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Palin Power: Fresh Face Now More Popular Than Obama, McCain
(Rasmussen Reports)
Rasmussen Reports - A week ago, most Americans had never heard of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin. Now, following a Vice Presidential acceptance speech viewed live by more than 40 million people, Palin is viewed favorably by 58% of American voters. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 37% hold an unfavorable view of the self-described hockey mom.
SARAH PALIN, QUEEN OF THE NOBODIES
(Ted Rall)
Ted Rall - Experience is Overrated. What About IQ?
Cindy McCain sets tone for GOP fashion
(AP)
AP - Not since Jacqueline Kennedy first donned her signature pillbox hats have fashionistas paid such close attention to what the women of politics are wearing.
Former sprinter released from prison
(AP)
AP - Disgraced sprinter Marion Jones has been released from federal prison after completing her sentence for lying about her steroid use.
What, Exactly, Constitutes An Affair?
(Dear Margo)
Dear Margo - DEAR MARGO: I'm in an unusual (or perhaps not) situation.
Hanna heading toward US after blowing past Bahamas
(AP)
AP - Tropical Storm Hanna was accelerating early Friday as it made its way toward the United States' southeast coast.
US warship to Georgian port partly held by Russia
(AP)
AP - The flagship of the U.S. Navy's Mediterranean fleet anchored outside a key Georgian port Friday, defiantly bringing in tons of humanitarian aid to a city still partly occupied by hundreds of Russian troops.
Home loan troubles break records again
(AP)
AP - More than 4 million American homeowners with a mortgage, a record 9 percent, were either behind on their payments or in foreclosure at the end of June, as damage from the housing crisis worsened, the Mortgage Bankers Association said Friday.
Iraq eyes Lockheed F-16 fighter aircraft purchase
(Reuters)
Reuters - The Iraqi government has asked for
information about buying 36 F-16 fighter aircraft built by
Lockheed Martin Corp, the U.S. Defense Department said on
Friday.
McCain and Obama campaigns grapple for 'change'
(AP)
AP - Invigorated by back-to-back political conventions, Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama grappled for the mantle of change Friday as the fall race for the presidency took off in states teeming with the independent voters they needed to win.
McCain and Obama clash on economy
(Reuters)
Reuters - Presidential rivals John McCain and
Barack Obama, back on the campaign trail after their party
conventions, clashed over the ailing U.S. economy on Friday as
unemployment hit its highest monthly rate in nearly five years.
Obama sends supporters to blunt Palin's impact
(AP)
AP - Barack Obama's campaign plans to employ high-profile female supporters in an effort to blunt GOP vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's potential to persuade women to vote Republican.
Republicans Take Heart; Heart Takes It Back
(E! Online)
E! Online - Ann and Nancy Wilson are hoping the Republicans change their tune?and aren't planning on waiting until November to find out.
Jobless rate jumps to 5-year high of 6.1 percent
(AP)
AP - The nation's unemployment rate zoomed to a five-year high of 6.1 percent in August as employers slashed 84,000 jobs, dramatic proof of the mounting damage a deeply troubled economy is inflicting on workers and businesses alike.
McCain says 'it's over' for special interests
(AP)
AP - John McCain and Sarah Palin on Friday cast the new Republican presidential ticket as a team of determined reformers eager to challenge Washington's political establishment. "John McCain doesn't run with the Washington herd," said Palin, the 44-year-old Alaska governor and surprise pick as McCain's running mate.
Tax chairman Rangel failed to report income
(Reuters)
Reuters - House Rep. Charles Rangel, chairman of
the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee, failed to report
$75,000 of income from a villa he owns in the Dominican
Republic, his attorney said on Friday.
Musical taste "defines personality"
(Reuters)
Reuters - Fans of classical music and jazz
are creative, pop lovers are hardworking and, despite the
stereotypes, heavy metal listeners are gentle, creative types
who are at ease with themselves.
Palin's cold shoulder
(Politico)
Politico - WASILLA, Alaska — While Sarah Palin’s supporters tout her personal warmth and openness, the newly minted Republican vice presidential nominee can be brusque to allies, advisers and employees who fall from her favor.
Rice to dine in Gadhafi's tent in historic visit
(AP)
AP - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Friday that her historic visit to former pariah state Libya proves that the U.S. never writes off another nation forever.
Please Support Cancer Research
(Dear Margo)
Dear Margo - This is an unusual column for me to write.
Throughout my years as an advice columnist (first as "Dear Prudence," now "Dear Margo"), I have never plugged anything or suggested to my readers that they participate in any event. I do so now to continue a tradition.
