News for 'John McCain'

'Trump is me me me, Kamala is...': Top Democratic leaders at DNC

'Trump is me me me, Kamala is...': Top Democratic leaders at DNC

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

"Trump failed our country during the COVID-19 pandemic. Trump is a chaos agent who is focused on himself, not the American people. Trump tried to destroy our democracy by lying about the election and inciting a violent mob to attack the Capitol," he said.

US Poll: Republican Romney bags Michigan

US Poll: Republican Romney bags Michigan

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

With about 80 per cent of the precincts reporting, Romney, who earlier lost the Iowa and New Hampshire votes, had 39 per cent of ballots in his his native state, McCain 30 per cent and Mike Huckabee 16 per cent.

These septuagenarian CEOs can teach Gen Y lessons

These septuagenarian CEOs can teach Gen Y lessons

Rediff.com2 Sep 2008

Seniors who run the show aren't the norm in business. But quite a number do.

I am not VP candidate: Jindal

I am not VP candidate: Jindal

Rediff.com30 Jul 2008

In what has now become a routine media query, Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has once again said he is not going to be the vice presidential candidate with the presumptive Republican nominee Senator John McCain. Despite his daily statements to the contrary, the name of 37-year-old Jindal for the running mate simply does not go away from the radar screen.

Bobby Jindal rules out VP ticket

Bobby Jindal rules out VP ticket

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal told Fox News on Wednesday he will not run for vice president on the Republican ticket

Bobby Jindal rules out bid for vice presidency

Bobby Jindal rules out bid for vice presidency

Rediff.com3 May 2008

Bobby Jindal, the Governor of Louisiana, has ruled out the possibility of becoming the running mate to the presumptive Republican nominee John McCain, saying that his focus was on getting his state back on its feet after the debilitating Katrina. Jindal's name has surfaced as a potential running mate to Senator McCain but the Indian American has persistently ruled it out. "I think it'd be presumptuous of me to turn down something I've not been offered," said Jindal.

'China's military build-up is alarming'

'China's military build-up is alarming'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2010

Expressing alarm over rapid Chinese military build up which they say threatens to challenge US freedom of action in space, cyberspace, at sea and in the air, influential US lawmakers want Pentagon to file a report to the US Congress on Beijing's growing military might.

Initial assessment on Benghazi attack incorrect: Rice

Initial assessment on Benghazi attack incorrect: Rice

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

United States Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice conceded before Republican senators that the initial assessment she gave of the attack on American consulate facilities in Benghazi was "incorrect" but said she had never intended to mislead the nation.

'US is not out to undermine India's strategic autonomy'

'US is not out to undermine India's strategic autonomy'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

Daniel Twining, a consultant to the US government on international security matters and a former member of the State Department's Policy Planning Staff, has described as "a canard," the contention in some circles, both in New Delhi and Washington that the United States "somehow wants to undermine India's strategic autonomy."

Pak military actions lead to American deaths, say senators

Pak military actions lead to American deaths, say senators

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

Two key United States senators on Tuesday said that America must "fully review" ties with Pakistan and weigh possible cuts or new restrictions on military and economic aid as "certain actions" of the Pakistan military were leading to American military casualties in Afghanistan.

US Gen recommends 13,600 troops in Afghanistan after 2014

US Gen recommends 13,600 troops in Afghanistan after 2014

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

A top United States general has recommended about 14,000 troops to be present in the war-torn Afghanistan even as Afghan forces take charge of the country's security.

'Opposed to Afghan troop withdrawal, Taliban peace talks'

'Opposed to Afghan troop withdrawal, Taliban peace talks'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

A top Republican senator has criticised the Afghan policy of United States President Barack Obama, opposing his troop withdrawal plan from the country and the peace talks with the Taliban.

Palin's gaffe: Queen was in charge of Brit forces in Iraq

Palin's gaffe: Queen was in charge of Brit forces in Iraq

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

America's maverick politician Sarah Palin, infamous for her gaffes, believed it was the Queen, and not the then British premier Gordon Brown, who had decided to keep the United Kingdom forces in war-ravaged Iraq, it has emerged.

Karzai urged US to back 'threatened' Zardari

Karzai urged US to back 'threatened' Zardari

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai urged United States Senators to secure strong American support for Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari in his efforts to free his country from extremism, according to a classified US diplomatic cable released by whistleblower website Wikileaks.

'Obama proved to sceptics that India MATTERS'

'Obama proved to sceptics that India MATTERS'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

Ashley Tellis, a former official in the George W Bush administration and key foreign policy adviser to Republican presidential candidate Senator John McCain, had initially been a sceptic of the (United States President Barack) Obama administration's policy toward South Asia and specifically India.

US raises concern over American firms evading taxes

US raises concern over American firms evading taxes

Rediff.com22 May 2013

Amidst allegations that Apple is evading US taxes through overseas shell companies, the White House said this raises the broader question of American companies that ship profits and jobs overseas, a issues often raised by US President Barack Obama in the last few years.

'Jailing Dr Afridi is proof of Pak being at war with US'

'Jailing Dr Afridi is proof of Pak being at war with US'

Rediff.com24 May 2012

Shocked over Pakistan sentencing a doctor, who helped the CIA to find Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, two top American Senators have asked the authorities in Islamabad to pardon and release him immediately.

Karzai has not lost confidence in US: Petraeus

Karzai has not lost confidence in US: Petraeus

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

General David Petraeus, Commander of the US Central Command, on Tuesday refuted reports that Afghan President Hamid Karzai has lost confidence in the American and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation forces to succeed in Afghanistan.

Zardari asks US to give drones to Pak forces

Zardari asks US to give drones to Pak forces

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

US drone attacks in Pakistani territory are undermining the war on terror, President Asif Ali Zardari told an American Congressional delegation on Thursday, asking Washington to provide the drone technology to his country's armed forces.

'US working very hard to solve Kashmir imbroglio'

'US working very hard to solve Kashmir imbroglio'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

American Senator John McCain, ranking Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee and erstwhile presidential nominee, has said he is aware that the Obama administration is working very hard to help resolve the Kashmir imbroglio, sans any US mediation of the issue between India and Pakistan.

Row over Sarah Palin's daughter's pregnancy

Row over Sarah Palin's daughter's pregnancy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2008

While Hurricane Gustav on the country's Gulf Coast was the initial distraction that led to a truncated first day of the Republican National Convention, another storm was brewing over the disclosure that presidential candidate John McCain's running mate Alaska Governor Sarah Palin's 17-year-old unmarried daughter is five months pregnant.

'Georgia conflict initiated to benefit US prez'

'Georgia conflict initiated to benefit US prez'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused the Bush administration of orchestrating the recent conflict in the Caucasus region to benefit one of its presidential election candidates, days after Moscow recognised two breakaway regions of Georgia as independent entities. Putin did not identify the candidate, but analysts say he was apparently referring to Republican hopeful John McCain who is considered by Moscow as close to Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili.

South Asians swing to Obama in Ohio

South Asians swing to Obama in Ohio

Rediff.com6 Nov 2008

Community bucks the trend in swing states even as CNN exit polls put McCain in the lead

NYT endorses Obama for US president

NYT endorses Obama for US president

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

Contending that the Afro-African was better placed to deal with deteriorating economy and sensitive world problems, including wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the newspaper said he was also likely to engineer sound alliances at international and national levels.

Dr Singh meets Sarah Palin

Dr Singh meets Sarah Palin

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

Republican Vice Presidential candidate and Alaska Governor Sarah Palin met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New York on Wednesday.No details of the meeting, which lasted for half an hour, were released but Palin had been discussing international issues with world leaders who are here to attend the United Nations General Assembly session.Originally, Republican Presidential candidate John McCain was slated to accompany her but sources said he was held up in Washington.

Hurricane Gustav may make or break Jindal's future

Hurricane Gustav may make or break Jindal's future

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, once considered a potential running mate of Republican Presidential nominee John McCain, is in spotlight again as attention is focused on his state's response to Hurricane Gustav, which may make or break his political future.His predecessor Kathleen Blanco was severely criticised for her slow response to cope with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, which smashed the Gulf Coast, leading to the flooding of New Orleans three years ago.

Obama's maiden visit to India a triumph: Experts

Obama's maiden visit to India a triumph: Experts

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

Terming United States President Barack Obama's maiden trip to India as a triumph, noted American experts cutting across ideological spectrum on Monday said that it has taken the Indo-US relationship to an altogether new level.

'Obama's trip has the potential to be historic'

'Obama's trip has the potential to be historic'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

Richard Fontaine had an exclusive chat with rediff.com readers on Monday evening where he discussed the presidential visit and the way forward between the two countries, and their respective stands on a range of significant issues -- from the US foreign policy to rise in visa fees.

Sarah Palin to step down as governor of Alaska

Sarah Palin to step down as governor of Alaska

Rediff.com4 Jul 2009

Former Republican United States vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin on Saturday announced that she will resign as Alaska's governor, fuelling speculation that the charismatic leader will seek presidency in 2012.

Giuliani's once-bright campaign fades to black

Giuliani's once-bright campaign fades to black

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

A look at former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani's failed campaign for the US presidency.

<i>New York Times</i> backs Hillary Clinton

New York Times backs Hillary Clinton

Rediff.com25 Jan 2008

The backing of a major liberal media establishment will undoubtedly be seen as a shot in the arm for both major party candidates as they wrestle through the nomination.

'Fears on outsourcing, H-1B visas unfounded'

'Fears on outsourcing, H-1B visas unfounded'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2008

Industry leaders say President-elect Obama will be good for enhanced US-India commercial ties.

Yashwant Sinha calls Chidambaram 'conceited'

Yashwant Sinha calls Chidambaram 'conceited'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2008

The war of words between United Progressive Alliance government and the main Opposition BJP over the economic situation saw BJP leader Yashwant Sinha calling Finance Minister P Chidambaram a 'conceited person' for labelling L K Advani 'our own John McCain'. Advani, Leader of Opposition and BJP's prime ministerial candidate, had called a meeting of 15 top captains of Indian industry on Thursday to discuss the issues plaguing the Indian economy in the wake of the global meltdow

Will Bobby Jindal be Republicans' saviour?

Will Bobby Jindal be Republicans' saviour?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2008

Maybe the Republicans too will find their saviour in a fresh-faced minority with a funny name and unlikely story: Piyush 'Bobby' Jindal, the Indian-American son of a Hindu named Raj, who became America's first Indian American governor (in Louisiana, of all places), converting to Christianity and pledging to restore Reaganism along the way. 2012, Obama vs Jindal. Wouldn't that be something, asks Matthew Schneeberger

Dixville Notch: Obama begins with a landslide win

Dixville Notch: Obama begins with a landslide win

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on Tuesday won handsomely in the first election returns of the 2008 presidential race, winning 15 of 21 votes cast in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire.

Obama's tax policies

Obama's tax policies

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

Sounds like Obama might need to reconvene his all-star economic brain trust sooner than expected.

Palin 'abused her power', says probe

Palin 'abused her power', says probe

Rediff.com11 Oct 2008

44-year-old Palin 'knowingly permitted a situation to continue where impermissible pressure was placed on several subordinates in order to advance a personal agenda: To get Trooper Michael Wooten fired,' the 263-page state legislative investigative report said on Friday night.

India confident of N-deal passage: Menon

India confident of N-deal passage: Menon

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

India on Friday said it was confident of the passage of the Indo-US civil nuclear deal as it enjoyed bipartisan support among lawmakers, assuring that American firms would not be put at a disadvantage even if there is delay in getting a Congressional nod for the accord.

Obama tries his hand at comedy

Obama tries his hand at comedy

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama will appear on the cult American talk show Saturday Night Live. Obama will tape an appearance for the show's season premiere on Saturday in New York.

Bobby Jindal set to create history again

Bobby Jindal set to create history again

Rediff.com22 Aug 2008

After becoming the first ever Indian American to be elected Governor last year, Jindal has been given a speaking slot at the Republican National Convention at prime time, making him the first Indian American to speak at the political convention of a major party.Republican party sources told rediff.com that while it is unlikely that Jindal will be McCain's vice presidential nominee, he nonetheless remains "a strong voice on behalf of Senator McCain."