Jamie Dupree

Saturday In Springfield, Illinois

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:07 -0500

It looks like the first real event with Barack Obama and his still-unnamed will be at the State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois, which is where Obama announced his bid for the White House in early 2007.

What You Don't Want

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:04 -0500

History shows us that the selection of a Vice Presidential running mate has been like finding friends or a mate - sometimes it works - sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes it is the candidate's fault, or the campaign team. Other times it is the potential VP.

A Change Of Venue?

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Lawyers for Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska will be back in a Washington, D.C. federal courtroom today, trying to move his trial on corruption charges to his home state.

More Veepstakes Rumors

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:04 -0500

Not only is it important who Barack Obama and John McCain choose as their running mate, but the timing of those announcements will be very important in order for it to grab the attention of voters and keep it until the announcement is made.

Obama, McCain Look For Momentum

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Maybe it's just the leftover feeling from Barack Obama's week off the campaign trail. Maybe John McCain does seem to have some momentum right now. Or maybe he's just being more aggressive than Obama in this campaign.

A Vice Presidential Week For Obama?

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:05 -0500

The Democratic Convention begins one week from today, which means the clock is really ticking for Barack Obama in terms of his choice for a running mate.

The Next President and Russia

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Since the Russian Army moved into parts of the Republic of Georgia, two areas that were formerly under control of the Soviets have agreed to house part of a missile defense system. And both of those countries have been threatened by the Russian High Command.

The Energy Battle Takes Shape

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500

As GOP lawmakers return today for a third straight week of speeches to tourists after the summer adjournment of the Congress, Democrats are making it clear there will be votes on an energy plan after the political conventions.

It's The Economy, Stupid

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:07 -0500

New figures out from the Labor Department on Thursday made me think again about what's going to drive voters as they make their choice for President in November, as I went back to James Carville's memorable line from the 1992 campaign.

Obama Fights "The Obama Nation"

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:03 -0500

In the "Lessons Learned" section about how Sen. John Kerry ran his race for the White House four years ago, there certainly is something to learn about how a candidate should respond to attacks against him, no matter how scurrilous they may be.

Minnesota Senators and Rent

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:02 -0500

What is it with Republican Senators from Minnesota? 16 years ago I covered the ethics troubles of Sen. David Durenberger, which were centered on his housing on Capitol Hill. 16 years later, there is another GOP Senator from that state in hot water over his lodgings.

Hillary Clinton Gets A Convention Roll Call

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:31:15 -0500

Democrats have announced plans today to allow Hillary Clinton's name to be placed in nomination at the Democratic Convention, giving the party a chance to showcase unity later this month in Denver.

"This Is Not 1968"

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:07 -0500

The Bush Administration turned up the public heat on the Russians Wednesday, as Russian troops took up positions not far from the Georgian capital of Tbilisi, which could obviously be theirs if they wanted to take it.

GOP Infighting On Energy

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500

As Republican lawmakers gather in the House for another day of energy speeches during the Congressional break, a rift has definitely emerged within the GOP on what the legislative answers are for high oil and gas prices.