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Our Civic and Moral Responsibility
As Muslims, we do indeed believe that Islam is the best system. But we do not live in a Muslim country, nor do we live in a theocracy. When you have Muslims living in a non-Muslim country, Islam does not preclude Muslims from getting involved in the affairs of that country for the betterment of that society.
Obama: McCain Will Leave Cities Poor
MIAMI (Reuters) – White House hopeful Barack Obama on Saturday accused his rival John McCain of favoring budget policies that would leave cities unable to pay for critical projects like flood-prevention systems and highways.
Obama Widens Lead Over McCain: Newsweek Poll
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama has opened up a double-digit lead over Republican John McCain two weeks after he clinched the nomination, a new poll published on Friday showed.
McCain Wants U.S. Weaned from Foreign Oil by 2025
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) – Republican presidential candidate John McCain said on Wednesday if elected he would set the United States on a path to wean itself from foreign oil by 2025, vowing to “break the power of OPEC” over Americans.
Obama’s Chicago Boys
Barack Obama waited just three days after Hillary Clinton pulled out of the race to declare, on CNBC, “Look. I am a pro-growth, free-market guy. I love the market.”
Civic Responsibility and Young Muslims
These young people who took the initiative in introducing a new kind of political activism must be lauded and appreciated…
Second AMPEC Forum
“The price of entry into politics,” he argued, “is how much work you have done, how much have you served.”
McCain Says Wants 45 New Nuclear Reactors by 2030
Republican John McCain would put the United States on course to build 45 new nuclear reactors by 2030 if elected president…
Reuters Poll: Obama with Narrow Lead on McCain
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democrat Barack Obama has a narrow 5-point lead on Republican John McCain in the U.S. presidential race, but holds a big early edge with the crucial swing voting blocs of independents and women, according to a Reuters/Zogby poll released on Wednesday.
Kucinich Introduces Bush Impeachment Resolution
Cleveland Democratic Rep. Dennis Kucinich took to the House of Representatives floor on Monday evening to introduce a 35-count resolution to impeach President George W. Bush.
Obama’s VP Search Leader Steps Down
The chief of Democrat Barack Obama’s search for a vice presidential running mate stepped down from that role on Wednesday over questions about loans he received from a company involved in the U.S. housing crisis.
McCain Draws Fire for Troop Withdrawal Comment
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democrats accused John McCain on Wednesday of being confused and unsympathetic for saying it’s “not too important” when U.S. troops leave Iraq, attacking the Republican presidential candidate on an issue he has made key in the November election.
Obama Looks to Unify Democrats
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – After making history by capturing the Democratic nomination, Barack Obama turns on Wednesday to the task of unifying a fractured party for a five-month battle for the White House with Republican John McCain.
AMPEC Holds Successful Political Forum
Warren–May 31–It is the rare community event that passes on genuine skills and how-to knowledge. But such an event was AMPEC’s successful political how-to meeting …
Obama Vows to Stop Iran from Having Nuclear Arms
Barack Obama said on Wednesday Iran posed a serious threat in the Middle East and vowed to stop it from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
Capt. Yee Asks for Help
This past weekend I was elected as an Obama delegate in 9th Congressional District (WA) to?the National Democratic Convention, to be held in Denver, CO in August.
Reuters Poll: Obama Leads McCain in November Match
By John Whitesides, Political Correspondent
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democrat Barack Obama has opened an 8-point national lead on Republican John McCain as the U.S. presidential rivals turn their…
FACTBOX-Obama, McCain’s Budget and Tax Proposals
(Reuters) – The U.S. presidential election in November looks increasingly likely to be a contest between Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain.
McCain’s Anti-Muslim Pastor
Parsley believes that America was given to white Christians primarily to destroy Islam. John McCain actively sought and received Parsley’s endorsement in the presidential race. McCain has called Parsley “a spiritual guide,”
