Archives for September 2008

Republican National Chairman says a rescue plan is needed (The Idaho Statesman)

Republican National Chairman Mike Duncan was in Boise and Meridian on Tuesday for a state GOP fundraiser and meetings with area Republicans.

30 September 2008 | Republican | No Comments

Denton County Republican Party hosts golf tournament (The Carrollton Leader)

The Denton County Republican Party will host its fourth annual golf tournament Oct. 6 at the Oakmont Country Club in Corinth, just south of Denton. The format is a four-person, best ball scramble with a 1 p.m. tee time. Registration opens at 11:45 a.m. and a light lunch will be provided.

30 September 2008 | Republican | No Comments

Senate Sets Bailout Vote, Sweetens Plan With Deposit Insurance - Bloomberg

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Senate Sets Bailout Vote, Sweetens Plan With Deposit InsuranceBloomberg - 40 minutes ago“Over $1 trillion worth of market value was wiped off the books by the stock market drop,'' said Senator Robert Bennett, a Utah Republican. …Video: Bailout Revival Sought; Better Deposit Safety Se AssociatedPressRepublicans in Congress see election odds worsening ReutersMcCain: Economic Crisis Too […]

30 September 2008 | Republican | No Comments

Concerns About Palin’s Readiness as Big Test Nears - New York Times

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Concerns About Palin’s Readiness as Big Test NearsNew York Times, United States - 53 minutes agoMs. Palin, the Republican vice-presidential nominee, flew to Mr. McCain’s ranch in Sedona, Ariz., on Monday for three days of preparation with a team of his …Video: Obama: 'McCain Just Doesn't Get It.' AssociatedPressPolitical Stakes High for US VP Candidates […]

30 September 2008 | Republican | No Comments

Ohio Voters Head to the Polls - Wall Street Journal

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Ohio Voters Head to the PollsWall Street Journal - 59 minutes agoTwenty electoral votes are in play in the state, and the campaigns of both Republican Sen. John McCain and Democratic Sen. Barack Obama are encouraging …Video: Controversy Swirls Over Early Voting AssociatedPressOhio election officials brace for early voting The Associated PressUS appeals court OK […]

30 September 2008 | Republican | No Comments

Rescue's Supporters Failed to Connect With Public - Wall Street Journal

Wall Street Journal

Rescue's Supporters Failed to Connect With PublicWall Street Journal - 59 minutes agoAdam Putnam, a Florida Republican who supported the bill. "It was something of a liability on Capitol Hill." The administration's $700 billion plan …News Analysis In Bailout Vote, a Leadership Breakdown New York TimesSenate to vote on rescue plan Wednesday CNNMoney.comA failure […]

30 September 2008 | Republican | No Comments

Republican discord stymies Wall Street rescue - Globe and Mail

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Republican discord stymies Wall Street rescueGlobe and Mail, Canada - 4 hours ago4 election, discord within the Republican Party is preventing Congress from passing vital legislation aimed at rescuing the financial-services sector in the …House drops the bailout ball, so Senate rushes to pick it up San Francisco ChronicleGOP, RIP? SlateThe voters are angry — and […]

30 September 2008 | Republican | No Comments

Senate Democrats, Republicans Agree on Bailout Vote Tomorrow - Bloomberg

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Senate Democrats, Republicans Agree on Bailout Vote TomorrowBloomberg - 5 hours ago30 (Bloomberg) — Senate Democrats and Republicans have agreed to hold a vote tomorrow on a $700 billion financial- rescue plan amid evidence voters and …Posted by: Jane Sasseen on September 30 BusinessWeekSenate to vote on rescue plan with added tax cut The […]

30 September 2008 | Republican | No Comments

Straight from the House's mouth: Why the bailout bill failed - CNN

Straight from the House's mouth: Why the bailout bill failedCNN - 5 hours agoThe Republican House leadership takes to the mics immediately after the bailout vote Monday afternoon. The reasons why became a bit more clear Tuesday. …Video: No Bailout For Wall Street CBSGa. delegation sees change in sentiment on bailout Atlanta Journal ConstitutionWhy You […]

30 September 2008 | Republican | No Comments

Republicans monkey-wrenching the vote - guardian.co.uk

Sydney Morning Herald

Republicans monkey-wrenching the voteguardian.co.uk, UK - 16 hours agoA few examples: • Taking advantage of the economic crisis, the chair of the Republican Party in Macomb County, in the battleground state of Michigan, …Today on the presidential campaign trail The Associated PressOhio Still Major Battleground State For McCain, Obama WHIOtv.comMcCain defends running mate Palin […]

30 September 2008 | Republican | No Comments