Republicans counting down to American energy independence

"This is America, we know how to do this job ourselves," said former Congressman Bob Schaffer today at a Republican energy independence rally, counting down the days to Americas energy independence. All agreed that Congress' legislation last night was a mistake and will only bring America further away from being energy independent. The Republicans agreed on this issue is being created by Congress through energy limitation bills.

According to the Republican America should stop seeking foreign sources of energy and instead use natural resources on American grounds, saying Americans should use more of their own fuels. They also said that even if the Democrats agrees on drilling on American soil it's still not on the 85% where American reserves are located. "We're giving jobs to Saudi Arabians and Russians and Venezuelans, and those ought to be here," said Sen. John Shadegg (R-Ariz.)

Michelle Obama speaks at the DNC Women's Caucus

A group of high-profile female Democratic politicians gathered to speak at the DNC Women's Caucus. Among these women was Michelle Obama, the wife of Presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama (D-IL). Also in attendence at the caucus was Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), who emphasized Senator John McCain's (R-AZ) negative voting record on issues such as abortion rights and equal pay for women. She stated that he has a "zero-percent voting record in favor of issues important to women." Boxer declared, "[Obama] is a hero, McCain is a zero."

During the caucus, a group of anti-abortion protesters broke into the meeting. Every delegate in attendence stood up and started chanting "Obama."

Congresswomen Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) and Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) drew attention to the importance of the female vote in the coming election: DeLauro stated "[women] set the agenda, and [women] make history," referring to the so-called gender gap (in which women are more likely to vote for a Democratic candidate, and influence the election) in the current world of politics .

Mrs. Obama cited the hardships Senator Obama watched his hard-working mother and grandmother endure during his childhood as making him understanding and compassionate about female issues and ideals. She discussed Mr. Obama's legislative plans, such as ending wage discrimination against women and supporting pro-choice legislation.

Obama Appears With Biden

Democratic Presidential nominee Barack Obama appears as a "surprise guest" with Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee Joe Biden at the DNC.

Bill Clinton at Radio Row

Bill Clinton's speech and at the Talk Radio News Radio Row

The Iraq Chain Gang

Dan Patterson interviews the 'Iraq Chain Gang'

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