Veepstakes and TV spots

Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius says she will continue campaigning for Barack Obama’s presidency, whether or not she’s chosen as his running mate (:16)

Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius says that women’s issues are of the upmost importance when choosing a president (:15)

Barack Obama says Americans shouldn’t be fooled by Senator John McCain’s promises of change (:15)

Barack Obama says Republicans are using old tricks to attack him – such as questioning his patriotism (:10)

This is an excerpt from a Barack Obama campaign ad, contrasting economic comments by John McCain and other Americans (:11)

Here is another excerpt from the Barack Obama TV ad, featuring economic comments by John McCain (:11)

John McCain says he is not questioning Barack Obama’s patriotism (:11)

John McCain says whoever is his choice for a running mate would have just two duties if he’s elected (:15)

Snippets from the candidates

Barack Obama says organized labor is getting short shrift from this administration (:04)

Barack Obama says John McCain’s policies will not clear federal red ink because of his insistence on pursuing the Iraq war and adherence to tax slashing (:16)

Barack Obama says that if billionaire Warren Buffett understands that the Bush tax cuts must be rolled back, McCain should as well (:21)

John McCain says Democrat Barack Obama refuses to recognize the success of the surge in Iraq (:10)

John McCain says there’s a fundamental difference between his approach to the war in Iraq and Democrat Barack Obama’s approach (:13)

John McCain says Russia’s action in Georgia is evidence that it wants to take over areas once ruled by the Soviet Union (:12)

“Taxman” and the emergency landing

Audio of pilot-control tower tapes during emergency landing of Senator Obama’s plane, from July 7, 2008, in St. Louis (:26)

John McCain’s campaign released a new ad called “Taxman.” Here’s an excerpt (:06)

Here’s another excerpt from the new John McCain ad called “Taxman” (:13)

Pigeon O’Brien was asked what made her realize that John Edwards was the man her friend Rielle Hunter had been telling her about (:17)

Pigeon O’Brien says her friend Rielle Hunter told her about an affair Hunter was having in 2006 (:05)

Heidi Li Feldman, co-founder of The Denver Group, says as far as she is concerned, by party rules Barack Obama never passed the threshold to become the nominee (:13)

Comments on the Dem nomination

Stuart Shepard, director of digital media with Focus on the Family Action, says he’s praying for “rain of biblical proportions” on the night of Obama’s acceptance speech (:18)

Diane Mantouvalos co-founder of the Just Say No Deal Coalition, says pro-Clinton activists will be watching out for irregularities during the nomination process at the convention (:08)

Mantouvalos says having an open roll call will add some transparency to the nomination process (:05)

Obama campaign spokesman Bill Burton says Thursday’s roll-call agreement will help Hillary Clinton supporters feel that their voices have been heard (:12)

Barack Obama’s team has released a new ad focusing on Obama’s economic plan, called ‘Three Bedroom Ranch.’ Here’s an excerpt (:19)

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says former Democratic Senator Joe Lieberman has been the GOP’s secret weapon against Barack Obama (Courtesy: KGO Radio’s “Ronn Owens Program”) (:16)

Independent presidential contender Ralph Nader says John McCain has gotten to be too much like President Bush (:11)

A potluck of Nader, Mrs. McCain and Russia

Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader says he would ask Barack Obama how he would restore power to the average American (:14)

Nader says Obama is pursuing a losing strategy by trying to appeal to corporate America (:13)

Cindy McCain says she’s doing okay after being treated for a “minor sprain” after someone at a campaign event shook her hand firmly (:13)

John McCain says he backs President Bush’s position on the Russia-Georgia war (:16)

John McCain says this conflict will not set off a return to the Cold War (:1)

John McCain responds to Barack Obama’s criticism of his comments about the Russia-Georgia war (:15)

John McCain responds to Barack Obama’s criticism of his comments about the Russia-Georgia war (:15)

John McCain says it’s time to reevaluate a whole range of relationships with Russia (:16)

McCain remarks on the Georgia conflict

Today, hostilities in Georgia push the election out of the headlines. GOP hopeful John McCain remarked on the conflict:

John McCain says Americans may wonder why they should care about the conflict in the former Soviet republic of Georgia (:09)

John McCain says Russia has overstepped its stated goals in Georgia (:13)

John McCain says the Russian invasion of Georgia implies a threat towards other nations (:13)

John McCain says Georgia needs outside support (:17)

John McCain says he talked with the President of Georgia on Tuesday morning (:13)

John McCain says he spoke with the president of Georgia to express America’s support for their struggle (:14)

Candidates respond to Russia-Georgia dispute

A new Barack Obama TV ad responds to John McCain’s ad that likens Obama to celebrities Paris Hilton and Britney Spears; here’s the audio (:30)

Both candidates responded Monday to the Russia-Georgia dispute:

John McCain says NATO needs to get involved in the Georgia-Russia dispute (:18)

John McCain calls for G-7 involvement in the Georgia-Russia dispute (:12)

Barack Obama says the U.S. and other nations need to pressure Russia to end its invasion of Georgia (:09)

Obama says the United Nations has to take action against the invasion (:10)

Democratic convention co-chair Governor Kathleen Sebelius announces the rundown of major speakers for the convention. (:15)

Sebelius says the convention will feature town hall meetings each night (:19)

Sebelius says this will be a different kind of convention (:17)

The Edwards Affair

Today, we have audio relating to a scandal surrounding former senator and presidential candidate John Edwards”

Democratic party strategist Mary Anne Marsh says pressure over speaking at the Democratic National Convention forced John Edwards to admit his affair (:15)

Rielle Hunter, the filmmaker who admits having an affair with John Edwards, said in a 2007 interview she approached him with an idea to produce Internet campaign videos (Courtesy: “Extra”) (:07)

Rielle Hunter, in a 2007 interview, talks about meeting John Edwards (Courtesy: “Extra”) (:09)

Rielle Hunter said in a 2007 interview that she thought she could help John Edwards’ campaign (Courtesy: “Extra”) (:08)

Rielle Hunter said in a 2007 interview she was fascinated by Edwards (Courtesy: “Extra”) (:07)

Rielle Hunter, in a 2007 interview, talks about a trip she took with the Edwards’ campaign (Courtesy: “Extra”) (:10)

In this archive audio of a July 24th news conference in Houston, a reporter asked John Edwards if he thinks rumors of an affair will hurt his political future (Courtesy: KTRK-TV) (:12)

Tire pressure debate rolls on

John McCain continues to mock Barack Obama’s comments about tire pressure and the energy crisis (:14)

Barack Obama says McCain contradicted himself on whether proper tire inflation saves gasoline (:07)

Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, a possible McCain running mate, says his party needs to come up with some new ideas (:09)

Barack Obama says he questions John McCain’s claim to be a ‘maverick’ (:18)

Obama says it’s taken McCain 26 years to figure out that Washington is broken (:10)

John McCain says Barack Obama is out of touch when it comes to his energy policies (:12)

McCain says Barack Obama voted for President Bush’s energy bill, while McCain voted against it (:15)

David Mark of Politico.com explains that Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is ambitious — and intends to become president (:17)

Mark says John McCain was more willing to take positions contrary to his party’s stand, at least earlier in his Senate career (:13)

Paris for President!

Paris Hilton jumped into the fray, launching her “presidential campaign” with a spoof ad on the comedy Web site Funny or Die:

Paris Hilton says her qualifications for president are different than the other two candidates (Courtesy: funnyorDIE.com) (:10)

Paris Hilton says now that John McCain has put her in one of his campaign ads, she’s decided to run against him (Courtesy: funnyorDIE.com) (:10)

Paris Hilton says we should combine Barack Obama’s energy policy with John McCain’s (Courtesy: funnyorDIE.com) (:10)

Paris Hilton reveals who she’s considering as a running mate (Courtesy: funnyorDIE.com) (:10)

Politico.com senior editor David Mark says some big-money Republicans aren’t giving money to McCain because they don’t think “he has a shot against Obama” (:06)

Mark says some Republican donors may not want to be seen as going up against the first African-American major-party nominee (:08)

Mark says some Republicans with deep pockets aren’t giving to McCain because of tax laws (:08)