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Obama likely to name running mate this week
 The Democratic presidential candidate planned a typical day of campaigning Tuesday while speculation flared over when he would announce his choice of running mate.
MSNBC - 16 hours ago
Newsweek: McCain's $5 million gaffe
The same media machine that rewards consultant-driven candidates for staying on-message is apt to ignore a dozen well-crafted talking points in favor of a single slip of the candidate's tongue. And McCain--whose performance as a whole was solid--had just such a slip Saturday night.
MSNBC - 16 hours ago
Newsweek: Checking the candidates' claims
Obama made misleading claims about ethics legislation and abortion at a church-sponsored forum on Saturday. McCain exaggerated his tax-cut proposals.
MSNBC - 16 hours ago
Obama veep announcement expected in coming days
(AP)
 AP - Barack Obama will publicly disclose his vice presidential choice in the coming days, though the Democrat is keeping most aides who are preparing for the announcement in the dark and giving away nothing to voters as he campaigns.
Yahoo - 22 hours ago
Campaign surrogates: Winners and losers
(Politico)
Politico - Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh was among the most loyal of surrogates for Hillary Rodham Clinton in his state’s May primary — a companionable former governor who had a knack for making Clinton laugh.
Yahoo - 22 hours ago
As expected, UAW endorses Obama for president
(AP)
 AP - The United Auto Workers union has given its expected endorsement to Democrat Barack Obama, while criticizing Republican John McCain as an heir to President Bush's policies.
Yahoo - 22 hours ago
Pirate Bay Renamed Beijing Bay Over Olympics Tracking
The Pirate Bay, the world's most notorious and illicit torrent-tracking service allowing millions of users to download copyrighted movies, software, games and other works for free, has tentatively renamed itself The Beijing Bay. The name change was in protest to the International Olympic Committee seeking Sweden's assistance in stopping the site from tracking footage of the ongoing Olympics in Beijing. The Pirate Bay has no intention of blocking Olympic footage.
Wired News - 23 hours ago
In V.F.W. Speech, McCain Attacks Obama on War
Senator John McCain also stepped up his rhetoric against the Russians in Georgia in remarks meant to showcase his ability to be commander in chief.
New York Times - 23 hours ago
Democrats Get Big Gift for Denver
Tom Golisano, the Rochester billionaire and registered Republican, donated $1 million to the host committee of the Democratic Party?s convention in Denver.
New York Times - 23 hours ago
Ethics Thicket for Convention Parties Crimps Events
Corporations and party planners are scrambling to comply with sweeping new ethics rules that ban free meals and concerts.
New York Times - 23 hours ago
A Conversation With Nina V. Fedoroff: An Advocate for Science Diplomacy
Nina V. Fedoroff is science adviser to the secretary of state and contends that genetically modified foods help the environment.
New York Times - 23 hours ago
National Briefing | Washington: Plaintiff in Gun Case Registers Revolver
The man whose lawsuit overturned Washington?s handgun ban has successfully registered his revolver.
New York Times - 23 hours ago
F.B.I. Presents Anthrax Details, but Doubts Remain
Officials acknowledged that the mysteries of the case meant an air of uncertainty would always surround it.
New York Times - 23 hours ago
Obama Ready to Announce Running Mate This Week
Barack Obama has set an elaborate roll-out for his choice of a running mate, which could be announced as soon as Wednesday.
New York Times - 23 hours ago
Political Memo: The Lingering What-If Question: Clinton?
No power brokers are openly pushing for Hillary Rodham Clinton as Barack Obama?s running mate, yet some still see her as the partner he needs.
New York Times - 23 hours ago
Senators seek to delay new rules in terror probes
New rules on FBI investigations of U.S. national security cases should be delayed, top Senate Judiciary Committee members said, ...
USAToday - 1 day ago
Obama raises $7.8 million in San Francisco
Barack Obama raked $7.8 million Sunday at three separate fundraisers in San Francisco, telling a VIP dinner crowd many of whom ...
USAToday - 1 day ago
Newsweek: What McCain, Obama have in common
In many ways, the differences between John McCain and Barack Obama could not be more vivid. And yet the parallels, in life stories and approaches to politics, are as remarkable as the differences.
MSNBC - 1 day ago
Blumenthal: Harder to measure veep impact
Measuring the candidates' V.P. selection bounce is hard enough. Now factor in possible convention overlap and the Labor Day weekend.
MSNBC - 1 day ago
First Read: Did vacation make Obama tougher?
 Fresh from his vacation, Barack Obama's tone changed a bit campaigning in Reno Sunday, methodically tearing into John McCain's health care, tax and energy policies and criticizing his advisers.
MSNBC - 1 day ago
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