Fact-fudging lurks in political speeches The political convention season generated its usual share of outlandish spin, misleading rhetoric and outright fibs. The presidential and vice presidential nominees for both parties resorted to dubious arguments in attacking their opponents and... [More] By Michael Dobbs
The Washington Post | September 8, 2008 Recession could delay rescinding tax cuts, Obama says WASHINGTON -- Democratic Sen. Barack Obama says he would delay rescinding President Bush's tax cuts on wealthy Americans if he becomes the next president and the economy is in a recession, suggesting such an increase would further hurt the... [More] Associated Press | September 8, 2008 Filtering out facts from fluff in the election Take a breath. Pay attention. Figure out what matters. Don't worry, I'm not ordering you around. Those commands are reminders for me -- but feel free to borrow my advice to myself. [More] By Julie Muhlstein, Herald Columnist | September 7, 2008 Strikes' resolution crucial to Gregoire Some of Gov. Chris Gregoire's best moves since the primary election came on the infield of Denver's NFL stadium dancing to the music of Stevie Wonder. [More] By Jerry Cornfield, Herald Columnist | September 7, 2008
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Nation, World Briefs: McCain and Obama agree on Sept. 11 appearance WASHINGTON -- Sens. John McCain and Barack Obama said Saturday they will put aside partisan politics for a joint appearance at New York's World Trade Center site to mark the seventh anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. The Democratic and Republican... [More] September 7, 2008
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Obama takes his first shot at Palin TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- Barack Obama made his first direct criticism of Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin today, saying she pretends to oppose spending earmarks when she actually has embraced them. [More] By Charles Babington
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Biden more prepared for VP, poll says WASHINGTON -- Just four in 10 say Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin has enough experience to be president, while nearly two-thirds say so about Joe Biden, her Democratic counterpart, a poll showed Friday. [More] Associated Press | September 6, 2008 McCain vows fiscal reform CEDARBURG, Wis. -- John McCain said Friday the sagging economy has brought "tough times all over America" as he made a splashy debut with Sarah Palin in critical Midwestern states as the newly crowned Republican presidential ticket. [More] Associated Press | September 6, 2008 Theft of brother's ballot earns 10 days in jail EVERETT -- A one-time county elections worker who tried to steal her brother's right to vote was handed a 10-day trip to the Snohomish County Jail. [More] By Diana Hefley
Herald Writer | September 6, 2008 Obama critiques McCain speech as missing the issues DURYEA, Pa. -- Democrat Barack Obama called Republican rival John McCain's acceptance speech the final piece of an out-of-touch convention that focused on its nominee's biography instead of the struggles of the middle class. [More] Associated Press | September 6, 2008