USA Today Editoweb 16 May 2008

Obama criticizes McCain, Bush on appeasement talk

Barack Obama rebuked Republican rival John McCain and President Bush for "dishonest, divisive" attacks in hinting that the Democratic presidential candidate would appease terrorists, staunchly defending his national security credentials for the general election campaign.

Buoyed by recent wins, Democrats eye Southern seats

The political fortunes of Democrats down South once were so bad that people openly joked even Jesus Christ would lose by a double-digit margin if he ran for office on the party's ticket.

McCain courts NRA in gun shop visit

John McCain visited a gun shop Friday — but bought just a rod, bobbers and other fishing equipment — during the first stop in a day of courtship of the National Rifle Association and Second Amendment devotees.

Saudis see no reason to raise oil production now

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia's leaders made clear Friday they see no reason to increase oil production until customers demand it, apparently rebuffing President Bush amid soaring U.S. gasoline prices.

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