Presidential politics

Cindy McCain settles debt with San Diego tax man (AP)

AP - Cindy McCain's debts with the county tax collector appear to be settled.

McCain surprised his name adorns plane (Reuters)

Reuters - Republican presidential candidate John McCain got a new campaign plane on Monday with one apparently unexpected surprise: his name is on the side.

Obama gets offer of shirt off woman’s back (AP)

AP - Clearly, the lady who offered to give Barack Obama the shirt off her back rattled him more than the lady next to her, whose top was emblazoned with a biceps-flexing Hillary Rodham Clinton and the words "Hillary Can Do It."

AdWatch: A lone lawmaker doesn’t “pass” bills (AP)

AP - TITLE: "Dignity"

Obama defends his patriotism, lauds McCain’s, too (AP)

AP - Flanked by American flags, Barack Obama forcefully defended his patriotism Monday against anyone who would challenge it, declaring he wouldn't stand for persistent rumors questioning his loyalty and aimed at sinking his presidential campaign.

Obama fights back against questions on patriotism (Reuters)

Reuters - Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama rejected questions about his patriotism on Monday even as he drew fire for a supporter's attack on Republican rival John McCain's military record.

Analysis: Rivals hide immigration similarities (AP)

AP - When it comes to immigration, Barack Obama and John McCain generally agree. It's just that they don't want to say so.

A look at the candidates’ immigration plans (AP)

AP - A look at the presidential candidates' stands on immigration issues:

Political Play: McCain recalls loss on “Jeopardy” (AP)

AP - Who is Heathcliff?

State pumps millions into CNY for affordable housing

Central New York agencies and municipalities will share more than $17 million in state money to build and refurbish affordable housing for low-income families, the elderly and people with disabilities. Gov. David Paterson today announced $137 million in funding for...