US Presidential Election News Stories

 
 
Video Post

George W. Bush: Not a Popular Guy

by Elizabeth Fairview | November 20th, 2008 | 1 Comment
This shocking video is kind of sad and also embarrassing. At a G20 summit, George Bush was snubbed by fellow world leaders – with Bush the only guy in the room who failed to exchange a handshake. The Huffington Post says, “Whether … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Barack Obama

60 Minutes Interview with Obama Is Ratings Hit

by Elizabeth Fairview | November 17th, 2008 | Add a comment
President-elect Barack Obama scored 60 Minutes a huge ratings win on Sunday – giving the show its highest ratings in over nine years.  Steve Kroft spent the first 15 minutes questioning Obama about the economy, as well as his plan to withdraw troops from Iraq. … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Melissa Etheridge

Melissa Etheridge Won't Pay Taxes to Protest Prop 8

by Elizabeth Fairview | November 7th, 2008 | Add a comment
Melissa Etheridge has decided to stop paying her State taxes in protest of the passing of Proposition 8 in California. The shocking revocation to ban gay marriage after it was recently passed has sent shock waves through much of California. Etheridge … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Barack Obama

Obama Press Conference to Address Economic Crisis

by Elizabeth Fairview | November 7th, 2008 | 1 Comment
Barack Obama has been working to put together his administration, which includes Robert Gibbs as his choice for White House press secretary - and he has now announced he will now hold his first press conference as President-elect at 2:30 p.m. ET. … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Barack Obama

Barack Obama's Acceptance Speech

by Elizabeth Fairview | November 5th, 2008 | Add a comment
For many Americans, last night was nothing short of historical. After the Republican candidate John McCain gave a heartfelt and gracious concession speech, the first black American President-elect, Barack Obama, delivered a powerful speech at Chicago’s Grant Park. Barack Obama’s acceptance … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Tim Robbins

Tim Robbins Causes Chaos at Election Polls

by Elizabeth Fairview | November 4th, 2008 | Add a comment
We’ve all been there, folks. In the tangled, nasty web of bureaucracy, sometimes our information gets lost and things get a little more inconvenient for us. However, actor Tim Robbins took a glitch to a new level by rasing a stink … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood Leaves Election to the Voters

by Elizabeth Fairview | November 4th, 2008 | Add a comment
Carrie Underwood talked to the TV Guide recently and said some stuff that might piss off most of Hollywood’s biggest power players, like Oprah! Underwood claims that she loses respect for celebrities who endorse political candidates and she may have … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Krispy Kreme Free Donuts

Free Stuff for Voting: Starbucks, Krispy Kreme, Ben & Jerry's

by Elizabeth Fairview | November 4th, 2008 | Add a comment
Today is D-Day for our presidential candidates. And to reward the little people, big companies like Starbucks, Ben and Jerry’s and Krispy Kreme are loading us up with free shit. Here’s the stuff you can get your paws on for … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
Starbucks

Starbucks Free Coffee for Presidential Election Voters

by Elizabeth Fairview | November 3rd, 2008 | 1 Comment
Starbucks is jumping on the free shit for voters bandwagon and is handing out free coffees to voters on November 4th. Just go in there and ask for your free tall brew. Starbucks rep Jenny McCabe said their goal for running … Read More Read More
 
 
 
 
 
John McCain

John McCain's Brother Joe Calls 911 for Traffic Update

by Elizabeth Fairview | October 24th, 2008 | Add a comment
With his campaign floundering, John McCain isn’t getting any help from his little brother Joe. TMZ is reporting that Joe McCain apparently called 911 to get a traffic update on Tuesday. We kid you not.  When the 911 operator told Joe … Read More Read More