Money & Politics Culture In Washington Needs To Be Tackled

By Kayleigh Harvey - Talk Radio News Service

Fred Wertheimer, President and CEO of Democracy 21, made this comment today at a discussion on "Ethics in the Obama Administration - Are Washington's Rules Changing?"
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Inaugural Radio Row: Former Texas Democratic Party Chairman Molly Beth Malcolm

International Affairs Correspondent Blanquita Cullum interviews the former Texas Democratic Party Chairman Molly Beth Malcolm about Obama's future, Texas, and female participation in politics. (11:55)
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Inaugural Radio Row: Author Christine Pelosi

International Affairs Correspondent Blanquita Cullum interviews Christine Pelosi about her book Campaign Boot Camp: Basic Training for Future Leaders, family life and politics. (6:34)
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Barack Obama on National Service at Columbia University on 9/11

Democratic candidate for president Barack Obama joined Republican candidate John McCain at Columbia University during a non-partisan discussion on post-9/11 America and the importance of national service.

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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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Bomb Iran or Regime Change: Former UN Ambassador John Bolton

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While Day One at the Republican National Convention seemed a little unstable, Day two seems to be back on course. During the afternoon, I saw a familiar face with the walrus mustache and knew that it was Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, John Bolton.


And while the focus seems to be on Sarah Palin’s daughter’s baby, I knew that Bolton would not be talking about that. Instead, I knew that the one topic that he is most passionate about is Iran. So, I asked a very opened ended question: Can you talk about recent development, pro or con, involving Iran?


And Amb. Bolton was off. Essentially, Bolton described the failures of the UN Security Council and concluding that there were truly only two foreign policy options available to the U.S. at this point. The first option is regime change within the country. The second option was a series of strategic strikes. To make sure I heard what I thought I had, I repeated what he said – just to confirm. And, yes, that is what he meant.


Bolton then stated that the Israelis may carry out the strikes. I asked about whether if this were the policy it would be better to do them ourselves as it would be perceived as an attack by proxy anyway. And, again, he agreed, believing that the U.S. should carry out the attacks.


I then turned to the question of John McCain and whether John McCain would follow such advice. Bolton appeared confident that McCain seemed more willing to take the threat seriously and may act accordingly. Barack Obama, according to Bolton was unwilling to take the situation as seriously as it needed to be taken.
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Mary Fallin on Radio Row

Rep. Mary Fallin (R-Oklahoma) is interviewed by Ellen Ratner on the Talk Radio News Service Radio Row at the 2008 RNC.




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RNC, Day 2

Jack Rice anticipates day two of the RNCC. Should McCain distance himself from the Bush administration? Will Bush show up at the RNC? What impact will Gustav have on the Convention?




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Republican Delegates Speak About Palin and Gustav

From the floor of the Republican National Committee Convention

Tammy Stern from Texas

Jim Herring, President of the delegation from Mississippi

Jeannie Leike from Mississippi

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Rep. Marsha Blackburn on Radio Row

Rep. Marsha Blackburn - (D - Tennesse) - on the Talk Radio News Service Radio Row at the 2008 RNC.

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Newt Gingrich Anticipates that the "Whole Country Will Watch" McCain's Convention Speech

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives Newt Gingrich commends McCain for "putting the whole country first" by emphasizing Hurricane Gustav during this year's Republican Convention.


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Interview With Rep. John Yarmuth, D, Kentucky

Dan Patterson recaps the first day of the Democratic National Convention with Kentucky Representative John Yarmuth. (3:51)
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Interview with Dr. Julianne Malveaux

Dan Patterson interviews Dr. Julianne Malveaux about race, gender, and the Democratic Convention. (7:37)
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Hon. Leon Panetta Discusses the Recent Trend of 'Government Through Crisis' at a Center for the Study of the Presidency Panel Discussion

At a panel discussion at the National Press Club entitled “Can the Next President Rise Above the Partisanship?,” former Congressman Leon Panetta states that though government through crisis is politically safe, it erodes the trust between the people and the government. (0:46)
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Dr. Markey states what he feels is needed for a successful Pakistan Election

Dr. Daniel Markey lists the four ingredients he feels would make for a successful Pakistani Election. The four ingredients are a technically sound process, security of the campaign, active political parties, and a free flow of information so the people can make an informed choice.
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