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Americans have turned markedly gloomier about the economy in recent months, a shift that is reshaping a presidential campaign long dominated by the war in Iraq and national security concerns. Higher prices for gasoline and home heating oil, stock market volatility and rising mortgage foreclosures all account for some of the pessimism. If this trend continues, prepare [...] He loves to tell you how he singlehandedly saved New York City after 9/11, how he was the mastermind behind lowering taxes and controlling spending, how he was both accountable and solely responsible for the decision making and management of the city government. But something as routine as whether it would be appropriate for [...] Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani criticized the “fair tax” proposal of candidate Governor Mike Huckabee, saying it could hurt home buyers. He also said deductions for charitable contributions and state and local taxes were important tax breaks that Huckabee’s plan would eliminate. The plan calls for getting rid of the Internal Revenue Service and [...] Never mind that Fred Thompson is a taller-than-average guy. Actual height notwithstanding, he and the rest of the Republican hopefuls looked shockingly small at the latest debate. Struggling to answer the public’s questions, they produced more bickering and petty sniping than substantive conversation, causing many to wonder if they were watching Grumpy (Giuliani), Happy (Huckabee), [...] “In the history of our nation, a mere handful of senators have exerted a greater influence over free men and free women than even some presidents of the United States. John McCain has been one of those senators, and he has tremendous respect throughout the world. To the extent that we’ve been less vulnerable [...] |
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