Obama campaign agrees with McCain campaign for once

Obama-Biden Senior Adviser Anita Dunn says that McCain Senior Policy Adviser Doug Holtz-Eakin's admission that a health care plan one receives at their job is better than any plan they could get with McCain's tax credit is surprising but true. (1:06)
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McCain will help homeowners

Former Housing Secretary Jack Kemp explains why Sen. McCain is the best candidate to deal with the housing crisis. (1:15)
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What exactly is Obama's tax plan?

Senior McCain Policy Advisor Doug Holtz-Eakin says that it's hard to keep track of Sen. Obama's tax plan since he keeps changing it. (1:01)
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The McCain campaign is worried about Social Security solvency under Obama's tax policy

The McCain-Palin campaign's Senior Policy Adviser Doug Holtz-Eakin explains why he thinks the Obama-Biden campaign’s tax plan will have a downward affect on Social Security solvency.
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Former Senator of Indiana Dan Coats supports McCain's tax plan

Former U.S. Senator Dan Coats (R-Ind.) says Obama and McCain are "miles apart" on the issue of taxes, and believes Obama's plan goes against what most economist would recommend.
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Obama and McCain both worthy of protest

Cindy Sheehan, noted peace activist and Congressional candidate for California's 8th District, says that either a President Obama or a President McCain would be worthy of protest due to their support of the war on terror and increased military spending (0:51).
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McCain campaign worried for country under Obama

McCain-Palin Foreign Policy Adviser Randy Scheunemann warns of the issues in Sen. Obama's foreign policy plans. He also says that Obama is hesitant to admit when he is wrong. (0:58)
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A foot in each camp: Election 2008 challenge

Professor Sunshine Hillygus of Harvard University speaks about John McCain's challenge to convince "persuadable voters" that the Republican ticket is what they should support. (1:24)
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McCain campaign accuses Obama of contradicting his tax cut plan

Doug Holtz-Eakin, Senior Policy Advise for the McCain-Palin campaign, says Obama contradicts himself with tax cuts that amount to sending checks to individuals who may not be working or have tax liability. (0:55)
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Susan Rice on Obama's 'More for More' Strategy

Obama's Foreign Policy Adviser Susan Rice discusses Obama's strategies for Afghanistan and Pakistan as she speaks following the vice presidential debate in St.Louis, MO. (:40)
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McCain campaign discusses Michigan pullout and other issues

The McCain-Palin campaign held a conference call to discuss their pullout from Michigan and other issues. (17:55)
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McCain campaign warns of deep recession under Obama

Former Vice Presidential Candidate Jack Kemp and Senior Economic Policy Advisor Doug Holtz-Eaken hold a telephone conference to discuss John McCain's (R-Ariz.) economic approach following the rejection of the Wall Street bailout plan (24:20).
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Pickering: McCain doesn't need a flag pin

Speaking to reporters after the first presidential debate, Congressman Chip Pickering (R-Miss.) says that John McCain, a former POW, does not have to wear a flag pin. (0:24)



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Albright: Presidents need to be able to do more than one thing at a time

Speaking to reporters after the first presidential debate, Former Secretary of State Madeleine Alrbight says that Senator McCain's request to delay the debate shows an impulsiveness on his part and also shows he does not think presidents have to do more than one thing at a time. She also says that McCain hasn't made any difference in the negotiations. (0:43)


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Obama's gonna let the Muslims in and just blow up everything

Standing outside the hall where the first presidential debate will take place, Taylor Brown explains why he has decided to support John McCain for president. His brother interrupts, clarifying that Barack Obama is "gonna let the Muslims in and just blow up everything."

"Bang bang, you know?" (1:01)



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Congresswoman: Women are at risk under McCain plan

Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) says that tens of millions of women are at risk of loosing their health insurance under the McCain health plan. (0:38)
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John McCain on National Service at Columbia University on 9/11

Republican candidate for president John McCain spoke at a non-partisan forum sponsored by ServiceNation at Columbia University in New York City on the seventh anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. The discussion focused on what each candidate would have done in the wake of the attacks, as well as how each candidate proposes to increase levels of national service.

These are excerpts from Senator McCain's remarks:
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New York Governor David Paterson on the Importance of Service

New York Governor David Paterson spoke at Service Nation's September 11th commemorative event at Columbia University. Governor Paterson, a Columbia alum, welcomed Senators John McCain and Barack Obama to Columbia, and thanked Service Nation for organizing the non-partisan discussion on national service. Governor Paterson also applauded the efforts and hours of time donated by America's volunteers, yet called for a rededication to national service, stating that 3/4 of Americans believe the country is going in the wrong direction. (8:04)



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McCain at an immigration crossroads

Political Science Professor Christine Sierra, of University of New Mexico talks about Presidential candidate Senator John McCain (R-Ariz); his stand on immigration and Latino voters. (1:36)
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Obama’s plan for Iraq viewed as “the height of irresponsibility”

Sen. John McCain’s (R-Ariz.) presidential campaign held a press conference call to discuss Sen. Barack Obama’s (D-Ill.) position on Iraq. Randy Scheunemann, the senior foreign policy adviser on the McCain campaign, explained that he is pleased to see Obama in Iraq and glad that Obama can see first hand the progress on security that has been made under the surge policy. Scheunemann said that Obama will meet with Gen. Petraeus and other commanders for the first time, witch the McCain team thinks is a great development.

Scheunemann explained that he hopes Obama will listen to the U.S. military commanders in Iraq when they explain the problems of a date driven withdrawal. Gen. Petraeus has made it clear that a withdrawal from Iraq must be based on the security conditions on the ground, on what the enemy is doing and is likely to do, otherwise all U.S. gains would be jeopardized. Scheunemann said that many commanders have previously explained that an unconditional, date driven withdrawal would be very dangerous. He also explained that McCain hopes Obama will not ignore military judgment on the importance of having a conditions based withdrawal and supplement it with his own military assessment, which is “really based more on a political calculation.”

Scheunemann explained that McCain has always said two things guide his view when it comes to withdrawal from Iraq: conditions on the ground and advice from U.S. military commanders. Because conditions are improving with the successful surge, and if conditions continue to improve, McCain does believe that the U.S. will be able to withdraw. Scheunemann explained, however, that this is not a date driven time table, but merely a hope based on gains made today and gains that will hopefully continue to be made in the future, opposed to Obama’s “irresponsible” plan. (13:43)
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