Articles filed under Politics
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Oregon school says 4 confessed to Obama effigySep 30, 2008 11:00 pm - NEWBERG, Ore. -- A Christian university in Oregon said Tuesday it has punished four students who confessed to hanging a likeness of Democratic presidential candidate Bar...
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Kirk working to restore missile fundsSep 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Following Russia's brutal attack on Georgia last month, the United States and Poland signed a historic missile defense pact. The pact will bolster the defense of one of ...
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The gold thread that runs through us allSep 30, 2008 11:00 pm - As I listened to the speakers at the Republican convention, I was very dismayed to hear their words dripping with barbs and sarcasm but lacking in thoughtful ideas. The...
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Greenberg's critics distort his candidacySep 30, 2008 11:00 pm - I find it amusing that Democrats resort to distortions and lies when attacking Steve Greenberg. In a recent letter to the editor, a supporter of Rep. Melissa Bean threw...
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Polls: Obama leads in critical trio of statesSep 30, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Recently trailing or tied, Democrat Barack Obama now leads Republican John McCain in a trio of the most critical, vote-rich states five weeks before the el...
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Congressional candidates split on tax policy in battleground raceSep 30, 2008 11:00 pm - Democratic congressional challenger Dan Seals would raise taxes on people making more than $250,000 to help pay off the nation's massive deficit. The Wilmette businessma...
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McCain out of touch with middle classSep 30, 2008 11:00 pm - I am a senior citizen and an independent voter. Here we have Democrats playing defense instead of tearing into an 8-year flop administration, which is the worst in Ameri...
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Confused about candidates? Experts say do your homeworkSep 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Residents of the 14th Congressional District could have used another recycling bin for the gigantic postcards they received almost every day from Republican Jim Oberweis...
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Farnham can get economy movingSep 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Many local families are struggling to make ends meet and are living paycheck to paycheck. It's becoming more and more difficult to provide for our children. High gas pr...
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Palin's has ability to meet special needsSep 29, 2008 11:00 pm - This letter is in response to the letter that questioned if Sarah Palin can fulfill her vice president duties, if elected and properly care for her Down syndrome son and...