Countdown for Wednesday, August 6, 2008
(Aug 6, 2008)
Runs 42:57
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Anthrax suspect: guilty until proven innocent
(Aug 6, 2008)
The Justice Department on Wednesday released evidence against Dr. Bruce Ivins, the only person ever held responsible for the 2001 anthrax attacks. Investigative journalist Gerald Posner analyzes the circumstantial evidence on a man who was never tried in court. |
Bush legacy: 'Bin laden determined to strike...'
(Aug 6, 2008)
Seven years ago today while President Bush was on a month-long vacation he was given a daily briefing with the title "Bin Laden determined to strike in US." He had 36 days to use the many clues contained in the briefing to interrupt or alter the attacks of 9/11. George Bush slept. |
Candidates eye 10 key states
(Aug 6, 2008)
According the First Read electoral map, 10 states are up for grabs. NBC's Chuck Todd explains which states still seem to be toss-ups, and which are leaning towards McCain or Obama. |
Congresswoman's elections ads shameful
(Aug 6, 2008)
Rep. Nikki Tinker, D-Tenn., who is challenging the incumbent Democrat Steve Cohen, released two disturbing election ads. Keith Olbermann finds it so shameful, he's naming her "Worst Person in the World." |
Does McCain realize Paris is mocking him?
(Aug 6, 2008)
According to McCain's advisors, the senator thought Paris' response to his "Celeb" ad was "hilarious." Radio talk show host Maria Milito talks about whether John McCain is so out of touch& he doesn't realize he's being mocked. |
Farming equipment foils thieves
(Aug 6, 2008)
Two thieves attempted to steal a ride-on mower from a farm equipment store in Kentucky. When the gas ran out before they could get the machine into their trailer, the decided to steal a small tractor instead. ﾠBut they couldn't even do that right. |
Lawyer for Bin Laden's driver reacts to verdict
(Aug 6, 2008)
Salim Hamdan, Osama bin Laden's chauffer and bodyguard, was found guilty and charged with helping to plan 9/11 and bombings of the USS Cole and U.S. embassies in Africa. Hamdan's lawyer, Neal Katyal reacts to the verdict. |
McCain switches lanes on tire pressure
(Aug 6, 2008)
In a telephone town hall on Tuesday, John McCain flip-flopped on tire pressure, saying all Americans should inflate their tires. That statement was similar to Barack Obama's message which McCain had earlier mocked. ﾠWashington Post's Eugene Robinson discusses. |
Paris responds to McCain ad
(Aug 6, 2008)
Aug. 5: "That wrinkly white-haired guy used me in his campaign ad," said Paris Hilton in a response to McCain, posted on funnyordie.com. "Which I guess means I'm running for president. So thanks for the endorsement, white-haired dude." |
This day in history: George Bush slept
(Aug 6, 2008)
In Bushed, Keith Olbermann takes a look back at August 6, 2001, when ﾠPresident Bush, on a month long vacation at Crawford, Texas was given a report which detailed Osama bin Laden's determination to strike the U.S. |
Woman arrested for assaulting husband with lasagna
(Aug 6, 2008)
A woman admitted to police that she hit her husband in the head with a frozen lasagna. |
Countdown for Tuesday, August 5, 2008
(Aug 5, 2008)
Runs 43:15
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'Worse than Watergate'
(Aug 5, 2008)
According to Ron Suskind's book, the Bush administration's lies in the run up to war were a deliberate deception that was "worse than Watergate." Former Nixon Special Counsel John Dean discusses whether Congressional hearings will take place in light of the new allegations. |
Book: White House faked Iraq-9/11 link
(Aug 5, 2008)
In a cable exclusive author Ron Suskind talks with Countdown's Keith Olbermann about allegations in his book, "The Way of the World" which claim that because there was no evidence linking Saddam Hussein to al-Qaida, the White House ordered the CIA to forge and back-date a letter after the invasion that falsely linked the former Iraqi leader to the 9/11 attacks. |
Don't ask, don't translate
(Aug 5, 2008)
The U.S. Army is so desperate for Arab translators that they're offering incentives of up to $150,000 to sign up and stay. But they won't change their position on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" which cost them more than 300 gay translators who might ultimately cost up to $45 million to replace, just in bonuses. |
Election Day 2008 draws near
(Aug 5, 2008)
Newsweek's Howard Fineman takes a look at the election headlines of day, including John McCain's latest ad which calls him "the original maverick" and details all of the things he has accomplished. |
O'Reilly double talks Obama energy plan
(Aug 5, 2008)
After speaking out against Barack Obama's proposal for a tax on the oil industry's profits to pay for a $1,000 energy rebate to consumers, Bill O'Reilly then went ahead and proposed a similar plan, contradicting himself. |
That's First Lady Buffalo Chip to you
(Aug 5, 2008)
While in attendance at the 68th annual Sturgis, South Dakota Motorcycle Rally, John McCain proclaimed that he thinks Cindy McCain should compete for the title of "Miss Buffalo Chip." Radio talk show host Rachel Maddow discusses whether McCain was fully aware of the qualifications necessary to receive this honor before he mentioned his wife's name. |
Countdown for Monday, August 4, 2008
(Aug 4, 2008)
Runs 43:06
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A man walks into a restroom with a horse&
(Aug 4, 2008)
A man attempted to bring a horse into a public restroom in Germany. However, the animal wasn't crazy about this idea, and promptly kicked down the entryway causing $2,000 in damages. |
Digging deeper on the anthrax story
(Aug 4, 2008)
Journalist Gerald Posner gives his analysis of the ongoing investigation into the suicide of Dr. Bruce Ivins, who is blamed for the wave of anthrax attacks in 2001. |
Favre goes back to the Pack
(Aug 4, 2008)
Packergeeks.com's Jim VandeHei talks about the ongoing drama unfolding in Green Bay, Wisconsin with the return of the recently reinstated Packers quarterback Brett Favre to the team's training camp. |
Jesus debuts in a palm tree
(Aug 4, 2008)
Countdown's Keith Olbermann brings viewers a heavenly update where it seems that a vision of Jesus Christ has appeared in a palm tree. The tree is close to the Carpet Store where some saw an angel in the window last week. |
McCain's working class problem
(Aug 4, 2008)
A new poll finds Barack Obama leading John McCain among working class voters because of his healthcare plan. The Washington Post's Eugene Robinson discusses what McCain can do to catch up to his rival. |
Obama's energy offensive
(Aug 4, 2008)
Newsweek's Jonathan Alter talks about the Obama campaign's plan to focus national attention on the issue of energy Monday, with a blitz that includes a new attack ad against John McCain. |
Reporters booted from McCain event
(Aug 4, 2008)
Stephen Price, senior writer for the Tallahasee Democrat, talks with Countdown's Keith Olbermann about being removed from a John McCain rally in Florida even though he had the proper media credentials. |
Tire advice smarter than Hannity, Limbaugh
(Aug 4, 2008)
Countdown's Keith Olbermann points out that in spite of the derision from the likes of Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity, Barack Obama's advice to Americans to have the pressure in their car tires checked regularly is endorsed by Florida Republican Governor Charlie Crist, California Republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, President Bush's Highway Department and NASCAR. Perhaps Limbaugh and Hannity need better talking points. |
Countdown for Friday, August 1, 2008
(Aug 1, 2008)
Runs 43:10
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Big oil, big profits, big politics
(Aug 1, 2008)
Barack Obama hinted on Friday at some flexibility in his position on offshore drilling, drawing attention away from another aspect of his energy policy that stands in stark contrast to McCain's. Obama would tax the record profits of big oil to bring relief to Americans at the pump. McCain would give big oil more tax breaks. Newsweek's Richard Wolffe discusses. |
Border security unbound on laptops
(Aug 1, 2008)
A change in border security rules means agents can seize your laptop as you enter the U.S., search anything in it, anywhere, copy anything, keep those copies and any other notes, all without warrant or probable cause. Welcome to the land of the free. |
Bush on Ailes: 'Our man'
(Aug 1, 2008)
George H. W. Bush, calling into the Rush Limbaugh radio show to wish the host a happy birthday didn't realize he was on the air and asked, "Did you see our man Ailes at all" before being warned that his accidental honesty was being broadcast across the country. |
But is Obama fat enough?
(Aug 1, 2008)
Runs 5:11
The Wall Street Journal Friday ran an actual news story about whether Barack Obama is too skinny to win the presidency. Craig Crawford of CQPolitics.com joins Keith Olbermann to consider whether Obama's physique could possibly have any bearing on the number of votes he receives. |
Cheerleading is a contact sport?
(Aug 1, 2008)
Runs 1:14
A video circulating on the internet of a cheerleader being accidentally flattened by a linebacker may be indicative of a larger trend. |
Questions linger after anthrax death
(Aug 1, 2008)
Runs 8:23
The death by apparent suicide of anthrax expert Dr. Bruce Ivins and subsequent reports that authorities were poised to charge him with the 2002 anthrax mailings have brought renewed attention to the case and a new perspective on the role of the attacks on the case for invading Iraq. L.A. Times staff writer David Willman joins Keith Olbermann to outline the new developments and what questions remain to be answered. |
Smell testing the anthrax story
(Aug 1, 2008)
Countdown's Keith Olbermann is joined by investigative journalist Gerald Posner to analyze what the new developments in the anthrax investigation suggest about players and motives behind the attacks as well as how the attacks were exploited politically. |
The business of boozing
(Aug 1, 2008)
Politico.com reports that about a hundred members of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce ran up a bar tab of $8204 at a D.C. sports bar including 208 mixed drinks, 111 shots and 155 pitchers of beer. |
Walmart drops a heavy hint on employees
(Aug 1, 2008)
Runs 4:35
Walmart employees report to the Wall Street Journal that management warned them in meetings that voting for Democrats could force them to unionize against their will. The Nation's Chris Hayes talks with Keith Olbermann about how close Walmart is to illegal intimidation. |
