September 2007
 

Obama Leads New Iowa Poll
September 30, 2007
A new Newsweek poll shows Barack Obama leading Democratic presidential candidates among likely caucus participants.

Gingrich Says No To Presidential Campaign
September 30, 2007
Just days after announcing he was seriously considering joining the 2008 presidential campaign, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich confirmed he will not be a candidate for president.

Supreme Court To Rule On Voter ID, Lethal Injection
September 30, 2007
The Supreme Court begins its term this week with a docket that includes controversial issues such as requiring voters show a picture ID and the use of lethal injection in death penalty cases.

Christians Considering Third Party Bid For White House
September 30, 2007

Congress Passes Children's Health Care Compromise
September 28, 2007
The House and Senate have passed bipartisan compromise legislation expanding the popular State Children’s Health Insurance Program, allowing an additional four million children to obtain health insurance.  President Bush has threatened to veto the bill.

GOP Frontrunners Skip Debate On Minority Issues
September 28, 2007

Patriot Act Ruled Unconstitutional
September 28, 2007
A federal judge in Oregon has ruled that the provisions of the Patriot Act that allow for searches without a showing of probable cause violate the Constitutional ban on unreasonable search and seizure.



Edwards Gets Good Reviews In Dem Debate
September 27, 2007
Former North Carolina Senator John Edwards got high marks for last night’s Democratic candidate debate, where he drew sharp distinctions between himself and front-runner Senator Hillary Clinton.  The New York Senator and former First Lady was the favorite target for her rivals for the Democratic nomination.

Bin-Laden Escapes Again?
September 27, 2007

Saddam Offered To Quit Before Iraq Invasion
September 27, 2007

Craig Staying In Senate While Judge Reviews Bathroom Arrest Guilty Plea
September 27, 2007

Gingrich Says Door To Presidential Candidacy Is “Wide Open”
September 27, 2007
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is still considering running for the GOP nomination for President in 2008. 

Pentagon Seeks $190 Billion For War
September 26, 2007
The Defense department has requested an additional $190 billion to fight wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.  Stock prices for defense industry companies soared on the news.

State Dept. Blocks Blackwater Probe
September 26, 2007
The State Department is blocking a congressional investigation of Blackwater USA, a security company recently banned from operating in Iraq after its employees were accused of killing Iraqi civilians.  The State Department, headed by Condoleezza Rice, has ordered Blackwater “to make no disclosure of the documents or information” related to its work in Iraq.  Cofer Black, vice chairman of Blackwater USA, is the top counter terrorism and national security advisor to GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney.

Obama Has More Contributors Than GOP Candidates Combined
September 26, 2007

Craig To Skip Hearing On Bathroom Arrest
September 26, 2007
Idaho GOP Senator Larry Craig will not attend today’s hearing in which he asks a Minnesota court to allow Craig to withdraw his guilty plea in a bathroom sex sting.  Craig claims that he went into a “panic” after the arrest and did not consult a lawyer, which led to his guilty plea, which he did not believe would ever be publicly disclosed.  The prosecutor in the case opposes Craig’s request and filed a 41-page brief in which he says that Craig was encouraged to consult an attorney and told that the guilty plea would be a matter of public record.

Bush Needs Help Pronouncing Hard Words
September 26, 2007
The Bush Administration was embarrassed when the White House accidentally released a version of President Bush’s UN speech which contained pronunciation guides for words like “Sarkozy” (the French president that Bush recently met with) and “Caracas” (the capital of Venezuela).

Giuliani “$9.11” Fundraiser Called Sickening
September 25, 2007

Verdict Near In Polygamist Trial
September 25, 2007

GOP Expects To Lose House Seats In ‘08
September 25, 2007



GM Workers On Strike
September 24, 2007

Romney Wins Michigan GOP Straw Poll
September 24, 2007

Bush Not Welcome On The Campaign Trail
September 24, 2007

FBI Secretly Recording Alaska Senator
September 21, 2007
The FBI’s investigation of corruption and bribery among Alaska politicians has included recordings of telephone calls between Alaska’s Senator Ted Stevens, the longest serving GOP member of the Senate, and businessman Bill Allen, who has admitted to paying his employees to remodel Stevens’ home.  Allen has also testified to bribing Stevens’ son, former Alaska State Senate President Ben Stevens, who still serves as state liaison to the Republican National Committee.



Evangelical Leader Shreds Thompson
September 20, 2007
James Dobson, one of the most influential evangelicals in the U.S. sent an email to friends offering devastating criticism of lobbyist Fred Thompson’s presidential campaign:  "Isn't Thompson the candidate who is opposed to a Constitutional amendment to protect marriage, believes there should be 50 different definitions of marriage in the U.S., favors McCain-Feingold, won't talk at all about what he believes, and can't speak his way out of a paper bag on the campaign trail?  He has no passion, no zeal and no apparent 'want to.' And yet he is apparently the Great Hope that burns in the breasts of many conservative Christians? Well, not for me, my brothers. Not for me!" 

Bush Will Veto Bipartisan Compromise On Health Insurance For Children
September 20, 2007

Bin Laden Declares War On Pakistan’s Musharraf
September 20, 2007

Bush: I Will Be A Strong Asset To GOP In 2008
September 20, 2007

San Diego Mayor Has “Change Of Heart” On Gay Marriage
September 20, 2007
After revealing his daughter is a lesbian, the mayor of San Diego tearfully reversed his opposition to same-sex marriage.

Agriculture Secretary Steps Down To Run For Nebraska Senate Seat
September 20, 2007
Bush Administration Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns has resigned in order to seek the Senate seat being vacated by anti-war GOP Senator Chuck Hagel.  Johanns faces at least two other candidates in the GOP primary, including the current Nebraska Attorney General.  The likely Democratic candidate is former Nebraska Senator Bob Kerrey.

Warner Flip-Flops On Webb Plan To Limit Tours Of Duty In Iraq
September 19, 2007
Virginia’s GOP Senator John Warner has changed his mind and withdrawn support for the plan of fellow Virginia Senator James Webb that would have required US troops be given a break between Iraq deployments that is just as long as the deployments themselves.  Warner’s change of heart came after heavy lobbying from the White House, including pressure from high ranking military officials.

US Limits Diplomatic Travel In Iraq
September 19, 2007

Senate Filibuster Blocks Reinstatement Of Habeas Corpus
September 19, 2007

Democratic Candidates Debate Health Care Proposals
September 19, 2007

Bush Proposes Expanding Government Wiretapping
September 19, 2007

Larry Craig Returns To Washington
September 18, 2007

Thirteen Congressmen Subpoenaed In Bribery Case
September 18, 2007

Police Taser Student At Kerry Speech
September 18, 2007

Alan Keyes Joins GOP Presidential Race
September 17, 2007
Former Reagan Administration State Department Official Alan Keyes announced his bid for the 2008 GOP presidential nomination, saying he was “unmoved” by the current field of candidates.  This is Keyes’ third attempt at the nomination, having run before in 1996 and 2000.  Keyes was also the Illinois GOP’s replacement candidate for U.S. Senate in 2004 after the Republican nominee Jack Ryan dropped out in a sex-club scandal.  Keyes lost the Illinois Senate race to Barack Obama by 43 percentage points.

FOX Censors Sally Field’s Anti-War Comments During Emmys
September 17, 2007

Bush To Nominate Retired Federal Judge For Attorney General
September 17, 2007
President Bush has nominated Michael Mukasey, the retired federal judge who presided over the trials that followed the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, to replace Alberto Gonzales as Attorney General.  Mukasey is currently an advisor to Rudy Giuliani’s presidential campaign.

OJ Simpson Arrested For Armed Robbery
September 17, 2007

Larry Craig’s Bathroom Stall Becomes Tourist Attraction
September 17, 2007

CEO Admits Remodeling Sen. Stevens’ Home
September 15, 2007
The former CEO of Veco Corp. admitted spending more than $400,000 to bribe Alaska politicians, including remodeling the home of Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens, the longest serving Republican in the U.S. Senate.

Wes Clark Endorses Hillary For President
September 15, 2007
Former Supreme NATO Commander, retired General Wes Clark has endorsed New York Senator Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign.

Greenspan Hits Bush For Playing Politics With Economy
September 15, 2007

White House Reports Limited Progress On Iraq Political Goals
September 15, 2007

Hagel: GOP Hijacked By Incompetence
September 15, 2007

Senate Democrats Plan To Reduce Troops In Iraq
September 15, 2007
Senate Democrats are backing a proposal by Virginia Senator Jim Webb to require the military to give soldiers a longer break between deployments in Iraq, the practical effect of which would be to require a faster reduction of troops than proposed by President Bush.

Bush Says US In Iraq For A Long Time
September 14, 2007
In his speech last night, President Bush told the nation he would return troop levels in Iraq to pre-“surge” levels by the middle of next year, but that troops would be in Iraq long after his presidency. 

States To Regulate Greenhouse Gas CO2 Because Feds Won’t
September 14, 2007

Alaska Bribery Scandal Widens
September 14, 2007

Democrat Warner To Seek Virginia Senate Seat
September 12, 2007
Former Virginia Governor Mark Warner, a Democrat, is expected to announce he will seek the Senate seat currently held by Republican John Warner, who will retire when his current term ends.  Mark Warner leads most polls and is considered a favorite to win; further damaging GOP hopes to recover from last year’s election losses. 

Obama Takes On Clinton Over Troop Withdrawal
September 12, 2007

Thompson Catching Up With Giuliani
September 12, 2007
A new national poll by CNN puts Fred Thompson and Rudy Giuliani in a dead heat for the GOP presidential nomination, with Giuliani at 28% and Thompson at 27%.

Osama Taunts America On 9/11 Anniversary
September 11, 2007

Generals Grilled Over Iraq Report
September 11, 2007

Hearing On Sen. Craig’s Bathroom Arrest Set For Sept. 26th
September 11, 2007

Colin Powell:  Terrorism Is Not America’s Greatest Threat
September 11, 2007

Former Dem Rep. Cynthia McKinney Eyes Green Party Presidential Nomination
September 11, 2007

Bush Plans Military Base On Iran/Iraq Border
September 10, 2007

Craig Tries To Withdraw Guilty Plea
September 10, 2007

Democratic Debate Broadcast In Spanish
September 10, 2007

Parts Of Patriot Act Ruled Unconstitutional
September 10, 2007
A federal judge ruled that provisions of the Patriot Act which permitted government agents to obtain email and phone records without warrants.

Hagel To Retire From Senate
September 8, 2007
Nebraska GOP Senator Chuck Hagel will announce that he will not seek re-election to the Senate next year, and will retire at the end of his current term in January 2009.  Hagel’s retirement spells more trouble for GOP hopes of taking the Senate back from the Democrats.  Possible replacement GOP candidates include Nebraska’s Attorney General Jon Bunning and current Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns.  The likely Democratic candidate is former Nebraska Governor and Senator Bob Kerry, a Vietnam veteran.  GOP hopes for retaking the Senate continue to dim as they have to defend 22 Senate seats in the 2008 election while the Democrats have only 12 seats up for election.

Edwards Announces Plan To Fight Terror Globally
September 8, 2007

Bin Laden Resurfaces In New Video
September 7, 2007
Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden appeared in a new video directed to the American people in which he makes reference to problems in America’s mortgage market and encourages Americans to embrace Islam.  Six years after 9/11 and President Bush’s promise to bring him in “dead or live,” bin Laden is believed to be hiding in the largely ungoverned tribal areas of western Pakistan.  The grainy video shows bin Laden with a trim beard that is dyed black, a noticeable difference from the long gray beard on display in his most recent video from 2004.

Bush:  “We’re Kicking Ass” In Iraq
September 7, 2007

Giuliani On Illegal Immigration:  “It's Not A Crime”
September 7, 2007

US Loses Jobs For First Time In Four Years
September 7, 2007

US Commander Suggests Minor Troop Withdrawal From Iraq
September 7, 2007
General David Petraeus, commander of US forces in Iraq, has suggest that a very small number of US troops, around 5,000, may be able to come home soon. 

GOP Fighting To Maintain Support Among Cubans
September 7, 2007

Clinton Holds Big Lead In Ohio Poll
September 6, 2007

Craig U-Turn:  Vows To Hold Senate Seat
September 6, 2007

Thompson Finally Announces Presidential Campaign
September 6, 2007

Iraqi Security Forces “Dysfunctional” and “Ineffective”
September 6, 2007

GOP Rivals Rib Absent Thompson During New Hampshire Debate
September 6, 2007

Craig May Fight For Senate Seat
September 5, 2007
Just days after announcing he intended to resign from the Senate after being arrested in a bathroom sex sting by Minneapolis police, Idaho Senator Larry Craig is preparing to reverse course and fight to keep his Senate seat.   

Thompson To Announce Presidential Bid Tomorrow
September 5, 2007
Lobbyist and actor Fred Thompson is set to announce his campaign for the GOP presidential nomination tomorrow.  By waiting until September 6, 2007, Thompson can avoid making any financial disclosures until after the early primaries.

More Toys Recalled Over Lead Paint From China
September 5, 2007

Primary Chaos
September 4, 2007
The presidential primary calendar is in chaos as more states move their nominating contests into early January 2008.

Democratic Candidates Boycott Florida Primary
September 3, 2007
All major candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination have pledged to boycott any primary held in violation of party rules, such as Florida and Michigan, which have tried to jump ahead of the traditional early contests in Iowa and New Hampshire.

Craig “I Intend To Resign”
September 3, 2007

Democratic Fundraiser A Wanted Man
September 1, 2007
A prominent Democratic fundraiser, Norman Hsu, is wanted a wanted fugitive in California, where authorities say he failed to appear for a sentencing hearing after pleading no contest to fraud.