Election 2008

I don't do a lot of political songs, but I'm a folk singer and I have to do some in order to keep my "union card." So I posted a song that puts Toledo politics into some historical perspective on my myspace page. Enjoy. www.myspace.com/russfranzen

WILMINGTON, Ohio (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate John McCain, concerned about potential job losses, pressed on Thursday for more information about a proposal for United Parcel Service Inc to fly packages in North America for rival DHL.

This in from Real Clear Politics.com:

A footnote: Support is growing in Democratic ranks for Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland as vice president. He would bring to the ticket maturity (66 years old), experience (six terms in Congress) and moderation (rated "A" by the National Rifle Association). He is very popular in Ohio, a state Republicans must carry to elect a president.

Here is a summary of the statement that Hillary made about Obama's minister. What do you think? Is it an issue?

Clinton 'Misspoke' About '96 Bosnia Trip By ANN SANNER Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) -- Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign said she "misspoke" last week when saying she had landed under sniper fire during a trip to Bosnia as first lady in March 1996. http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jDL-ya9BTVjKPiWUuAUR_0Rs4tLAD8VK3I9G0 _____________________________

SAN ANTONIO It took many months and the mockery of "Saturday Night Live" to make it happen, but the lumbering beast that is the press corps finally roused itself from its slumber Monday and greeted Barack Obama with a menacing growl.

Hillary Clinton sought to skewer Barack Obama on the eve of critical voting in Ohio and Texas, pointing to a leaked memo purportedly showing that his campaign recently gave a "wink-wink" to the government of Canada that promises he has made to renegotiate trade deals need not be taken seriously.

I found the skit and the response really funny. If you did not watch the SNL skit, please do so here:

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The latest mailing from Obama claims Clinton and Big Oil are in bed together (Big Oil with its popularity should offer an IPO).