By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Editor in Chief How's that feeling of hope? You know the one. Maybe you got it after hearing Sen. Barack Obama speak at the 2004 Democratic National Convention, and it remained with you until he became a presidential nominee. Perhaps the feeling hit you after Sen. John McCain sternly outlined his devotion to "finish the ... [Read More…]
Obama’s popularity influx worrisome
By Colter Hettich, Features Editor I'd call it a fever. It began sweeping the states months ago. Thanks to a carefully planned, well-staged tour, it seems to have swept Europe. It might be the cynic in me or maybe my gag reaction for the mainstream, but the height to which Barack Obama has risen makes me hesitate. I will be the first to admit ... [Read More…]
Wright speech goes horribly wrong for Obama
By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Sports Editor Ever have a friend speak for you when you didn't want them to? Maybe a buddy said some thing controversial you didn't agree with, and you were guilty by association. If so, you and presidential candidate Barack Obama should start a Facebook group. Obama's mentor, pastor and friend Rev. Jeremiah Wright has ... [Read More…]
You’ve got candidates, Web reboots involvement
By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Sports Editor The race to the White House is getting personal. Not the back-and- forth bickering and " misspoken" attacks between the Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton camps or the daily shots from a comfortable John McCain waiting for the general election, but the way each candidate is reaching out to include their ... [Read More…]
Clinton’s visit provides unforgettable story
By Jared Fields, Editor in Chief I stood in line Sunday night for the chance to see former President Bill Clinton speak in an Abilene hangar and waited for the gate to open. I kept hearing he would be late but never imagined such odd events over the next four hours would occur as they did. For the last month, I had been growing out my facial hair ... [Read More…]
Campaigns come to Abilene: Clinton rallies support…
By Colter Hettich, Features Editor Former President Bill Clinton addressed an Abilene crowd Sunday night in the Abilene Aero hangar. The former president campaigned non-stop throughout the weekend for his wife, Sen. Hillary Clinton; he visited five cities on Sunday, Abilene being the fifth. Until Sunday night, a president or former president had ... [Read More…]
Huckabee prepares push…
By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor With movie star Chuck Norris at his side, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee pleaded Monday for Abilenians' votes in Tuesday's Texas Republican Primary in front of a small crowd of supporters. Huckabee has been criticized for remaining in the Republican race because of a large lead by frontrunner Sen. John McCain. ... [Read More…]
Polls open Tuesday to voters
By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Texans will have their chance to influence who will become the Democratic and Republican nominees for the 2008 presidential election Tuesday at the joint Texas Primaries. Polls will open across the county for both races at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Polling locations are based on the address that a voter ... [Read More…]
Hollywood’s opinions should play trivial role
By Daniel Johnson-Kim, Sports Editor Not a fan of politics? Hollywood is. Tyra Banks, Jon Bon Jovi, Tom Hanks, Donald Trump and many more entertainers, producers and writers put their money where their politics are to support the current presidential candidates and possibly influence the race to the White House. But don't let the glitz and ... [Read More…]
Barone speaks on presidential race and economics
By Daniel Johnson, Sports Editor Michael Barone admitted he was expecting to give his thoughts on the 2008 presidential election with clear leaders on both sides of the isle, but the uncertainty of the election didn't stop Barone from sharing his perspective on the race to the White House. Barone, a published author, frequent commentator on Fox ... [Read More…]
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