Obama Response To Bush McCain “Appeasement” Charge Shows Big Changes  —  When Senator Barack Obama responded to President George Bush and presumptive GOP Presidential nominee Senator John McCain's suggestion that he would indulge in the “appeasement” of terrorists, it underscored several lessons …

Rove slams Obama over ‘bitter’ comments, flag pin  —  (CNN) — Karl Rove launched a wide-ranging attack on Barack Obama during a speech at the National Rifle Association Convention Friday, blasting him for his recent comments calling some small town American's “bitter,” and suggesting …

Obama an appeaser?  How dare you  —  “That's enough.  That - that's a show of disrespect to me.”  —  That was Barack Obama, a couple of weeks back, explaining why he was casting the Rev. Jeremiah Wright into outer darkness.  It's one thing to wallow in “adolescent grandiosity” …

Hundreds turn back on Schlafly at ceremony  —  ST. LOUIS — Some felt the silent protest with white armbands and the dramatic turning of backs was disrespectful.  —  But those who took part said it was a fitting way to show their disapproval that Washington University was honoring …

A Conspiracy So Lunatic...  Only 60 Minutes could fall for it.  —  Jill Simpson is an unusual woman.  A lawyer, she has scratched out an uncertain living in DeKalb County, Alabama.  Fellow DeKalb County lawyers describe her as “a very strange person” who “lives in her own world.”

Spirited Dems swamp Springs for Day 1 of state convention  —  COLORADO SPRINGS — Hundreds of rowdy Democrats holding Clinton and Obama signs tried to out chant each other Friday afternoon at the kickoff of the Colorado Democratic Convention.  —  “Fired up!  Ready to go!”  Barack Obama supporters cheered.

Clinton's ‘sexism’ dodge  —  LET'S SAY Hillary Clinton's remaining primary rival were not Barack Obama but a white male.  Suppose she were ahead in pledged delegates, led in the popular vote in DNC-approved contests, had raised the most money, and had attracted the most contributors.

Obama's wealth has skyrocketed  —  His assets were worth as much as $7.35 million at the end of 2007, an FEC filing shows.  Even so, he is the least wealthy of the three major presidential candidates.  —  Barack Obama's wealth has more than doubled during his presidential campaign …

Financier who laundered money for Cunningham sentenced  —  SAN DIEGO - The contrition, tears and poor health of Thomas Kontogiannis were not enough to spare him a prison sentence of eight years and one month for his role laundering bribe money for former Rep. Randy “Duke” Cunningham.

A Blogger Call With Hillary Clinton: It's the Map Not the Math  —  Update: Taylor Marsh has posted the audio of the call here.  —  We had a great blogger call with a very hoarse Hillary Clinton today.  It was just for bloggers so she could thank us for our support.  —  She is staying in the race.

Election 2008: Maine Senate  —  Maine Senate: Collins (R) 52% Allen (D) 42%  —  The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Maine voters shows that the state's U.S. Senate race has gotten a little bit tighter this month.  In her bid for re-election, Republican Senator Susan Collins …