Cash for Cars: Senate discussions continue

Senate Democrats now face a White House deadline over trying to pass through a further $2 billion for the Cash for Clunkers Program. However, they seem to be having trouble getting Republicans on their side to extend the Car Allowance Rebate System or CARS. Read more

Cash for Clunkers Suspended: $2 billion increase will face hurdles

The U.S. government had a bit of a shock yesterday when they found that their Cash for Clunkers program had run out of funds, this lead to the incentive being suspended. The Obama administration has been working alongside Michigan lawmakers to make another $2 billion in funds available, but getting the extra money will face some tough hurdles. Read more

Cash for Clunkers Suspended Indefinitely: $1 billion Already Gone

Bloomberg are reporting that the U.S. government have suspended the Cash for Clunkers 2009 Program indefinitely, saying that the $1 billion that was put aside has already gone. The Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) was started to help jump-start poor car sales and it seems to have been a huge success. Read more

Treasury Secretary could force General Motors and Chrysler LLC into bankruptcy

The U.S. Treasury Secretary is taking a tough stance on North American automakers General Motors and Chrysler LLC, and could force them into bankruptcy if they can’t show that they can survive without aid from the U.S. government. Read more

The House of Representatives approves auto bailout legislation

General Motors Corp, Ford Motor Co, and Chrysler LLC., will now feel a little less pressure, as the House of Representatives has approved the bill to bailout the big three U.S. automakers. The bill was being negotiated by the Bush administration and the Democrats; it managed to clear the House by 237-170. Read more

Congress Bailout: General Motors Corp, Ford Motor Co and Chrysler LLC

It is no secret that the American auto industry is in trouble, and yesterday the Senate Democrats have taken their first steps in a $25 billion bailout plan. The loan has a lot riding on it, as millions of jobs are in the balance, but hopefully the cash injection can help the auto industry ride out the storm. Read more

President Barack Obama: Chicago Park Crowds Ready

Are you ready to welcome President Barack Obama, if not we know a crowd that is certainly ready and that’s at Chicago’s Grant Park. Most of the crowd did not have tickets but that didn’t matter, they are there and that’s what counts Read more

Florida and California Election Results: If Obama then it’s over

It’s almost time to name a democratic victory, although this is not 100 percent yet, Barack Obama is likely to win Florida and California after looking at the election results and 2008 electoral map.

While Florida is very close it still looks like 51 percent to Barack Obama and this is likely to increase more to Obama after looking at some of the precincts left Read more

Barack Obama Projected to Win Presidential Election

Barack Obama is projected to win the presidential election and is now only 70 projected electoral votes away from the magic 270 electoral votes needed to become the United States President Read more

Election Day Vote Tracker

Today is going to be a tough and long day for not only Sen. John McCain and Sen. Barack Obama, but also for the millions of voters who have to queue up for hours to cast their votes. The nominating process for the Republican’s and Democratic’s, to put forward who they want to become President of the United States of America was a tough process, but that was the easy part. Read more

2008 Presidential Election: Live Results Here

Today is November 4, 2008, and is the2008 Presidential Election. People of the United States of America will today get their chance to vote for who they wish to become their president. Once you have made your vote you will all be sitting in front of the TV or radio to get all the latest information as to who is winning the race. Read more

Londoners: Which celebrity would be a good Mayor of London?

A brand new survey recently put forward claims that the hard swearing chef Gordon Ramsay is the top choice for most Londoners if they could have any high-profile personality in the running for mayor.

This is why we ask “Which celebrity would be a good Mayor of London? Londoners were asked if they could choose a celebrity as a high-profile face to fun for Mayor, and here are the results.
31% of Londoners chose Gordon Ramsey with 14% was David Walliams of Little Britain and Prince Harry got a cool 13%.

Other celebrities like Hugh Grant got 7%, Kelly Osbourne 7%, David Beckham 7%, Kate Moss 4% and Madonna 3%.

The survey of 1,000 registered voters in the capital was commissioned by the online betting exchange, Betfair. Ken Livingstone is considered by Londoners to be the more trustworthy of the two with a cool 26% of people believing in him to be more likely to keep promises in his election; Boris Johnson got only 17%.

Here is the real candidates standing for Mayor of London –

• Sian Berry – Green Party
• Gerard Batten – UK Independence Party
• Boris Johnson – Conservative Party
• Alan Craig – Christian Peoples Alliance and Christian Party
• Ken Livingstone – Labour Party
• Matt O’Connor – English Democrats
• Winston McKenzie – Independent
• Lindsey German – Left List
• Richard Barnbrook – British National Party
• Brian Paddick – Liberal Democrats

Which celebrity would be a good Mayor of London?

Source

Barack Obama is coming to Blackberry: What about Hillary Clinton

DipDive who is a grassroots website who supports Democrat Barack Obama and also RIM, the BlackBerry maker are set to work together to bring us Obama on your Blackberry. Now the question is will John McCain and Hillary Clinton ones are next.

As we all know in politics, you need a strong web presence is one of the most important things. And using a Blackberry has to be one of the most popular ways there is, as mobile web is becoming more and more popular.

Source – Tech Blorg

Election Update: Texas, Ohio primary results and Republican candidate is John McCain

The new Republican candidate to become the President of the United States of America is John McCain, following his Primaries win in Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas and Vermont. McCain is expected to receive the full support of President Bush later today.

John McCain has been paying tribute to his opponent Mike Huckabee, who yesterday threw the towel in after he knew that he was defeated. Also some good news came out of the election race for Democratic hopeful Hilary Clinton as her campaign was giving a life line as she took some crucial wins in the states of Ohio and Texas.

Clinton also took the Win in Rhode Island, where it was expected that Barack Obama was supposed to win, however Obama did take the Win in Vermont.

Source - Sky News

Barack Obama vs Hillary Clinton on Super Tuesday II: Ohio and Texas polls crucial

Today is judgment day for Democratic Hillary Clinton as she has to do well against Barack Obama to keep her presidential campaign alive. Today is what people are calling Super Tuesday II, where voters in Ohio and Texas go to the polls to cast their vote.

Back in January Hillary Clinton was in a strong position; however a lot can happen in a month and half. Clinton’s campaign is hanging on a thread as Obama has been ganing so much support over recent weeks. If Hillary does lose in the Super Tuesday II polls, then this could signal the loss of support that delegates have for her.

Source - Sky News

Protesters climb Parliament Roof: Campaigners against Heathrow expansion

Protesters have climbed on top of the Houses of Parliament roof, the Campaigners “Climate action group, Plane Stupid” are protesting against the expansion of London’s Heathrow Airport. Just the other day Read more

Ohio Democratic Debate: Hillary Clinton vs. Barack Obama video’s

After watching Barack Obama’s closing stating statement for the Ohio Democratic Debate, it really did show just how more qualified he is to become the President of the United States rather that Hilary Clinton. In this closing Obama did not bad mouth his Read more

Last 30 News & Products: 02-27-2008

If Barack Obama wins Ohio and Texas Primary: Hillary Clinton could be out

Barack Obama has won the last 11 contests and many believe that Hillary Clinton has to win the Ohio or Texas Primary to stand a chance of keeping in the running for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination.

Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are about to face-off in another TV debate and with the Barack Obama turban photo backfiring on Hillary Clinton, what will happen now Read more

Barack Obama Photo Update: turban picture suggests Muslim faith

A photo of Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama wearing traditional Kenyan Garb in 2006 has turned up on the net today which has cause a controversial stir.

Barack seen here in this picture is seen wearing a turban and a wraparound white robe presented to him by elders in Wajir, in north-eastern Kenya. Read more

Next Page »