John McCain

Taxes: The Bane of Our Existence (noteworthy facts about our favorite burden!)

April 15: some call it Tax Day, some call it the real April Fool’s Day. It is also the day Lincoln passed away, the day McDonald’s first opened, and the day GE was formed. Regardless of what the significance is of it to you, April 15 is finally... (more...)

Posted on Apr 16 2008 | 0 comments | Written by Shaun Pickford

McCain and Obama’s Campaign Financing Brought Back Into Question

Democrats this week have called for a federal investigation into whether John McCain violated federal election laws by pulling out from public financing for his primary campaign. The Democrats have prepared a lawsuit that is expected to be filed Monday... (more...)

Posted on Apr 14 2008 | 0 comments | Written by Shaun Pickford

Could There be Vice President Rice?

The buzz around the political news world this weekend is a report that Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is very interested in becoming John McCain’s running mate. In the beginning, before the War in Iraq became so unpopular, she was considered Presidential... (more...)

Posted on Apr 7 2008 | 3 comments | Written by irishr

President Bush booed at the opening pitch of Washington Nationals game

President George W. Bush was greeted Sunday by thousands of resounding boo’s while being introduced at the Nationals Park in Washington, DC. Walking to the field from the tunnel, the booing did not let up. With a wave a and an un-acknowledging smile,... (more...)

Posted on Mar 31 2008 | 15 comments | Written by Shaun Pickford

Which Candidate Has the Best Plan for the Economy?

In a recent poll from the Rasmussen Reports, 81% of the respondents said that the economy is the most important issue in the Presidential campaign. A couple of days ago we asked our readers their opinion and 77% agreed. The remaining three candidates... (more...)

Posted on Mar 27 2008 | 0 comments | Written by irishr

Social Security Problem Perplexes Candidates

The Social Security Board of Trustee’s released its 2008 Annual Report on the finances of the Social Security Trust Funds on Tuesday. The report reiterated the rapidly deteriorating financial status of the Social Security accounts, stating that the... (more...)

Posted on Mar 26 2008 | 8 comments | Written by Shaun Pickford

JPMorgan Chase buys Bear Stearns for $2 a share! What does this mean for you?

What can $2 buy you today? JPMorgan Chase has announced over the weekend that it will purchase Bear Stearns, a historic financial institution dating back to the 1920’s that was once the leader in economic news and stability in the American economy.... (more...)

Posted on Mar 17 2008 | 3 comments | Written by Shaun Pickford

McCain/Romney ticket now a possibility

Mitt Romney is now being floated around as a possible Vice Presidential running mate for John McCain, this rumor seems to reveal that the Republican Party is looking to make McCain’s problems with the FEC go away and also that the GOP is desperate to... (more...)

Posted on Mar 14 2008 | 36 comments | Written by Shaun Booth

Bush Endorsement Reinforces McCain’s Iraq Investment

Yesterday John McCain proudly accepted the endorsement of President Bush, this demonstrates more than just McCain’s need to win over the Republican base which is predominantly made up of the 19% in the U.S. that are currently satisfied with President... (more...)

Posted on Mar 6 2008 | 2 comments | Written by Shaun Booth

McCain’s Lingering FEC Problem

McCain won a clean sweep of the four March 4th Republican states, but in order to arrive at the RNC convention with a fighting chance against the eventual Democratic nominee John McCain needs to be able to withdraw from the Federal matching funds program. If... (more...)

Posted on Mar 5 2008 | 17 comments | Written by Shaun Booth

Obama dismisses Clinton, Addresses McCain

Currently Barack Obama is engaging Hillary Clinton no more than is necessary, essentially brushing her to the side, and saving his attacks for John McCain. Critics of Barack Obama have said that he is using only big ideas and lofty rhetoric to sway the... (more...)

Posted on Feb 25 2008 | 4 comments | Written by Shaun Booth

Will McCain’s Nightmare Continue?

McCain might very well be living out every Presidential candidate’s worst nightmare. A page one story was published yesterday in the New York Times, calling his character into question and to make things worse his campaign’s finances had just been... (more...)

Posted on Feb 22 2008 | 14 comments | Written by Shaun Booth

McCain Has Yet to Exceed 50% in Texas Polls

Recent polls show that John McCain is in for a struggle in the Republican primary contest in Texas. Despite a recent endorsement from former candidate Mitt Romney and a declaration by much of the American press that McCain is the Republican Nominee, McCain... (more...)

Posted on Feb 18 2008 | 28 comments | Written by Shaun Booth

The Exaggeration of McCain’s Electability

General election polls being published by pollsters are extremely deceiving and GOP voters in this cycle seemed to be the people being deceived. Theses hypothetical polls, which match up potential party nominees, continually show that McCain is the only... (more...)

Posted on Feb 8 2008 | 1 comment | Written by Shaun Booth

John McCain Is In For a Rough Ride

The biggest news so far this election, is former front runner Mitt Romney dropping out of the race. Where will this lead the country? Will Huckabee or Ron Paul step up and seriously challenge John McCain, or will the party just join together to beat the... (more...)

Posted on Feb 7 2008 | 7 comments | Written by Alexander Nobles
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