Republican National Committee needs to return to its roots

Chip Saltman, a candidate for the RNC chair position, explained how the Republican party needs to return to their roots, citing the situation in Florida where although there is a deficit, taxes were not raised (0:43).
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Howard Dean: Obama's use of small donations was campaign finance reform

DNC Chairman Howard Dean says that although Obama has been accused of killing campaign finance reform, his ability to solicit small donations directly from people took power away from special interest groups, which was the original intention of campaign finance reform (0:44).
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RNC Chairman: Obama ran successful moderate Republican campaign

RNC chairman Robert Duncan says that based Obama's support for offshore drilling, merit pay for teachers, and a tax cut for 95% of Americans, Obama ran the most successful moderate Republican campaign since Dwight Eisenhower (0:37)
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Biden's comments raise questions over national security experience

Former Navy Secretary John Lehman and former Rep. Scot McInnis (R-Colo.) held a teleconference to discuss Vice Presidential candidate Joe Biden's appearance in Colorado (16:55).
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Republicans demand energy vote at RNC

Rep. Tom Price (R-Ga.) says that the Republicans demand that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) allow the US Congress to have a vote on comprehensive energy reform when they get back in session. He says the energy problem is not a Republican or Democrat issue, but an American issue (:29).
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RNC interview with Bob Barr

Libertarian Presidential Candidate Bob Barr gives an interview on Radio Row at the 2008 Republican National Convention (8:50).
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Karl Rove at the Republican National Convention

Karl Rove gives an interview on Radio Row at the 2008 Republican National Convention (5:30).
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Ron Paul Interviewed By TRNS

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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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Cereal sales to Commerce Secretary -- an interview with Sec. Carlos Gutierrez

Talk Radio News Service Bureau Chief Ellen Ratner interviews the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Carlos Gutierrez about his experience growing up and his perspectives on the Republican party. (3:49)
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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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What Should John McCain Do Now?

What does John McCain do now? From the floor of the RNC, Jack Rice analyzes the impact of Hurricane Gustav and the politics of natural disasters.

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Conference Call: McCain campaign discusses housing crisis response options

Today Senator John McCain's (R-AZ) campaign held a conference call to discuss his stance on economic policy, and the housing crisis and mortgage foreclosures in particular. RNC Victory 2008 Chair Carly Fiorina and Senior Policy Advisor Doug Holtz-Eakin outlined McCain's policy proposals on how to combat the crisis.
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