Obama Blasts “Lies,” “Swiftboat Politics” of McCain

NORFOLK, Va. — Sen. Barack Obama blasted his GOP rival, Sen, John Mccain, during a visit to a school here today, for lying about an “innocent remark” and practicing “swiftboat politics.” Obama said the Republican presidential nominee is deceiving the public and distracting the press from the actual issues More…

Obama’s Alternative Red State Universe

NORFOLK, Virg. — Sen. Barack Obama tours another swing state school on Wednesday, pushing a retooled education plan that promises more of everything.

There’s more funding (for teachers and charter schools); more standards (to improve achievement); and more choice (for local “innovation” programs and open source classrooms).

McCain Camp Plays Gender Card with Pig Ploy

LEBANON, Va. — Sen. John McCain played the gender card Tuesday night, seizing on a hackneyed statement by Sen. Barack Obama to claim, rather implausibly, that the Democratic nominee was calling Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin a pig.

To even entertain McCain’s far-fetched attack, one would have to think Obama had More…

Obama Tours ‘God’s Country,’ Va.

LEBANON, Va. – “This is God’s country,” said Sen. Barack Obama, to loud applause from 2,400 Virginians who packed a gym here to capacity. Obama ripped Sen. John McCain’s economic agenda. He said there was something “un-American” and “fundamentally wrong” with an economy that doesn’t allow children to do better More…