Jody Powell dies, was White House press secretary during Jimmy Carter's presidencySeptember 14th, 2009 Former Carter press secretary Jody Powell diesWASHINGTON — A close associate says Jody Powell, who was White House press secretary during Jimmy Carter's presidency, has died. Powell, a Georgia native known for his deep Southern drawl, worked on Carter's presidential campaign in 1976 and served as the Carter's spokesman between 1977 and 1981.
Powell says Harvard scholar might have reacted too quicklyJuly 29th, 2009 Powell: Harvard scholar might have reacted quicklyWASHINGTON — Former Secretary of State Colin Powell was mildly critical Tuesday of Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., whose angry response to a Cambridge, Mass., police officer touched off a national debate involving President Barack Obama. Powell, interviewed by CNN's Larry King, criticized the way Gates dealt with Sgt.
Colin Powell says Harvard scholar might have reacted too quicklyJuly 29th, 2009 Powell: Harvard scholar might have reacted quicklyWASHINGTON — Former Secretary of State Colin Powell was mildly critical Tuesday of Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., whose angry response to a Cambridge, Mass., police officer touched off a national debate involving President Barack Obama. Powell, interviewed by CNN's Larry King, criticized the way Gates dealt with Sgt.
Colin Powell: Sotomayor shouldn't be labeled racist because of affirmative action standJuly 5th, 2009 Colin Powell attacks critics of SotomayorWASHINGTON — Colin Powell, one of the nation's most prominent African-Americans, is going after people who attacked Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor because of her stand in favor of affirmative action. Powell, who's from the same Bronx neighborhood in New York as Sotomayor, said she should face "a spirited set of hearings" in the Senate.
Colin Powell says Americans should celebrate Michael Jackson's art, not dwell on controversiesJuly 4th, 2009 Colin Powell: Celebrate Michael Jackson's artWASHINGTON — Colin Powell says Michael Jackson had controversy in his life, but in death his art should be celebrated. The retired general and former secretary of state said he was in Vietnam, Korea or stationed elsewhere during Jackson's heyday.
Colin Powell says Obama should take hard look at his expensive, ambitious domestic agendaJuly 4th, 2009 Colin Powell worries Obama tackling too muchWASHINGTON — Colin Powell worries that President Barack Obama is trying to tackle too many big issues at one time and he offers this advice: take a hard look at costs and consider the additional red tape that will be created. "The right answer is, 'Give me a government that works,'" the former secretary of state said in a television interview to be aired Sunday.
Gingrich urges inclusion at Republican fundraiser; Palin attends after sending mixed signalsJune 9th, 2009 Gingrich urges GOP inclusion at fundraiserWASHINGTON — Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich on Monday urged some 2,000 Republican party loyalists to stand up for GOP principles but to be inclusive as the party tries to retake the majority. "I am happy that Dick Cheney is a Republican," Gingrich said at the annual Senate-House fundraising dinner.
Bush did not want to pull the plug on GM: CheneyJune 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Former US Vice President Dick Cheney says that former President George W. Bush did not want to be the one who "pulled the plug" on General Motors, and instead, decided to pass on that responsibility to his successor Barack Obama.
Romney: Winning Va. and NJ governor races could help give the GOP a unified voice againMay 30th, 2009 Romney: Va., NJ races will give GOP its voice backRICHMOND, Va. — The nation's Republican Party has a chance to reclaim its voice in governors' elections this fall in Virginia and New Jersey, former Republican presidential prospect Mitt Romney said Friday.
Dick Cheney looking for multimillion-dollar memoir deal on Bush years and moreMay 23rd, 2009 NEW YORK - Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney is looking for a multimillion-dollar contract for a memoir, which is expected to shed new light on George Bush's years and more.
Now, Cheney backs Jeb Bush for presidentMay 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Former US Vice President Dick Cheney said on Tuesday he would back former Florida Governor Jeb Bush if he decided to run for president. "I like Jeb.
Cheney contends Obama policies making US more vulnerable to potential terrorist attackMay 10th, 2009 Cheney contends Obama policies hurt US securityWASHINGTON — Former Vice President Dick Cheney says he believes the U.S. has become more vulnerable to a potential terrorist attack since the Obama administration took power.
Cheney opposes transfer of terror suspects from Guantanamo to US, cites domestic oppositionMay 10th, 2009 Cheney derides idea of closing Guantanamo prisonWASHINGTON — Former Vice President Dick Cheney says transferring suspected terrorists from Guantanamo Bay to the United States would be a bad idea. The Obama administration has pledged to close the military prison in Cuba and raised the possibility of transferring some inmates to this country.
Cheney says he'd take Limbaugh over Powell, didn't know ex-Secretary of State was still in GOPMay 10th, 2009 Cheney backs Limbaugh over Powell on GOP futureWASHINGTON — Dick Cheney made clear Sunday he'd rather follow firebrand broadcaster Rush Limbaugh than former Joint Chiefs chairman Colin Powell into political battle over the future of the Republican Party. Even as Cheney embraced efforts to expand the party by ex-Govs.
Celebs suggest Cheney's imprisonment at Tribeca Film Festival partyApril 27th, 2009 NEW YORK - Robert De Niro and Graydon Carter's Tribeca Film Festival opening night party last week at the state criminal courthouse inspired celebrity guests to suggest the possible prosecution of US politician Dick Cheney. Cheney, 68, who served as Vice President during George W.
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