Democracy Now! Monday, February 4, 2008

Today's Headlines

• Bush Proposes Highest Military Budget Since World War II
• 9 Iraqi Civilians Killed in U.S. Attack
• U.S., Iraq Open Talks on Bi-lateral Compact
• Obama Narrows Clinton Lead Ahead of Super Tuesday Vote
• 3 Killed in Palestinian Suicide Bombing
• Egypt, Hamas Seal Gaza Border
• Colombian Rebels to Release More Hostages
• Thousands Flee Chad Violence
• U.S. Backs Polish Military Aid Boost for Missile Shield
• Peace Activist Ralph Digia Dies at 93

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  "The Myth of a Maverick": Matt Welch on GOP Frontrunner John McCain

  Ahead of Super Tuesday, Senator John McCain is leading Republican polls, a significant comeback for a campaign that appeared expired just six months ago. We speak to Reason Magazine editor Matt Welch, author of McCain: The Myth of a Maverick. [includes rush transcript]

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  Former Democratic Rep. Cynthia McKinney Seeks Presidency as Green Party Nominee

  Former Democratic Rep. Cynthia McKinney is now seeking the Green Party presidential nomination. McKinney is among the most outspoken critics of the Bush administration, and one of her last measures in office was to introduce a bill for the impeachment of President Bush and Vice President Cheney. She joins us to talk about her new campaign and why she left the Democratic Party after more than a decade in public office. [includes rush transcript]