Sacrifice: An American virtue on rebound (Rockford Register Star)

17 May 2008, 7:28 am

It was a simple question, really, one the debate moderator hoped would lead Republican presidential candidates into a discussion about how much the public was willing to give to benefit the nation. “What sacrifice,” she said, “would you ask Americans to make to lower the country’s debt?”... read more

McCain targets Obama (Lexington Herald-Leader)

17 May 2008, 4:47 am

Likely Republican presidential nominee John McCain used his stage at the National Rifle Association's annual meeting to bolster his conservative credentials and rip his potential Democratic opponent, Barack Obama. McCain called the Illinois senator "reckless" for being willing to hold talks with ... read more

Cheers & jeers (The San Francisco Examiner)

17 May 2008, 3:51 am

Clinton tells Oregonians she won't give up, unveils 3 new ads ... McCain asks staff to disclose lobbying connections ... Huckabee quips about gun aimed at Obama in speech to NRA, later issues apology ...... read more

Today on the presidential campaign trail (Boston Globe)

17 May 2008, 1:23 am

IN THE HEADLINES Clinton tells Oregonians she won't give up, unveils 3 new ads ... McCain asks staff to disclose lobbying connections ... Huckabee quips about gun aimed at Obama in speech to NRA, later issues apology ...... read more

Today on the presidential campaign trail (Las Vegas Sun)

17 May 2008, 1:00 am

Sat, May 17, 2008 (12:52 a.m.) Clinton tells Oregonians she won't give up, unveils 3 new ads ... McCain asks staff to disclose lobbying connections ... Huckabee quips about gun aimed at Obama in speech to NRA, later issues apology ...... read more

Ex-McCain foe recruits Catholics (Miami Herald)

17 May 2008, 12:14 am

When Pope Benedict XVI visited the nation's capital last month, Sen. Sam Brownback did a little preaching to Catholics himself -- the gospel according to John McCain.... read more

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