Friday, February 16, 2007
By Steve Almasy CNN (CNN) -- Stock car racing was built by those trying to beat the system. Many of the early racers learned their make-your-car-go-faster tricks to outrun the cops in the South, to run some moonshine and make a few bucks. Then they used the same tricks on their race cars on Sundays... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Franken Announces Minnesota Senate Bid, Assures Voters It’s No Joke
By David Miller Published: February 14, 2007 Capping nearly two years of speculation, comedian and radio talk show host Al Franken on Wednesday announced he is challenging Republican incumbent Norm Coleman in Minnesota’s 2008 Senate race. The longtime liberal activist used his announcement to... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Can Romney rise to top of GOP presidential pack?
Hurdles include his Mormon faith and convincing voters of his views on social issues. By Linda Feldmann | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor WASHINGTON - On paper, Mitt Romney should be a strong contender for the Republican presidential nomination: He can boast successes as an executive... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, February 11, 2007
New defense secretary makes clear to Europe that he's no Rumsfeld
By Lolita C. Baldor ASSOCIATED PRESS 1:12 p.m. February 11, 2007 MUNICH, Germany – In the first public test of his diplomatic skills, Defense Secretary Robert Gates tried to make clear that he is not Donald H. Rumsfeld, the gruff-talking Pentagon chief who rattled relations with Europe. Gates made... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Sen. Obama Formally Announces Plans for White House Bid
Saturday, February 10, 2007 SPRINGFIELD, Ill — Democrat Barack Obama declared himself a candidate Saturday for the White House in 2008, evoking Abraham Lincoln's ability to unite a nation and promising to lead a new generation as America's first black president. The first-term senator announced his... Sign in to see full entry.