Stories tagged with "presidential campaign"

Having her cake by indystar

COLUMBIA, S.C. — In town to give a talk on civility, I was surrounded by women who wondered what I thought of Sarah Palin’s Newsweek cover. “Why aren’t... – Nov 20, 2009 at 4:30 PM in Commentary

Palin talks kids, campaign on ‘Oprah’ by indystar

Following are highlights from today’s Oprah show, featuring former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin. Topics included her acceptance of Sen. John McCain’s... – Nov 16, 2009 at 4:43 PM in Politics & Government

Obama tightens leash on watchdogs by indystar

Barack Obama during the presidential campaign last year promised that if elected he would endorse giving more protection to journalists who are threatened with imprisonment for not... – Oct 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Editorial

Playing the race deck by indystar

Charges of racism these past several days, from op-ed pages to Jimmy Carter’s interpretation of Rep. Joe Wilson’s “You lie!” outburst, are proving …... – Sep 18, 2009 at 4:16 PM in Commentary

Obama rediscovers his health-care groove by indystar

After a listless summer during which his opponents dominated the health-care debate, President Barack Obama used a dramatic appearance before Congress on Wednesday to seize control... – Sep 10, 2009 at 5:12 PM in Commentary

Novak among 3 giants by indystar

Before Bob Novak created the self-parody as “The Prince of Darkness” that his friends and TV fans enjoyed so much, he had two other journalistic identities. With his... – Aug 18, 2009 at 5:50 PM in Commentary

Palin resignation surprises area GOP by Tim Evans

Mike O’Brien, chairman of the Hendricks County Republican Party, said he and other Hoosier Republicans were caught off guard by Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s resignation on Friday. “I... – Jul 04, 2009 at 3:48 PM in Politics & Government

Palin resigning as Alaska governor by indystar

WASILLA, Alaska — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin abruptly announced Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, a shocking move that rattled the Republican party but left... – Jul 03, 2009 at 10:13 PM in Politics & Government

Some politicians handle scandal better than others by USA Today

To view this presentation, you need to install the Flash plug-in GET IT NOW Practice doesn't make perfect when it comes to scandal-hobbled politicians confessing their... – Jun 25, 2009 at 11:06 PM in Entertainment

Democrats' dinner to feature Bill Clinton by indystar

The Indiana Democratic Party says former President Bill Clinton will be the keynote speaker for the party’s Jefferson Jackson Day dinner on June 20. Tickets to the fundraiser... – May 07, 2009 at 8:27 AM in Politics & Government

Palin blasts Obama at Indiana event by indystar

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin used her first out-of-state trip on a partisan agenda since the presidential campaign ended to challenge the idea that unplanned... – Apr 17, 2009 at 2:47 AM in Politics & Government

Palin criticizes Obama stance on abortion most recent comment by Okiemom

Well, I’m sick of people killing babies. Go... – Apr 20, 2009 at 9:00 AM

Alaska Gov. Palin in Evansville tonight by indystar

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is to speak during an right-to-life dinner in Indiana tonight in her first out-of-state trip on a partisan agenda since the presidential... – Apr 16, 2009 at 4:42 PM in Politics & Government

Organizers want to raise $3M to expand memorial at MLK park by Diana Penner

Community leaders want to raise $3M to expand memorial at MLK park Abie Robinson knows the park better than many. He grew up nearby. And he stood at its edges when Robert Kennedy... – Mar 30, 2009 at 2:50 PM in News

Organizers want to raise $3M to expand memorial at MLK park by Diana Penner

Community leaders want to raise $3M to expand memorial at MLK park Abie Robinson knows the park better than many. He grew up nearby. And he stood at its edges when Robert Kennedy... – Mar 30, 2009 at 2:51 AM in Communities

A young maverick by indystar

The GOP’s identity crisis just got more interesting with the recent media splash of Meghan McCain, eldest daughter of the senator who did not become president. Young McCain,... – Mar 26, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Commentary

Families would see tax cut with Obama budget by indystar

WASHINGTON — A typical American family would get a tax cut under President Barack Obama’s budget proposal, and their low-income neighbor would fare even better. Their wealthier... – Feb 27, 2009 at 5:18 PM in News

Calif. artist sues AP over image of Obama by The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) -- An artist who created a famous image of Barack Obama before he became president sued The Associated Press on Monday, asking a judge to find that his use... – Feb 04, 2009 at 6:02 PM in Entertainment

Elizabeth Edwards writing book on facing adversity by The Associated Press

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Elizabeth Edwards plans a new book about facing adversity, recapping an often-tumultuous life that most recently included her husband's public... – Feb 04, 2009 at 7:01 AM in Entertainment

Obama stage musical set for London run by The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) -- Barack Obama's presidential campaign inspired millions. Now, it has inspired a London musical."Obama on My Mind" will open at a small theater in the British... – Jan 21, 2009 at 11:04 AM in Entertainment