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The GOP Candidate in What's Supposed to Be a 'Democratic Year'
In recent polls, a majority of voters say they want the Democrats to re-capture the White House. But John McCain is pulling even with Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Has a friendly news media allowed McCain to obscure his views on big issues? Although they’ve picked their nominee, are Republicans any more united than the Democrats? Also, President Bush sees light at the end of the dark economic tunnel, and tomorrow's Kentucky Derby and the tragic flaw in descendents of Native Dancer.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenIn recent polls, a majority of voters say they want the Democrats to re-capture the White House. But John McCain is pulling even with Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Has a friendly news media allowed McCain to obscure his views on big issues? Although they’ve picked their nominee, are Republicans any more united than the Democrats? Also, President Bush sees light at the end of the dark economic tunnel, and Native Dancer lost the Kentucky Derby in 1953, but his bloodline is now found in 75% of all thoroughbred horses—who share both speed and a tragic flaw.
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3 storiesA Light at the End of the Dark Economic Tunnel?
In St. Louis today, President Bush once again addressed the economy , contending that there is hope ahead. Sure enough, today's labor news was better than expected. Last months, only 20,000 jobs were lost, as compared to the predicted 100,000. James Politi is US economics and trade correspondent for London's Financial Times.
Read the story6 minThe GOP Candidate in What's Supposed to Be a 'Democratic Year'
George Bush has a disapproval rating of 69% , the worst presidential rating in the history of the Gallup Poll. The Wall Street Journal/NBC survey shows that just 27% of voters like the Republican Party.
Read the story35 minHorse Racing's Hapsburgs Run for the Roses
Native Dancer failed to win the Kentucky Derby in 1953, but his bloodline is now found in 75% of all thoroughbred horses. The last 13 Kentucky Derby winners were his descendents, and in tomorrow's race all 20 of the entrants are related to him. But there's a tragic flaw in the gene pool.
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