The Grill: Cowboys stop in CNN watering hole
September 5, 2008
Country music stars Cowboy Troy and John Rich were interviewed live on American Morning in the CNN Grill during the Republican National Convention. Photo credit: Jeremy Freeman/CNN
Dems could pull Lieberman chairmanship
September 5, 2008
Lieberman addressed the Republican National Convention on Tuesday night.
WASHINGTON (CNN) — Sen. Joe Lieberman’s speech before the Republican National Convention Tuesday night could cost Lieberman the chairmanship of a key Senate committee, a top Senate Democratic aide told CNN.
During the speech, the Connecticut senator praised GOP presidential candidate Sen. John McCain and criticizing Democratic nominee […]
Murphy, Juno, Jamie Lynn and Bristol
September 5, 2008
The national soap opera starring Bristol Palin is bringing back bad memories of the old Dan Quayle era.
The GOP plan for the home stretch
September 5, 2008
McCain’s path to victory in November is found in setting himself apart from his own deeply unpopular party and president.
Pre-game: Today’s strategies
September 5, 2008
And they’re off! Welcome to Politico’s daily look inside the presidential race, an insiders’ guide to give you a sneak peak at each side’s game plan.
McCain says ‘change is coming’
September 5, 2008
He recasts himself as a seasoned soldier ready to fight on behalf of the average American. See also: Video
McCain accepts nod, says ‘change is coming’
September 5, 2008
McCain recast himself as a seasoned soldier ready to fight the entrenched interests of Washington on behalf of the average American.
A maverick who now must lead
September 5, 2008
McCain faces dilemmas and a tough fight. He must lead a party while maintaining independence from it.
Palin invokes Obama/Biden Dems
September 4, 2008
McCain camp sends out a fundraising appeal today in Palin’s name. See also: Palin raises $8M for Obama
Poll: Democratic bounce gone, race tied
September 4, 2008
John McCain has drawn even with his Democratic opponent for the first time in a new CBS poll.
Obama’s Palin strategy: Sit and wait
September 4, 2008
Obama will largely keep focus on McCain, not Palin. See also: Axelrod jabs Palin
5 things to watch out for tonight
September 4, 2008
John McCain is the one at the top of the ticket, the one in the spotlight, but as a speaker — as a story — he’s no Sarah Palin.




