Column: US is hypocritical when it comes to foreign policy
April 22, 2009
Civilian casualties, the most important figures to consider when discussing the War on Terror, are virtually never reported.
Content on John Mccain:
Column: A fiscal conservative's thoughts on the Republican party
November 12, 2008
John McCain lost the presidential election last week, or more importantly Barack Obama ended up winning the battle for the White House.
Letter: Both candidates handled outcome with class
November 5, 2008
My husband and I are both under 30, Virginia Tech alums and avid watchers of "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart." Can you guess who we voted for?
Column: After an uphill battle, McCain supporters should feel proud
November 5, 2008
Yes, they can. And they did. We Republicans lost big in this presidential election, and now we should respectfully hand over the bragging rights to Democrats, with hopes of snagging them back again in four years. Despite the significant loss McCain and th
Virginia girds for electoral battle
November 3, 2008
The state that was once barely touched by presidential candidates may determine who moves into the White House, with southwest Virginia's preference swaying the polls.
Tech, surrounding area give big to political campaign
October 31, 2008
College campuses are known for being politically charged environments -- on the Virginia Tech campus it is easy to spot Barack Obama and John McCain paraphernalia almost everywhere.
Candidates proffer different higher-ed plans
October 31, 2008
Higher education may have flown under the radar amidst the handful of top issues the presidential candidates are debating.
McCain's mom thanks volunteers
October 30, 2008
John McCain's mother Roberta McCain stopped by the Republican Headquarters in downtown Blacksburg yesterday at 3:15 p.m. The 96-year-old enthusiastically thanked volunteers who have been campaigning for her son at the meet-and-greet.
Letter: Presidential endorsement has no place on the pages of the CT
October 24, 2008