The Tribune Democrat, Johnstown, PA--Politics http://www.tribune-democrat.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:06:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/politics/local_story_271100739.html Obama, McCain argue over war, taxes in first debate http://www.tribune-democrat.com/politics/local_story_271100739.html In a faceoff that returned again and again to judgment, John McCain portrayed himself as a battle-tested elder running against a naive rookie, while Barack Obama suggested the Republican is a hothead who made the wrong choices on the Iraq war, corporate taxes and more. Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:11:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/politics/local_story_271101220.html 4 key points of first presidential debate http://www.tribune-democrat.com/politics/local_story_271101220.html Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:09:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/politics/local_story_271101043.html ANALYSIS: Neither candidate landed many punches or made a major blunder http://www.tribune-democrat.com/politics/local_story_271101043.html Like boxers after the final bell rings, John McCain and Barack Obama kept swinging at one another for several minutes after time ran out in their first presidential debate.Neither landed many punches, nor slip badly during the debate at the University of Mississippi. And by no means were there any knockout blows that could significantly alter the dynamics of this presidential campaign. Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:08:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/politics/local_story_271100913.html McCain misstates some facts in debate on foreign policy http://www.tribune-democrat.com/politics/local_story_271100913.html McCain made the most notable misstatements and stumbled over the names of the leaders of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, whose name he couldn’t pronounce, and of Pakistan, referring to the latter as “Qadari” instead of Asif Ali Zardari. Sat, 04 Oct 2008 22:03:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/politics/local_story_278220432.html Beating the odds: Three area seats up for grabs http://www.tribune-democrat.com/politics/local_story_278220432.html Sat, 04 Oct 2008 22:00:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/politics/local_story_278220147.html Beating the odds: Partisan edge no guarantee http://www.tribune-democrat.com/politics/local_story_278220147.html Sat, 04 Oct 2008 21:58:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/politics/local_story_278220026.html Murtha’s dominance: Congressman impervious to challenges, controversies http://www.tribune-democrat.com/politics/local_story_278220026.html Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:09:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/politics/local_story_276231220.html Wall Street rescue http://www.tribune-democrat.com/politics/local_story_276231220.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:56:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/politics/local_story_276215623.html Murtha to speak at Obama rally http://www.tribune-democrat.com/politics/local_story_276215623.html Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:26:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/politics/local_story_275232734.html State rep hopefuls in 69th share many similar views http://www.tribune-democrat.com/politics/local_story_275232734.html Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:36:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/politics/local_story_275113724.html McCain, Obama call for greater bank security http://www.tribune-democrat.com/politics/local_story_275113724.html Presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain worked to cool the partisan heat of the financial crisis, with both calling for Congress to regroup and act quickly to prevent a feared financial collapse and foster confidence in the banking system. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:35:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/politics/local_story_275113622.html Campaigns differ on how to help with college costs http://www.tribune-democrat.com/politics/local_story_275113622.html The price of college continues to surge, and financial aid isn’t keeping up. The Wall Street meltdown has hammered the stock market and college savings. And a college degree is ever more essential for finding a good job. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:33:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/politics/local_story_275113447.html Polls: Obama leads in critical trio of states – including Pennsylvania http://www.tribune-democrat.com/politics/local_story_275113447.html Recently trailing or tied, Democrat Barack Obama now leads Republican John McCain in a trio of the most critical, vote-rich states five weeks before the election, according to presidential poll results released Wednesday. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:33:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/politics/local_story_274223444.html McCain, Obama camps stump in Central Park http://www.tribune-democrat.com/politics/local_story_274223444.html Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:58:00 +0000 http://www.tribune-democrat.com/politics/local_story_271225902.html Former governor praises Palin pick at city GOP rally http://www.tribune-democrat.com/politics/local_story_271225902.html