/political/story.aspx Political news from ABC4 en-us Copyright 2009 Newport Television LLC. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:00:01 GMT Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:31:25 GMT Political http://www.centralmediaserver.com/ktvx/abc4logo.jpg /political/story.aspx 72 50 15 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/political/story/Palins-replacement-wants-full-term/0H9r8AIqFUavcAa7huRqmg.cspx?rss=1444 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/political/story/Palins-replacement-wants-full-term/0H9r8AIqFUavcAa7huRqmg.cspx?rss=1444 The Republican inheriting the job as Alaska governor from resigning Sarah Palin plans to seek a full term in office in 2010. _Politics Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:20:03 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/political/story/Many-taken-by-surprise-by-Palin-announcement/2rTYG1bwdEqdMUz5L9T0fQ.cspx?rss=1444 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/political/story/Many-taken-by-surprise-by-Palin-announcement/2rTYG1bwdEqdMUz5L9T0fQ.cspx?rss=1444 Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's announcement that she's stepping down has taken her party, advisers and even her own spokesman by surprise. _Politics Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:11:30 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/political/story/Palin-resigns-as-governor-leaves-plans-secret/gR16Rjr7Q0ufJWgQzD1cYw.cspx?rss=1444 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/political/story/Palin-resigns-as-governor-leaves-plans-secret/gR16Rjr7Q0ufJWgQzD1cYw.cspx?rss=1444 Sarah Palin's surprise announcement Friday that she's resigning as governor of Alaska did not fully explain her reasoning, leading to all kinds of speculation. _Politics Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:24:00 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/political/story/Biden-meets-with-U-S-and-Iraqi-leaders/TS50ZZfqrEeWN3iAbZ7yvw.cspx?rss=1444 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/political/story/Biden-meets-with-U-S-and-Iraqi-leaders/TS50ZZfqrEeWN3iAbZ7yvw.cspx?rss=1444 Vice President Joe Biden is meeting with Iraq's leaders to discuss the future of the U.S. mission there. _Politics Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:21:43 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/political/story/Sanford-leaves-mansion-for-reported-trip-with/iifGVfqhH0yf5Z4X4t1LYA.cspx?rss=1444 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/political/story/Sanford-leaves-mansion-for-reported-trip-with/iifGVfqhH0yf5Z4X4t1LYA.cspx?rss=1444 South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has left his official residence in the state capital and appears to be heading to spend the weekend with his wife and children. _Politics Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:18:00 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/political/story/Obama-tries-to-lay-groundwork-for-upcoming-Moscow/EkeQUUsuVkyP6yVNIEI91A.cspx?rss=1444 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/political/story/Obama-tries-to-lay-groundwork-for-upcoming-Moscow/EkeQUUsuVkyP6yVNIEI91A.cspx?rss=1444 President Barack Obama will head to Russia soon and is reminding its top leaders that the Cold War is over. _Politics Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:17:06 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/political/story/Syrian-president-praises-Obama/Hj46K6MDnkm38dWupr5Jmg.cspx?rss=1444 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/political/story/Syrian-president-praises-Obama/Hj46K6MDnkm38dWupr5Jmg.cspx?rss=1444 Bashar Assad has praised President Barack Obama's outreach for dialogue and invited him to visit Damascus. _Politics Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:34:00 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/political/story/South-Carolina-senator-defends-ouster-of-Honduran/_cLVGQUWtku4Xtk6xNkc0A.cspx?rss=1444 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/political/story/South-Carolina-senator-defends-ouster-of-Honduran/_cLVGQUWtku4Xtk6xNkc0A.cspx?rss=1444 Sen. Jim DeMint is defending the ouster of Honduran President Manuel Zelaya and says the rule of law is working in Honduras. _Politics Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:07:12 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/political/story/Huntsman-and-Herbert-Happenings/ntZGRRCEVk67UCRXCS61OA.cspx?rss=1444 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/political/story/Huntsman-and-Herbert-Happenings/ntZGRRCEVk67UCRXCS61OA.cspx?rss=1444 Salt Lake - (ABC 4 News) What the next month may hold in store. _Politics Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:04:00 GMT http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/political/story/Jenny-Sanford-says-she-may-forgive-husband/HPMcJ2oJwkWqFLSN2Najwg.cspx?rss=1444 http://www.abc4.com:80/content/news/political/story/Jenny-Sanford-says-she-may-forgive-husband/HPMcJ2oJwkWqFLSN2Najwg.cspx?rss=1444 South Carolina's first lady says Gov. Mark Sanford's actions are "inexcusable" but she is willing to forgive him. _Politics Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:18:42 GMT