International Business News - Race http://www.ibtimes.com All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com/ http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif IN THE HEADLINES Republicans grow increasingly worried about McCain's ability to mount a comeback...McCain vows to whip Obama's 'you know what' as he considers new economic proposals...Ousted Alaska safety commissioner says troopergate report damages Palin's image of openness ...Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton says Barack Obama picking up support, moving toward big win because of economic woes. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081013/today-on-the-presidential-campaign-trail.htm Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:20:16 EDT IN THE HEADLINES Setting aside recriminations, Clintons to stump actively for Obama ... Georgia congressman says McCain and Palin are 'sowing the seeds of hatred and division' ... Masters of the ground game, Republicans see their forte challenged by Obama's motivated masses. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/150766-campaign-ground-game.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081012/today-on-the-presidential-campaign-trail.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081012/today-on-the-presidential-campaign-trail.htm Sun, 12 Oct 2008 11:15:25 EDT IN THE HEADLINES Report stings Palin over troopergate flap; Raw anger showing up in McCain crowds; candidate taking steps to minimize it; Leading in polls, Obama seeking to play it safe; Voter fraud accusations mar presidential campaign; McCain, Obama offer contrasting ideas on financial crisis. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/149742-obama-2008.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081011/today-on-the-presidential-campaign-trail.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081011/today-on-the-presidential-campaign-trail.htm Sat, 11 Oct 2008 03:23:52 EDT IN THE HEADLINES Obama proposes tax breaks, loans for small business; McCain wants to halt retiree stock sales ... McCain hammers Obama in ad over his links to 1960s radical ... Obama says McCain stokes anger and division to 'rile up' people ... Alaska lawmakers discuss report on Palin abuse-of-power investigation ... Biden says McCain trying to distract voters with 'baseless' accusations http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/149260-palin-troopergate.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081010/today-on-the-presidential-campaign-trail.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081010/today-on-the-presidential-campaign-trail.htm Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:55:26 EDT IN THE HEADLINES McCain says Obama link to ex-radical raises questions about honesty ... Obama says McCain mortgage plan would reward bad behavior of lenders at taxpayer expense ... Biden says McCain's mortgage plan bails out bad bankers rather than homeowners ... Bailout anger helps fuel Libertarian Bob Barr's campaign message ... Boom in voter registration favors Dems, could lead Obama to election win ... NRA formally endorses McCain http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/148276-voter-registration.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081009/today-on-the-presidential-campaign-trail.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081009/today-on-the-presidential-campaign-trail.htm Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:01:32 EDT Small details matter to rancher Ed Tinsley, the Republican nominee in the 2nd Congressional District race. He'll pore over contracts, analyzing fine print to ensure he understands what he's studying. It's a trait Tinsley attributes to his law school training, an asset he feels will serve him well in the House of Representatives. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/147554-new-mexico-house-race.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081008/us-house-race-in-nm-pits-oilman-against-rancher.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081008/us-house-race-in-nm-pits-oilman-against-rancher.htm Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:48:27 EDT IN THE HEADLINES Obama says better days are ahead, urges Americans to stay calm during economic woes ... McCain, Palin renew criticism of Obama's policies ... Speaker at McCain calls his rival 'Barack Hussein Obama' ... Biden ridicules McCain as "an angry man" who is Bush's sidekick ... NRA to run newspaper ad with Sen. Clinton criticism of Obama on guns ... Polls show debate viewers favoring Obama as winner http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/147598-obama-2008.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081008/today-on-the-presidential-campaign-trail.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081008/today-on-the-presidential-campaign-trail.htm Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:36:45 EDT Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Tuesday that the presidential candidates should end the smear campaigns and get back to the issues. Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama are wasting time making accusations that have nothing to do with the topics Americans want to hear about, he said. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081007/schwarzenegger-to-candidates-get-back-to-issues.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:56:26 EDT Democrat Bruce Lunsford started running a TV advertisement on Tuesday linking Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell to the economic turmoil leading to the $700 billion government bailout of the financial industry. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081007/ky-dem-lunsford-hits-gops-mcconnell-on-bailout.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:11:06 EDT Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer and his Republican challenger have both called for increased energy development, lower taxes and a more open state government. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/146887-montana-governor-race.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081007/montana-governors-race-features-old-foes.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081007/montana-governors-race-features-old-foes.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:44:40 EDT IN THE HEADLINES Obama hopes to cement gains in debate; McCain tries to make up ground amid economic crisis ... Supreme Court turns down Barr's request for help in Louisiana ... Palin's promise of transparency in Alaska wanes on touchy topics like e-mail and polar bears ... McCain's tough stance against pork barrel spending sometimes compromised by tough choices ... Elections officials find, fix glitch that could have affected NM presidential race tally http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/146833-presidential-debate.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081007/today-on-the-presidential-campaign-trail.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081007/today-on-the-presidential-campaign-trail.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:21:09 EDT Democrat Rick Noriega's campaign suggested Monday that despite his claims to the contrary Republican Sen. John Cornyn is cozy with Wall Street investors and bankers who contribute millions to his campaigns. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081006/dem-opponent-rips-texas-sen-cornyn-over-donations.htm Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:01:03 EDT The political ad begins with classical music playing, then a picture of Republican U.S. Rep. John Sullivan. A voiceover says, "Career politician. Member of an exclusive country club." http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081006/us-house-race-in-oklahoma-heats-up-after-bailout.htm Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:22:20 EDT IN THE HEADLINES McCain calls Obama a liar in harshest criticism yet ... Obama says McCain should be more specific about economic crisis ... Palin expands criticism of Obama to include Rev. Wright; tones down description of Ayers ... As deadline nears, one Palin ethics investigation cloaked in secrecy; another beset by lawsuit ... Despite Wyoming's long tradition as a red state, Obama campaign has office and staff http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/146354-mccain-2008.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081006/today-on-the-presidential-campaign-trail.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081006/today-on-the-presidential-campaign-trail.htm Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:55:35 EDT IN THE HEADLINES `Saturday Night Live' parodies VP debate with guest appearances from Tina Fey, Queen Latifah ... Obama says McCain's health care plan would force millions to struggle with buying insurance ... Newspaper: Barack Obama leads John McCain among Ohio likely voters, 49 percent to 42 percent ... http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/145516-mccain-2008-palin.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081005/today-on-the-presidential-campaign-trail.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081005/today-on-the-presidential-campaign-trail.htm Sun, 05 Oct 2008 03:24:35 EDT IN THE HEADLINES Republican lawmakers appeal to Alaska Supreme Court to block Palin Troopergate investigation ... Bush pivots quickly from bailout to fundraising for GOP candidates ... TV audience for Biden-Palin debate bests ratings for all but Carter-Reagan showdown http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/145004-obama-2008.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081004/today-on-the-presidential-campaign-trail.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081004/today-on-the-presidential-campaign-trail.htm Sat, 04 Oct 2008 03:05:14 EDT IN THE HEADLINES Obama says large job loss shows GOP policies not working; McCain says Obama's plan won't help ... Post debate, Palin hits the road with reinvigorated mission ... Obama, McCain help House pass contentious financial rescue plan ... Though polls favor Biden over Palin, McCain lauds his running mate's performance in debate ... Biden sends his son's Delaware guard unit off for Iraq with 'love and pride' http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/144783-mccain-2008-palin.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081003/today-on-the-presidential-campaign-trail.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081003/today-on-the-presidential-campaign-trail.htm Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:45:28 EDT IN THE HEADLINES McCain giving up on Michigan, Democratic-leaning battleground state GOP had hoped to capture ... Obama hammers McCain on economic record as job numbers expected to continue their decline ... Senior defense adviser to Obama says Gates might be a good choice to remain as Pentagon chief ... In debate with Biden, Palin will face voters who doubt her readiness for highest office http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/144170-financial-meltdown.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081002/today-on-the-presidential-campaign-trail.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081002/today-on-the-presidential-campaign-trail.htm Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:59:33 EDT Barack Obama has surged to a seven-point lead over John McCain one month before the presidential election, lifted by voters who think the Democrat is better suited to lead the nation through its sudden financial crisis, according to an Associated Press-GfK poll that underscores the mounting concerns of some McCain backers. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/143857-obama-2008.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081002/ap-poll-obama-takes-a-7-point-lead-over-mccain.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081002/ap-poll-obama-takes-a-7-point-lead-over-mccain.htm Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:50:30 EDT Barack Obama has surged to a seven-point lead over John McCain one month before the presidential election, lifted by voters who think the Democrat is better suited to lead the nation through its sudden financial crisis, according to an Associated Press-GfK poll that underscores the mounting concerns of some McCain backers. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/143501-obama-2008.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081001/ap-poll-obama-pulls-away-to-7-point-lead.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081001/ap-poll-obama-pulls-away-to-7-point-lead.htm Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:14:53 EDT