U.S. President Barack Obama plans to tell voters they “face the clearest choice of any time in a generation” when they go to the polls this November, asking them to choose between two different paths for America. In excerpts released in advance of Mr. Obama’s acceptance speech , Mr. Obama says “I won’t pretend the […]
Obama: Hard Road Will Lead to ‘Better Place’
European Central Bank to Buy Government Bonds
The European Central Bank says it is going to buy the bonds of the debt-ridden countries in the euro currency union in hopes of easing their borrowing costs. The bank set no limit Thursday on the volume of the bonds it plans to buy, Europe’s latest effort to resolve the three-year debt crisis. The bank […]
Obama To Sketch Economic Vision During Acceptance Speech
U.S. President Barack Obama will use Thursday’s acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention to explain his economic vision for the country and attempt to woo undecided voters. Mr. Obama’s adviser David Plouffe told ABC television Thursday that, after the address, voters would have a “very clear sense” of where the president believes the country […]
Obama To Sketch Economic Vision During Acceptance Speech
U.S. President Barack Obama will use Thursday’s acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention to spell out his economic vision for the country and attempt to woo undecided voters. Mr. Obama’s adviser David Plouffe told ABC television Thursday that, after the address, voters would have a “very clear sense” of where the president believes the […]
European Central Bank to Buy Government Bonds
The European Central Bank says it is going to buy the bonds of the debt-ridden countries in the euro currency union in hopes of easing their borrowing costs. The bank set no limit Thursday on the volume of the bonds it plans to buy, Europe’s latest effort to resolve the three-year debt crisis. The bank […]
Obama to Make Case for Re-Election at Democratic Convention
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers a much-anticipated closing night address Thursday before the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. Nine weeks ahead of the November 6th general election, and in a virtual tie with his Republican challenger, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, Mr. Obama aims to use his nationally-televised nomination acceptance speech to convince […]
Clinton to Blame Republican for ‘Total Mess’
Former U.S. president Bill Clinton has formally nominated President Barack Obama to be the Democratic Party’s candidate in the November election, during a nationally televised address Wednesday night. Mr. Clinton criticized the Republican party during his prime time speech at the Democratic National Convention, calling the Republican narrative an “alternative universe.” “In Tampa, the Republican […]
Clinton to Blame Republican for ‘Total Mess’
Former U.S. president Bill Clinton has formally placed President Barack Obama’s name up for the Democratic nomination during a nationally televised address Wednesday. Mr. Clinton fired at the Republican party during his prime time speech at the Democratic National Convention, calling the Republican narrative an “alternative universe.” “In Tampa the Republican argument against the President’s […]
Clinton to Blame Republican for ‘Total Mess’
Former U.S. president Bill Clinton is set to take aim at the Republican party when he delivers a key address Wednesday night at the Democratic National Convention. In excerpts of his speech released in advance, Mr. Clinton says the Republicans left the United States and President Barack Obama with a “total mess.” He also says […]
Clinton to Blame Republican for ‘Total Mess’
Former president Bill Clinton is set to take aim at the Republican party when he delivers the keynote address Wednesday night at the Democratic National Convention. In excerpts of his speech released in advance, Mr. Clinton says the Republicans left the United States and President Barack Obama with a “total mess.” He also says electing […]