Daily Archives: October 17, 2008

John “Crash” McCain

By Frank Paynter | Published: October 17, 2008

The LA Times published the detailed story of the five planes “Ace” McCain lost during his career as a navy pilot. Read “Mishaps mark John McCain’s record as naval aviator.” * * * “The current economic crisis demands that we understand John McCain’s attitudes about economic oversight and corporate influence in federal regulation. Nothing illustrates [...]

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LA Times and Trib endorse Obama

By Frank Paynter | Published: October 17, 2008

For the first time in its history, the Chicago Tribune has endorsed a Democratic candidate for president.The editors at the Chicago Tribune wrote: Obama is deeply grounded in the best aspirations of this country, and we need to return to those aspirations. He has had the character and the will to achieve great things despite [...]