Republicans

Michael Steele Elected RNC Chairman; First African-American in Job

Michael Santo — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:35:46 -0600

Michael Steele was elected head of the Republican National Committee (RNC) today, the first African-American to hold the position.

Lieberman Keeps Senate Homeland Security Committee Chair

Can Tran — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:23:45 -0600

The verdict is in on Independent Democratic Senator Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut. He will keep his chairmanship but lose his position on another panel.

Protest Mars McCain RNC Acceptance Speech

erku — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 21:35:13 -0500

While John McCain was speaking at the Republican National Convention someone staged a protest and the security quickly removed her from the audience. Update: The person who uploaded this video in YouTube says it was a pro-choice protest, but some others say it was pro-peace and anti-war protest.

Vito Fossella Scandal With Laura Fay Affair

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 08 May 2008 16:11:59 -0500

New York Rep. Vito J. Fossella, who represents the 13th Congressional District, is having a bad week for being arrested for drunk driving and having an extramarital affair with Laura Fay. The 43 year old was arrested for DUI on May 1st, in Alexandria Virginia as reported by The New York Times.

Reagan Library Republican Debate January 30

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:57:56 -0600

The Republican debate tonight in the Reagan Library is well on the way and so far the issues of the economy, conservatism and abortion have been dominating the January 30th Republican presidential debate in the Reagan Library. Who is the most conservative republican is the main point so far. This is the last debate in the republican camp before the Super Tuesday.

Republican Candidates Seeking Lead in Florida Primary, Results Soon

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:13:18 -0600

Florida primary exit polls and results will come out soon as the Republican candidates are seeking a very important vote which will largely win the Republican nomination for the U.S. presidential race of 2008. All eyes are on Florida and people are anxiously waiting to see the exit polls and analyze their results.

Republican Presidential Debate Focuses on Economy

seher — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 07:21:09 -0600

Republican candidates in the U.S. presidential race debated economic policy and the war in Iraq during a televised debate late Thursday in the southern state of Florida. VOA's Brian Wagner reports the candidates are striving for a lead ahead of the state's primary Tuesday.

Republican Debate In Florida Keeps Civil

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 21:39:41 -0600

The first 40 minutes of tonight's Republican presidential debate in Florida have seen so cheap shots between candidates, and an air of civility.

McCain wins Louisiana caucus: preliminary results

seher — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 06:38:10 -0600

Senator John McCain has won the Republican party's caucuses in Louisiana while long-shot candidate Ron Paul took second place this morning (Australian time), the state party said, citing preliminary results.

Bush Meets Democrats on Economic Stimulus Package

seher — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 08:52:49 -0600

President Bush says he is optimistic about reaching agreement with opposition legislators on an economic stimulus package. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports, the U.S. central bank has cut the key interest rate in an effort to boost the troubled U.S. economy and stop a global sell-off of stocks.

Louisiana GOP Caucus Results

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:57:11 -0600

This evening, the Louisiana Republican Party held caucuses at 11 sites across the state to select delegates to a state convention at which Louisiana's GOP convention delegates will be determined. The Louisiana caucuses could potentially benefit one of the Republicans running for President, but this one really takes the cake--it's so complicated that no one is reporting on it.

US Presidential Contests Focus on Two Southern States

seher — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 10:59:52 -0600

U.S. presidential candidates are focusing on two southern states as they compete for a place on the ballot in the November general election.