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Dean Statement on the Passing of Stephanie Tubbs Jones
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement on the passing of Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones: "We are greatly saddened about the passing of Congresswoman Tubbs Jones. Stephanie was a true American hero and inspiring leader, having spent...Released on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 08:01 PM
#80: Charlie Black
For more on Bush and McCain's ties to Charlie Black, go to the "100 Days, 100 Ways" web site (www.100days100ways.com). For more on top McCain advisor and long-time Bush confidant lobbyist Charlie Black, visit the "Charlie Black" article at McCainpedia.org (http://mccainpedia.org/index.php/Charlie_Black).Released on Monday, August 18, 2008 at 09:19 PM
#79 Bush Smear Architect and Abramoff Crony Ralph Reed Now Fundraises for McCain.
For more on Bush and McCain's connections to Abramoff-linked lobbyist Ralph Reed, go to the "100 Days, 100 Ways" web site (www.100days100ways.com). For more on McCain's record on ethics visit the "Ethics" section on McCainpedia.org (http://mccainpedia.org/index.php/Category:Ethics).Released on Monday, August 18, 2008 at 09:18 PM
Ralph and Randy Strip the Veneer Off McCain's Reformer Rhetoric
On the same day John McCain bragged about how proud he is of the lobbyists running his campaign, McCain is accepting campaign cash raised by one of the central figures in the culture of corruption surrounding a convicted lobbyist. According to published reports, the chair of McCain's Georgia fundraising committee asked Ralph Reed, a central figure in the scandals surrounding disgraced Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff,to help raise money for today's fundraiser in Atlanta. Reed then asked his friends to send money to McCain in an email in which Reed advertised himself as a member of John McCain's Victory 2008 team. While Ralph Reed may not attend tonight's event, McCain has ignored criticism from nonpartisan watchdog groups who called on him to cancel tonight's fundraiser altogether. McCain's campaign has also ducked questions about what role Reed is playing in McCain's campaign why McCain is accepting money steered his way by Reed. [The Hill, 8/13/08]Released on Monday, August 18, 2008 at 09:14 PM
#78 GI Bill
For more on McCain and Bush's record on the GI Bill, go to the "100 Days, 100 Ways" web site (www.100days100ways.com). For more on McCain's embrace of Bush's failed policies, visit McCainpedia.org (http://mccainpedia.org/index.php/Main_Page).Released on Monday, August 18, 2008 at 09:00 PM
MCCAIN WATCH: MCCAIN RHETORIC VS. MCCAIN RECORD: SUPPORTING OUR VETERANS
As John McCain addressed the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) in Orlando, FL, this morning, he was practicing more of the same old politics. McCain claims to be an advocate for America's veterans despite his record on veterans' issues. Like Bush, McCain will continue sending American soldiers - along with billions of dollars - to Iraq and Afghanistan, but he'll block programs for health care and education for veterans here at home.Released on Monday, August 18, 2008 at 08:52 PM
Louisiana Democratic Party Chair Takes On Jindal As Potential McCain VP Pick
With speculations that John McCain may pick Governor Bobby Jindal as his vice presidential running mate, Louisiana Democratic Party Chairman Chris Whittington held a conference call today with members of the media to explain why Jindal offers more of the same politics and policies that America has gotten from Dick Cheney and the Bush administration. The call comes as the Democratic National Committee launches a section on Jindal on its website www.TheNextCheney.com, a site devoted to exploring the records of the potential Republican vice-presidential nominees. Chairman Whittington was joined by DNC Research Director Mike Gehrke.Released on Friday, August 15, 2008 at 04:59 PM
ICYMI: Rep. Waxman Says Ralph Reed Fundraiser Shows McCain a 'Reformer No More'
On a conference call to discuss John McCain's decision to raise campaign cash with scandal-plagued Republican activist Ralph Reed, Representative Henry Waxman said McCain's refusal to cancel the fundraiser shows that he is a "reformer no more." Waxman, who chaired the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform investigation into the scandal surrounding criminal lobbyist Jack Abramoff said McCain knows the degree to which Reed was involved in the scandal and should cancel the fundraiser scheduled for Monday.Released on Friday, August 15, 2008 at 04:58 PM
#81: A Revolving Door for Lobbyists
81. Like Bush, McCain Has a Revolving Door Policy for Lobbyist Advisors - Both for His Senate Office and His Campaign.Released on Friday, August 15, 2008 at 04:57 PM
DNC Releases New Web Ad: 'Tainted'
The Democratic National Committee today released a new web ad called "Tainted" that highlights John McCain's decision to raise campaign cash with one of the central figures in the Republican culture of corruption.Released on Friday, August 15, 2008 at 04:56 PM