On abortion, candidates subtly seek centrist votes NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) -- When Republican John McCain suggested his running mate could support abortion rights and Democrat Barack Obama gave an anti-abortion senator a prime convention role, both were sending a subtle message to centrist voters....August 16, 2008 19:51:17 - Read More Forum on faith puts Obama-McCain back in spotlight LAKE FOREST, Calif. (AP) -- Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain agreed to appear on the same stage Saturday night, if only to share a handshake, as a televised discussion of faith ends a mid-August lull in the presidential campaign....August 16, 2008 18:35:25 - Read More Old legal feuds divided, linked McCain and ex-wife ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) -- An old lawsuit on record at the city courthouse reveals a moment of friction between John McCains mother and his ex-wife. Years later, McCain and his former wife presented a united front in a lawsuit of their own....August 16, 2008 15:05:21 - Read More Is John Edwards former aide covering for him? RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- For nearly a decade, Andrew Young was John Edwards loyal foot soldier as Edwards rocketed from millionaire trial lawyer to U.S. senator to two-time White House hopeful....August 16, 2008 04:56:09 - Read More Two books, two styles, one target: Obama SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Two hot-selling conservative books slam Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama: one using discredited rumors and allegations about his patriotism and personal life; the other claiming his public record doesnt match his image as a new style politician....August 15, 2008 21:07:32 - Read More McCain has no comment on anti-Obama book ASPEN, Colo. (AP) -- John McCains presidential campaign had no comment Friday about a controversial book that attacks Barack Obama and many say is riddled with errors....August 15, 2008 18:12:44 - Read More Obama surfs, honors late mother as vacation ends HONOLULU (AP) -- Body surfing in Pacific waves and walking on the beach are activities any tourist - even Hawaii native Barack Obama - might enjoy for his last full day of vacation on the islands. There were solemn moments, too, as Obama ended a weeklong break from campaigning for president....August 15, 2008 15:39:15 - Read More Report: Clinton told to cast Obama as un-American WASHINGTON (AP) -- Hillary Rodham Clintons top campaign strategist advised her to cast presidential rival Barack Obama as having questionable "roots to basic American values and culture" and use the theme to counter the image that his background is diverse and multicultural....August 12, 2008 04:32:03 - Read More McCains celebrity taunts are bugging Obama HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- In a presidential campaign freighted with war, recession and energy woes, a jibe featuring Paris Hilton, of all things, seems to have struck a nerve in Democrat Barack Obama. For the second time in two weeks, he aired a TV ad Monday rebutting Republican John McCains claim that Obama is little more than a celebrity, like the blonde hotel heiress....August 12, 2008 00:39:30 - Read More McCain, Obama and the search for good office "Chi" WASHINGTON (AP) -- With a few simple changes in their Senate offices, both presidential candidates could improve their health, relationships and maybe even get a few more votes, says Taylor Vance, a Feng Shui consultant....August 11, 2008 15:58:53 - Read More AP Exclusive: Obama policy book coming out Sept. 9 NEW YORK (AP) -- Hes written million-selling books about his early years and the meaning of public life. Now, Sen. Barack Obama, with the help of his campaign staff, has another side to share with readers: policy wonk....August 11, 2008 04:06:44 - Read More | |