Obama Plays Down Rift Over Economy on Eve of Summit
By DAVID E. SANGER and MARK LANDLER
The president also cautioned that the U.S. was unlikely to return to its role as a “voracious consumer market” that could anchor the world economy.
The president also cautioned that the U.S. was unlikely to return to its role as a “voracious consumer market” that could anchor the world economy.
The countries’ leaders also promised to try to cooperate on a range of issues, from the war in Afghanistan to efforts to rein in Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
This is the trip Barack Obama has been waiting for since the moment he began his presidential campaign.
This is the trip Barack Obama has been waiting for since the moment he began his presidential campaign.
A political earthquake is shaking the capital after John McCain formally announced his switch to the Democratic party. In a short press release issued today the Arizona senator states that “I have come to this important decision after my efforts to reach a political consensus within my party have repeatedly failed. At the same time I feel that many issues that have characterized my entire political career are also reflected by the moderate wing in the Democratic party. I wish to express my deepest gratitude to the Republican leaders who have been offering their unconditional support throughout these events.”
The Democratic party has not officially confirmed McCain’s crossing of the aisle. Updates will follow.
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