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MJ Khan in Houston Controller Run-Off
MJ Khan in Houston Controller Run-Off
Elected Muslim Politicians–Federal, State and Local Levels
Federal and state legislators
State Legislative Websites
This is a part of our project to track elected Muslim officials
First Ever Muslim Democratic Caucus Meeting
The theme for the day was involvement: get involved in local politics, vote, run for office.
Republicans Rally Around VP Pick Palin
ST. PAUL (Reuters) – John McCain and his fellow Republicans rallied behind his vice presidential pick, Sarah Palin, on Tuesday and his campaign accused Democrat Barack Obama of sexism for questioning her level of experience.
American Muslims Take Place in Historic Event at DNC
American Muslims participate in the first “Interfaith Gathering” in the history of the Democratic National Convention (DNC).
McCain, Obama Say Russia Faces Fallout over Georgia
ERIE, Pa./HONOLULU (Reuters) – U.S. presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama warned Russia on Monday of severe, long-term consequences from its conflict with Georgia.
Obama Takes Aim at McCain’s Maverick Image
ELKHART, Indiana (Reuters) – Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama took aim at Republican John McCain’s maverick image on Wednesday as the campaign trail took another negative turn.
Obama, McCain Reveal Pop Culture Favorites
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Holy politicking, Batman. Presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama have unmasked their favorite pop culture icons, including superheroes, with McCain favoring Batman and Obama choosing Spider-Man and Batman.
American Muslim Democratic Caucus
A representative from TMDC (Texas Muslim Democratic Caucus), Syed Fayyaz Hassan, visited Michigan to provide details of the planned activities during the forthcoming 2008 Democratic National Convention (Convention) from Aug 24-Aug 28 in Denver, CO.
Obama Lurches to Right on Iraq War
The embrace of key elements of the Republican agenda and jettisoning of positions that he advanced during his “Change you can believe in” primary campaign have become a daily routine, as the Democratic Party’s presumptive presidential candidate Barack Obama carries out a dizzying turn to the right.
Obama Says Sanctions for Iran While McCain Says Shield
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama called Iran a threat that should be contained with diplomacy and tighter sanctions on Wednesday, and Republican John McCain said Tehran’s missile test proved the need for a missile defense shield in Europe.
Obama and McCain Square Off over Economy
ST. LOUIS (Reuters) – Presidential rivals Barack Obama and John McCain clashed over how to boost the ailing U.S. economy on Monday, with Obama pushing for a new stimulus package to help homeowners and McCain pressing for low income taxes and incentives for small business.
Obama Enlists Jewish Lawmakers in Outreach Effort
About 150 Jewish voters gathered in June at a private home in Los Angeles for what marked a new phase in Senator Barack Obama’s outreach effort to the Jewish community.
Muslims in Denver Building Clout
This is a cooperative effort by American Muslims and the organizers are admonishing all Muslim Americans to support this ambitious but necessary initiative.
FACTBOX-McCain, Obama Infrastructure Priorities
(Reuters) – U.S. presidential candidates, Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama, have spent the past week articulating policy goals for shoring up and modernizing the nation’s infrastructure.
Obama to Visit Middle East, Europe
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, looking to bolster his expertise in foreign policy, will travel to Europe and the Middle East to consult on issues like terrorism and nuclear proliferation, his campaign said on Saturday.
Election Could Delay Fed Rate Rise Until December
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Federal Reserve may be hesitant to raise interest rates ahead of the U.S. election in November, although there is no hard evidence to support the widely held view that politics influences monetary policy.
Obama Issues New Call for National Service
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Reuters) – Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama promised on Wednesday to create new opportunities for national service that would give Americans a chance to fight growing challenges on issues like poverty, climate change and education.
