Former Congressman Jim Kolbe (AZ) comments on different issues concerning the McCain campaign and issues facing homosexuals in general.

Former Congressional Representative and talk show personality Joe Scarborough discusses recent comments from Rep Robert Wexler (D-FL) and a statement from the Obama campaign, where Pat Buchanan, a political commentator, was called a Nazi Sympathizer.

The University of Minnesota hosted a panel discussion focusing on how the two major party candidates are likely to govern once in office. The event was held today at the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs. Panel members included Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and other media contributors. Much of the discussion centered on both nominees ties to the Senate, a first since President Kennedy was running for office.

Senator Kyl said that McCain’s history indicates his ability to work on both sides of the aisle. Senator Klobuchar said Obama will be able to transcend party lines and will have the added benefit of an increased Democratic-majority in the Senate. Each pointed to the existing relationships Senator Obama and Senator McCain have developed within the Senate and how they will likely influence their presidency.

The panel also discussed the parallels between Obama and McCain’s life experiences and their campaigning. McCain’s campaign was compared to his fighter pilot style, while Obama’s was said to reflect his background as a community organizer. The panel concluded these would likely be factors in their presidency as well.

Bomb Iran or Regime Change: Former UN Ambassador John Bolton – Listen to Audio File (4:55)

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While Day One at the Republican National Convention seemed a little unstable, Day two seems to be back on course. During the afternoon, I saw a familiar face with the walrus mustache and knew that it was Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, John Bolton.

And while the focus seems to be on Sarah Palin’s daughter’s baby, I knew that Bolton would not be talking about that. Instead, I knew that the one topic that he is most passionate about is Iran. So, I asked a very opened ended question: Can you talk about recent development, pro or con, involving Iran?

And Amb. Bolton was off. Essentially, Bolton described the failures of the UN Security Council and concluding that there were truly only two foreign policy options available to the U.S. at this point. The first option is regime change within the country. The second option was a series of strategic strikes. To make sure I heard what I thought I had, I repeated what he said – just to confirm. And, yes, that is what he meant.

Bolton then stated that the Israelis may carry out the strikes. I asked about whether if this were the policy it would be better to do them ourselves as it would be perceived as an attack by proxy anyway. And, again, he agreed, believing that the U.S. should carry out the attacks.

I then turned to the question of John McCain and whether John McCain would follow such advice. Bolton appeared confident that McCain seemed more willing to take the threat seriously and may act accordingly. Barack Obama, according to Bolton was unwilling to take the situation as seriously as it needed to be taken.

Rep. Mary Fallin (R-Oklahoma) is interviewed by Ellen Ratner on the Talk Radio News Service Radio Row at the 2008 RNC.

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Jack Rice anticipates day two of the RNCC. Should McCain distance himself from the Bush administration? Will Bush show up at the RNC? What impact will Gustav have on the Convention?

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From the floor of the Republican National Committee Convention

Tammy Stern from Texas

Jim Herring, President of the delegation from Mississippi

Jeannie Leike from Mississippi

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Rep. Marsha Blackburn – (D – Tennesse) – on the Talk Radio News Service Radio Row at the 2008 RNC.

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Former Speaker of the House of Representatives Newt Gingrich commends McCain for “putting the whole country first” by emphasizing Hurricane Gustav during this year’s Republican Convention.

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Ellen Ratner interviews Jennifer Palmieri, Senior strategist for Obama.

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