Springsteen comparisons undeniable with country rocker Dan Colehour

The tracks “Father’s Son” and “The Likes of Us” are prayers delivered to the Midwest at seventy miles an hour out a rolled-down window, and the stripped-down acoustics of “My America” meander like the Mississippi as the narrator rediscovers a sense of belonging in the land.

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Ready or not, Obama takes on the world

Change is coming to Europe - as in, for the first time in years, more Europeans than not are actually excited about the visit of a high profile U.S. politician. According to the AFP, if western Europeans were to choose between Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain, Obama would win in a landslide. Obama scores as high as 67 percent in Germany, while McCain is favored by just six percent in the same country.

John Mellencamp gets dark on “Life, Death, Love and Freedom”

This is without a doubt one of Mellencamp’s finest albums, and even newcomers to the rock legend will recognize the sound of a master at the top of his artistic game. Complementing the album’s harsh lyricism is a voice that time has weathered into prophecy.

Disapproval of Congress works against Dems in ‘08

Ironically, the Democrats’ major Congressional electoral victory in 2006 may work to their disadvantage in 2008. It’s virtually impossible that Republicans will narrow their deficit in Congress in the November elections, but Democrats’ plans to all-but sweep the contest will almost certainly be complicated by public dissatisfaction as evidenced in the AP-Ipsos poll.

Media War ‘08: McCain 0, Obama 3

Phil Gramm said today that America is in the midst of a “mental recession.” The McCain campaign says “Phil Gramm’s comments are not representative of John McCain’s views.” If that’s true, then why is Phil Gramm serving as McCain’s economic adviser?

Michigan a critics’ darling in ‘08 campaign

Michigan has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1988, but is now considered by most analysts a pivotal swing state. Expect to see more signs, more commercials, and more candidate visits in the months to come. Good news for political junkies, bad news for those ready to vote yesterday…

Special Report: Magic of Mackinac not lost on adults

Saint Sports Editor Becky Brown recently traveled to Mackinac Island “to see if Mackinac Island was as wondrous as I remembered,” and found that despite higher gas prices, it’s definitely worth the drive.

G8 leaders discuss food crisis over 18 course meal

President Bush and other leaders from the world’s eight most powerful countries yesterday met in Japan to discuss ways in which to address the global food crisis.

Then, they and their spouses enjoyed an 18 course meal.

McCain looks vulnerable as red states cool

Traditional red states that voted mostly overwhelmingly for Bush in 2004 are now swinging toward Obama in 2008, a serious threat to McCain, who can’t afford to lose the Republican base.