Friends of LibertyFriends of LibertyPoor Bastard- (Found July 8, 2008 )http://www.friendsofliberty.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3432 Meet McCain's VP Pick- (Found July 8, 2008 )http://www.friendsofliberty.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3433 Analysis: Presidential rivals hide immigration similarities- (Found July 8, 2008 ) By DAVID ESPO Jun 30, 5:33 PM (ET)(AP) Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill.,stands onstage as he is introduced to...Full ImageWASHINGTON (AP) - When it comes to immigration, Barack Obama and John McCain generally agree. It's just that they don't want to say so. Instead, the White House rivals accuse one another of flinching when it mattered most, during and after last year's Senate debate on a bill that would have given millions of illegal immigrants a path to...http://www.friendsofliberty.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3434 'Mushy middle' hard to reach for Obama, McCain- (Found July 8, 2008 ) Associated PressPublished: Thursday July 3, 2008They're the most fickle voters, and potentially the most powerful. Thus, with party nominations secure, John McCain and Barack Obama now are pushing toward the center to win them over.Meet the "mushy middle," a complex chunk of people likely to decide the presidential election but difficult to reach and hard to please."Yes, we can!" isn't floating their boat. Nothing much is, from either candidate.They aren't uniformly...http://www.friendsofliberty.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3435 McCain camp announces 'jobs first' plan from Mexico- (Found July 8, 2008 ) by Nick JulianoPublished: Thursday July 3, 2008 Some grim US employment data emerged Thursday, showing 62,000 jobs were lost in June. Meanwhile, Republican presidential candidate John McCain responded with his proposal for a "jobs first" economic plan. The statement was released while McCain was wrapping up a trip to Mexico.Not missing an opportunity to slam the GOP candidate for his support of open trade that many blame for lost US manufacturing jobs,...http://www.friendsofliberty.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3436 McCain camp puts Rove man in charge- (Found July 8, 2008 ) New chief Steve Schmidt, right, a veteran of the Bush campaign, will focus on honing McCain's message. Republicans have complained the campaign lacked clear themes. Last update: July 2, 2008 - 10:55 PMSen. John McCain's presidential campaign has gone through its second shake-up in a year. Responding to Republican concern that his candidacy was faltering, McCain put a veteran of President Bush's 2004 campaign in charge of day-to-day operations, and stepped away from a plan to have the campaign...http://www.friendsofliberty.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3437 McCain Battles a Nemesis, the Teleprompter- July 8, 2008 Mary AltafferAssociated PressSenator John McCain is ill-suited to lecterns, which often dwarf his small stature. By MARK LEIBOVICH, New York Times Last update: July 5, 2008 - 6:18 PMLAS VEGAS - While unveiling his energy plan here recently, Sen. John McCain was performing relatively smoothly.He managed to limit the mechanical hand chops and weirdly timed smiles that can often punctuate his speeches. He delivered his lines with an ease that suggested a momentary peace with his longtime nemesis,.http://www.friendsofliberty.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3438 McCain's Vietnam obsession- (Found July 8, 2008 ) The former POW's Senate career has been marked by his outspoken determination never to repeat Vietnam mistakes. So why does he support the Iraq warBy Mark Benjamin Reuters photoSen. John McCain, R-Ariz.April 1, 2008 WASHINGTON -- In a major national security speech delivered last week, John McCain invoked his experience in Vietnam to explain his support for a significant U.S. troop presence in Iraq for as long as it takes to prevent a wider catastrophe in the region. "I hold my...http://www.friendsofliberty.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3439 McCain Hires Former Giuliani Campaign Manager as New Political Director- (Found July 8, 2008 ) by FOXNews.comSunday, July 6, 2008Former Rudy Giuliani campaign manager Mike Duhaime will be the new political director for John McCain’s campaign, officials announced Sunday.Duhaime is the first hire by Steve Schmidt since he took over operational control of the campaign last week.Before working on the former New York City mayor’s unsuccessful campaign bid, Duhaime was political director of the Republican National Committee. He also served as a regional political director for the...http://www.friendsofliberty.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3440 McCain plan: Let taxpayers, not employers, subsidize health insurance premiums- (Found July 8, 2008 ) Associated PressPublished: Sunday July 6, 2008WASHINGTON -- There's a great unknown about Sen. John McCain's health plan: How many employers would drop insurance coverage for their workers because of his tax policiesThe Republican presidential nominee-in-waiting has proposed that everyone buying health insurance get a refundable tax credit, $2,500 for individuals and $5,000 for families. At the same time, he would treat employer contributions toward health insurance like income, meaning workers.http://www.friendsofliberty.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3441 |