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The Democrats' Gustav Response

Cdickson — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:22:41 -0400

Don Fowler, former DNC Chair, glad to have the storm hitting the Gulf Coast because its good for the Democratic Party. Very tasteful and appropriate response.

McCain's Katrina Response

bnartist — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:28:37 -0400

As the deadly storm system moved ashore almost three years ago, sending fatal floods through New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, Bush was in Phoenix, on a tour aimed at boosting participation in what was then the administration's new Medicare prescription-drug plan. McCain had opposed the bill, but showed up to meet Bush at the airport anyway, along with other Arizona lawmakers. It was Aug. 29, McCain's 69th birthday, and on the tarmac, Bush presented his old political rival with a cake. The two posed, holding the cake up for cameras, and within seconds, went their separate ways. The cake, melting in the 110-degree Arizona heat, was left behind, uneaten.

Re: Edwards to speak solo at Hofstra

FFC1304 — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:21:40 -0400

Hofstra's credibility just dropped 100 points...

looks like the students would demand cancellation.

Re: Edwards to speak solo at Hofstra

veganwoodie — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:31:14 -0400

curious that edwards' ridiculous speaking fee is not mentioned. What could
he possibly have to say that is worth 65,000. wake up Hofstra!

Edwards to speak solo at Hofstra

bkrueger — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:47:20 -0400

Hofstra students and others hoping to watch former Sen. John Edwards take the stage with his wife Elizabeth will get only half the show next month.

Elizabeth Edwards was scheduled to join her husband, who has avoided the public spotlight since admitting to an extramarital affair with a campaign videographer, at a Sept. 8 speaking engagement at the Long Island, N.Y. university, reports Lorenzo Perez.

The event was scheduled before Edwards admitted to the affair.

Hofstra spokesman Stuart Vincent said Friday, however, that the agency representing John Edwards’ speaking engagements has notified the university that Elizabeth Edwards will not make the trip.

John Edwards has confirmed his intention to appear, Vincent said in an e-mail, leaving Edwards to take the podium alone.

The event has been billed as an opportunity to hear the couple share their thoughts on the 2008 presidential election “and how their experiences relate to it.”