Democracy Now - September 5, 2008
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Democracy Now - September 5, 2008
Promising "Change" in Washington, McCain Accepts GOP Nomination Arizona Senator John McCain accepted the Republican presidential nomination last night, promising an agenda for change and taking on entrenched interests Washington. [includes rush transcript] Maverick? Author Paul Waldman on "Free Ride: John McCain and the Media" Media Matters fellow and American Prospect columnist Paul Waldman says Sen. McCains image as an independent maverick able to take on powerful interests is enabled by a complacent media that overlooks the facts. [includes rush transcript] Convention Cash: Journalist Peter Stone on the RNC's Sponsors Peter Stone covers lobbying, campaign finance and other issues for the National Journal. We ask him the inner workings of the Republican Party and the key players and financiers behind the scenes. [includes rush transcript] Crashing the Party: Suites, Corporate-Sponsored Events Gather the Money Behind the Conventions The Republican National Convention in the Twin Cities, like last weeks Democratic convention in Denver, is largely funded by big corporations. We try to go inside the suites at both conventions, and speak to Colorado Senator Ken Salazar and MSNBC pundit Tucker Carlson. [includes rush transcript] McCain: "We Have to Catch Up to History" Democracy Now! is broadcasting from Saint Paul Neighborhood Network, here in St. Paul, Minnesota, where Arizona Senator John McCain accepted the Republican presidential nomination last night at the Xcel Center. We play an excerpt of his address. [includes rush transcript] Abramoff Sentenced to Four Years in Jail for Corruption and Tax Offenses Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff was sentenced Thursday to four years in jail for corruption and tax offenses. Abramoff is already serving a nearly six-year term on unrelated charges. The new sentence will be served at the same time, meaning he will not spend any extra time behind bars once By ProgressiveView Tags : amy , democracy , goodman , journalism , peace , politics , progressive , reporting
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