Morning headlines
September 12, 2008 at 11:01 am by Russell McLendon in NewsSHARP AS ATTACK: Obama will kick off today a more aggressive approach in campaigning and defending himself against recent truthy attacks from the McCain campaign.
HURRICANE IKE: The National Weather Service warns of “certain death” for coastal residents around Galveston who try to ride out the storm. Houston, however, is doing just that. In metro Atlanta, the specter of Ike has raised gas prices slightly.
THE BEST OFFENSE: The upcoming announcement of where the National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility will be located has led to renewed discussion of bioterrorism dangers and accidental disease outbreaks. Meanwhile, NBAF proponents were joined by Gov. Sonny Perdue, who chimed in in support of locating the facility in Athens.
TROY DAVIS: Clemency hearing is today.
FALCONS: Ranked 29th in the NFL in terms of team value. But the emergence of a dynamic running game may make that a low estimate.
DOWNTOWN CONNECTOR: All work that requires lane closures is now finished.
ACCESSNORTHGA.COM: Reports that the Ga. 316/I-85 interchange is one step away from completion; crews now just need to remove the oversized road construction signs.
September 12th, 2008 at 11:38 am
Obama will be more aggressive than calling his opponents “liars” and surrogates more aggressive than saying Palin’s sole qualification is “not having an abortion” or demanding DNA tests to prove that the baby is hers?
At least he is openly admitting what his campaign and surrogates have done for months.
So much for being a new style of politician.
September 12th, 2008 at 11:46 am
Of the “press doesn’t collaberate”…. neither do lemmings.