Politics

Online Gambling Zealot Republican Jim Leach Endorses Obama

ABC News is reporting that Iowa former Republican Representative Jim Leach has endorsed Democratic US Presidential candidate Barack Obama.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/12/2008

Millions of Rupees at Stake for a Pervez Musharraf Impeachment

Bookies in India as well as punters believe it is only a matter of time before beleaguered Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf gets impeached.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/12/2008

Barack Obama Celeb Attack Ad Against John McCain

You knew it was coming: Barack Obama's camp on Monday put out an ad that paints Senator John McCain as the "real celebrity" and one who has been "around the block a little longer&quo

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/11/2008

Edwards Affair Likely to Draw Attention to John McCain Affair

It was 1979 when a still married John McCain met his now wife Cindy at a cocktail party. Over the next six months he pursued her, flying around the country to see her.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/09/2008

John Edwards Admits to Having an Affair But No Love Child

One time Democratic US Presidential candidate John Edwards admitted to ABC News on Friday that he did indeed have an affair with one Rielle Hunter (aka

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/08/2008

Obama the Antichrist? Christian Groups Outraged Over McCain Ad

A campaign ad released by Republican Presidential candidate John McCain depicts his opponent, Barack Obama, as "The One" - a quasi omnipotent figure similar in stature and importance to M

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Aug/08/2008

Paris Hilton Didn't Need Cue Cards in McCain Slam Ad

"LOS ANGELES - (Associated Press) - Paris Hilton didn't need cue cards for her presidential campaign ad.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/06/2008

Photos of John Edwards Love Child Released

The National Enquirer claims to have photos of John Edwards love child.

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Aug/06/2008

McCain Wants Wife to be Nude Miss Buffalo Chip?

Okay, we'll admit it, Senator John McCain may be a little old, but he does have a hot wife. In fact, should he win, McCain's wife might be the hottest First Lady ever.

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Aug/05/2008

Obama Strong Lead in Polls May Improve Odds

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Aug/05/2008

Paris Hilton’s Mom Blasts Senator John McCain

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/03/2008

McCain Obama Moses Ad: Thou Shalt Not be Juvenile

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Aug/01/2008

McCain Ad Compares Obama to Britney Spears, Paris Hilton

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Jul/30/2008

Odds-on Veep picks, literally

For all the opinions about who should be running mates for Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama, there's one group that puts its money where its mouth is - offshore bettors.

Submitted by Guest on, Jul/30/2008

The Ron Paul Resurgence: Major Convention Upcoming

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/28/2008

John Edwards Rielle Hunter Relationship Still Hot Say Tabloids

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Jul/25/2008

Bob Barr Runningmate Did Not Say “Nuke Iranian Cockroaches”

"America should just let Israel alone, defend itself, and go nuke the heck out of those Iranian cockroaches. Blow ‘em all up... just nuke the place for a thousand years."

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/25/2008

Senator Dodd Campaign Fundraising Fueled by Online Poker

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/24/2008

Ron Paul Plane Makes Emergency Landing

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jul/23/2008

Obama Clinton Raise Vice President Speculation

There is further speculation that Hillary Clinton may have risen to the top of Democratic US Presidential nominee Barack Obama's short list of running mates. The BetUS.com website had Hillary Clinton an easy 3/1 favorite (listed as +300) over other names that were being thrown about two weeks ago.

Submitted by Payton on, Jul/10/2008

John McCain Doesn't Care About Internet Gambling

In an interview with Erin Neff of the Las Vegas Review Journal Republican Presidential candidate, John McCain, made it clear that an all out ban on Internet gambling is a very low priority for his fut
Submitted by Payton on, Jul/04/2008

Ron Paul Ends Presidential Bid

Texas Congressman Ron Paul has announced the end to his Presidential campaign late Thursday. He had remained on the Republican ticket despite John McCain becoming the GOP nomination.
His objective now will be to get Libertarian leaning politicians elected into office.
"The campaign is going to shift gears. It's going to accelerate. It's going to get much bigger," Paul told The Associated Press in an interview before a rally where he was making the announcement. "To me, it's a technical change."

Submitted by Payton on, Jun/16/2008

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Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/05/2008

Setback for John McCain

A number of Republican Congressmen have declined to endorse Senator John McCain for President, including Ron Paul of Texas who is still running for President.

Submitted by C Costigan on, May/24/2008

Port Security Bill passes in House and Senate: Internet prohibition attached

Port Security Bill passes in House and Senate: Internet prohibition attached Despite arguments in the House that the Port Security Bill failed to address concerns over rail and mass transit security and heavy objections over including a prohibition on internet gambling, the Port Security Act was passed shortly after midnight Friday. While Republicans insisted the Port Security Bill should only focus on U.S. ports and not mass transit, a number of representatives in the House questioned how a provision on "internet gambling" could be added to the bill.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Sep/30/2006

Bill to ban internet gambling passes House, PartyGaming stock hit hard

A US House of Representatives subcommittee on Wednesday approved a bill that would ban Internet gambling, estimated to be a $12 billion (6.5 billion pound) industry.  Previous attempts to pass such bills have encountered obstacles over the past few years and most experts believe the same will happen again. The bill also interferes with a decision ruled by the World Trade Organization in favor of the tiny Caribbean nation of Antigua that claimed US efforts to curb internet gambling have harmed their own lucrative online gaming industry.  
Submitted by C Costigan on, May/03/2006

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