New leaders unlikely to ease US-Russian tensions

17 May 2008, 8:22 am

"The historical evidence is not there to support that strategy." Russia's new president has promised the kind of democratic change that Washington advocated during predecessor Vladimir Putin's tenure. At the same time, all the candidates to succeed President Bush have promised a break from a foreig... read more

Senator dead since 1940 figures in 2008 presidential furor

17 May 2008, 3:54 am

"There's a common saying, 'History always repeats itself" Being dead since 1940 hasn't kept Idaho U.S. Sen. William Borah from being inserted squarely into 2008 presidential politics after Democratic candidate Barack Obama took issue with President Bush's borrowing of a quote from Borah.In a speech... read more

Michael Tackett: Clinton's run still a triumph

16 May 2008, 11:21 pm

"Hillary is the candidate who will win in the tough districts" On the outside, there is no quit in the Clinton campaign. They keep talking about finding a way to count the votes and seat the delegates for her from the Florida and Michigan primaries that were ruled rogue ... via Herald-Bulletin ... read more

Fiorina's new role trades on time at HP

16 May 2008, 7:00 pm

"To the extent that some people may not view Carly Fiorina as shy and retiring, she would fit in really well in Washington." After running one of Silicon Valley's powerhouse companies for six years, Carly Fiorina now has her sights set on the White House. via The Modesto Bee ... read more

McCain action helped Ariz. land developer

16 May 2008, 2:23 pm

Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., left, accompanied by his wife Cindy, and others, gives a thumbs up to supporters as he walks after visiting St. via ABC News ... read more

Obama warns GOP about critical ads

16 May 2008, 9:45 am

"I would just take a look at where the national polls are right now" Perhaps no one took greater comfort in the Republican Party's third straight loss of a long-held House seat this week than Barack Obama, who says the results point to clear limits in the effectiveness of attack ads he expects this... read more