Sunday, August 28, 2011

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Yahoo! News: Politics News

Obama on Irene: 'This is not over' (AP)

Posted: 28 Aug 2011 02:56 PM PDT

President Barack Obama speaks about Hurricane Irene in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)AP - Despite Tropical Storm Irene's weakened punch, President Barack Obama urged those in its path to stay vigilant and warned that the storm's impact would continue to be felt for some time.

Powell says Cheney taking 'cheap shots' in book (AP)

Posted: 28 Aug 2011 12:11 PM PDT

In this photo released by CBS, Former Secretary of State General Colin Powell, speaks on CBS's 'Face the Nation” in Washington Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011. Powell took issue with Cheney's book, 'In My Time: A Personal and Political Memoir,' which is set for release Tuesday. He said Cheney’s book took 'cheap shots' at him as well as others in the administration. (AP Photo/CBS, Chris Usher) NO SALES. NO ARCHIVING.AP - Former Secretary of State Colin Powell on Sunday dismissed as "cheap shots" the criticism leveled at him and others in Vice President Dick Cheney's memoir.

Campaigns find that some truths are inconvenient (AP)

Posted: 28 Aug 2011 05:20 AM PDT

FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2011, file photo, Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, right, speaks at a 'Round Table' meeting with area business leaders in Claremont, N.H. In Iowa Romney confronted a heckler saying “Corporations are people, my friend,” adding, “Everything corporations earn ultimately goes to people.” He said it again in New Hampshire. But while voters say they want authentic, straight-talking candidates, they also tend to punish candidates who make assertions that, while true, cause people to cringe and question whether these politicians are out of touch with those they seek to represent. (AP Photo/Jim Cole, File)AP - Corporations are people. The fundamentals of the economy are strong. I voted for the $87 billion before I voted against it.

FEMA chief: Stay at home in Irene's wake (AP)

Posted: 28 Aug 2011 06:54 AM PDT

President Barack Obama listens to an update on the status of Hurricane Irene at Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) headquarters in Washington Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, by FEMA director Craig Fugate, right. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)AP - The head of the nation's emergency response agency says people shouldn't underestimate the danger once Hurricane Irene passes.

Al-Qaida's No. 2 reported killed by US in Pakistan (AP)

Posted: 28 Aug 2011 03:15 AM PDT

This undated photo made available by the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center shows Atiyah Abd al-Rahman. U.S. and Pakistani officials said Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011 that al-Qaida's second-in-command has been killed in Pakistan, delivering another big blow to a terrorist group that the U.S. believes to be on the verge of defeat. (AP Photo/National Counterterrorism Center)AP - U.S. and Pakistani officials said Saturday that al-Qaida's second-in-command, Atiyah Abd al-Rahman, has been killed in Pakistan, delivering another big blow to a terrorist group that the U.S. believes to be on the verge of defeat.

Paul still critical of US involvement in Libya (AP)

Posted: 28 Aug 2011 12:09 PM PDT

Republican presidential contender, Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, speaks at a restaurant at the Polk County GOP summer picnic event held at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)AP - Republican presidential hopeful Ron Paul said Sunday the apparent overthrow of Moammar Gadhafi's regime in Libya does not justify U.S. involvement there and may end up delivering al-Qaida what he called "another prize."

Obama: Getting through Irene will be 'tough slog' (AP)

Posted: 27 Aug 2011 06:31 PM PDT

President Barack Obama listens to an update on the status of Hurricane Irene at Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) headquarters in Washington Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, by FEMA director Craig Fugate, right. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)AP - President Barack Obama offered moral support Saturday to federal emergency management workers hunkered down for Hurricane Irene's weekend march up the East Coast and 14,000 active-duty and National Guard troops were put on standby for post-storm relief work.

Irene: An economic blow or boost? (Politico)

Posted: 28 Aug 2011 01:38 PM PDT

Politico - Irene may provide short-term stimulus as billions of dollars will likely be spent to repair damage.  

Gingrich: Glittering me was 'an assault' (Politico)

Posted: 28 Aug 2011 08:15 AM PDT

Politico - Newt Gingrich was fairly staid about the glitter-bombing he and wife Callista took at an event a few months ago from gay activists, saying, "Nice to live in a free country."

Perry blasts Obama, notes own job-creating record (AP)

Posted: 27 Aug 2011 05:12 PM PDT

Republican presidential contender, Texas Gov. Rick Perry, speaks at the Polk County GOP summer picnic event held at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)AP - Texas Gov. Rick Perry warned during an appearance in Iowa that President Obama has driven the nation's economy into a ditch, arguing that his own record as governor qualifies him to lead the way out.

Bachmann: Environmentalists blocking US energy (AP)

Posted: 27 Aug 2011 07:00 PM PDT

Presidential candidate U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., speaks to supporters as her husband Dr. Marcus Bachmann, right, listens during a campaign stop at Angie's Subs, Friday, Aug. 26, 2011, in Jacksonville Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Rick Wilson)AP - Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann claimed Saturday that the United States has more fuel resources than any other country, but blamed what she termed "radical environmentalists" for bottling up American energy policy.

Statement by President Obama on Hurricane Irene (AP)

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 09:41 AM PDT

AP - Text of President Barack Obama's statement Friday on Hurricane Irene, as provided by the White House:

Breakaway Georgian region elects president (AP)

Posted: 27 Aug 2011 07:33 AM PDT

Abkhazian presidential candidate Alexander Ankvab casts his ballot at a polling station in Sukhumi capital of Georgian breakaway region of Abkhazia, Friday, Aug. 26, 2011. Abkhazia, a subtropical paradise sandwiched geographically between the Black Sea and the Caucasus Mountains and cornered politically between Russia and pro-Western Georgia, is electing a new president Friday. This is the first presidential election in Abkhazia after Russia recognized its independence — and the election is being held on the third anniversary of the recognition. (AP Photo/Mikhail Metzel)AP - The vice president of the breakaway Georgian province of Abkhazia was preliminarily declared the winner of the presidential election Saturday.

Obama’s disapproval rating hits an all time high (Daily Caller)

Posted: 28 Aug 2011 02:31 PM PDT

Daily Caller - President Obama's disapproval rating reached its highest level to date Sunday, according to Gallup’s daily presidential tracking poll.

Gene Simmons: Rick Perry and Condi equal winning presidential ticket (Daily Caller)

Posted: 28 Aug 2011 01:54 PM PDT

Daily Caller - Two weeks after predicting that Texas Gov. Rick Perry will oust President Barack Obama from the White House in 2012, KISS bassist Gene Simmons suggested that former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice would make a fine running mate.

Tea Party Express launches bus tour from California (Reuters)

Posted: 27 Aug 2011 06:12 PM PDT

Reuters - With the Republican campaign for the White House taking shape, hundreds of Tea Party activists kicked off a national bus tour on Saturday, aiming to rally their base and new recruits to the conservative political cause.
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