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Headlines from August 7th, 2008
McCain Camp to Return $50,000 in Donations
The decision follows reports the money was raised by a Jordanian man who's a business partner of prominent Florida Republican Harry Sargeant III. The McCain camp says some of the people solicited by Mustafa Abu Naba'a had no intention of supporting McCain for president. Spokesman Brian Rogers: "That just didn't sound right to us." Permalink
McCain Calls For Investigation of Firm He Aided
The Senators tells Ohioans he will ask the Justice Department to investigate the proposed merger of two air cargo firms that could cost thousands of local jobs. "I can't assure you that this train wreck isnt going to happen, but I will do everything in my power to see that we avert it." Five years ago, McCain and his campaign manager helped DHL purchase Airborne Express, a move that helped lead to the potential job cuts. Permalink
Schumer: Obama "Should Answer Back Hard"
The New York Senator suggests Obama should be tougher on McCain, especially when responding to attacks. Says the response to McCain's "Celeb" ad should have been: "It's John McCain who wears $500 shoes, has six houses, and comes from one of the richest families in his state." Adds: "When they say, 'He's not one of us,' you don't say, 'Here's our plan on health care.'" Earlier: Schumer tells the "Daily Show" that Obama is "the real deal," and not arrogant as critics suggest. Permalink
Democratic Platform Draft
The Atlantic: 54-page draft of the party's platform stresses women's issues and fatherhood, among other topics. Read it here. (PDF) Also includes new section, "Renewing American Democracy," focused on ethics and governance. Expected to be amended and ratified before the convention. Permalink
BAN 'EM!!!
From the new issue of TIME: Things that should go away through November. Plus: Read the full page of The Page in this week's TIME here. Permalink
Obama: "We're Going to Have a Terrific Convention"
Speaking to reporters aboard his campaign plane, the Senator says convention coordination between his campaign and Clinton's staff has been "seamless." “There hasn’t been controversy, other than what you guys are projecting right now." Listen to audio here. Also talks about his relationship with Bill Clinton, his vacation and more. Read details here. Plus: Clinton says in Web chat she and Obama will ensure Democrats are "fully unified" going into the fall after the convention. Permalink
McCain in Ohio: I'm the Maverick, Obama is Wrong
The Arizona Senator touts his "maverick" reputation while hitting Obama on taxes, energy and Iraq at a town hall in Lima. Reiterates call for Congress to return from vacation: "When I'm president of the United States, I'll call them back into session and I'll keep them there until they get the work done." Read full remarks here. Permalink
Obama Camp: Jailing of Mayor "Sad Day for Detroit"
The Illinois Senator's Michigan campaign issues statement on court decision to jail Kwame Kilpatrick. "These are very serious charges. Senator Obama believes that the legal process will resolve them appropriately...." The order comes after Kilpatrick -- the subject of an ongoing investigation -- violates his bond. Permalink
Man Held For Threatening Obama
A Florida man who says he has psychiatric problems allegedly threatened to kill the Senator, and also harm President Bush. Officials say the 22-year-old had weapons in his hotel room and car. Permalink
Clinton Still Not Over It
Mark Halperin talks to Fox News about the strained relationship between the Clintons and the Obama camp. Watch video here. Plus: Essential reading: In this week's TIME, Karen Tumulty has revealing details of how bruised the Clintons still appear to be from her nomination fight. Watch the videos for yourself here and here. Permalink
Obama Gets His Pancakes to Go
The Land of Lincolner shakes hands, chats and poses for pictures as he greets breakfast diners at The Copper Dome restaurant in St. Paul before returning home to Chicago. "A stack of pancakes to go," he orders as he walks from table to table. He got them on a plate covered with aluminum foil. Permalink
Romney: "Serious Error" to Revoke Joey Cheek's Visa
En route to Beijing for the Games, the potential veep says he's angry the Chinese government suddenly revoked the visa of the former Olympic speedskater, also a Darfur activist. "I hope the Chinese government is able to reconsider this. Joey Cheek is by no means an out-of-control radical." Permalink
McCain Wins a Week
TIME's weekly Scorecard by Mark Halperin gives the nod to the Republicans for the past seven days. Read the tally here. Permalink
Obama Denounces Tenn. Primary Battle
The Senator responds to the combative Democratic primary in Tennessee’s 9th District. “These incendiary and personal attacks have no place in our politics....” Read full statement here. Ads in the Memphis-area race have included images of the Ku Klux Klan and what some call anti-Semitic suggestions. Permalink
Obamas Get 7-Page Spread in Ladies' Home Journal
The September cover package features Obama wearing a flag pin with his arm around his wife, who is hugging him back. Wide-ranging interview focuses on their relationship, how to save money on the pump, and which of their daughters seem to have the personality for politics. "If anybody went into politics, it would be Sasha, because she's such a ham...Malia's kind of shy and waving just a little bit. And Sasha's just- She's shaking it." Permalink
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