John McCain

48 Laws of Obama: Strategy Expert Robert Greene on How Barack Made History

Adisa Banjoko — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:57:35 -0500

On May 20, 2008, Barack Obama won the state of Oregon. No matter what opinion people made about Obama "not being ready to lead" a bi-racial man with a Muslim father and a Christan mother had taken one more step toward entering the Oval Office. The mauling he gave Senator Clinton in several predominantly White states in massive numbers seemed unthinkable. Or was it? http://hiphopnews.yuku.com/topic/821

How Social Media Got Out the Vote

Lynne d Johnson — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:41:07 -0500

You're probably used to the site that dresses up its logo for a holiday, and Election Day, quite frankly, often receives that very same treatment. A visit to Google, Yahoo!, or AOL's home pages today are testaments of that fact. AOL's is even animated. But more interesting than that logo wearing makeup, or even the 24-hour news and blogging coverage on media sites, is how social media uses, well, social media, to get out the vote.

Red, White, Blue and Green - What the Election Means for the Green Economy

Glenn Croston — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 02:54:34 -0400

Getting Political for Halloween

Rachel King — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:05:54 -0400

Let’s face it: the U.S. presidential election is dominating our lives and won’t stop until November 4. Might as well have some fun with it, right? Luckily, Halloween falls before Election Day, making it the opportune time to get creatively political. Not to mention, its great for business. According to the National Retail Federation’s 2008 Halloween Consumer Intentions and Actions survey, approximately 574,000 adults plan to slip on some sort of political costume on October 31.

How the Presidential Candidates Spend Your Money

Fast Company staff — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:15:10 -0400

Republican presidential candidate, Senator John McCain, spent $107,904.19 on lodging at the Ritz Carlton. Meanwhile, his opponent, Democratic nominee, Senator Barack Obama, who also fancies the luxury hotel chain, didn't spend quite as much with receipts totaling only $30,083.63.

Sometimes It's NOT the Little Things

Kevin Ohannessian — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:16:43 -0400

As the last days of the election go by, the smallest details have become hyper-important: Sarah Palin's wardrobe, Joe Biden's line about Barack Obama being tested in office. And the candidates have followed suit as well: John McCain's mailings about Joe the Plumber, Democratic robo-calls demonizing Republican robo-calls. Does the race really need such distractive scrutiny?

Transparent Leaders: The Health of John McCain and Steve Jobs

Kevin Ohannessian — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:13:43 -0400

The New York Times published an article today about how transparent the candidates are being about their health. The incomplete nature and unanswered questions about John McCain's history of skin cancer has been a topic of discussion on liberal blogs ever since Sarah Palin was chosen as his running mate, but the subject has finally reached the media.

Obama and McCain Fight Over A Woman

Jeff Chu — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:14:06 -0400

When D.C. Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee got a shout-out from Barack Obama in the third presidential debate on Wednesday night, she was asleep. "I was trying to watch it," she tells Fast Company. "But it was so boring. Then, all of a sudden, my phone and BlackBerry start blowing up. Someone sent me a link to the transcript, and I saw what they said, and I was like, 'Oh, good Lord!'"

McCain’s Speaking Abilities: Assessing the Candidate’s Communication Strengths

Shel Leanne — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:07:11 -0400

In my FastCompany.com blog entry entitled, “McCain’s October 15, 2008 Debate Performance: The Top Four Ways He Can Improve,” I discussed ways McCain can improve his communication delivery. The question remains: how do I rate McCain as a speaker overall?

Policy or Politics?

Mike Zaramba — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 21:08:20 -0400

Last week, John McCain proposed making government contracts exclusively fixed price contracts.

Which VP Candidate Is BrandCredible™

Anaezi Modu — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:04:35 -0400

On the eve of the next US presidential debate, and a few days after the proverbial dust has settled from the vice presidential debate, let’s look at the two candidates relative to what makes a brand believable and authentic. BrandCredible™ is a term I use to refer to brand attributes that engender such qualities as trust, loyalty, and even respect.

Stephen Colbert, Obama iPhone App, and Other Election Variables

Kevin Ohannessian — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:00:46 -0400

On the afternoon before the VP debate, I find my attention occupied by the election. Here are a few things on my mind:

Managing Expectations

Kevin Ohannessian — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:09:06 -0400

When you examine the Presidential Debate held last Friday, when arm-chair pundits (including myself) discuss the performances of John McCain and Barack Obama, the main factor that inevitable arises is expectation. Everyone expected Obama to perform better than McCain when it came to the economy. And by most accounts, he did. While certain a win for the Obama campaign, he merely met expectations.

What Sarah Palin Might Have in Common with Your Boss

Tom Stern — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:00:10 -0400

One thing you can say about Sarah Palin: she is certainly a conversation starter. I haven't had this much fodder for party banter since Don Imus revealed to the world that his future as a college basketball coach was limited. The left will argue that Palin's stands on key issues are dangerously retrograde. The right puts forth that her everywoman quality is exactly what the country needs.

A Stunning Leadership Vacuum

Ruth Sherman — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:01:22 -0400

Since my topic is leadership, it is timely to comment on the goings on in the world of high finance. In addition, my base of operations is none other than Greenwich, CT, an epicenter of the disaster. Greenwich, as many know, is often described as the leafy suburb of New York City that is home to many titans of industry including several in the news this week, such as Richard Fuld, CEO of now bankrupt Lehman Brothers, as well as legions of investment bankers and corporate lawyers who count as my neighbors.

An Open Letter & Invitation for McCain and Obama

James Todhunter — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:36:02 -0400

Now that the conventions are behind us and the race to November is in full swing, people are looking for the meat around the candidates stances on a number of key issues. One area that is on everyone’s top of mind issues list is the economy. The global economic climate affects everyone and every business. We are faced with challenges and conditions unlike those seen in the past. New challenges need new solutions.

The Digg Election

Kevin Ohannessian — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:56:43 -0400

As all of the intricate twists and turns of primary season, convention season, and now the main stage of the election have happened, there has been one site that I have relied on: Digg.com. The social news site where people submit and vote on news items has become one of the best political aggregators. Every day, stories from newspapers and political sites are dugg up to the front page. Videos of cable news shows, political ads, and speeches at political rallies also rise to the top. It keeps me pretty well informed.

Candidates for Hire

Joe Mechlinski — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:01:58 -0400

It’s been two weeks of partying for America’s biggest parties – the Democrats and Republicans. Now four candidates have officially submitted their resumes for the two highest offices in America. Nearing the end of this very long interview process, only two of them will be able convince us - the decision-makers - to select them for the jobs.

So let’s put all political opinions and special interests aside. We’re not businesses operating out of Hollywood or Capitol Hill so we’re capable of keeping our presidential picks completely to ourselves, right?

The McCain Surge and 9 Troubling Signs for Barack Obama | 2008 Presidential Election

The Political Press Wire, Inc. Denyer — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:29:07 -0400

Gone is Barack Obama's once impressive lead in the polls. A surging John McCain has reasons to be happy as 9 ominous signs point towards victory for the Arizona Senator in 200.

The Political Press Wire | 2008 Presidential Election and Polls

The Political Press Wire, Inc. Denyer — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:01:48 -0400

Need to know information about the 2008 presidential election, including vital information on John McCain, Barack Obama, and their respective vice presidential nominees. From the denver convention to the Republicans in Minesotta, this will be an election to remember.

Barack Obama's VP Announcement and Embracing Technology

Kevin Ohannessian — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:46:17 -0400

Barack Obama's latest move online has cemented his place as the presidential candidate that has fully embraced the Internet and web 2.0 concepts. On his website, the public can now sign-up to receive an email or cellphone text message to be among the first to know who Obama announces as his running mate.

Paris Hilton, a Political Force

Laura Palotie — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:01:50 -0400

It's not just Project Runway contestants that hope to get into Young Hollywood's good graces: If The White House Correspondents' Dinner this year was any indication (The Hills' villains Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt were among President Bush's honored guests), the nation's political elite also aims to play nice with reality TV stars, party-prone socialites and other E! Channel regulars.

Our leaders are failing us

Megan DaGata — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:14:39 -0400

The Downside, a Tough Economy. The Upside, Opportunity Lies Within Us!

Damian D. "Skipper" Pitts — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:23:23 -0400