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FEC Report: Hillary Clinton (April Monthly 2008)
2008-04-21 17:33:00
On April 20, 2008, Hillary Clinton ?s campaign filed its April Monthly FEC Report .  This report covers the period of Mar. 1 - 31, 2008.  Here’s the breakdown: Total Raised In March: $20,931,870.78 Money Spent In March: $22,372,765.27 Cash On Hand At End Of March: $31,712,197.67 ?> For Primary: Approx $9,000,000 ?> For General Election: Approx $22,000,000 Debts: $10,321,562.87 *It’s worth noting that this report does not ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "FEC Report: Hillary Clinton (April Monthly 2008)", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/21/fec-re port-hillary-clinton-april-monthly-2008/" });
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Clinton Press Call: Garin, Wolfson And Singer Discuss The State Of The Race
2008-04-21 17:30:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release/Conference Call from April 21, 2008] *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** Geoff Garin, Howard Wolfson and Phil Singer Hold Conference Call TODAY to Discuss the State of the Race Call will begin at 11:30 a.m. ET WHO: Geoff Garin, Chief Strategist   ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Call: Garin, Wolfson And Singer Discuss The State Of The Race", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/21/clinto n-press-call-garin-wolfson-and-singer-dis cuss-the-state-of-the-race/" });

McCain Definitely Taking Public Funds
2008-04-21 17:15:00
John McCain ’s FEC report indicates that he returned a bit over $3 million in cash during March.  Jonathan Martin reports: McCain’s camp last month returned over $3 million in contributions they received for the general — money they can’t accept under the federal program — and moved over $600K to an account created to comply with ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "McCain Definitely Taking Public Funds ", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/21/mccain -definitely-taking-public-funds/" });
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Clinton Press Call: Doctors For Hillary To Respond To Senator Obama?s Negat
2008-04-20 20:30:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release/Conference Call from April 20, 2008] *** MEDIA ADVISORY ? CONFERENCE CALL TODAY *** Doctors For Hillary To Respond To Senator Obama ?s Negative TV Ad On Hillary?s Health Care Plan Clinton Campaign Announces New Response Ad to Air Today PHILADELPHIA, PA ? Senator Obama?s campaign is now running a negative and misleading television advertisement on ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Call: Doctors For Hillary To Respond To Senator Obama’s Negative TV Ad On Hillary’s Health Care Plan", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/20/clinto n-press-call-doctors-for-hillary-to-respo nd-to-senator-obamas-negative-tv-ad-on-hi llarys-health-care-plan/" });

Clinton Press Call: To Discuss New Negative Attack Ad Launched By Obama Cam
2008-04-19 22:52:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release/Conference Call from April 19, 2008] Howard Wolfson and Neera Tanden Hold Conference Call TODAY to Discuss New Negative Attack Ad Launched by Obama Campaign Call will begin at 4:00 p.m. ET WHO: Howard Wolfson, Communications Director   ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Call: To Discuss New Negative Attack Ad Launched By Obama Campaign", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/19/clinto n-press-call-to-discuss-new-negative-atta ck-ad-launched-by-obama-campaign/" });

Obama Campaign: Sen. Clinton?s Remarks On Bosnia Were A Breach Of Honor
2008-04-19 22:07:00
With approximately 10 minutes notice to reporters, the Obama campaign held a conference call today with Pennysylvania Bosnia veterans to discuss Sen. Clinton’s previous remarks on Bosnia.  The timing of the call is somewhat odd, especially in light of Sen. Obama’s statements regarding political distractions at ABC’s debate earlier this week. Maj. Gen. Walter Stewart observed: “Imagine ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Campaign : Sen. Clinton’s Remarks On Bosnia Were A Breach Of Honor", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/19/obama- campaign-sen-clintons-remarks-on-bosnia-w ere-a-breach-of-honor/" });
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Obama Press Call: PA Bosnia Vets To Discuss Support Of Obama
2008-04-19 21:31:00
[Obama Campaign Press Release/Conference Call from April 19, 2008] 3PM ET TODAY: PA Bosnia Vets to Hold Conference Call in Support of Obama PHILADELPHIA, PA—Pennsylvania veterans of the Bosnian conflict will hold a conference call today to express support for Senator Barack Obama as the candidate who will exercise sound judgment and stay true to his word ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Call: PA Bosnia Vets To Discuss Support Of Obama", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/19/obama- press-call-pa-bosnia-vets-to-discuss-supp ort-of-obama/" });

Obama Press Call: Former PA Clinton Supporters Hold Conference Call To Disc
2008-04-17 18:45:00
[Obama Campaign Press Release/Conference Call from April 17, 2008] 12:30 PM ET TODAY: Former PA Clinton Supporters Hold Conference Call to Discuss Recent Wave of Negativity PHILADELPHIA, PA?Today, at 12:30 PM ET, a group of former Pennsylvania Clinton supporters ? who left because of her increasingly negative tactics and now support Obama ? will hold a conference ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Call: Former PA Clinton Supporters Hold Conference Call To Discuss Recent Wave of Negativity", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/17/obama- press-call-former-pa-clinton-supporters-h old-conference-call-to-discuss-recent-wav e-of-negativity/" });

Clinton Press Call: To Discuss the State of the Race
2008-04-17 16:00:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release/Conference Call from April 17, 2008] *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** Howard Wolfson and Phil Singer will hold a conference call TODAY to discuss the state of the race. WHO: Howard Wolfson, Communications Director   Phil ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Call: To Discuss the State of the Race ", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/17/clinto n-press-call-to-discuss-the-state-of-the- race-2/" });

Time Allotments For ABC News Clinton-Obama Debate In Pennsylvania
2008-04-17 04:14:00
Below are the time allotments for tonight’s ABC News Democratic debate in Pennsylvania between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama : This allotment represents total speaking time for each candidate, excluding their opening remarks. Related at 2008Central.net: Live Blog Of ABC News Clinton-Obama ?Debate? In Pennsylvania (04/16/08) SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Time Allotments For ABC News Clinton-Obama Debate In Pennsylvania", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/16/time-a llotments-for-abc-news-clinton-obama-deba te-in-pennsylvania/" });
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Live Blog Of ABC News Clinton-Obama ?Debate? In Pennsylvania
2008-04-17 01:36:00
Tonight, ABC News will be hosting a debate in Pennslvania between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama . We’ll be liveblogging the debate, as usual, so stay tuned… 8:00: Introductory statements. Obama talks about hope, Clinton talks about the founding fathers and concern. Also that government is not standing up for people across America; almost that they’re ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Live Blog Of ABC News Clinton-Obama “Debate” In Pennsylvania", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/16/live-b log-of-abc-news-clinton-obama-debate-in-p ennsylvania/" });
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FYI: Hillary Clinton On Colbert
2008-04-17 00:30:00
FYI, Hillary Clinton will appear on The Colbert Report this Thursday, April 17.  Should be interesting to see how she does with Stephen Colbert.  I have an odd feeling that she’s going to be able to handle Colbert a lot better than anyone is expecting her to.  [Trivia: For a man that loves eagles, I ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "FYI: Hillary Clinton On Colbert", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/16/fyi-hi llary-clinton-on-colbert/" });
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PREVIEW: ABC News Democratic Debate In Pennsylvania Between Hillary Clinton
2008-04-16 23:52:00
Tonight, ABC News will be hosting a debate in Pennsylvania between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama .  The debate will air live at 8PM EST (7PM CST) on ABC and will be moderated by Charlie Gibson and George Stephanopoulos.  If you’re looking to watch the debate online, you can find a live stream here. If you’re a ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "PREVIEW: ABC News Democratic Debate In Pennsylvania Between Hillary Clinton And Barack Obama", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/16/previe w-abc-news-democratic-debate-in-pennsylva nia-between-hillary-clinton-and-barack-ob ama/" });
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Obama Press Call: David Plouffe, Two North Carolina Superdelegates to Make
2008-04-16 19:38:00
[Obama Campaign Press Release/Conference Call from April 16, 2008] TODAY: David Plouffe, Two North Carolina Superdelegates to Make Major Announcement Raleigh, NC ? Barack Obama?s National Campaign Manager David Plouffe, joined by two North Carolina superdelegates, will host a conference call with reporters to make a major announcement. WHO: David Plouffe, Obama National Campaign Manager WHAT: Conference Call with ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Call: David Plouffe, Two North Carolina Superdelegates to Make Major Announcement", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/16/obama- press-call-david-plouffe-two-north-caroli na-superdelegates-to-make-major-announcem ent/" });

John McCain Running Ads On JPOST
2008-04-16 16:05:00
I noticed this little nugget yesterday: John McCain has a significant web ads buy on The Jerusalem Post.  Below is an image of the ad: SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "John McCain Running Ads On JPOST", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/16/john-m ccain-running-ads-on-jpost/" });
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Jim Gilmore: Not a Better Senate Candidate Than Presidential One
2008-04-15 22:21:00
Mark Warner has raised more than 9 times as much as Jim Gilmore so far in the Virginia Senate race and has more than 21 times what Gilmore has in the bank: Former Virginia Gov. Jim Gimore (R), who is seeking the Senate seat of the retiring Sen. John Warner (R), is being crushed by his ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Jim Gilmore: Not a Better Senate Candidate Than Presidential One", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/15/jim-gi lmore-not-a-better-senate-candidate-than- presidential-one/" });
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On Polls, Bitterness, and Clinging?
2008-04-15 22:13:00
TNR’s Isaac Chotiner: Yes, yes, we should not get carried away with overnight tracking polls, but today Obama is up 11 points in Gallup (his biggest lead ever) and 9 points in Rasmussen. Since Saturday–which was the first night that included any post-bittergate data–Obama has moved up 10 points in Rasmussen and 4 points in Gallup. There ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "On Polls , Bitterness, and Clinging…", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/15/on-pol ls-bitterness-and-clinging/" });
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McCain Press Call: On John McCain?s Remarks On The Economy
2008-04-15 18:45:00
[McCain Press Release/Conference Call from April 15, 2008] MEDIA ADVISORY Conference Call On John McCain’s Remarks On The Economy ARLINGTON, VA — Today at 12:45 p.m. EDT, U.S. Senator John McCain ’s presidential campaign will hold a press conference call with senior policy advisor Doug Holtz-Eakin to discuss John McCain’s remarks on the economy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Tuesday, April ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "McCain Press Call: On John McCain’s Remarks On The Economy", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/15/mccain -press-call-on-john-mccains-remarks-on-th e-economy/" });

Clinton Press Call: To Discuss The State Of The Race
2008-04-15 16:30:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release/Conference Call from April 15, 2008] *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** Howard Wolfson and Phil Singer will hold a conference call TODAY to discuss the state of the race. WHO: Howard Wolfson, Communications Director Phil Singer, Deputy Communications Director WHAT: Conference call to discuss the state of the race WHEN: TODAY, Tuesday, April 15 at 10:00 a.m. EDT [AUDIO] Download audio file ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Call: To Discuss The State Of The Race ", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/15/clinto n-press-call-to-discuss-the-state-of-the- race/" });

Clinton Press Release: New Ad - Clinton Supporters Speak Out Against Sen. O
2008-04-15 00:47:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release from April 14, 2008] Clinton Supporters Speak Out Against Sen. Obama?s Small Town America Comments Clinton Campaign Releases New 30-second Ad in Pennsylvania Featuring Voter Reactions to Sen. Obama?s Comments PHILADELPHIA, PA ? The Clinton campaign is releasing a new television ad today featuring the reactions that some of its supporters in Pennsylvania are ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Release: New Ad - Clinton Supporters Speak Out Against Sen. Obama’s Small Town America Comments", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/14/clinto n-press-release-new-ad-clinton-supporters -speak-out-against-sen-obamas-small-town- america-comments-2/" });

Hear, hear: Ambinder says ?Enough With The Elitism?
2008-04-15 00:41:00
Rarely do I do this (copy almost an entire post), but I think Ambinder’s rant about elitism are worth considering (at least in the sense that it offers some context for current discussion regarding Obama’s remarks at a San Francisco fundraiser).  Ambinder wrote: Elitism is a tough charge and it’s a legitimate attribute to be debating. ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Hear , hear: Ambinder says “Enough With The Elitism”", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/14/hear-h ear-ambinder-says-enough-with-the-elitism /" });
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McCain Press Call: Previewing John McCain?s Remarks On The Economy
2008-04-15 00:30:00
[McCain Campaign Press Release/Conference Call from April 14, 2008] Media Advisory Conference Call Previewing John McCain’s Remarks On The Economy ARLINGTON, VA — Today at 6:30 p.m. EDT, U.S. Senator John McCain ’s presidential campaign will hold a press conference call with senior policy advisor Doug Holtz-Eakin and RNC Victory 2008 Chair Carly Fiorina to discuss John McCain’s remarks ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "McCain Press Call: Previewing John McCain’s Remarks On The Economy", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/14/mccain -press-call-previewing-john-mccains-remar ks-on-the-economy/" });

McCain Compares Himself To Teddy Roosevelt
2008-04-14 19:51:00
On April 15, John McCain will deliver a major speech on the economy.  In setting the context for this speech, McCain compared himself to Teddy Roosevelt .  From Jonathan Martin: Continuing where he left off in his economic talk last week in Brooklyn and foreshadowing his major speech tomorrow on the topic tomorrow in Pittsburgh, McCain said ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "McCain Compares Himself To Teddy Roosevelt", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/14/mccain -compares-himself-to-teddy-roosevelt/" });
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McCain Press Release: Remarks By John McCain To The Associated Press? Annua
2008-04-14 16:30:00
[McCain Campaign Press Release from April 14, 2008] Remarks By John McCain To The Associated Press’ Annual Meeting ARLINGTON, VA — U.S. Senator John McCain will deliver the following remarks as prepared for delivery to The Associated Press’ annual meeting in Washington, D.C., today at 10:30 a.m. EDT: Thank you. It is a pleasure to be here. I ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "McCain Press Release: Remarks By John McCain To The Associated Press’ Annual Meeting", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/14/mccain -press-release-remarks-by-john-mccain-to- the-associated-press-annual-meeting/" });

Obama Press Call: To Respond To Latest Clinton Attacks
2008-04-12 21:00:00
[Obama Campaign Press Release/Conference Call from April 12, 2008] 3PM TODAY: Obama PA Campaign Conference Call PHILADELPHIA, PA?Senator Barack Obama?s Pennsylvania campaign will hold a conference call today at 3:00 PM ET to respond to the repeated attacks from Senators Clinton and McCain. The conference call will feature prominent Pennsylvania Obama supporters who represent small towns and hard ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Call: To Respond To Latest Clinton Attacks", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/12/obama- press-call-to-respond-to-latest-clinton-a ttacks/" });
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McCain Urges Obama To ?Keep His Word? On Public Finances
2008-04-12 20:19:00
Speaking in Dallas yesterday, McCain called on Sen. Obama to “keep his word” on public financing, saying: “The fact is that he (Obama) is saying one thing and he’s doing another. I mean, that’s indisputable. “He’s always talking in his speeches about how we need to keep our word with the American people. Please keep your word ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "McCain Urges Obama To “Keep His Word ” On Public Finances ", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/12/mccain -urges-obama-to-keep-his-word-on-public-f inances/" });
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Clinton Press Call: To Unveil Radio Response To Discredited Obama Ad
2008-04-09 20:30:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release/Conference Call from April 9, 2008] *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** TODAY: CLINTON CAMPAIGN TO HOLD CONFERENCE CALL UNVEILING RADIO RESPONSE TO DISCREDITED OBAMA AD PHILADELPHIA, PA ? As Senator Obama returns to Pennsylvania today, questions remain on why Senator Obama aired misleading television ads claiming he doesn?t take money from oil companies. In response to ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Call: To Unveil Radio Response To Discredited Obama Ad", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/09/clinto n-press-call-to-unveil-radio-response-to- discredited-obama-ad/" });

Morning Briefing (April 9, 2008)
2008-04-09 15:52:00
What’s news today… Mark Penn’s new role is clarified.  Despite all the hullabaloo, it’s clear that Penn will not play as influential a role as he was or what many still think he will. Sizzle: TNR scolds Obama for dismissing Clinton and McCain’s foreign policy experience as well as for  using his personal experience living abroad as ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Morning Briefing (April 9, 2008)", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/09/mornin g-briefing-april-9-2008/" });
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McCain Press Release: Statement By McCain Campaign On Barack Obama?s Refusa
2008-04-08 20:44:00
[McCain Campaign Press Release from April 8, 2008] Statement By McCain Campaign On Barack Obama ’s Refusal To Repudiate Another Smear Attack ARLINGTON, VA — McCain campaign spokesman Tucker Bounds today issued the following statement on Senator Barack Obama’s refusal to personally condemn Senator Rockefeller’s smear on John McCain’s character and military record: “Why does Senator Obama refuse to ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "McCain Press Release: Statement By McCain Campaign On Barack Obama’s Refusal To Repudiate Another Smear Attack", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/08/mccain -press-release-statement-by-mccain-campai gn-on-barack-obamas-refusal-to-repudiate- another-smear-attack/" });

Clinton Press Call: To Discuss The State Of The Race In Indiana
2008-04-08 18:45:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release/Conference Call from April 8, 2008] **MEDIA ADVISORY** TODAY: Hoosiers for Hillary to Hold Conference Call on State of the Race in Indiana Hoosiers for Hillary will hold a conference call today, April 8, at 12:45 p.m. EDT with Indiana State Director Robby Mook, Hoosiers for Hillary co-chair Joe Hogsett and Communications Director Howard ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Call: To Discuss The State Of The Race In Indiana", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/08/clinto n-press-call-to-discuss-the-state-of-the- race-in-indiana/" });