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Obama Press Call: To Discuss Clinton?s New Ad And The Resignation Of Mark P
2008-04-08 18:00:00
[Obama Campaign Press Release/Conference Call from April 8, 2008] TODAY: Obama Campaign Conference Call CHICAGO, IL — Today, the Obama campaign will hold a conference call to respond to U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton ’s new television ad and to discuss former chief strategist Mark Penn’s role in her campaign. International Brotherhood of Teamsters president James Hoffa will ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Call: To Discuss Clinton’s New Ad And The Resignation Of Mark Penn", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/08/obama- press-call-to-discuss-clintons-new-ad-and -the-resignation-of-mark-penn/" });

Bloggers Gone Wild, Stop Paying Attention?
2008-04-08 00:15:00
I realize that this isn’t terribly important, but I feel that it’s worth mentioning because it is indicative of the frenzy taking place on the internet lately vis-a-vis Clinton/Obama and serves as a reminder to all to be wary of what you read. Eric from TPM (an overall great source) posted the audio for a Clinton ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Bloggers Gone Wild , Stop Paying Attention…", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/07/blogge rs-gone-wild-stop-paying-attention/" });
More About: Hillary Clinton , Democratic Candidates , Election

Mark Penn?s History, Why He Failed, And What It Means
2008-04-07 20:31:00
With the demise of Mark Penn as a daily figure in this campaign, I wanted to take a retrospective look back. Not just to the beginning of the campaign, but to the beginning of Bill Clinton ’s campaign in 1992. It makes the events of the past 3 or 4 days that much more astounding. I. The ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Mark Penn’s History , Why He Failed, And What It Means", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/07/mark-p enns-history-why-he-failed-and-what-it-me ans/" });
More About: Barack Obama , Hillary Clinton , Democratic Candidates

Clinton Press Conference Call: To Discuss Hillary Clinton?s Breast Cancer P
2008-04-07 16:30:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release/Conference Call from April 7, 2008] Clinton Advisers to Hold Conference Call TODAY to Unveil Hillary?s Breast Cancer Policy WHO: Fran Visco ? President, National Breast Cancer Coalition & former resident of Philadelphia, PA Pat Halpin ? Murphy ? President and Founder, Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition Rep. Donna M. Christian-Christensen (D - VI) ? member of ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Conference Call: To Discuss Hillary Clinton ’s Breast Cancer Policy", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/07/clinto n-press-conference-call-to-discuss-hillar y-clintons-breast-cancer-policy/" });

Mark Penn Resigns, Too Bad It Came About 6 Months Too Late?
2008-04-07 03:15:00
In a statement from Clinton’s Campaign Manager, Mark Penn’s resignation became public.  It’s worth noting though that although Penn will no longer be Chief Strategist, his firm will still be polling for the Clinton Campaign, so it is not a complete break from Penn (as I think the most of the coverage I’ve seen/read so ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Mark Penn Resigns, Too Bad It Came About 6 Months Too Late …", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/06/mark-p enn-resigns-too-bad-it-came-about-six-mon ths-too-lat/" });
More About: Hillary Clinton , Democratic Candidates , Election

Condi Rice And The Vice Presidency?
2008-04-07 02:48:00
In a word: no. Making the rounds today is another article that discusses Condi Rice and the vice presidency. Today’s buzz is generated by the same information in a report from late March.  It’s honestly a nonstory for two reasons: 1) the entire notion that Condi is actively seeking the VP is based on very little ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Condi Rice And The Vice Presidency …", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/06/condi- rice-and-the-vice-presidency/" });
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Clinton Press Release: Statement From Campaign Manager On Resignation Of Ma
2008-04-07 00:31:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release from April 6, 2008] Statement from Maggie Williams After the events of the last few days, Mark Penn has asked to give up his role as Chief Strategist of the Clinton Campaign; Mark, and Penn, Schoen and Berland Associates, Inc. will continue to provide polling and advice to the campaign. Geoff Garin and Howard ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Release: Statement From Campaign Manager On Resignation Of Mark Penn", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/06/clinto n-press-release-statement-from-campaign-m anager-on-resignation-of-mark-penn/" });

2008Central.net Presidential Election Podcast (04/05/08)
2008-04-06 21:59:00
During this show, the gurus discuss the state of the race, the Clinton tax returns, Obama’s strategy in Penn., McCain strategy, a general election preview and much more…. Download audio file (2008Presidential ElectionPodcast_04_05_08 .mp3) [Subscribe to 2008Central.net’s Presidential Election Podcast] Feel free to email us questions/suggestions for our next podcast (you can also email an audio file of your question ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "2008Central.net Presidential Election Podcast (04/05/08)", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/06/2008ce ntralnet-presidential-election-podcast-04 0508/" });
More About: Iraq , Health Care , Barack Obama , Hillary Clinton

Obama Press Release: CAMPAIGN MANAGER ON MICHIGAN DELEGATES: It?s time to m
2008-04-04 22:58:00
[Obama Campaign Press Release from April 4, 2008] ?Senator Obama firmly believes that the Michigan delegation should be seated in Denver. A 50/50 split of the delegates is an eminently fair solution, especially since originally Senator Clinton herself said the Michigan primary wouldn’t ‘count for anything.’ It’s now up to the Clinton campaign: they can agree ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Release: CAMPAIGN MANAGER ON MICHIGAN DELEGATES: It’s time to move forward — A 50/50 split would be fair", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/04/obama- press-release-campaign-manager-on-michiga n-delegates-its-time-to-move-forward-a-50 50-split-would-be-fair/" });
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McCain Press Release: Statement By John McCain On Poverty
2008-04-04 22:55:00
[McCain Campaign Press Release from April 4, 2008] Statement By John McCain On Poverty ARLINGTON, VA — U.S. Senator John McCain today issued the following statement: “Some people lament privately, others are brave enough to take their call for change to the public arena. Martin Luther King III has done his father’s legacy proud this week by ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "McCain Press Release: Statement By John McCain On Poverty", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/04/mccain -press-release-statement-by-john-mccain-o n-poverty/" });

Clinton Press Release: Bill And Hillary Clinton Release Tax Returns For Yea
2008-04-04 22:53:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release from April 4, 2008] Statement of Jay Carson, Clinton Campaign Spokesman Today Senator Hillary Clinton and President Bill Clinton are releasing their tax returns for the years 2000 through 2006, and are providing information regarding their 2007 taxes as well. The Clintons have now made public thirty years of tax returns, a record matched ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Release: Bill And Hillary Clinton Release Tax Returns For Years 2000-2007", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/04/clinto n-press-release-bill-and-hillary-clinton- release-tax-returns-for-years-2000-2007/" });

Clinton Press Release: Clinton Campaign Reaction to Michigan Democrats? Sta
2008-04-04 20:45:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release from April 4, 2008] [This press release is in response to this statement from the Michigan Democrat Party which concludes that a party run caucus or primary will not be practical.] Clinton Campaign Reaction to Michigan Democrats ? Statement Deputy Communications Director Phil Singer issued the following comment in response to a statement by the ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Release: Clinton Campaign Reaction to Michigan Democrats? Statement", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/04/clinto n-press-release-clinton-campaign-reaction -to-michigan-democrats-statement/" });

Clinton Press Release: Statement On Zimbabwe
2008-04-04 20:40:00
[Clinton Press Release from April 4, 2008] Statement on Zimbabwe The coming days will determine whether Zimbabwe moves toward a bright future, or sees its hopes turned back through violent repression. It is an anxious, uncertain moment, yet also potentially a historic opportunity for this long-suffering country. The very real, disturbing possibility exists of a coerced, fake ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Release: Statement On Zimbabwe", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/04/clinto n-press-release-statement-on-zimbabwe/" });

The Bill Richardson Chronicles
2008-04-04 18:22:00
In a word, boring. Michael Crowley gives the cliffnotes version: Bill Richardson ran for president. He was nice to Hillary. Maybe he was angling for her veep? Then in Iowa he threw his non-viables to Obama. The Clintonites raged about a betrayal. Then he watched the Super Bowl with the other Bill and all was well. ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Bill Richardson Chronicles", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/04/the-bi ll-richardson-chronicles/" });
More About: Barack Obama , Hillary Clinton , Bill Clinton , Democratic Candidates

Obama Press Release: Obama Remarks on 40th Anniversary of the Assassination
2008-04-04 17:31:00
[Obama Campaign Press Release from April 4, 2008] Obama Remarks on 40th Anniversary of the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prepared remarks provided below FORT WAYNE, IN?Speaking in Fort Wayne this morning, Senator Barack Obama commemorated the 40th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King?s assassination, calling on Americans to continue King?s lifelong pursuit of social and ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Release: Obama Remarks on 40th Anniversary of the Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/04/obama- press-release-obama-remarks-on-40th-anniv ersary-of-the-assassination-of-dr-martin- luther-king-jr/" });

Clinton Press Release: New Clinton Online Drive Allows Supporters to Direct
2008-04-04 16:59:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release from April 4, 2008] New Clinton Online Drive Allows Supporters to Direct How Their Money is Spent in PA New program ? unveiled at www.hillaryclinton.com ? comes as campaign drew $15 million online in March The Clinton campaign today announced the launch of MyPA, a new online fundraising drive that enables donors to tell ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Release: New Clinton Online Drive Allows Supporters to Direct How Their Money is Spent in PA", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/04/clinto n-press-release-new-clinton-online-drive- allows-supporters-to-direct-how-their-mon ey-is-spent-in-pa/" });

McCain Press Release: John McCain?s Remarks To Southern Christian Leadershi
2008-04-04 16:22:00
[McCain Campaign Press Release from April 4, 2008] John McCain’s Remarks To Southern Christian Leadership Conference ARLINGTON, VA — U.S. Senator John McCain will deliver the following remarks as prepared for delivery to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in Memphis, Tennessee today, Friday, April 4th at 11:00 a.m. CST: Thank you. Alvieda King, Ralph Abernathy Jr., Dr. ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "McCain Press Release: John McCain’s Remarks To Southern Christian Leadership Conference", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/04/mccain -press-release-john-mccains-remarks-to-so uthern-christian-leadership-conference/" });

Clinton Press Release: Morning HUBdate - A Tribute To Dr. King
2008-04-04 16:00:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release from April 4, 2008] Morning HUBdate: A Tribute To Dr. King Poverty Czar: Today in her speech at the Mason Temple in Memphis, TN, paying tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in remembrance of the 40th anniversary of his assassination, Hillary announces a cabinet level position that will be solely and ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Release: Morning HUBdate - A Tribute To Dr. King", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/04/clinto n-press-release-morning-hubdate-a-tribute -to-dr-king-2/" });

Clinton Press Release: Hillary Clinton Statement On March Jobs Report
2008-04-04 15:35:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release From April 4, 2008] Hillary Clinton Statement On March Jobs Report Today?s news that unemployment jumped to 5.1% in March and that our economy lost jobs for the third straight month adds to the mounting evidence that our economy is spiraling downward, and that hardworking families are paying the price. It?s time the President ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Release: Hillary Clinton Statement On March Jobs Report", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/04/clinto n-press-release-hillary-clinton-statement -on-march-jobs-report/" });

McCain Press Release: Statement By John McCain On Today?s Job?s Report
2008-04-04 15:35:00
[McCain Campaign Press Release from April 4, 2008] STATEMENT BY JOHN MCCAIN ON TODAY’S JOBS REPORT ARLINGTON, VA — U.S. Senator John McCain today issued the following statement on the jobs report: “This morning’s report is a stark reminder of the economic challenges confronting families today. Across this country, many Americans are hurting. It is imperative to restore ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "McCain Press Release: Statement By John McCain On Today ’s Job’s Report ", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/04/mccain -press-release-statement-by-john-mccain-o n-todays-jobs-report/" });

Obama Press Release: OBAMA ON JOB LOSS FIGURES: Bush-McCain approachs tells
2008-04-04 14:56:00
[Obama Campaign Press Release From April 4, 2008] “Today we learned that the economic crisis continues to spread to more American families, as we have now lost 232,000 jobs this year and the unemployment rate has reached its highest level since immediately after Katrina. This bad news is just the latest evidence that Washington needs fundamental ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Release: OBAMA ON JOB LOSS FIGURES: Bush -McCain approachs tells struggling Americans ‘you’re on your own’", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/04/obama- press-release-obama-on-job-loss-figures-b ush-mccain-approachs-tells-struggling-ame ricans-youre-on-your-own/" });

McCain Press Release: Statement By John McCain On The Legacy Of Dr. Martin
2008-04-04 12:27:00
[McCain Campaign Press Release from April 4, 2008] Statement By John McCain On The Legacy Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ARLINGTON, VA — U.S. Senator John McCain today issued the following statement on the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: “Today we commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "McCain Press Release: Statement By John McCain On The Legacy Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/04/mccain -press-release-statement-by-john-mccain-o n-legacy-of-dr-martin-luther-king-jr/" });

On Family Members Serving Overseas
2008-04-03 18:58:00
Such a small story. Such wide disagreement. The Hill reports that two of McCain ’s sons may be serving in Iraq soon. One is serving there presently. TPM reporter Eric Kleefeld thinks McCain’s sons being in Iraq will be used as a political weapon. Michael Goldfarb of the Weekly Standard thinks Jim Webb already is using his son ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "On Family Members Serving Overseas", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/03/on-fam ily-members-serving-overseas/" });
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Behind The Scene At CDP: Bill Clinton Expresses Anger At Richardson And The
2008-04-02 17:36:00
On Saturday, March 30, Bill Clinton addressed California Democrats State Convention.  This speech was not only intended to address the larger question of Democratic party unity, but also an opportunity to woo some of California’s remaining 23 undecided superdelegates.  California has 65 super delegates.  Of these 65, Clinton has the support of 29, Obama has ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Behind The Scene At CDP: Bill Clinton Expresses Anger At Richardson And The Media; Turns Off Some Superdelegates", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/02/behind -the-scene-at-cdp-bill-clinton-expresses- anger-at-richardson-and-media/" });
More About: Hillary Clinton , Editorial , Democratic Party

Hear, hear: CJR Says Press Needs To Call Out Obama (And Democrats Generally
2008-04-02 16:56:00
Back in January, at a Townhall meeting in New Hampshire, McCain said the following in response to a question (video here): Questioner: President Bush has talked about our staying in Iraq for 50 years — ” (cut off by McCain) McCain: “Make it a hundred.” Questioner: “Is that …” (cut off) McCain: “We’ve been in South Korea … we’ve ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Hear, hear: CJR Says Press Needs To Call Out Obama (And Democrats Generally) On Distortions Of McCain’s ‘100 Years In Iraq’ Remark", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/02/hear-h ear-cjr-says-press-needs-to-call-out-obam a-on-distortions-of-mccains-100-years-in- iraq-remark/" });
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Clinton Press Conference Call: To Discuss The State Of The Race
2008-04-02 09:30:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release/Conference Call From April 2, 2008] Howard Wolfson and Mark Penn will hold a conference call TODAY to discuss the state of the race and unveil a new campaign ad. WHO: Howard Wolfson, Communications Director   ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Conference Call: To Discuss The State Of The Race ", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/02/clinto n-press-conference-call-to-discuss-the-st ate-of-the-race-9/" });

Clinton Suggests Possible Credentials Committee Fight
2008-03-28 02:44:00
Apparently, we’re in store for a good old fashioned credentials fight. Hillary Clinton said the following in an interview with Fox News’ Greta Van Susteren yesterday: VAN SUSTEREN: And if he says, no, I won’t do it, that leaves Michigan and Florida out. And does that leave you out? CLINTON: No. Not at all, because we ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Suggests Possible Credentials Committee Fight ", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/27/clinto n-suggests-possible-credentials-committee -fight/" });
More About: Barack Obama , Democratic Candidates , Issues

Clinton Press Release: Statement from Hillary Clinton on Bush?s Pursuit of
2008-03-28 01:24:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release from March 27, 2008] Statement from Hillary Clinton on Bush ?s Pursuit of a “Long-Term Strategic Partnership” with the Iraqi Government ?President Bush today again announced his intention to circumvent the United States Congress and unilaterally negotiate what he called a ‘long-term strategic partnership’ with the government of Iraq. The President has said ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Release: Statement from Hillary Clinton on Bush’s Pursuit of a “Long-Term Strategic Partnership” with the Iraqi Government", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/27/clinto n-press-release-statement-from-hillary-cl inton-on-bushs-pursuit-of-a-long-term-str ategic-partnership-with-the-iraqi-governm ent/" });

Obama Press Release: OBAMA RESPONSE TO BUSH SPEECH: President Bush & McCain
2008-03-28 01:22:00
[Obama Campaign Press Release from March 27, 2008] OBAMA RESPONSE TO BUSH SPEECH: President Bush & McCain demand greater sacrifice without accountability from the Iraqi government ?I have watched with great admiration as our troops and their commanders have achieved security gains in Iraq, often at great cost. But once again, the President has failed to ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Release: OBAMA RESPONSE TO BUSH SPEECH: President Bush & McCain demand greater sacrifice without accountability from the Iraqi government", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/27/obama- press-release-obama-response-to-bush-spee ch-president-bush-mccain-demand-greater-s acrifice-without-accountability-from-the- iraqi-government/" });

Clinton Press Release: Obama Copies Hillary?s ?Second Stimulus?
2008-03-28 01:20:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release from March 27, 2008] Obama Copies Hillary?s ‘Second Stimulus’ Last Thursday, Senator Clinton called for a “second stimulus package” with $30 billion to help states and localities fight foreclosures. One week later, Senator Obama announced a “second $30 billion stimulus package”. Clinton policy director Neera Tanden: “If Senator Obama has to copy policy ideas ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Release: Obama Copies Hillary’s ‘Second Stimulus’", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/27/clinto n-press-release-obama-copies-hillarys-sec ond-stimulus/" });