Last Updated: Thursday August 21, 2008 07:00 MST

Mike Gravel

Maurice Robert "Mike" Gravel (born May 13, 1930), is a former Democratic United States Senator from Alaska for two terms, from 1969 to 1981. He is primarily known for his efforts in ending the draft following the Vietnam War and for having put into the public record the Pentagon Papers in 1971. He is currently a candidate for the 2008 Democratic nomination for President of the United States. (More at Wikipedia)

  • Tone: lib: average, con: average [?]
  • Buzz share: 0% [?]

Mike Gravel Buzz

Significant posts about Mike Gravel from the last 24 hours, updated every 4 hours.

Color codes for posts: RED is for conservative, BLUE is for liberal, and GRAY is for independent.

POLITICAL HOT TOPICS: Thursday, Aug 21., 2008

  CNN: Speculation, anticipation as Obama's VP announcement nears The question is starting to feel a little old: Whom will Barack Obama pick as his vice president? With the clock ticking (the Democratic VP candidate delivers a big speech next... (Read more...)

From: CNN Political Ticker | Posted: 2008-08-21 10:40

New lefty charge: McCain wants to bring back the draft, except of course he doesn't; Update: Flashback video added

Fearmongers. (Read more...)

From: Hot Air | Posted: 2008-08-21 01:58

WV governor predicts Kaine as VP

From NBC's Alex Wall Despite all the talk of Biden for VP, West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin (D) said he predicts that Gov. Tim Kaine (D-VA) will be Obama's No. 2. Speaking to a reporter from WSAZ in Charleston, W.V., Manchin made the case for... (Read more...)

From: First Read | Posted: 2008-08-20 22:08

McCain call spurs other questions

From NBC/NJ's Adam Aigner-Treworgy and NBC's Aram Roston and NBC/NJ's Athena JonesOn a conference call intended to discuss recent reports that a foreign policy advisor for the Obama campai (Read more...)

From: First Read | Posted: 2008-08-20 20:50

Obama camp blasts McCain's judgment

From NBC/NJ's Athena JonesObama surrogates Susan Rice and Richard Clarke held a conference call this afternoon to talk about recent remarks by McCain about Obama's judgment and patriotism.  Rice, Obama's senior foreign policy adviser, said it ... (Read more...)

From: First Read | Posted: 2008-08-20 20:38

Obama ad brings up Reed, Abramoff

From NBC's Mark MurrayHere's another TV ad... The Obama campaign has announced it will begin airing a new ad in Georgia that links McCain to Ralph Reed, the former business partner of Jack Abramoff who helped raise money for McCain (but was a no-show... (Read more...)

From: First Read | Posted: 2008-08-20 20:24

Obama appeals to middle class

From NBC's Domenico Montanaro A new Obama TV ad lays out his argument to working- and middle-class voters on why they should choose him over rival John McCain. "John McCain’s (Read more...)

From: First Read | Posted: 2008-08-20 19:45

Lieberman's place in VP history

From NBC's Chris DonovanIf McCain decides to buck conservative critics and choose Joe Lieberman as his running mate, Lieberman will again make vice presidential candidate history. In 2000 he became the first Jewish-American to serve as a vice... (Read more...)

From: First Read | Posted: 2008-08-20 19:19

Obama echoes Clinton 'fighter' message

From NBC/NJ's Athena JonesMARTINSVILLE, Va. -- As Obama has focused on the economy almost exclusively on the campaign trail in recent days, he has begun to sound more and more like his for (Read more...)

From: First Read | Posted: 2008-08-20 18:38

The scene from Biden Land

From NBC/NJ's Mike MemoliWILMINGTON, Del. -- With a growing horde of reporters crowding his driveway, Joe Biden is doing his best to hold his tongue. (Read more...)

From: First Read | Posted: 2008-08-20 18:26

Obama adviser lobbied for oil interest group

From NBC's Domenico MontanaroObama's newly named senior adv (Read more...)

From: First Read | Posted: 2008-08-20 16:36

Giuliani to keynote Republican convention

From NBC's Chuck ToddFormer New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani will keynote the Republican National Convention. One-time Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Lieberman will also speak at the Republican convention. Full list/schedule (Central... (Read more...)

From: First Read | Posted: 2008-08-20 16:21

GOP source: Lieberman to speak at Republican convention

Joementum! (Read more...)

From: Hot Air | Posted: 2008-08-20 15:37

First thoughts: Biden walks it back

From Chuck Todd, Mark Murray, and Domenico Montanaro*** Biden walks it back: Yesterday, all the signs pointed to the fact that Biden was emerging Obama’s likely VP pick -- until the Delaware senator quickly seemed to dash that speculation... (Read more...)

From: First Read | Posted: 2008-08-20 13:08

Veepstakes: A pro-choice running mate?

Conservatives spent much of yesterday warning McCain (not so quietly) against picking either Tom Ridge or Joe Lieberman. The Washington Times: "Republican Party officials in several states are in a frenzy over how to persuade Sen. John McCain not to ... (Read more...)

From: First Read | Posted: 2008-08-20 13:07

McCain vs. Obama: The tightening race

Another national poll -- Los Angeles Times/Bloomberg -- shows the race tightening. “John McCain has begun rallyi (Read more...)

From: First Read | Posted: 2008-08-20 13:06

McCain: There will be oil!

McCain went to an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico yesterday to drill home his energy policy -- and bash Democratic rival Barack Obama. "Senator Obama opposes new drilling," McCain said. "He has said it will not 'solve our problem' and that 'it's not... (Read more...)

From: First Read | Posted: 2008-08-20 13:05

Obama: On the attack

The New York Times picks up on the fact that the Obama campaign has been running a lot of negative ads in some key states. "Obama has begun the drive with little fanfare, often eschewing the modern campaign technique of unveiling new spots for the... (Read more...)

From: First Read | Posted: 2008-08-20 13:04

Veep watch PM

From NBC/NJ's Matthew BergerTHE SHORT LIST: NBC/NJ’s Mike Memoli asked Sen. Joe Biden where he’d be Saturday, and he poin (Read more...)

From: First Read | Posted: 2008-08-19 21:55

Kaine still flattered at VP talk

From NBC's Lauren AppelbaumWhile walking to the governor's mansion for lunch, Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine told reporters he is still flattered to be mentioned as an Obama VP prospect, but said he is focused on helping Obama win his typically red state. &... (Read more...)

From: First Read | Posted: 2008-08-19 21:45

Biden: 'I'm not the guy'

From NBC/NJ's Mike MemoliAs Delaware Sen. Joe Biden left his home a few minutes ago, golf clubs in tow, he was asked where he was going to be on Saturday.  Biden replied, "Here" and pointed down to his driveway. As he pulled out of the... (Read more...)

From: First Read | Posted: 2008-08-19 21:02

Obama goes back to Springfield

From NBC's Mark MurrayThe Chicago Sun-Times' Lynn Sweet reports -- and First Read confirms -- that the Obama campaign has booked an event in Springfield, IL on Saturday. Springfield, of course, is the same place where Obama launched his... (Read more...)

From: First Read | Posted: 2008-08-19 18:49

Edwards Won't Ruin Democratic Convention After All

It's official: Democrats have dodged the John Edwards bullet at their party's national convention in Denver next week. Edwards, whose infidelity to his cancer-stricken wife has made him a leper among his own people, won't be anywhere on the... (Read more...)

From: The Sleuth | Posted: 2008-08-19 18:31

Warner to focus on 'common sense'

From NBC/NJ's Matthew Berger  It’s perhaps an unenviable task. While it may be pegged as the night’s “keynote” address, former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner's speech next Tuesday (Read more...)

From: First Read | Posted: 2008-08-19 18:30

Obama: Don't question my patriotism

(Read more...)

From: First Read | Posted: 2008-08-19 16:38

Lieberman and Graham to Georgia

From NBC's Mark MurrayAs previously announced, Sens. Joe Lieberman and Lindsey Graham -- both strong allies of McCain -- are heading to Georgia, Poland, and Ukraine. They depart today, and they follow Joe Biden, who just returned from the region. "W... (Read more...)

From: First Read | Posted: 2008-08-19 15:51

Tom Maguire Demolishes Andrew Sullivan's "Sand-Crossing" of McCain

Worth a read. Here's Sullivan, playing his usual role of heroic martyr for truth: ...And why are we not allowed to ask these questions, when they relate to one of the most important questions anyone can ask about a president:... (Read more...)

From: ace | Posted: 2008-08-19 15:20

First thoughts: Veep madness

From Chuck Todd, Mark Murray, and Domenico Montanaro*** Veep madness: As we warned yesterday, it's silly rumor week when it comes to the VP speculation. From rumors about Obama naming his 'mate in hours to McCain picking his location to unveil his... (Read more...)

From: First Read | Posted: 2008-08-19 13:19

Veepstakes: The time is approaching

The New York Times triggered yesterday’s VP madn (Read more...)

From: First Read | Posted: 2008-08-19 13:16

McCain vs. Obama: Battling over Iraq

Covering McCain’s VFW speech yesterday, the New York Times writes that the GOP candidate “began a hard-hitting political attack on … Obama’s national security credentials … and stepped up his rhetoric against the Russian presence in... (Read more...)

From: First Read | Posted: 2008-08-19 13:15

Latest Wonkoblog Posts

Reports for All Candidates

One Step Ahead

Ten blogs whose posts on August 19 best represented the collective buzz on August 20 (ranked).

  1. Old War Dogs
  2. Make Them Accountable
  3. The Thunder Run
  4. Kiko's House
  5. CALIFORNIA YANKEE
  6. The Rude Pundit
  7. Mike's America
  8. Israel Matzav
  9. Armed and Safe
  10. Sadly, No

Hot Links

Links posted by multiple bloggers in the last 24 hours. Updated every 4 hours.