Election 2008 Wrapping Up the Week in Presidential Politics November 30, 2007 • Robert Siegel talks with political commentators E.J. Dionne and Rich Lowry about the Republican CNN/YouTube debate, the rise of Mike Huckabee, and the GOP's growing unpopularity. They'll also assess what it means that Barack Obama is picking up momentum on the Democratic side.
Bid for More Cable Regulation Divides FCC November 30, 2007 • FCC Chairman Kevin Martin tried to push for more regulation of cable this week, and ended up opening a split in the commission. On one side is the moral conservative push for "a la carte" cable, free from offensive programming. On the other side, a pro-business objection to more regulation.
Obama Discusses Race Issues in Iowa November 30, 2007 • In Des Moines, Iowa, the concerns of African-American Iowans and the state's fast-growing Hispanic population will take center stage Saturday. All eight Democratic presidential contenders say they will attend the sixth annual Iowa Brown & Black Presidential Forum at the city's North High School.
World New FARC Videos Show U.S. Defense Contractors November 30, 2007 • U.S. defense contractors Thomas Howes, Keith Stansell and Marc Gonsalves are among hostages held by Colombian rebels, newly seized videos show. The images, which also include former presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt, are the first in years to prove FARC captives may be alive.
Controversies Infiltrate Presidential Campaigns November 30, 2007 • Rudolph Giuliani's weekend trips to the Hamptons and a Hillary Clinton supporter's contribution to the CNN/YouTube debate are under scutiny. Politico.com's John Harris discusses the latest developments.
Election 2008 Debunking the Top 10 Candidate Rumors November 30, 2007 • Pernicious whispers about the presidential candidates are circulating around the Internet. A Politico.com reporter separates the wheat from the chaff.
Election 2008 GOP Hopefuls' Words on War: Immaterial? November 30, 2007 • Most of the GOP presidential contenders support keeping U.S. troops in Iraq. They call it a frontline in the war on terrorism, and say U.S. troops should leave with victory and success. But the catchphrases fail to convey anything relevant about the war.
Obituaries Hyde Leaves Complex Legislative Legacy November 29, 2007 • Former U.S. Rep. Henry Hyde of Illinois has died at the age of 83. The Republican is best remembered as an anti-abortion crusader and the leader of the House impeachment proceedings against President Clinton, but he was more politically complex than the conservative caricature would suggest.
All Things Considered Aussie Singer Joins Ranks of Entertainer-Politicians November 29, 2007 • Peter Garrett has joined the ranks of musicians who have used their fame to get into politics. The former lead singer of the rock group Midnight Oil is the environment, heritage and arts minister in Australia's new government.
National Bush Urges Congress to Fund Wars Before Holiday November 29, 2007 • President Bush met with the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Defense Secretary Robert Gates at the Pentagon on Thursday, calling on lawmakers to approve nearly $200 billion for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan before leaving for the holidays.
Senate Committee Denies Executive Privilege November 29, 2007 • The chairman of the Senate judiciary committee rules that President Bush has no basis to claim executive privilege in the firing of U.S. attorneys.
What the Writers Strike Means for Politicians November 29, 2007 • Most late-night television shows are on hold as the writers strike continues. Does this mean presidential candidates are getting less free exposure from interviews? Are their goofs and gaffes flying under the radar?
Obituaries Former Congressman Henry Hyde Dies at 83 November 29, 2007 • The Illinois Republican served in Congress for 30 years. He steered the impeachment proceedings against President Clinton and championed government restrictions on the funding of abortions. He was 83.
Election 2008 Giuliani, Romney Square Off in YouTube Debate November 29, 2007 • Republican presidential rivals Rudy Giuliani and Mitt Romney go head-to-head on the issue of immigration during a CNN-YouTube debate. Front-runner Giuliani accuses Romney of employing illegal immigrants at his home and running a "sanctuary mansion."
Election 2008 Immigration and Torture Star in YouTube Debate November 29, 2007 • GOP candidates bashed each other over hot-button issues in Wednesday's YouTube debate. The New Yorker's Ryan Lizza gives a scorecard.
