Obama’s Lead Narrows From Six to Four Points

It is still anyone’s race to win according to a Reuters political news report. A Zogby poll placed Obama’s lead at 48% to McCains 44%. That would equal a decrease of two percentage points. However, the two point drop does not signal an official shift. McCain still has much to repair within his campaign which is largely out of touch with the majority of American voters. Right now, our biggest concern is the economy. It is no secret that the economy is not McCain’s strong point nor that of the republican party. What is needed is an administration who can combine prior knowledge with the needs of Americans on “Main Street.” These “Main Street” voters include independents, women of all races, and minorities. It should not be a surprise that Obama enjoys a significant lead over McCain among those groups. There is also evidence that McCain is not as strong among traditional republicans as a GOP candidate should be. With only four weeks left, we still cannot be sure who will come out on top.

Six Algerians Imprisoned For Breaking Ramadan Fast

The Algerian constitution guarantees citizens the right to freedom of conscience. That didn’t stop the Biskra court from sentencing six men to four years in prison for the horrible crime of breaking their fast early. Ramadan is a tradition in which devout Muslims refrain from food, drinking, smoking, and sex from morning until evening. The fast is broken by eating a special meal called iftar. In addition to the prison sentence, the men were ordered to pay the equivalent of $1300 (1,000 euros).

To help secure their possible release, visit Women Living Under Muslim Laws

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