"This is my one small contribution to the history of our times: To tell the history of our times in the language of our times." - The Rev. James B. Simpson.

Submitted by Casey J. Labrack on Fri, 05/09/2008 - 00:05.

Beach Boy's as Political Metaphor?

"You know that old Beach Boys song, Bomb Iran? (sings) Bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb Iran. Anyway..."

— John McCain changed the words to the popular Beach Boys song, entitled 'Barbara Ann,' when asked about what to do in Iran.

Submitted by Danna Walker on Thu, 09/04/2008 - 03:03. categories [ ]

Obama Announces Running Mate Via Text Message

"Barack has chosen Senator Joe Biden to be our VP nominee.  Watch the first Obama-Biden rally live at 3pm ET on www.BarackObama.com. Spread the word!"

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--Text message sent at 3 a.m. EDT to millions of Barack Obama supporters announcing Obama's choice of Sen. Joseph Biden, D-Del., to be his running mate in the 2008 presidential election.

Submitted by Barack Obama on Sat, 08/23/2008 - 07:00. categories [ ]

Obama on McCain's houses

"If you don't know how many houses you have, then it's not surprising that you might think the economy is fundamentally strong. But if you're like me, and you got one house, or you are like the millions of people who are struggling right now to keep up with their mortgage so they don't lose their home, then you might have a different perspective."

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--Barack Obama, 2008 Democratic presidential candidate, commenting in Richmond, Va., on GOP candidate John McCain's inability to tell a reporter how many houses he had.

Submitted by Barack Obama on Thu, 08/21/2008 - 07:00. categories [ ]

McCain on How Many Houses He Owns

"I think — I'll have my staff get to you," McCain told Politico in Las Cruces, N.M., Aug. 21, 2008. "It's condominiums where — I'll have them get to you."

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--John McCain, 2008 GOP presidential candidate, responding to a question about how many houses he owns.

Submitted by John McCain on Wed, 08/20/2008 - 07:00. categories [ ]

Obama on Struggling Americans

"There are a lot of people who have done everything right and yet are still coming up short. And over time, their faith in the American dream starts slipping away." 

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-- Barack Obama, 2008 Democratic presidential candidate, addresses the weak American economy and it's effect on Americans during a fund-raiser in Honolulu, Hawaii. 

Submitted by Barack Obama on Tue, 08/12/2008 - 07:00. categories [ ]

McCain Offers Support for Georgians

"He knows that the thoughts and the prayers and support of the American people are with that brave little nation as they struggle today for their freedom and independence. And he wanted me to say thank you to you, to give you, to give you his heartfelt thanks for the support of the American people for his tiny little democracy far away from the Unites States of America. And I told him that I know I speak for every American when I say to him, 'Today, we are all Georgians.'" In referencing Russia's prime minister, Vladimir Putin, McCain said the following: "I looked into Mr. Putin's eyes and I saw three things- a K and a G and a B."

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-John McCain addresses Georgian president Mikhail Saakashvili to give his support to the Democratic nation of Georgia after Russia's invasion on August 8, 2008.

Submitted by John McCain on Tue, 08/12/2008 - 07:00. categories [ ]

Bush on Loving Religion

"It just goes to show that God is universal. No state, man or woman should fear the influence of loving religion."

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Upon visiting Beijing for the 2008 Olympic Games, President Bush made a public statement directed at China's leadership and it's tight control of Churches.

Submitted by George W. Bush on Sun, 08/10/2008 - 07:00. categories [ ]

McCain's Word on Sleep

"What makes the difference, is getting enough rest. If I can sleep in until about 7:30 or 8, then it really helps me. I think when I get up real early, like 5:30 or 6, and don't got ot bed until 10, 10:30 or 11, it seems to help me get up a little later in the morning."

— John McCain, 2008 GOP presidential candidate, explains importance of sleep during his campaign and alludes to sleep deprivation as the cause for recent verbal gaffes.

Submitted by John McCain on Fri, 08/08/2008 - 07:00. categories [ ]

McCain Chuckles at Obama as Moses

"We think it's got a lot of humor in it. We're having fun and enjoying it."

— John McCain defends his 2008 presidential campaign ad which juxtaposed Charlton Heston's Hollywood 'Moses' to Barack Obama, the 2008 Democratic presidential candidate.

Submitted by John McCain on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 07:00. categories [ ]
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