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The 'mushy middle' hard to reach for Obama, McCain ... REPORT: "They're the most fickle voters, and potentially the most powerful. Thus, with party nominations secure, John McCain and Barack Obama now are pushing toward the center to win them over. Meet the "mushy middle," a complex chunk of people likely to decide the presidential election but difficult to reach and hard to please. "Yes, we can!" isn't floating their boat. Nothing much is, from either candidate. They aren't uniformly conservative or liberal, and they don't fit strict Republican or Democratic orthodoxy. They aren't typically engaged in politics, and they don't much care about the campaign. And like so many others, they are extraordinarily pessimistic ..." MORE

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Mike Huckabee:  Every Life Counts, From the Womb to the Grave

Mike Huckabee: Every Life Counts, From the Womb to the Grave

GOP presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee makes a moving and powerful case why pro-lifers should not be focused on just the protection of the sanctity of fetal life but also the sanctity and dignity of all life.

McCain Still Wants Presidency

McCain Still Wants Presidency

Despite an unpopular stance over Iraq, Republican John McCain is still campaignin for the US presidency.

Russians Back Putin for Prime Minister

Russians Back Putin for Prime Minister

Ordinary Russians, for whom Vladimir Putin is a hugely popular figure, back the outgoing president's plans to stay in politics.

Racial Tension Grips Louisiana Town Over the Trial of Black Student Initially Charged With Attempted Murder of White Student

Racial Tension Grips Louisiana Town Over the Trial of Black Student Initially Charged With Attempted Murder of White Student

A small Louisiana town is gripped by racial tension after six black high schoolers are charged with beating a white classmate.

Probe Launched into Tasering of Univ. of Florida Student

Probe Launched into Tasering of Univ. of Florida Student

The University of Florida's president has asked for a state probe of campus police actions after a student was Tasered during a forum featuring Senator John Kerry.

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Democrats Fighting for delegates, dollars

Democrats Fighting for delegates, dollars

02- 8-2008 06:16 PM - Associated Press

After splitting wins on Super Tuesday, Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama are looking for delegates in upcoming contests. The candidates are also urging supporters for donations to carry them through the long campaign.

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McCain Rolls on, Now GOP Frontrunner

McCain Rolls on, Now GOP Frontrunner

02- 6-2008 07:24 AM - Associated Press

John McCain seized command of the race for the presidential nomination of the Republican Party, sweeping a series of delegates-rich primaries across the nation.

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Obama Holds Heartland on Super Tuesday

Obama Holds Heartland on Super Tuesday

02- 6-2008 07:08 AM - Associated Press

Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton traded victory in an epic coast-to-coast Super Tuesday struggle that failed to establish a dominant frontrunner in the fight for the Democratic presidential nomination.

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Fox News to Ron Paul:

Fox News to Ron Paul: "Is the Media Treating You Well, Ron Paul, How about Fox News?"

10- 9-2007 09:01 PM - FoxNews

Ron Paul in an interview with Fox News answers questions concerning his presidential candidacy, particularly his relationship with the media.

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Kucinich: Democrats Should Have the Courage to Force Bush to Pull out US Troops Immediately From Iraq

Kucinich: Democrats Should Have the Courage to Force Bush to Pull out US Troops Immediately From Iraq

10- 9-2007 12:02 PM - Dennis Kucinich

Ohio congressman and Democratic presidential hopeful Ron Paul at a rally urges Democrats for force the Bush administration to pull out US troops from Iraq.

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Kucinich Warns: Attempts by Bush and His Corporate Allies to Privatize Iraqi Oil Could Set the Stage for the Continuation of the War

Kucinich Warns: Attempts by Bush and His Corporate Allies to Privatize Iraqi Oil Could Set the Stage for the Continuation of the War

09-26-2007 10:26 AM - Dennis Kucinich

Ohio congressman and Democratic presidential hopeful, Dennis Kucinich warns that attempts by the Bush administration and its corporate allies to privatize Iraqi oil could lead to the balkanization of the country and set the stage for the continuation of the war.

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Why Ron Paul Appeals to Young People

Why Ron Paul Appeals to Young People

09-24-2007 08:41 AM - Ron Paul 2008

Why does libertarian GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul appeal to young people? A supporter offers some reasons.

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Racial Tension Grips Louisiana Town Over the Trial of Black Student Initially Charged With Attempted Murder of White Student

Racial Tension Grips Louisiana Town Over the Trial of Black Student Initially Charged With Attempted Murder of White Student

09-20-2007 10:21 AM - Associated Press

A small Louisiana town is gripped by racial tension after six black high schoolers are charged with beating a white classmate.

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Probe Launched into Tasering of Univ. of Florida Student

Probe Launched into Tasering of Univ. of Florida Student

09-20-2007 10:01 AM - Associated Press

The University of Florida's president has asked for a state probe of campus police actions after a student was Tasered during a forum featuring Senator John Kerry.

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Simpson Cohort: It's a Setup

Simpson Cohort: It's a Setup

09-18-2007 11:29 AM - Associated Press

One of the men charged along O.J. Simpson in the alleged Las Vegas memorabilia robbery believes incident was a setup.

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Goldman to Seek Simpson Memorabilia

Goldman to Seek Simpson Memorabilia

09-18-2007 11:19 AM - Associated Press

The father of Ron Goldman is speaking out about O.J. Simpson's latest troubles. Fred Goldman said he intended to file requests in Los Angeles Superior Court on Tuesday to obtain ownership of the seized sports memorabilia.

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Bush Addresses Military Support Groups

Bush Addresses Military Support Groups

09-18-2007 11:14 AM - Associated Press

President Bush cheered on by Iraq war veterans and their families on the White House's South Lawn, urged lawmakers Tuesday to back his plan to withdraw some troops from Iraq but keep at least 130,000 through next summer or longer.

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Student Tasered at Senator John Kerry Event

Student Tasered at Senator John Kerry Event

09-18-2007 11:04 AM - CBS News

Police tasered a University of Florida student who has been accused of disturbing the peace and resisting arrest at a with Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass.

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