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August 26, 2008

How can McCain not know how many houses he owns? Obama's new “seven” attack ad

Aggregated from: Darryl Wolk Blog

How can McCain not know how many houses he owns? Is Obama the elitist in this contest? Obama's new attack ad...I like how it endsWhere the story originated:...

Canadians will vote before Americans

Aggregated from: Darryl Wolk Blog

Canadians will vote before AmericansAll signs are now pointing to an election this fall in Canada. Harper is going to meet with the three opposition leaders and determine if a productive session is possible. If it is not, he has threatened to call an election. Stephane Dion is taking a lot of hea...

US ads getting more negative on both sides

Aggregated from: Darryl Wolk Blog

US ads getting more negative on both sidesTen weeks to go and we are seeing negative ad campaigns coming from both Obama and McCain. Most people say they do not like them, but ultimately they always seem to work as long as they don't cross the line. Below are some ads from the US campaign current...

August 25, 2008

New McCain Ad: Why not Hillary?

Aggregated from: Darryl Wolk Blog

New McCain Ad: Why not Hillary?...

It's Biden

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It's BidenPersonally I would have preferred Obama pick Hillary, but ultimately Joe Biden brings some good experience to the ticket in foreign affairs. His plan to end the Iraq war was the most realistic and detailed position among the candidates in the Democratic race. With the exception of Hillar...

August 24, 2008

Global: What does the Obama-Biden Ticket mean?

First, there was a lot of speculation. Then the world got its answer in 3am SMS text messages this morning. Barack Obama has selected Joe Biden, the Delaware Senator, as his running mate in the race to the White House. Here's a quick review of what bloggers from around the world have to say about the selection - and how it will impact their countries' relations with the US should the pair make it to the Oval Office.

August 23, 2008

The Twittersphere Reacts to Biden's Nomination

This morning, around 3:28 a.m. EST, subscribers to Presidential candidate Barack Obama's text messages received the ultimate announcement - that Obama had finally selected a running mate. His choice? Joe Biden, a senator from Delaware. Although the news was leaked as early as 2:00 a.m. EST, few members of the Twittersphere had anything to say about it. Instead, their reactions were based on Obama's selection of Biden.

Global: Who will McCain Pick as Vice President?

Condoleeza Rice? Mitt Romney? Rudi Giuliani? Ron Paul? Mike Huckabee? These are just some of the names circulating on blogs as to who presidential hopeful John McCain will pick as his running mate in the US elections race.

Global: Who will Obama Pick as Vice President?

The world is watching presidential hopefuls John McCain and Barack Obama are yet to announce their running mates in the race to the White House. Who will Obama pick ask bloggers from all walks of life.

August 22, 2008

Democracy: Is it just a theory?

Arguably, countless eyes around the globe are gaping at one country and its upcoming presidential election. Some non-Americans are taking sides – rooting for Barack Obama or John McCain. Others are just questioning the definition of democracy. Is democracy just a theory?