Morning folks...Happy Monday! Big shake ups in the Clinton campaign...how will it impact the race? New polls in North Carolina and PA...can Obama be stopped? Also, scroll down to What YOU will be talking about TODAY and read the bizarre story of man who received a heart transplant and 12 years later killed himself much like his original donor did....strange coincidence? There are lots of headlines to chew over, sooo grab your coffee and lets get to it.
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Flight complaints high...
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Iraq effort heads to the hill...
On the heels of tough fighting in southern Iraq and renewed concerns over strains on the U.S. military, the conversation on America's long-term prospects in Iraq has shifted once again, creating an altered backdrop for an appearance on Capitol Hill this week by Gen. David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker.
No pact for Bush & Putin...
President Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin brought their turbulent seven-year partnership to a close Sunday without a concrete deal on the issues dividing their wary nations but left behind a road map for their successors.
Brazilian residents and dengue fever...
The battle against a massive and deadly outbreak of dengue continues Monday, but obstacles remain in at least one sprawling neighborhood.
Olympic torch protests in Paris...
The Olympic flame started its relay through Paris Monday, a day after anti-Chinese demonstrators made its journey through London more like running the gauntlet than a journey of celebration.
Raw Politics
Top Clinton advisor out...
Sen. Hillary Clinton's chief presidential campaign strategist is quitting his post amid criticism of his public relations firm's contacts with the Colombian government over a pending free-trade deal, Clinton's campaign announced.
Is Obama ready to be President?
Is Barack Obama qualified to serve as president? "Absolutely,’’"Sen. John McCain said today – with a qualifier that he, of course, considers himself more qualified.
Campaigning on the hill...
When Army Gen. David H. Patreus and Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker travel to Capitol tomorrow, they might be the ones before the microphones, but the cameras will be trained on three of their inquisitors: Senator John McCain, Hillary Clinton and Barcak Obama.
McCain gets frank with voters...
The striking thing about Sen. John McCain's series of speeches this week was how often he apologized for or explained youthful indiscretions, his temper or his bad congressional votes.
Superdelegate count tough for Clinton...
The hill that Hillary Rodham Clinton must climb to beat Barack Obama for the Democratic presidential nomination will grow a little steeper on Monday, as it has most days lately.
States see leap in voter registration...
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Obama talks patriotism...
Barack Obama wants to make something clear: He loves America.
New poll: Obama has huge lead in NC...
Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama has a commanding lead over Hillary Rodham Clinton in North Carolina, but he might face greater difficulties than she against likely Republican nominee John McCain in the general election.
Keeping Them Honest
More UCLA records abuses...
A UCLA Medical Center worker who sneaked into the confidential medical records of '70s TV icon Farrah Fawcett last year also improperly viewed the electronic files of 32 other celebrities, politicians and high-profile patients, including California first lady Maria Shriver, according to interviews with hospital and state officials Sunday.
Pork remains hidden in US Budget...
Sometimes on Capitol Hill, lawmakers find that it pays to ask nicely instead of just ordering the bureaucrats around.
Crime & Punishment
Teens rampage through school...
Five teenagers brandishing baseball bats and a machete rampaged through a school in Sydney on Monday, smashing windows, terrorizing students and hitting a teacher over the head, police said. Eighteen other people were slightly hurt.
What YOU will be talking about TODAY
GA man kills self 12 years after receives transplant...
A man who received a heart transplant 12 years ago and later married the donor's widow died the same way the donor did, authorities said: of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
| Carolh11 |
April 7th, 2008 7:25 am ET Good morning Anderson, Early bird here checking all the news from the weekend. I have a concern regarding the Penn "resignation". From what I read, he actually is still advising, just not in official "Chief" role. As well, I know its a can of worms, but the Clinton ties to Colombia is long and financially sorted from Pres. Clinton admin. It seems very odd, as astute as Penn is, would just pop down to Colombia to work on the FTA deal. I believe there is more behind the scenes going on that being reported. If Bill and Mark Penn are for FTA, how on earth would HRC oppose her own husband's agenda in the White House. Very odd, very odd..... |
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| Cindy |
April 7th, 2008 8:36 am ET I can definitely see why flight complaints are high! I mean look at the long lines you have to wait in, the flight delays that drag on and on, the cost of flying keeps rising, and then getting on a the plane,finally, just to sit there for an hour or so! Not to mention finally making it to your destination just to find they lost one or more of your bags! Who can blame people for getting PO'd!? I was actually shocked that they took so many women and children away from the polygamist ranch in Texas. I wouldn't think that they'd want to go since that lifestyle is ingrained in them from birth. Are we really sure why Hillary fired her top advisor!? I mean she says it was because of his talks over free trade but I'm thinking it was more about her campaign going sour and him not doing the job! I like that McCain is so candid about everything. Atleast one of them tells it like it is and doesn't lie! And he is at least trying to clear up things from his past instead of trying to sweep them under the rug or acting like they don't exist. The man who received a heart transplant killing himself didn't seem bizzare to me! He was obviously depressed. And the meds to keep his body from rejecting the heart may have played a role in that. What was bizarre to me though was that he married the widow of the man whose heart he got!! Now THAT is bizarre!! Did she marry him because she loved him or because that was still a piece of her late husband that was alive!? Just a thought!! Cynthia, Covington, Ga. |
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| george charles paree |
April 7th, 2008 9:05 am ET My morning is starting out bad went to buy pants .guy tells me Im now size 44 I used to to be 38. then I fillup with gas 60.00 dollars Iam 67 years old the news in the morning is all bad.the first thing is obama telling me how smart he is of course he forgets that hind sight is twenty twenty this guy is taking the joy out life it seems Im to old to see how great he is Ive starting to believe are schools arent teaching our kids to think for them selves .I think they need to say baa and just keep grazing on grass. |
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| Wayne, Wentzville MO |
April 7th, 2008 9:35 am ET Well Hillary's chief strategist Mark Penn is out. That's another huge shake-up within her campaign. I sense a great deal of lies and deceit within her campaign, and I doubt if I'm the only one who has come to that conclusion. There's a lot of smoke and mirrors coming from the Clinton camp, and it's not pretty in the least. It was her campaign that was behind the controversy coming out of Canada, a month or so ago, and they wanted everyone to think it was Obama's camp causing the stir, when that wasn't true in the least. Hillary Clinton, truly needs to step aside right now, so that the Democratic Party can get on with the business at hand. |
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| Todd C. |
April 7th, 2008 9:42 am ET Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, has now become the laughing stock of the entire country. Way too many errors and mistakes to continue taking her seriously. I don't want to see disorganization and chaos in the Whitehouse, and that's precisely what we'll get with the Clintons in there. Mark Penn, is just another wake up call to America, that Hillary Clinton should NOT be elected as our next President. |
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