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CNN Political Ticker AM: March 17, 2008
2008-03-17 10:11:00 Political Hot Topics(Today's top political stories from news organizations across the country) Compiled by Jonathan HelmanCNN Washington Bureau Washington Post: White Male Vote Especially CriticalIn the fierce campaign between Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama, a battle dominated by questions of race and gender, white men have emerged as perhaps the single critical swing constituency.http://www.washingtonpost.co m/wp-dyn/content/article/2008 /03/16/AR200 8031602569.html Boston Globe: Many Voting For Clinton To Boost GOPFor a party that loves to hate the Clintons, Republican voters have cast an awful lot of ballots lately for SenatorHillary Clinton: About 100,000 GOP loyalists voted for her in Ohio, 119,000 in Texas, and about 38,000 in Mississippi, exit polls show. A sudden change of heart? Hardly.http://www.boston.com/news/nation/ articles/2008/03/17/many_voting_for_clint on_to_boost_gop/ Washington Post: McCain Arrives in Iraq, Plans to Meet MalikiS... More About: Political , March , Ticker
CNN Political Ticker AM: March 14, 2008
2008-03-14 06:46:00 Political Hot Topics(Today's top political stories from news organizations across the country)Compiled by Jonathan HelmanCNN Washington BureauCNN: House Debates Surveillance Bill In Secret SessionThe House of Representatives met in secret session Thursday night to debate revisions to federal surveillance laws, closing off the chamber for the first time since 1983 at the request of its Republican minority.http://www.cnn.com/2008 /POLITICS /03/13/bush.fisa/index.htmlNY Times: Architect of Florida Mail-In Vote Says Its Chances Are PoorThe chairwoman of the Florida Democratic Party promoted her plan Thursday for a new, mail-in presidential primary for the state?s 4.2 million registered Democrats, but conceded that the embattled proposal had little chance of survival.http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03 /14/us/politics/14delegates.htmlWSJ: McCain Touts Earmark Opposition on HillSen. John McCain returned to Capitol Hill to cast a vote against pork-barrel spending, a centerpie... More About: Political , March , Ticker
CNN Political Ticker AM: March 13, 2008
2008-03-13 08:08:00 Political Hot Topics(Today's top political stories from news organizations across the country)Compiled by Jonathan HelmanCNN Washington BureauNY Times: Racial Issue Bubbles Up Again for DemocratsAfter the Democratic primary in South Carolina turned racially divisive in January, Senators Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama essentially declared a truce and put a stop to fighting between their camps. But this week, race has once again begun casting a pall over the battle between the two.http://www.nytimes.com/2008 /03/13/us/ politics/13dems.htmlWashington Post: Florida's Mail-In Primary Plan Opens Rifts in Washington and TallahasseeThe Florida Democratic Party is pushing forward with a plan for recontesting its primary, largely with mail-in ballots, despite vigorous opposition from Democrats in the state's congressional delegation as well as concerns from the campaign of Sen. Barack Obama (Ill.).http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-d yn/content/article/2008/03/12/AR20080312. .. More About: Political , March , Ticker , March 13
The Clinton Campaign Strategy
2008-03-12 07:01:00 Thank you Californiahefty for the following listserv: "If there is no enemy within, the enemy outside can not harm us." & nbsp; ---An African proverb A possible Clinton strategy just came into focus after Ferraro's comments. On the surface her comments were racist and ignorant. Ferraro acknowledged that she was trying to drag Obama's campaign down. What if that's just what's on the surface? What if Ferraro is trying to help the Clintons drag the entire Democratic party down? Or seriously damage or divide the party before the November election? What if the Clinton camp thinks Hillary can't win the nomination so they want Obama to lose in November? If you think what I'm asking is absurd, you don't know hardball Washington politics. It also means you have not been adding all the Clinton dirty tricks together.&n... More About: Strategy , Campaign
Did Sen. Barack Obama Win Mississippi Because of Race?
2008-03-12 06:57:00 From my trusty and informative listserv: The MSM keeps pointing out that the Democratic party in MS divided along racial lines when voting yesterday. Obama was already expected to win the state because of the state's racial make-up. However, there are a few key points that need to be brought up: 1) It has been reported that black voters makes up 50% of the democratic voting block in MS. 2) Obama won 61% of the vote Had Obama only won the state 50-55%, it would be fair to say that Obama won the state because of the demographics, but Obama won the state by more than 60%. This speaks to the message of Hope and Change that Obama is spreading across the country. People of all races and ethnicities are voting for Barack Obama because of what he stands for and what he will enable us to do for our country. More About: Mississippi , Race
CNN Political Ticker AM: March 12, 2008
2008-03-12 06:53:00 Political Hot Topics(Today's top political stories from news organizations across the country)Compiled by Jonathan HelmanCNN Washington BureauWashington Post: Obama Is Victorious in MississippiSen. Barack Obama won the Mississippi Democratic presidential primary decisively last night, adding to his overall lead in delegates as he and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton plunged into a six-week battle ahead of a showdown in Pennsylvania.http://www.washingtonpost.co m/wp-dyn/content/article/2008 /03/11/AR200 8031102259.htmlWashington Post: McCain's Role in Plane Pact Spotlights Ties to LobbyistsA $35 billion contract has been awarded to Europe's Airbus consortium to build the latest generation of tanker planes. The decision has sparked anger from Boeing's congressional supporters and critics of outsourcing. It has also focused attention on McCain's reliance on lobbyists in his campaign for president because his finance chairman and several other top advisers lobbied for Airbus la... More About: Political , March , Ticker
KCforObama.com Fundraising Goal Almost Reached!
2008-03-11 06:50:00 Just about 1/2 way to our goal of raising $500. Now is your chance to help!As Americans, we dream of a President who is honest, personable, intelligent, and wise. We want a leader with courage and integrity who has known the struggles of an everyday American. A lot of people have stopped believing that may even be possible. I haven't stopped believing. I support Barack Obama because he is that leader. Join me in supporting Barack by making a donation to my personal fundraising page: http://my.barackobama.com/page/outreach/v iew/main/KCforObama This campaign for the presidency is unparalleled in history. Our need for an honest, fresh-thinking leader could not be more urgent. Americans are hungry for change and Barack Obama will bring that change when he is elected. Please take a minute to check out my page and make a donation of any size: http://my.barackobama.com/page/outreach/v iew/main/KCforObama Thanks. More About: Fundraising , Goal
Legislative Records: Sen. Barack Obama vs. Sen. Hillary Clinton
2008-03-11 06:37:00 This was found in a recent listserv posting regarding Sen. Barack Obama 's legislative record vs. Sen. Hillary Clinton :Senator Clinton, who has served only one full term (6yrs.), and another year campaigning, has managed to author and pass into law, (20) twenty pieces of legislation in her first six years. These bills can be found on the website of the Library of Congress (www.thomas.loc.gov) but to save you trouble, I'll post them here for you. 1. Establish the Kate Mullany National Historic Site. 2. Support the goals and ideals of Better Hearing and Speech Month. 3. Recognize the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. 4. Name courthouse after Thurgood Marshall. 5. Name courthouse after James L. Watson. 6. Name post office after Jonn A. O'Shea. 7. Designate Aug. 7, 2003, as National Purple Heart Recognition Day. 8. Support the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day. 9. Honor the life and legacy of Alexander Hami...
CNN Political Ticker AM: March 11, 2008
2008-03-11 06:33:00 Political Hot Topics(Today's top political stories from news organizations across the country)Compiled by Jonathan HelmanCNN Washington BureauClarion Ledger: Clinton Or Obama? Mississippi's TimeA close race between Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama will draw more voters to the polls today in Mississippi than the last presidential primary, Mississippi state officials predict.http://www.clarionledger.com/apps /pbcs.dll/article?AID=/2008 0311/NEWS04/80 3110357Washington Post: Ticket-Sharing Talk Dominates Day's Campaign ActivitySens. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama hardly sounded like potential running mates Monday, with Obama accusing his rival of "gamesmanship" and the campaigns sparring over who is more qualified to be commander in chief.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dy n/content/article/2008/03/10/AR2008031003 022.htmlAP: McCain Plans Trio Of Tours For Voters To Re-Examine HimSen. John McCain is finding out what th... More About: Political , March , Ticker
CNN Political Ticker AM: March 10, 2008
2008-03-10 06:47:00 Political Hot Topics(Today's top political stories from news organizations across the country)Compiled by Jonathan HelmanCNN Washington BureauWSJ: Obama Favored Over Clinton in MississippiSen. Barack Obama is favored to win tomorrow's Mississippi primary, where more than one third of the state's electorate is African-American. The primary is also open to Republicans and independents, who have favored Sen. Obama but who polls show may favor Sen. Clinton in the state.http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120 510570508923093.htmlUSA Today: Mississippi Relishes Chance To Play Part In NominationMississippi gets a rare turn in the presidential campaign spotlight Tuesday, with a primary that ? for Democrats anyway ? has a national impact seldom seen in the Magnolia State.http://www.usatoday.com/news/politi cs/election2008 /2008-03-09-mississippi_N. htmNY Sun: Lawsuit Eyed by Sharpton Over FloridaLaying the groundwork for a court battle that could divide the Democratic Party, the... More About: Political , March , Ticker
Fast Facts Regarding Pennsylvania Democratic Primary
2008-03-07 07:42:00 Use these statistics and rankings to customize info about Obama's plans and positions of importance for these states. Info is from NPR's Primary Map supplemental info. See the link for details on sources used to rank state info. See the section after the statistics for Party registration details and deadlines. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/vote2008/stat e.php?state=PA&page=&sort=relevan ce2 Pennsylvania Statistical Rankings Senior Population - Ranked #3 in states with 15.1% of the population 83.8% of the population is White 10.4% of the population is Black 3.8 % of the population is Hispanic Ranked #10 in states for per-student education expenditure spending $9,731 per student Ranked #3 in states with highest carbon dioxide emissions per capita 22.2 tons per person Sixth largest state in population with 12,440,621 people Tenth highest gas prices of $3.063 19% of their schools are not achieving No ... More About: Facts , Democratic , Fast
Email List of Pennsylvania Media Contacts
2008-03-07 07:38:00 Email addresses for Pennsylvania media outlets (print only):info@pghcitypaper.comgcurry@montgom erynews.comcenews@penn.compnstaff@pn.micr oserve.comjaheilig@aol.comeditor@swarthmo rean.comsentinel@acsworld.netmontcotime@. comnews@readingeagle.comnewsroom@poconore cord.commklein@phillynews.comstaff@philly news.comrepublic@pottsville.infi.netnews@ gburgtimes.comaltmirror@aol.comdnews.pdn@ phillynews.comletters@postgazette.comnews @eveningtimes.comwritestar@aol.cominfo@th ederrick.comrliberman@brandywine.netspiri t@penn.combspice@post-gazette.comjfetter@ prolog.netksmith@calkinsnewspapers.combre nnan@newsgleaner.comeditor@dailyitem.coms usqtran@epix.netnieditor@ptd.netdgoldsmit h@phillynews.comdmichelmore@post-gazette. comeagle@isrv.comvlinn@post-gazette.comam ullig@tribweb.commnewman@post-gazette.com sachetti@enterpe.comwebplus@ghplus.infi.n etsonews@tribweb.com75530,131@cis.comdbea r@post-gazette.comjseverson@phillynews.co mmflannery@phillynews.comnewsroom@i21.com nieditor@prolog.netsentinel@epix.nettony. ... More About: Media , Email , List , Contacts
CNN Political Ticker AM: March 7, 2008
2008-03-07 07:33:00 Political Hot Topics(Today's top political stories from news organizations across the country)Compiled by Jonathan HelmanCNN Washington BureauNY Times: More Money Is Pouring In for Clinton and ObamaThe Democratic candidates for president continued to post formidable fund-raising numbers, with Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton using her victories in Tuesday?s primaries to raise $4 million through noon on Thursday. Her campaign reported the haul as the Obama campaign said it had raised $55 million in February, confirming earlier reports of its record-breaking month raising money.http://www.nytimes.com/2008 /03/07/u s/politics/07campaign.htmlAP: Paul Hints at Quitting Republican RaceGOP presidential candidate Ron Paul is hinting to supporters that he is ending his long-shot campaign for thepresidency.http://www.nytimes.com/apon line/us/AP-Paul.htmlWashington Post: Michigan and Florida Have Democrats in a StateAs Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama competed ... More About: Political , March , Ticker
CNN Political Ticker AM: March 6, 2008
2008-03-06 07:35:00 Political Hot Topics(Today's top political stories from news organizations across the country)Compiled by Jonathan HelmanCNN Washington BureauWashington Post: Both Obama And Clinton Hold Edge Over McCainSen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) kicks off his general-election campaign trailing both potential Democratic nominees inhypothetical matchups, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn /content/article/2008 /03/05/AR20080305026 46.htmlWSJ: Bush's Embrace Poses Dilemma as Help Poses Both Boon and Bane to CampaignPresident Bush embraced one-time rival Sen. John McCain yesterday with a White House lunch and Rose Garden endorsement, Mr. McCain now must weigh both the benefits and risks of his support.http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1 20472843939713695.htmlUSA Today: It's Now A Marathon, With Pa. The Big PrizePennsylvania is the new New Hampshire. Forget the frenzied cross-country campaign blitzes before Super Tuesday, or even th... More About: Political , March , Ticker
CNN Political Ticker AM: March 4, 2008
2008-03-04 07:44:00 Political Hot Topics(Today's top political stories from news organizations across the country)Compiled by Jonathan HelmanCNN Washington BureauWashington Post: Obama, Clinton In Key Face-OffSen. Hillary Rodham Clinton vowed to press on in her bid for the Democratic presidential nomination after criticalprimary tests in Ohio and Texas on Tuesday, even as advisers to Sen. Barack Obama said the latest round of voting would do little to improve her standing in a race in which she has been dealt setback after setback.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp- dyn/content/story/2008 /03/03/ST2008030303 404.htmlColumbus Dispatch: Polls Crowded On Eve Of PrimaryPeople snaked through long lines in election offices across the state yesterday to vote early, with many trying to get their ballots in before the heavy rain and ice predicted for Ohio's presidential primary.http://www.dispatchpolitics.com/l ive/content/local_news/stories/2008/03/03 /election_rush.html?adsec=politics&si d=101Washin... More About: Political , March , Ticker
CNN Political Ticker AM: February 26, 2008
2008-02-26 07:57:00 Political Hot Topics(Today's top political stories from news organizations across the country)Compiled by Jonathan HelmanCNN Washington BureauNY Times: Obama?s Support Grows Broader, New Poll FindsIn the past two months, Senator Barack Obama has built a commanding coalition among Democratic voters, with especially strong support among men, and is now viewed by most Democrats as the candidate best able to beat Senator John McCain in the general election, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News Poll.http://www.nytimes.com/2008 /02/26/us /politics/26poll.htmlNY Times: McCain Says Prospects May Hinge on IraqSenator John McCain said Monday that he needed to convince the American people that the troop escalation in Iraq was working and that American casualties there would continue to decline. If he did not, he said, ?I lose? the election.http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/2 6/us/politics/26campaign.htmlWashington Times: Military Fears 'Unknown Quantity'Members of Was... More About: Political , Ticker , February
Endorsement: Teamsters to Endorse Sen. Barack Obama
2008-02-20 14:32:00 Two Democratic sources tell CNN's Candy Crowley the International Brotherhood of Teamsters will endorse Barack Obama . The Obama campaign also announced that the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers had decided to back the Illinois senator's White House bid. More About: Endorsement
CNN Political Ticker AM: February 20, 2008
2008-02-20 07:45:00 Political Hot Topics(Today's top political stories from news organizations across the country)Compiled by Jonathan HelmanCNN Washington BureauWashington Post: Obama Wins Hawaii, Wis. Decisively; McCain Tops HuckabeeSen. Barack Obama (Ill.) swept to victories in Wisconsin and Hawaii yesterday, bringing to 10 the number of consecutive contests he has won over Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and raising the stakes for crucial votes in Ohio and Texas next month. On the Republican side, Sen. John McCain (Ariz.) easily beat former governor Mike Huckabee (Ark.) in Wisconsin and the Washington State caucuses, two wins that further cement his status as the race's front-runner.http://blog.washingtonpost.c om/livecoverage/?hpid=topnewsDallas Morning News: McCain Says Texas Campaign More About Unifying The GOPJohn McCain said Tuesday that his fight to win the Texas primary was more about unifying the GOP than a straightcontest against Mike Huckabee.http://www.dallasnews.com/share. .. More About: Political , Ticker , February , 2008
CNN Political Ticker AM: February 18, 2008
2008-02-18 11:40:00 Political Hot Topics(Today's top political stories from news organizations across the country)Compiled by Jonathan HelmanCNN Washington BureauUSA Today: Clinton Campaign Accuses Obama Of 'Flip-Flop'Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign hammered rival Barack Obama on Sunday for refusing to reaffirm his commitment to accept public financing in the general election, a development a top aide criticized as "a pretty big flip-flop" and an opening for Republican attack.http://www.usatoday.com/news/polit ics/election2008 /2008-02-17-politics_N.ht mWashington Post: McCain Says No New TaxesRepublican John McCain says there will be no new taxes during his administration if he is elected president.http://www.washingtonpost.com/w p-dyn/content/article/2008/02/17/AR200802 1701237.htmlWashington Post: System Worries Clinton BackersSupporters of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton are worried that convoluted delegate rules in Texas could water down the impact of... More About: Political , Ticker , February
Endorsement: Texas Populist Jim Hightower Endorses Sen. Barack Obama
2008-02-15 07:49:00 http://digg.com/2008_us_elections/Texan_p opulist_Jim_Hightower_endorses_Barack _Oba ma"Before he was America's best-known populist, author and activist Jim Hightower was the Agriculture Commissioner for the state of Texas . In that capacity, he rewrote the political playbook and made a relatively low-profile statewide post into a bully pulpit for taking on the corporate special interests that warped Texas government and his own party.The Austin-based populist will be campaigning in Texas for Barack Obama . And it will mean something, since Hightower has not forgotten what he learned about the political landscape by winning two statewide elections in the 1980s and serving as an essential player on more than a few campaigns since then. Texas is supposed to be Hillary Clinton country. She's got what are referred to as "demographic advantages." Translation: The large Hispanic population in the Lone Star state is expected to back her on March 4 when Texans vote in a "beauty-contest" prima... More About: Endorsement
1 Million California Votes Remain Outstanding and Not Counted
2008-02-15 07:46:00 By Dorothy Korber - dkorber@sacbee.comPublished 12:00 am PST Thursday, February 14, 2008Super Tuesday seems long gone as the nation turns its hungry eyes tothe next round of presidential primaries - but for nearly a millionCalifornia ns, the votes they cast in the presidential primary are yetto be counted.This mountain of absentee and provisional ballots - 960,000 of them byone estimate - equals the total number of Democratic votes cast inVirginia this week and far exceeds Maryland and the District ofColumbia."In California, we're sitting on almost a million votes still to betallied - and meanwhile the pundits are going on and on about statesthat don't have a million votes, total," said Steve Weir, who keeps arunning tally of "unprocessed ballots" in his role as president of theCalifornia Association of Clerks and Election Officials.California's slow count is the product of a couple of factors: thestate's growing love affair with absentee ballots paired with a high-voltage primar... More About: Million , Outstanding , Votes
CNN Political Ticker AM: February 15, 2008
2008-02-15 07:38:00 Political Hot Topics(Today's top political stories from news organizations across the country)Compiled by Jonathan HelmanCNN Washington BureauThe Columbus Dispatch: Clinton At OSU: "The People Of Ohio Get Me."Sen. Hillary Clinton last night said she does not view Ohio as a must-win firewall to keep Sen. Barack Obama fromwinning the Democratic presidential nomination.http://www.dispatch.com/live/c ontent/local_news/stories/2008 /02/14/hill aryvisit.htmlWSJ: McCain-Obama Race Could Redraw Electoral MapBarack Obama's success in rallying African-Americans and John McCain's difficulty with conservative evangelicals raise an intriguing question: Would a general election between the two put additional states -- particularly in the South -- into play?http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1203 04264630870683.htmlWashington Post: Romney Releases His Delegates, Backs McCainFormer Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney made a Valentine's Day endorsement of Sen. John McCain on Thursday, ending... More About: Political , Ticker , February
Further Analysis of Texas Delegates--Does Sen. Obama or Sen. Clinton Benefi
2008-02-14 08:01:00 I didn't know this - something to keep in mind: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/02/14/us/poli tics/14delegates.html Obama 's Lead in Delegates Shifts Focus of Campaign By Adam Nagourney Published: February 14, 2008 In Texas , Mr. Penn said Mrs. Clinton would be helped by the Latino vote -- which he said could ultimately be as much as 40 percent of the electorate. But Mrs. Clinton faces another problem there in the form of that state's unusual delegation allocation rules. Delegates are allocated to state senatorial districts based on Democratic voter turn-out in the last election. Bruce Buchanan, a professor of political science at the University of Texas at Austin, noted that in the last election, turnout was low in predominantly Hispanic districts and unusually high in urban African-American districts. That means more delegates will be available in districts that, based on the results so far, could be expected to go heavily for Mr. Obama. Mrs. Clinton, Dr. Buchanan said, "has got her ... More About: Analysis
Is Sen. Hillary Clinton Done in this Election?
2008-02-14 07:57:00 There was a lot of talk this morning on "Fox and Friends" regarding how this election is virtually over for Sen. Hillary Clinton . Yeah, yeah, yeah...I know it's way too early also!But, unless Sen. Barack Obama loses steam and breaks this win-streak of consecutive wins over Sen. Clinton, it just may be inevitable. Sen. Clinton will have the states of Ohio and Texas to keep her in the race, but will take a mammoth effort to now trump Sen. Obama.Frankly, I think it's foolish to call this primary election and say either candidate doesn't have an opportunity. So long as Fox News feels the need to tinker with the idea though, I may as well blog on it. Sounds good to me to call the primary election...go Obama! More About: Election
CNN Political Ticker AM: February 14, 2008
2008-02-14 07:46:00 Political Hot Topics(Today's top political stories from news organizations across the country)Compiled by Jonathan HelmanCNN Washington BureauWashington Times: McCain Refuses To PanderJohn McCain's campaign manager yesterday said the candidate will not pander for conservative support, even as his surrogates have made a second overture to see why chief competitor Mike Huckabee has not dropped out of the Republican presidential race.http://washingtontimes.com/apps/pbcs .dll/article?AID=/2008 0214/NATION/4373820 70/1001Dallas Morning News: Clinton Campaign Says Texas Is One Big Reason The Race Isn't OverHillary Rodham Clinton sharpened the contrast she's drawing with Barack Obama as she campaigned Wednesday in South Texas, while Mr. Obama's campaign manager said she was too far behind for it to matter.http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedco ntent/dws/news/politics/topstories/storie s/021408dnpoldems.39b69d3.htmlWashington Post: Obama's Economic Plan Is A Pitch to the Work... More About: Political , Ticker , February
Who Does John Edwards Endorse--Obama or Clinton?
2008-02-13 19:13:00 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/02/13/ edwards-endorsement-clin_n_85997.html UPDATE 2/13: John Edwards is "as split as the party he once hoped to lead -- and is seriously considering supporting Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton , despite the sharp criticism he leveled at her on the campaign trail, according to former aides and advisers," ABC News reports: In deciding between his one-time rivals, Edwards appears deeply divided. Several former advisers likened his thought process to a heart-versus-head split -- with his heart favoring Sen. Barack Obama 's strong message of change, and his head attracted to Clinton's tested nature and commitment to tough fights. Though he sometimes aligned himself with Obama -- and against Clinton -- as a candidate, several Edwards campaign insiders say the former senator began to sour on Obama toward the end of his own campaign, and ultimately left the race questioning whether Obama had the toughness needed to prevail in a presidential race. "He i...
CNN Political Ticker PM: February 13, 2008
2008-02-13 19:07:00 Clinton challenges Obama in Texas (CNN) -- Sen. Hillary Clinton, coming off eight consecutive losses to rival Barack Obama, stepped up her campaigning Wednesday and directly challenged Obama's ability to deliver on his rhetoric. http://www.cnn.com/2008 /POLITICS/02/13/20 08.hopefuls/index.html *** Bush signs stimulus bill; rebate checks expected in May WASHINGTON (CNN) -- President Bush on Wednesday signed the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, calling it a "booster shot" for the American economy. http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/13/bu sh.stimulus/index.html *** Blitzer: 'Be careful what you wish for' WASHINGTON (CNN) ? In the world of politics, be careful what you wish for. .cnn.com/2008/02/13/blitzer-be-careful-wh at-you-wish-for/">politicalticker.blogs.c nn.com/2008/02/13/blitzer-be-careful-what -you-wish-for/ *** Clinton goes negative in new ad (CNN) ? Hillary Clinton is taking aim at Barack Obama in a new Wisconsin television ad for not agreeing to participate in a debate there. ... More About: Political , Ticker , February
Sen. Barack Obama Wins Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C.
2008-02-13 07:54:00 Sen. Barack Obama has decidely won primaries in Virginia , Maryland and Washington D.C. These victories posted results that show he defeated Sen. Hillary Clinton basically 2:1 in each state and now has won 7 straight states over Sen. Clinton.Upcoming primary includes Wisconsin, where Sen. Obama spoke last night in front of another huge and enthusiastic crowd.
CNN Political Ticker AM: February 13, 2008
2008-02-13 07:53:00 Political Hot Topics(Today's top political stories from news organizations across the country)Compiled by Jonathan HelmanCNN Washington BureauCNN: Analysis: Obama Runs Table; Mccain Gains With ConservativesSen. Barack Obama's wave of momentum got bigger on Tuesday. And while Sen. John McCain might not have turned the corner, he can now peek around it.http://www.cnn.com/2008 /POLITICS/02/13 /potomac.primaries.analysis/index.htmlWas hington Times: Running Mate Guessing Game BeginsWith Sen. John McCain quickly becoming the apparent Republican presidential nominee, talk at his Virginia victory partyl ast night was already shifting to whom he would pick ? could pick, should pick ? as his vice presidential running mate.http://washingtontimes.com/apps/pbcs .dll/article?AID=/20080213/NATION/5048049 03/1001Washington Post: Shifting LoyaltiesFor more than a month, the grand coalitions of Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama battled to a draw: women, rural Democrats and... More About: Political , Ticker , February
CNN Political Ticker AM: February 11, 2008
More articles from this author:2008-02-11 07:52:00 WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Barack Obama won two battles with a Clinton yesterday.He pulled out a victory over Democratic presidential rival Hillary Clinton in the Maine caucuses, a result that defiedthe most recent polling. And he beat out former President Bill Clinton in a slightly less snowy contest: the GrammyAwards.Obama's win in the spoken word category for the audio book version of his book "The Audacity of Hope" -- his second Grammy -- ties him with President Clinton, who's also won two. Hillary Clinton has also taken top honors in that category, for "It Takes a Village."The latest CNN count now finds Clinton holds a narrow 27-delegate lead over Obama, 1,148 to 1,121, ahead of Tuesday's votes in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. -- but there are enough delegates at stake in tomorrow's Potomac primary to shift the balance.(Obama has won 986 delegates in voting so far this year -- compared to 924 for Clinton -- but she maintains a leadthanks to greater support among "superde... More About: Political , Ticker , February , 2008 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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