US General Political News
US General Political News
John McCain’s Gambling Problem: Team May Have Ties to Gambling Industry
As the online gambling industry fights to gain its legal stature in the United States through a challenge waged by the The Interactive Media Entertainment & Gaming Association, the New York Tim
AOL Crowd Turns on Sarah Palin
When Alaska Governor Sarah Palin was first selected to be Republican US Presidential candidate John McCain's running mate, readers overwhelmingly approved.
Focus Group Line Drops When McCain Mentions Sarah Palin
One of the most interesting elements of the Friday night Presidential debate was the focus group lines that were colored for Republican, Democrat and Independents.
Martial Law in the United States? Military Starts Mission Oct 1
The commonwealth of Kentucky seizing domain names, the state of California banning home schooling, our banking sector in crisis as the US Government is about to embark on a $700 billion bailout of
Free Sarah Palin: Campbell Brown Calls Campaign Actions “Sexists”
"Tonight, I call on the McCain campaign to stop treating Sarah Palin like she is a delicate flower that will wilt at any moment . . .
Presidential Debate Betting Odds Announced by BetUS.com
Despite news that Friday's first US Presidential debate between John McCain and Barack Obama could be cancelled, BetUS.com is set to go ahead wit
Prediction Market Traders Optimistic Following Bush Bailout Speech
The DOW closing higher Thursday than the previous day had a 62 percent chance of occurring overnight with minimal betting volume taking place at intrade.com
John McCain Suspends Presidential Campaign
The nation's economic crisis took center stage in the presidential race today.
Obama Gets Lead Back With Prediction Markets
Following two weeks of a sharp decline, Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama has nearly gotten his entire lead back in just a matter of days with the prediction markets.
Sarah Palin’s Own State of Alaska Votes Her a “Pathological Liar”
To be sure, most of the US does not believe that Republican Presidential running mate Sarah Palin is a "pathological liar", but oddly it is her own home state of Alaska that is one of the
Obama had Bigger Advantage in Pennsylvania at Prediction Markets
In Pennsylvania, Obama's 45 percent to 42 percent advantage is within the 3.5 percent margin of error, according to the Poughkeepsie, New York, based institution. At online prediction market, Sportsbook.com, which just happens to be the largest US facing online sports book in terms of overall customer volume, Obama and the Democrats are -300 favorites to win the state.
Top 10 Sexiest Politicians of 2008 - Courtesy of Jenny Woo
Who are Jenny Woo’s Top 10 Sexiest Politicians of 200
John McCain’s Long Lost Brazilian Love Lost it All Playing Poker
A report filed by the Earth Times claims that the 77-year-
Iranian Leader Wants to Debate Obama, McCain
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has offered to debate both Republican Presidential candidate John McCain and Democratic candidate Barack Obama when he arrives in the United States next week f
Obama’s Lead Grows as Economy Falters
This week's Wall Street meltdown could have been just what the doctor ordered for an ailing Barack Obama campaign.
After losing serious ground to Republican John McCain, Obama is now listed back up to -152 odds at Bookmaker.com. Heading into this week, the two candidates were dead even while prediction markets and polls gave McCain a slight edge.
McCain took a hit along with Wall Street it seems.
Poker Legend Doyle Brunson Appears to be Leaning Towards John McCain
Just when it seemed Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama appeared to be getting up from two weeks of knock downs from Republican tag team John McCain and his running mate Sarah Palin, one
Obama Moves Up 1 Percent at Online Prediction Market: -128 Fav Elsewhere
Democratic Presidential candidate, Barack Obama, started to surge at online prediction markets where he moved up a full one percent at intrade.com and w
Joe Biden’s Son Worked for Online Gambling Firm
Hunter Biden, the son of Democratic Vice Presidential running mate, Joe Biden, has agreed to quit his lobbying business.
Gambling Website Posts Odds on Sarah Palin Daughter’s Pregnancy
Move over Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Get out of the way Britney Spears!
Wall Street Meltdown, Economic Crisis Giving Obama a Boost
Monday's Wall Street meltdown following the closure of Lehman Brothers and "desperation" acquisition of Merrill Lynch by Bank of America wasn't bad news to everyone it seems.
Pastor Says Pray for What Media is Doing to Sarah Palin
Alaska Governor and Republican Vice Presidential running mate, Sarah Palin, has a most interesting ally in her corner.
Pastor James David Manning, PHD has asked his flock to pray for Senator John McCain's running mate, Sarah Palin. Manning unleashed his venom on the media for favoring Barack Obama over McCain and has accused the press of playing "favorites". (note: the video link may be deemed offensive to viewers)
Third Party Running Mate Wayne Root on Internet Gambling Prohibition
Gambling911.com's Jenny Woo recently sat down with Libertarian Bob Barr's running mate, Wayne Root, and discussed his opinion on the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act and what he would do ab
Bobb Barr Wants Ron Paul as Running Mate
In what could truly shake up the November US Presidential elections, third party candidate, Bob Barr,
Hillary Clinton Back on the Democratic Ticket? Bet On It
Sportsbook.com, the largest US-facing online bookmaker, is said to be considering offering odds on whether Hillary Clinton will be replacing Joe Biden on the Democratic ticket as Senator Barack Oba
Proposed new FBI rules draw civil liberties worries
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Obama McCain in Dead Heat at Online Prediction Markets
Bookmaker.com, an online gambling website owned by the oldest established North American facing offshore betting firm, BetCRIS, has shifted odds on Republican Presidential candidate John McCain to
Pamela Anderson Tells Sarah Palin to “Suck It”
Tell us how you really feel Pam Anderson.
John McCain Leads Barack Obama at Political Prediction Market for First Time
A "back and forth" between Presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain in regard to women and race seems to have taken a hefty toll on the Democratic nominee.
For the first time, online prediction market intrade.com had John McCain leading Barack Obama by a half point (49.5 to 49) Wednesday afternoon. Obama had fallen nearly 3 points in just a matter of hours.
Lipstick on a Pig: What‘s Got McCain and Palin Sow Riled Up?
Whether Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama was referring to Republican candidate John McCain's running mate when he referred to "lipstick on a pig" Tuesday remains questionabl
John McCain Sex Ed Ad For Kindergarteners Has Obama Camp Fuming
An ad put out by the John McCain camp this week suggesting that the only accomplishment Barack Obama has had on the educational front is ensuring sex education be taught to kindergarten students ha
