Sunday, May 29, 2011

Yahoo! News: Politics News

Yahoo! News: Politics News

5 reasons Palin will get GOP nod, 5 reasons she won't (U.S. News & World Report)

Posted: 27 May 2011 06:53 AM PDT

Sarah Palin, pictured in February 2011, announced a U.S. News & World Report - That's the question of the hour amid signs the former Alaska governor--and 2008 GOP vice presidential candidate--is giving serious thought to formally entering the 2012 GOP race.

McConnell: Ryan Medicare plan 'on the table' (AP)

Posted: 29 May 2011 07:32 AM PDT

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. leaves a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, May, 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)AP - The top Republican in the Senate said Sunday that a controversial House Medicare plan is "on the table" as President Barack Obama and his GOP rivals wrestle over budget cuts to enact this summer.

Obama tours twister-ravaged neighborhood in Joplin (AP)

Posted: 29 May 2011 02:47 PM PDT

President Barack Obama, second from left, seen with officials and residents, views damage from the tornado that devastated Joplin, Mo., Sunday, May 29, 2011. He is joined by Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)AP - Face to face with the legions of homeless and the bereaved, President Barack Obama on Sunday toured the apocalyptic landscape left by Missouri's killer tornado, consoled the community and committed the government to helping rebuild shattered lives.

Obama has European 'bounce' in his step (AFP)

Posted: 29 May 2011 12:00 AM PDT

US President Barack Obama (R) greets US and Polish soldiers after laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Warsaw. US President Barack Obama has left Europe telling Americans that despite budget-busting economic blight, they must not cede their role as a promoter and guarantor of global freedom.(AFP/File/Jewel Samad)AFP - US President Barack Obama has left Europe telling Americans that despite budget-busting economic blight, they must not cede their role as a promoter and guarantor of global freedom.

Obama to put General Dempsey in top military post (AFP)

Posted: 28 May 2011 11:20 PM PDT

General Martin Dempsey gives a press conference in Baghdad 2003. Dempsey, a former English literature teacher who commanded an armored division in key battles in Iraq, was expected to be named new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Monday, a US source said.(AFP/File/Laura Boushnak)AFP - US Army General Martin Dempsey, a former English literature teacher who commanded an armored division in key battles in Iraq, was expected to be named new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Monday, a US source said.

Obama picks Russian adviser for Moscow job (Reuters)

Posted: 29 May 2011 08:28 AM PDT

U.S. President Barack Obama's advisor on Russia and Eurasia Michael McFaul speaks during a news conference in Bishkek, May 4, 2010. REUTERS/Vladimir PirogovReuters - President Barack Obama plans to nominate Michael McFaul, his top adviser on Russian policy, to be the next U.S. ambassador to Moscow, an administration official said on Sunday.

Palin swarmed at first bus tour stop (Politico)

Posted: 29 May 2011 11:00 AM PDT

Politico - Amid the chaos, there was Sarah Palin.

Palin's political mystery tour (Politico)

Posted: 29 May 2011 04:06 AM PDT

Politico - It’s still unclear what she’ll be doing.

Children of fallen troops turn to each other (AP)

Posted: 29 May 2011 07:57 AM PDT

In this photo taken Friday May 27, 2011, four year-old Raymond Sweet plays with balloons during 'Good Grief Camp' in Arlington, Va., where nearly 500 children of fallen military members take part in activities with volunteer mentors on coping with grief and loss. More than 4,300 children of U.S. troops killed in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars are growing up. Those interviewed at the camp, organized by the nonprofit Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors every Memorial Day weekend, described it as one outlet that's allowed them to learn to work through their feeling. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)AP - After Brooke Nyren's dad died in Iraq, she sat alone at recess because her classmates didn't know what to say. One of Alexis Wright's fellow kindergarteners questioned if she was telling the truth about her dad's death in the war, while others told her it was too confusing to understand why she didn't have a father.

Palin kick-starts bus tour on back of motorcycle (AP)

Posted: 29 May 2011 02:57 PM PDT

Sarah Palin, former GOP vice presidential candidate and Alaska governor, arrives at the beginning of Rolling Thunder at the Pentagon Sunday, May 29, 2011, during the Memorial Day weekend in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)AP - Sarah Palin rumbled through Washington on the back of a Harley as she and her family began an East Coast tour Sunday, renewing speculation that the former Alaska governor would join the still unsettled Republican presidential contest.

Barcelona soccer celebrations turn violent (AP)

Posted: 29 May 2011 07:18 AM PDT

A supporter from Barcelona F.C is arrested by plain clothes police officers during clashes following the Champions League final soccer match in London against Manchester United in Barcelona, Sunday, May 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Job Vermeulen)AP - Street parties in Barcelona celebrating the victory of the city's soccer team in the Champions League final turned violent early Sunday and at least 18 people were hospitalized, according to local media reports.

Text of Obama's remarks at Joplin memorial service (AP)

Posted: 29 May 2011 03:22 PM PDT

President Barack Obama talks with Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman as he arrives in Las Vegas, Tuesday, May 26, 2009. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)AP - Text of President Barack Obama's remarks at Sunday's memorial service for victims of the Joplin, Mo., tornado, as provided by the White House:

THE 14-WEEK CHALLENGE (David Shribman)

Posted: 28 May 2011 05:03 PM PDT

David Shribman - This is Memorial Day weekend. Fourteen weeks from now is Labor Day weekend. In those 14 weeks -- a period roughly one and a half times longer than the general election season next year -- the Republicans have a lot of work to do.

NYT’s Friedman doubts sincerity of Netanyahu’s standing ovations (Daily Caller)

Posted: 29 May 2011 03:04 PM PDT

Daily Caller - When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of Congress last week, he was received with adulation from both sides of the aisle.

Weiner spokesman on #Weinergate: We’re ‘consulting’ on next steps (Daily Caller)

Posted: 29 May 2011 03:01 PM PDT

Daily Caller - A spokesman for New York Democratic Rep. Anthony Weiner told The Daily Caller that what’s become known online as “#Weinergate” is an attempt by conservatives to cause a “distraction" and that the congressman's office is considering its options on what to do next.

Sarah Palin: From 'Mama Grizzly' to motorcycle mama (AFP)

Posted: 29 May 2011 03:07 PM PDT

Former Republican vice presidential candidate and Alaska Governor Sarah Palin (L) greets a rider during the AFP - A Harley-Davidson-riding Sarah Palin, outfitted in black leather and heels, joined a massive annual motorcycle rally Sunday, in a high-profile appearance amid speculation she will make a bid for the Republican presidential nomination.

Sarah Palin rolls into Washington on a Harley (Reuters)

Posted: 29 May 2011 02:26 PM PDT

Sarah Palin, former governor of Alaska, is surrounded by photographers as she greets people before taking part in the Rolling Thunder motorcycle ride to honour U.S. veterans in Washington May 29, 2011. REUTERS/Joshua RobertsReuters - Republican Sarah Palin rolled into Washington on the back of a Harley-Davidson on Sunday, sparking a frenzy of attention and renewed speculation about her 2012 presidential plans.
Posted by Harshad at 3:33 PM

No comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)