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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]





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]





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]





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]






Pablo Martinez Monsivais / Associated Press
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]






Chris Carlson / Associated Press
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]






Morry Gash / Associated Press
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]





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]





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]





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]







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