barack Obama appeared on stage today to accept his nomination as the party's presidential candidate, sending a 75,000 capacity crowd wild.
The play's the thing when Hillary embraces the new leading man
In a convention carefully orchestrated as theatre, the conclusion
for the Democratic Party was briefly less important yesterday than
how the story would be told.
Obama sets Islamic visit as a priority
IF ELECTED, Barack Obama will visit a major Islamic capital during the first 12 months of his presidency, as part of his strategy to more actively engage with the Middle East, his national security adviser, Greg Craig, revealed Wednesday.
Lieberman is still in with a chance
John McCain has decided on his running mate, according to Republican strategists.
Ecstasy a balm for Clinton agony
Barack Obama made a surprise entrance at the Democratic National
after an emotion-charged day and Hillary Clinton showed enormous
loyalty.
Thursday August 28, 2008
Barack Obama's ready, says Bill Clinton
Former president says the Democratic nominee is ready to be president.
