October 12, 2008 9:31:47 PM CDT
(Newser) – Tony Snow, economic policy, veepstakes, and the Freddie Mac/Fannie Mae crisis sparked conversation on the Sunday talk show circuit today. Time sums them up:
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Oct 6, 08 12:56 PM CDT While pundits might disagree about results, there’s no doubt John McCain’s choice of Sarah Palin and his move to suspend his campaign over the bailout are huge gambles that can be traced to strategist Steve Schmidt, the Los Angeles Times reports. Nicknamed “Bullet” by strategist Karl Rove, Schmidt is recycling tactics he used in leading George W. Bush’s “war room” in 2004. More »
Oct 5, 08 2:34 PM CDT With the election campaign in its last month, the Sunday talk shows turned to John McCain’s substantial slide in the polls, Politico reports. The highlights:
Aug 24, 08 4:29 PM CDT The newly announced Obama/Biden ticket predictably dominated the talk shows today. Politico gives the run-down:
Aug 10, 08 6:26 PM CDT The buzz on John Edwards' love affair drowned out talk of Russia's conflict with Georgia on today's morning talk shows, Politico reports. On Fox News Sunday, an Obama campaign topdog said Bill Clinton is still reeling from his wife's primary loss, and Karl Rove claimed on Face the Nation that Obama would make "an intensely political choice, not a governing choice" for vice-presidential candidate. More »
Jun 13, 08 8:10 AM CDT Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver have worked different sides of the political aisle for decades, but the California first couple's agreement to disagree is getting its most high-profile workout this year, the New York Times reports, as Arnold backs McCain and Maria champions Obama. Signs for the rival candidates compete for space outside the couple's home, and both are considered key backers for their candidates in an important state. More »
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