Central Michigan Life

Campaign lost; anger builds

McCain campaign in dire need of a turn around

By David Peterson

The McCain campaign is in trouble. There's no other way to look at it, and I am saddened by the attempts being used by the campaign to try to claw his way back into favor with American voters. Aside from the radical and unlikely idea of the federal government buying up all of the toxic mortgages for renegotiating lower interest rates, Sen.

Obama's level head

McCain can't win; Obama formidable, multi-tasker

By Karl Bouwhuis

A month ago, the presidential election looked like it was going to be a real nail-biter. John McCain and Barack Obama were in statistical dead heats in almost every battleground state. As the first week of October comes to a close, Obama has made gains in every battleground state (and some new states that weren't considered battlegrounds) as the national consciousness has revolved around our sick economy.

Central Square: Cartoon

By Chris Tamlyn

Enjoy!

From CL-Life.com

Defending Obama Well, this is what happens when someone's candidate is basically falling apart. Attack, attack, attack with complete lies and innuendo. When McCain's trailing as of today in battleground states like Ohio (by 4 percent), Florida (3 to 4 percent), and Pennsylvania (12 percent .

What did you think of the presidential debates?

"I love Barack Obama. He is what our country needs to improve in the future." Courtney Grady, Southfield sophomore "Pretty good. I thought Barack Obama was impressive during his speeches." Chris McCormick, Portland freshman "It was cool to have people from the audience ask questions.

Medicinal marijuana

Citizens should vote 'yes' on Proposal 1?

Medicinal marijuana can assist those suffering from chronic and debilitating illnesses. This is why voters should approve Proposal 1 on the Nov. 4 ballot - despite the risk that the law may proliferate illicit marijuana use. The proposal would legalize prescribed marijuana usage for patients with glaucoma, cancer, HIV and multiple sclerosis, among other conditions approved by the Department of Community Health.