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Time running out in Afghanistan: Hillier
Time running out in Afghanistan: Hillier A Canadian soldier with the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force stands guard during a patrol at a hill top over looking Shah Wali Kot district some 35 km north of Kandahar Province on March 27, 2008.
Palin puts character on the caricature
WASHINGTON -- The interviewers who keep asking Sarah Palin about her plans clearly have not read 'Going Rogue.' She has now written a best-selling book, but clearly not a final chapter on anything.
NC Gop may block independents from primaries
Unaffiliated voters have more influence than ever in North Carolina politics, but some Republican leaders want to keep them away from the GOP primary and let party members choose their own nominees -- preferably more conservative ones.
Brasch WordsCHEAP-Shot Ads Cost McCAIN Dearly
BLOOMSBURG, Pa. -- During the final debate last week, Barack Obama called John McCain on the negative ads, saying that 100 percent of his radio and television ads were negative.
Does McCain Face GOP Primary Threat?
Arizona Sen. John McCain, the 2008 Republican presidential nominee, could face a strong primary challenge in his 2010 reelection effort: A new Rasmussen Reports poll finds McCain in a virtual tie with a conservative Phoenix radio host and former Congressman J.D. Hayworth.
Setting Afghan exit date defeatist: ...
Despite fierce public pressure to end the war in Afghanistan eight years on, politicians and experts on Saturday decried calls for setting an exit date they say would embolden the Taliban.
Former defence chief Hillier says Obama's message could be key to Afghan debate
Whether Canadian troops stay or leave Afghanistan could largely depend on the eloquence of U.S. President Barack Obama and his ability to rally western nations, says former chief of defence staff Rick Hillier.
About 1,000 greet Sarah Palin at book signing in Noblesville
They began showing up Wednesday night, braving the cold and drizzle to get a coveted wristband -- their "ticket" to see Sarah Palin.
Palinophobes hate first, ask questions later
Slate magazine is just one of the countless media outlets convulsing with St. Vitus' Dance over that demonic succubus Sarah Palin.
McCain says he enjoyed reading Palin's book, downplays tension between campaign aides
U.S. Sen. John McCain said Saturday that he enjoyed reading running mate Sarah Palin's new memoir and downplayed any tension between their campaign aides as "no big deal." "I enjoyed the book and she and I are dear friends.
John McCain and J.D. Hayworth in Dead Heat in Rasmussen Poll, but...
Could J.D. eat McCain's lunch? The Rasmussen poll suggests that it's a possibility.
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is returning as a new author to the southwest Ohio region where she made her debut as a national candidate.
McCain urges Obama to speed up Afghan decision
U.S. Sen. John McCain predicted success in the Afghan war effort Friday if President Barack Obama makes a decision quickly to send the reinforcements requested by his top commander there.
McCain doesn't love climate bill
Sens. Lindsey Graham and Joe Lieberman have been working overtime to craft a climate bill that can attract significant GOP support.
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, who flashed across the political sky like a mavericky meteor last fall, is back in the news.
Christian leader saving hearts and minds around the world
Rick Warren is on multiple missions. He is the Christian pastor who spoke the prayer at President Barack Obama's inauguration -- a choice that prompted protests from gay rights activists.
No insiders for Senate seat, please
Please wake up, Colorado Republicans. Do not let Sen. John McCain, his colleagues, big money and the Republican elites select the candidate they want to come to Washington.
Going Rogue' on library and bookstore shelves
Sarah Palin, once at the center of book-banning controversy while mayor of Wasilla, is causing a bit of a headache for libraries this week as they decide how much shelf space and budget to devote to her new book - " as well as the multiple other titles being released about her.
Former Gov. Kernan returning to Vietnam prison
Former Indiana Gov. Joe Kernan plans next year to make his first trip to Vietnam since he spent 11 months as a prisoner of war in Hanoi.
McCain: Pentagon Needs New Ethics Rules
A number of retired military generals who now work for private defense firms are still advising the military -- with no obligation to disclose their ties to the defense contractors to the government, according to a report from USA Today published Wednesday.
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