This Justin (Free subscription) | 07/04/2008
It’s the day after and I’ve gather all the spent fireworks I liked and am pretending to run a fireworks store and sell them to Eva, my neighbor. The thrill was describing in great detail what each would do after it was lit, which is what we pretended to do after I “sold” them to [...]
Right Wing News (Free subscription) | 07/04/2008
Barack Obama in Fargo, ND today: "I've always said that the pace of withdrawal would be dictated by the safety and security of our troops and the need to maintain stability. That assessment has not changed," he said. "And when...
Alertnet (Free subscription) | 07/04/2008
Source: Reuters (Recasts after second news conference) By John Whitesides, Political Correspondent FARGO, N.D., July 3 (Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama waded into controversy on Thursday ...
Left I on the News (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
Press conference #1 in Fargo, N.D.: Senator Barack Obama said Thursday the United States cannot sustain a long-term military presence in Iraq, but added that he would be open to “refine my policies” about a timeline for withdrawing troops after meeting with American military commanders during a trip to Iraq later this month. “I’ve always said that the pace of withdrawal would be dictated by the safety...
Reuters (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
FARGO, North Dakota (Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama left open the possibility on Thursday of revising his 16-month timetable for withdrawing U.S. combat forces from Iraq, saying he could "refine" his stance after he visits the country.
Salon.com (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
Barack Obama's comments on Iraq in Fargo, N.D., are drawing quite a bit of attention, but if the news accounts are an accurate reflection of what he said, I'm not sure if there's anything especially unusual about his remarks. "I've always said that the pace of withdrawal would be dictated by the safety and security of our troops and the need to maintain stability. That assessment has not changed,"...
The Shebeen (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
FARGO, North Dakota (Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama pushed deep into Republican territory in North Dakota on Thursday,...
FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., center, speaks during his campaign stop in Fargo, N.D., July 3, 2008 In a shocking reversal of Iraq War policy, Barack Obama moves to the RIGHT and now says he would be open to “redefine my policies” about a timeline for withdrawing troops after meeting with American military commanders [...]
Reuters (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
FARGO, North Dakota (Reuters) - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama pushed deep into Republican territory in North Dakota on Thursday, saying he saw the potential for a significant political realignment in November's election.
Washington Wire (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
Amy Chozick reports from Fargo, N.D., on the presidential race. Barack Obama told reporters Thursday that he could refine his plan for a 16-month withdrawal of troops from Iraq. When I go to Iraq and have a chance to talk to some of the commanders on the ground, I am sure I'll have more information and [...]
Political Ticker (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
Obama denies any shift in his Iraq policy. FARGO, North Dakota (CNN) – Democrat Barack Obama denied Thursday any suggestion he's shying away from his proposed 16-month phased withdrawal of all combat troops from Iraq, calling it "pure speculation" and adding that his "position has not changed" — shortly before telling reporters questioning his stance that [...]
Democratic Underground (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
Source: [b]NYT[/b] FARGO, N.D. Senator Barack Obama said Thursday the United States cannot sustain a long-term military presence in Iraq, but added that he would be open to refine my policies about a timeline for withdrawing troops after meeting with American military commanders during a trip t...
Obama HQ (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
Barack spoke today at the Children's Museum at Yunker Farm in Fargo, North Dakota. He talked about the importance of Veteran's. He said... Tomorrow, we’ll mark the 4th of July with barbecues and parades; fireworks and time off with loved ones. We’ll also have the opportunity to give thanks for our troops and veterans. Their sacrifice has made possible the freedom that we enjoy. And keeping faith with...
Arizona Republic (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
FARGO, N.D. (AP) -- Democrat Barack Obama is opening the door to altering his Iraq policy. Campaigning in North Dakota, Obama says his upcoming trip to Iraq could alter his plan to bring U.S. troops home within 16 months. The Illinois senator says it all depends on what he hears in consultations with military commanders there....
Washington Wire (Free subscription) | 07/03/2008
Amy Chozick reports on the presidential race from Fargo, N.D. In response to another dreary jobs report, Barack Obama urged Congress to pass a $50 billion stimulus package. It turns out that our economy lost another 62,000 jobs last month, Obama told reporters on the tarmac before heading to a picnic-style event with veterans. That's 62,000 [...]
