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A third party signed up 15,000 voters in Arizona. Democrats worry that's enough for a Biden spoiler
Read full article: A third party signed up 15,000 voters in Arizona. Democrats worry that's enough for a Biden spoilerMore than 15,000 people in Arizona have registered to join a new political party floating a possible bipartisan “unity ticket” against Joe Biden and Donald Trump.
From presidents to faded stars, all welcomed by Larry King
Read full article: From presidents to faded stars, all welcomed by Larry KingGeorge W. Bush jokes with CNN's Larry King after finishing the "Larry King Live" show from the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville, Tenn. King, who interviewed presidents, movie stars and ordinary Joes during a half-century in broadcasting, has died at age 87. For 25 years until 2010, “Larry King Live” was a fixture on CNN's weeknight schedule, and that was after a lengthy career as a late-night radio host. So did “Larry King Live.” He was busy. “Larry King Live” was a type of show that would feel foreign on cable news today, given its obsession with hard-nosed political combat. “My dad always asked me, 'Did you see who Larry King talked to last night?'"
Larry King, broadcasting giant for half-century, dies at 87
Read full article: Larry King, broadcasting giant for half-century, dies at 87King died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, his production company, Ora Media, tweeted. In its early years, “Larry King Live” was based in Washington, which gave the show an air of gravitas. “Do you know who I am?”“Always loved Larry King and will miss him,” Seinfeld tweeted Saturday. Originating from Washington on the Mutual network, “The Larry King Show” was eventually heard on more than 300 stations and made King a national phenomenon. “Larry King Live” debuted on June 1, 1985, and became CNN’s highest-rated program.
‘Why am I here?’ 5 especially memorable lines from election debates of the past
Read full article: ‘Why am I here?’ 5 especially memorable lines from election debates of the pastIn the 1992 presidential election, independent candidate Ross Perot had what at the time was deemed an unusual selection for his running mate, retired Navy Admiral James Stockdale. Bush, who served as Reagan’s vice president, easily won the 1988 presidential election over Michael Dukakis. “I served with Jack Kennedy, I knew Jack Kennedy. Jack Kennedy was a friend of mine. Senator, you’re no Jack Kennedy,” Bentsen said.
Watch Local 4 News at Noon -- July 9, 2019
Read full article: Watch Local 4 News at Noon -- July 9, 2019DETROIT - Here's what's coming up on Local 4 News at Noon. Metro Detroit weather: Great summer day, severe risk later this weekAnother great start to a summer day here in Metro Detroit with Tuesday morning temps in the 50s to low 60s under partly cloudy skies. We are under a Marginal (weak) Risk for Severe Weather as a cold front comes into the warm and unstable air here late tomorrow into early Thursday. Well keep you updated with the latest in the forecast moving forward but be prepared to keep an eye to the skies late Wednesday. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
'Why am I here?' 5 memorable lines from election debates
Read full article: 'Why am I here?' 5 memorable lines from election debatesIn the 1992 presidential election, independent candidate Ross Perot had what at the time was deemed an unusual selection for his running mate, retired Navy Admiral James Stockdale. Bush, who served as Reagans vice president, easily won the 1988 presidential election over Michael Dukakis. However, it was Dukakis running mate, Lloyd Bentsen, who is remembered from that election for offering one of the most legendary lines ever in a political debate. I served with Jack Kennedy, I knew Jack Kennedy. Jack Kennedy was a friend of mine.
On this day: July 5
Read full article: On this day: July 52005: Vice Admiral James Stockdale, one of the most highly decorated officers in the history of the United States Navy and Ross Perot's vice presidential running mate in 1992, dies of Alzheimer's disease at age 81 in Coronado, California. Stockdale, who was awarded 26 personal combat decorations, including the Medal of Honor and four Silver Stars, was the highest-ranking naval officer held as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. He is perhaps best remembered today for introducing himself to the country during the 1992 vice presidential debate by joking "Who am I? Why am I here?" Hide Caption