http://presidential.web2announcer.com/ Web 2.0 announcer top stories for presidential en Tue, 12 Jun 2007 15:09:03 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2042584 unknown@Netscape.com Thanks to RadarOnline, I now have a better idea of who our potential presidential front-runners are, and where they are in the race. The key to my understanding? The perfect combination of Myspace and Saved By The Bell. Tue, 12 Jun 2007 15:09:03 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2042584barackobamaHillaryClintonjohnedwardsMcCainMittRomneymyspacepresidentialcandidates08savedbyThebellscreechdailyshowNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2041443 unknown@Netscape.com Provocative statements on handling the threat from Iran made at last week's G.O.P. presidential debate reveal a reckless attitude towards nuclear weapons, experts at the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation reiterated today. Tue, 12 Jun 2007 04:26:45 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2041443GOPPoliticspresidentialdebateNukeTheworldNuclearstrikes.ARMscontrolNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2030653 unknown@Netscape.com If nothing else, last night's Republican presidential debate will certainly narrow the field. Those who have no shot: Duncan Hunter, Jim Gilmore, Tommy Thompson, Sam Brownback, and Tom Tancredo. They represent the fringe of the fringe. Mitt Romney will probably last until The Final Three, but only because he's such great television. Wed, 06 Jun 2007 20:00:47 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2030653newsquakerepbulicandebatepresidentialdebates2008News http://web2announcer.com/go/2032030 unknown@Netscape.com If nothing else, last night's Republican presidential debate will certainly narrow the field. Those who have no shot: Duncan Hunter, Jim Gilmore, Tommy Thompson, Sam Brownback, and Tom Tancredo. They represent the fringe of the fringe. Mitt Romney will probably last until The Final Three, but only because he's such great television. Wed, 06 Jun 2007 20:00:47 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2032030newsquakerepbulicandebatepresidentialdebates2008News http://web2announcer.com/go/2032079 unknown@Netscape.com If nothing else, last night's Republican presidential debate will certainly narrow the field. Those who have no shot: Duncan Hunter, Jim Gilmore, Tommy Thompson, Sam Brownback, and Tom Tancredo. They represent the fringe of the fringe. Mitt Romney will probably last until The Final Three, but only because he's such great television. Wed, 06 Jun 2007 20:00:47 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2032079newsquakerepbulicandebatepresidentialdebates2008News http://web2announcer.com/go/2032131 unknown@Netscape.com If nothing else, last night's Republican presidential debate will certainly narrow the field. Those who have no shot: Duncan Hunter, Jim Gilmore, Tommy Thompson, Sam Brownback, and Tom Tancredo. They represent the fringe of the fringe. Mitt Romney will probably last until The Final Three, but only because he's such great television. Wed, 06 Jun 2007 20:00:47 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2032131newsquakerepbulicandebatepresidentialdebates2008News http://web2announcer.com/go/2031414 unknown@Netscape.com Does Fred Thompson have what it takes to be president? Wed, 06 Jun 2007 16:02:53 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2031414Fredthompson2008electionpresidentialcandidateSenatelazyNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2027949 unknown@Netscape.com Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama are essentially tied for the Democratic presidential nomination, according to a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll, the first time that the New York senator hasn't clearly led the field. Tue, 05 Jun 2007 16:43:31 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2027949pollselection08obamaClintondemocratsNominationpresidentialcandidatesNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2025076 unknown@Netscape.com Tonight's Democratic presidential debate from Saint Anselm College in Goffstown, N.H. is underway. We're using this post to live-blog the event. Mon, 04 Jun 2007 03:01:59 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2025076Democraticdebatepresidentialelection2008News http://web2announcer.com/go/2024349 unknown@Netscape.com The presidential hopeful - in the running to be first female leader of the free world - was left looking like a goose during a speech to Silicon Valley technology business leaders in California. Sun, 03 Jun 2007 15:32:15 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2024349TheotherClintonpresidentialracespellingNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2024737 unknown@Netscape.com The Democrats debate from New Hampshire tonight at 7PM eastern. The debate will be carried live on CNN. The Republican candidates get a turn at it on Tuesday Night. Sun, 03 Jun 2007 12:25:23 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2024737presidentialdebatescnnelection2008News http://web2announcer.com/go/2024351 unknown@Netscape.com Hillary herself "listened to a secretly recorded audiotape of a phone conversation of Clinton critics plotting their next attack. Bill's supporters monitored frequencies used by cell phones, and the tape was made during one of those monitoring sessions." Sun, 03 Jun 2007 01:22:59 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2024351HillaryClintoneavesdropping2008presidentialcampaignNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2024224 unknown@Netscape.com Borger: Giuliani's Social Views Could Spur Mass Defections If He's The Nominee. Sun, 03 Jun 2007 00:24:19 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2024224RudyGiulianielection2008presidentialcandidatesocialConservativesNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2022306 unknown@Netscape.com In the past year, lawyers for President Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney directed the Secret Service to maintain the confidentiality of visitor logs, declaring them to be presidential records. The decision made the logs exempt from a law requiring their disclosure to whoever asks to see them. Sat, 02 Jun 2007 03:57:58 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2022306bushcheneyPoliticswhitehousesecrecypresidentialrecordsACTillegalNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2020257 unknown@Netscape.com The early success of Rudy Giuliani's presidential bid has provoked a groundswell of opposition from disparate forces including conservative Catholics, remnants of Pat Buchanan's presidential campaigns and regional political operatives seeking to break into the Republican firmament. The opposition is united in its determination to block Giuliani. Fri, 01 Jun 2007 06:45:46 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/20202572008presidentialraceGuilianiChristianConservativesNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2017804 unknown@Netscape.com 'How come people in the buildings weren't notified?' asked one member of the group. 'And how can you sleep at night?' Giuliani's politely-phrased response, caught by WNBC newscameras, was 'I didn't know that the towers were going to collapse.' That response contradicts remarks the former NYC mayor made about being warned about the collapse. Wed, 30 May 2007 22:11:57 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/20178042008presidentialraceRudyGuiliani911activistsTowersNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2015661 unknown@Netscape.com The U.S. Secret Service expects to borrow more than 2,000 immigration officers and federal airport screeners next year to help guard an ever-expanding field of presidential candidates, while shifting 250 of its own agents from investigations to security details. Tue, 29 May 2007 07:35:28 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/20156612008presidentialraceClintonsecretserviceobamaNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2011810 unknown@Netscape.com Speaking as a guest on Bill Maher's HBO show this week, the underdog GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul issued a rebuke to Rudy Giuliani and spoke at length about the value of non-intervention in the pursuit of peaceful change. 'Peace is a powerful message,' said Paul, speaking to Maher, along with fellow guests Ben Afflect and P.J. O'Rourke. Sun, 27 May 2007 02:39:23 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/20118102008presidentialraceronpaulGuilianibillMaherNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2007665 unknown@Netscape.com Prior to today's votes, McCain's missed about half of the Senate's scheduled votes so far this year, which is far more than the five other Senators running for president according to the Congressional Quartely, which monitors Congress. Fri, 25 May 2007 02:10:47 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2007665johnMcCain2008electionpresidentialcandidateSenateVotingNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2004667 unknown@Netscape.com Michael Okwu of NBC wonders if Rush Limbaugh's parody song has crossed the line, but it would appear that ole is Rush getting a pass. Paul Waldman and my pal David Ehrenstein were interviewed for the segment. Video at site. Tue, 22 May 2007 23:06:45 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/20046672008presidentialracebarackobamaThemagicNegrorushlimbaughNews http://web2announcer.com/go/2003646 unknown@Netscape.com Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton says the federal government needs to do more to prepare for disasters and favors the creation of a national insurance backup fund. Tue, 22 May 2007 17:02:58 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/2003646disastersClintonpresidentialcandiatebushfemaNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1974222 unknown@Netscape.com With scarcely a mention in the mainstream media, President Bush has ordered up a plan for responding to a catastrophic attack. Under that plan, he entrusts himself with leading the entire federal government, not just the Executive Branch. And he gives himself the responsibility "for ensuring constitutional government." Sun, 20 May 2007 21:37:35 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1974222bushadministrationnationalSecuritypresidentialDirectivePoliticsconstitutiondictatorshipNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1961191 unknown@Netscape.com Tonight, Fox News correspondent Major Garrett reported that "anger burst forth memorably and loudly" when Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) accused McCain of being "too busy running for president." McCain responded by using "the f-word toward Cornyn," though it's not clear "if the f-word was a verb or a gerund." Sat, 19 May 2007 06:22:14 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1961191bushiraqMcCain2008presidentialracefbombNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1945715 unknown@Netscape.com There is no suggestion of any illegality in the arrangement, but the idea of a husband paying his wife for services that many political spouses would take for granted is sure to raise some eyebrows. Fri, 18 May 2007 18:46:41 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1945715RudyGiulianielection2008presidentialcandidateNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1939697 unknown@Netscape.com James Dobson speaks out against Rudy Giuliani Thu, 17 May 2007 22:59:39 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1939697RudyGiulianielection2008presidentialcandidatejamesdobsonNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1932355 unknown@Netscape.com When Fox News tried to set up a Democratic presidential debate with the Congressional Black Caucus, it watched its effort crumble after bloggers and liberal groups complained that Democrats should not appear on a network that... Thu, 17 May 2007 18:11:11 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1932355Giuliani2008electionpresidentialcandidateFoxNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1889359 unknown@Netscape.com "You know, I don't spend a lot of time thinking about it or considering the details of this, but just to broaden the issue, are there people who would be troubled with an African-American president? Yes," he said. Mon, 14 May 2007 19:08:47 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1889359barackobama2008electionpresidentialcandidateraceracismNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1885985 unknown@Netscape.com Newt Gingrich for president? It could happen. In an interview with Diane Sawyer on "Good Morning America," the former Republican speaker of the House said there was a "great possibility" that he would run for president. Mon, 14 May 2007 17:53:57 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/18859852008presidentialracenewtgingrichNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1868748 unknown@Netscape.com During her speech, Clinton called the class of 320 graduating students a minority who are able to afford and complete the college degrees they pursued. "But what I'm finding is that so many students and their hardworking parents and families are balking at the cost of higher education. When they see the price tag their hearts sink." Sat, 12 May 2007 21:46:04 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/18687482008presidentialraceHillaryClintonobamaeducationtuitionNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1765200 unknown@Netscape.com A few days after Barack Obama urged media companies to lift their copyright restrictions on the debates so the video could be openly shared, CNN announced today that it will do just that. Sun, 06 May 2007 10:47:26 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1765200presidentialdebatecnnNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1767106 unknown@Netscape.com GOP presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani said in Iowa on Friday that President Bush's response to terrorism will ensure his legacy is that of "a great president." "He will be, I believe, a president who will be viewed by history for this one decision as being a great president," the former New York mayor said. Sun, 06 May 2007 05:29:02 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/17671062008presidentialraceGuilianibushgreatpresidentNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1751424 unknown@Netscape.com Today CBSNews.com informed its staff via email that they should no longer enable comments on stories about presidential candidate Barack Obama. The reason for the new policy, according to the email, is that stories about Obama have been attracting too many racist comments. Sat, 05 May 2007 17:49:29 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/17514242008presidentialraceobamastoriesracistcommentsNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1752027 unknown@Netscape.com What do these monochromatic candidates offer? Without exception, war and more war. No exit from Iraq. New confrontation with Iran, with only former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani mumbling a hint of caution. Wartime for America. All this is done while invoking Ronald Reagan's sunny optimism. But they've forgotten Reagan's basic caution. Sat, 05 May 2007 17:45:51 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/17520272008presidentialraceGuilianiGOPcandidatesRomneyMcCainNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1752633 unknown@Netscape.com Last week, MSNBC's Keith Olbermann delivered a special comment criticizing Rudy Giuliani for his recent partisan fearmongering. This week, he hosted MSNBC's coverage of the Republican presidential debate. Olbermann's presence on debate night coverage angered the Giuliani campaign. Sat, 05 May 2007 17:27:58 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/17526332008presidentialraceGuilianiolbermannNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1754143 unknown@Netscape.com Sen. John McCain's debate preparation, for all the speeches and chestnuts he has polished in his presidential campaigns, he was not ready for the opening question at the Google Interview. Sat, 05 May 2007 16:47:17 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1754143McCaingoogleinterviewpresidentialNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1736412 unknown@Netscape.com In the age of YouTube, his performance could raise an intriguing political question: How does a performer eyeing a presidential run deal with a video history that can be downloaded, taken out of context, chopped into embarrassing pieces and then distributed endlessly though cyberspace? Some conservative blogs are already considering the problem. Fri, 04 May 2007 07:32:22 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1736412Fredthompson2008presidentialraceracistroleNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1734147 unknown@Netscape.com Republican presidential candidates gave a qualified endorsement Thursday night to President Bush's strategy in the war in Iraq, criticizing the administration for mismanaging the war but insisting that U.S. troops should not be withdrawn. Fri, 04 May 2007 05:19:06 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/17341472008presidentialraceMcCainGuilianiRomneyNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1727511 unknown@Netscape.com The Secret Service said Thursday that Sen. Barack Obama was being placed under their protection, the earliest ever for a presidential candidate. Thu, 03 May 2007 23:29:24 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1727511barackobamasecretserviceprotectionpresidentialcandidateNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1728782 unknown@Netscape.com Ten Republicans, one stage, 90 minutes - just enough time for Rudy Giuliani, John McCain or Mitt Romney to make a major gaffe as underdog rivals scramble for relevancy during the first GOP presidential debate Thursday. Thu, 03 May 2007 17:21:07 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1728782GOPdebate2008presidentialraceGuilianiMcCainNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1718721 unknown@Netscape.com Right-winger Nicolas Sarkozy and socialist rival Segolene Royal staged an often bad tempered televised debate Wednesday that could have a crucial effect on France's presidential vote. Thu, 03 May 2007 03:22:35 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1718721francepresidentialdebateroyalsarkozyNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1716022 unknown@Netscape.com Arnold Schwarzenegger, whose decisive reelection in November made him one of the few Republican success stories last year, says he hopes the presidential candidates converging on California for Thursday's debate will break with the traditional formula for winning the party nomination and signal that they would govern from the center. Wed, 02 May 2007 14:09:51 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1716022ArnoldSchwarzeneggerrepublicansCaliforniapresidentialdebateNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1673700 unknown@Netscape.com Gore Vidal's take on the upcoming presidential campaign, religion and the future of the American empire Mon, 30 Apr 2007 04:01:16 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1673700gorevidalelection2008PoliticsEmpirepresidentialcampaignNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1659830 unknown@Netscape.com President Bush's unpopularity and a string of political setbacks have created a toxic climate for the GOP as it struggles to raise money and recruit candidates for its drive to retake Congress. Some of the GOP's top choices to run for the House next year have declined, citing what Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., called a "poisonous" environment. Sun, 29 Apr 2007 08:17:02 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1659830bushtroopsurgeiraq2008presidentialraceNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1657102 unknown@Netscape.com Sen. Barack Obama vows to bring a "new kind of politics" to Washington. But a copy of a 36-page fax from Obama's Senate office, obtained by NEWSWEEK, shows that the rookie presidential candidate, riding the biggest wave this side of his native Hawaii, needs to keep a sharp eye on the details of his own campaign. Sun, 29 Apr 2007 06:32:57 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/16571022008presidentialracebarackobamaethicsNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1655285 unknown@Netscape.com The United States has lost its global standing during George W. Bush's presidency and needs a Democratic commander in chief to restore America's place in the world, Democrats running for the White House said Saturday. Sat, 28 Apr 2007 19:27:45 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/16552852008presidentialraceHillaryClintonbushglobalstandingofusNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1646996 unknown@Netscape.com Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani on Friday accused his Democratic rivals of embracing health care plans that would amount to socialized medicine. The former New York City mayor, responding to comments in the first Democratic primary debate Thursday night, claimed Democrats favor "mandatory" universal health care and the Fri, 27 Apr 2007 23:10:00 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1646996Giulianipresidentialdebateuniversalhealthcare2008electiondemagogueNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1624802 unknown@Netscape.com Presidential contender John McCain joined the growing number of Republicans calling for Attorney General Alberto Gonzales step down in the furor over the firings of eight federal prosecutors. Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:01:28 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1624802johnMcCain2008electionpresidentialcandidateGonzalesNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1614017 unknown@Netscape.com Democrat Barack Obama rebuked Republican White House rival Rudy Giuliani Wednesday for suggesting the United States could face another major terrorist attack if a Democrat is elected in 2008. Wed, 25 Apr 2007 19:45:14 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/16140172008presidentialraceobamaGuilianiterrorismNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1576029 unknown@Netscape.com What explains Obama's robust showing with white liberals? Some elements of the answer are obvious: his high-toned oratory, his promises of reconciliation in a divisive time, a background in community organizing that suggests both idealism and a talent for problem-solving. Mon, 23 Apr 2007 16:56:08 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/1576029barackobama2008electionpresidentialcandidatejfkNews http://web2announcer.com/go/1542810 unknown@Netscape.com The liberal group MoveOn.org is launching an ad against Republican John McCain and his joke about bombing Iran, arguing that the nation "can't afford another reckless president." Fri, 20 Apr 2007 22:15:28 GMT http://web2announcer.com/go/15428102008presidentialracejohnMcCainbombiranNews