John McCain started his bid for President in 2000 promising straight talk and integrity. Now he is using the Rove, Republican strategy of personal attacks, failing to talk about the issues, and talking about fear over hope.
Karl Rove has an online electoral map between Obama and McCain. Interestingly, the map has at times recently shown Obama with enough support to lose all toss-up states and still win the election. Let's hope our true majority stays that way.
TX-07 (Culberson): Safe Republican to Likely Republican
Texas' 7th CD is no doubt a Republican stronghold, but it's been trending slightly Democratic since 2000. Democrat Michael Skelly, a wealthy wind energy pioneer, emerged out of nowhere earlier this year and has been raising and banking money at a breakneck speed. He also has the potential to pour much more of his own considerable resources into the race. While Culberson is still heavily favored, Skelly has proved that his campaign is for real and is making the incumbent sweat.
Protestors gathered at two gas stations at the intersection of William Cannon Drive and Brodie Lane Wednesday and rallied against Sen. John McCain's political ties to the oil industry.
Members and volunteers of MoveOn, the national political organization, handed out informational flyers and held up homemade posters to protest against the presumptive Republican presidential candidate.
Our very own David Hardt will be discussing the importance of the youth vote this election cycle and the work of the Young Democrats on CNN's Larry King Live tonight. He'll be on with pop star Christina Aguilera and Rock the Vote Executive Director Heather Smith. Check your local listings and enjoy.
