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Obama Press Release: Clinton Supporter on Clinton Idea: Stupid
2008-03-28 01:12:00
[Obama Campaign Press Release from March 27, 2008] From: Bill Burton RE: Clinton Supporter on Clinton Idea : Stupid Interesting reading in the Washington Post today — major Clinton fundraiser and signer of the letter to Speaker Pelosi on superdelegates, Steve Rattner, wrote an op-ed calling one of Hillary Clinton?s signature proposals ?stupid.? From the op-ed: And we ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Release: Clinton Supporter on Clinton Idea: Stupid", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/27/obama- press-release-clinton-supporter-on-clinto n-idea-stupid/" });

Clinton Press Release: Video - Hillary Clinton on John McCain & Economy
2008-03-28 01:05:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release from March 27, 2008] Video : Hillary Clinton on John McCain & Economy Hillary Clinton delivered the following statement at a campaign event this morning in Raleigh, North Carolina: To watch video of the statement, click here. ?It?s time for a president who is ready on Day One to be the Commander-in-Chief of our economy. ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Release: Video - Hillary Clinton on John McCain & Economy", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/27/clinto n-press-release-video-hillary-clinton-on- john-mccain-economy/" });

Obama Press Release: RESPONSE TO MCCAIN?S ECONOMIC DO-OVER - Still a third
2008-03-28 01:00:00
[Obama Campaign Press Release from March 27, 2008] RESPONSE TO MCCAIN’S ECONOMIC DO-OVER: Still a third term for Bush’s policies ?In his continuing struggle to understand the economy better, John McCain attempted a do-over on his economic speech today that still offers not one single idea or proposal to help struggling homeowners. The truth is, John McCain’s ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Release: RESPONSE TO MCCAIN’S ECONOMIC DO-OVER - Still a third term for Bush’s policies", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/27/obama- press-release-response-to-mccains-economi c-do-over-still-a-third-term-for-bushs-po licies/" });
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Clinton Press Release: Response from Policy Director, Neera Tanden, on Sen.
2008-03-28 00:56:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release from March 27, 2008] Response from Policy Director, Neera Tanden, on Sen. Obama?s Remarks Today on the Economy Clinton campaign policy director Neera Tanden issued the following statement in response to Senator Obama?s remarks today: ?Presidents have to do more than announce principles. They have to solve problems. At a time of ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Release: Response from Policy Director, Neera Tanden, on Sen. Obama’s Remarks Today on the Economy", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/27/clinto n-press-release-response-from-policy-dire ctor-neera-tanden-on-sen-obamas-remarks-t oday-on-the-economy/" });

McCain Press Conference Call: To Discuss Barack Obama?s Remarks On Housing
2008-03-28 00:39:00
[McCain Press Release/Conference Call from March 27, 2008] ARLINGTON, VA — Today at 12:30pm EST, 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 Barack Obama ’s remarks on the housing crisis today in California. Thursday, March 27, 2008 PRESS CONFERENCE ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "McCain Press Conference Call: To Discuss Barack Obama’s Remarks On Housing Crisis", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/27/mccain -press-conference-call-to-discuss-barack- obamas-remarks-on-housing-crisis/" });

Clinton Press Release: Clinton Kicks Off Solutions For The American Economy
2008-03-28 00:36:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release from March 27, 2008] Clinton Kicks Off Solutions For The American Economy Tour In North Carolina Announces A New $2.5 Billion Per Year Workforce Training Program In North Carolina today, Hillary Clinton launched a six-day tour to discuss her solutions to ensure shared prosperity in these tough economic times. Clinton will travel to ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Release: Clinton Kicks Off Solutions For The American Economy Tour - Announces A New $2.5 Billion Per Year Workforce Training Program", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/27/clinto n-press-release-clinton-kicks-off-solutio ns-for-the-american-economy-tour-announce s-a-new-25-billion-per-year-workforce-tra ining-program/" });

McCain Press Release: Statement By John McCain On The Housing Crisis
2008-03-28 00:28:00
[McCain Campaign Press Release from March 27, 2008] Statement By John McCain On The Housing Crisis ARLINGTON, VA — U.S. Senator John McCain today issued the following statement on the housing crisis: “On Tuesday, I addressed the housing crisis and its devastating impact on our financial markets and the household budgets of millions of hardworking Americans. The fact ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "McCain Press Release: Statement By John McCain On The Housing Crisis", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/27/mccain -press-release-statement-by-john-mccain-o n-the-housing-crisis/" });

Obama Press Release: In Major Speech, Obama Calls For Modernizing Our Regul
2008-03-28 00:26:00
[Obama Campaign Press Release from March 27, 2008] In Major Speech, Obama Calls For Modernizing Our Regulation of Financial Markets At Cooper Union, Obama stresses the need to recognize our obligations to each other?that what?s good for Main Street is good for Wall Street NEW YORK, NY?In a major economic address at Cooper Union today, Senator Barack Obama ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Release: In Major Speech, Obama Calls For Modernizing Our Regulation of Financial Markets", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/27/obama- press-release-in-major-speech-obama-calls -for-modernizing-our-regulation-of-financ ial-markets/" });

Clinton Press Release: Morning HUBdate - Creating Jobs
2008-03-28 00:22:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release from March 27, 2008] Morning HUBdate: Creating Jobs Today In The Tar Heel State: Hillary will deliver a major economic policy address on rebuilding the middle class by creating new jobs and promoting job training in Raleigh. If You Watch One Thing Today: Rep. John Murtha (D-PA) tells voters in Fayette County that ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Release: Morning HUBdate - Creating Jobs", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/27/clinto n-press-release-morning-hubdate-creating- jobs/" });

Clinton Press Conference Call: To Discuss The State Of The Race
2008-03-27 18:54:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release/Conference Call from March 27, 2008] 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 ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Conference Call: To Discuss The State Of The Race ", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/27/clinto n-press-conference-call-to-discuss-the-st ate-of-the-race-8/" });

Obama Press Conference Call: Obama Economic Adviser To Hold Call On Obama E
2008-03-27 18:51:00
[Obama Campaign Press Release/Conference Call from March 27, 2008] Senior Economic Advisor Daniel Tarullo to Host Conference Call on Obama?s Economic Speech Chicago, IL ? The Obama campaign will host a conference call today with senior economic advisor Daniel Tarullo to discuss Barack Obama?s economic policy speech earlier in the day. Tarullo, now a law professor ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Conference Call: Obama Economic Adviser To Hold Call On Obama Economic Speech", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/27/obama- press-conference-call-obama-economic-advi ser-to-hold-call-on-obama-economic-speech /" });

McCain Press Release: Statement By McCain Campaign On Barack Obama?s Planne
2008-03-27 18:48:00
[McCain Campaign Press Release from March 27, 2008] Statement By McCain Campaign On Barack Obama ’s Planned Speech On The Economy Today In NYC ARLINGTON, VA — John McCain 2008 spokesman Tucker Bounds today issued the following statement on Barack Obama’s speech on the economy planned for this morning in New York City: “No amount of rhetoric can hide ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "McCain Press Release: Statement By McCain Campaign On Barack Obama’s Planned Speech On The Economy Today In NYC", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/27/mccain -press-release-statement-by-mccain-campai gn-on-barack-obamas-planned-speech-on-the -economy-today-in-nyc/" });

McCain Press Release: Statement By McCain Campaign On Barack Obama?s Old-St
2008-03-27 18:22:00
[McCain Campaign Press Release from March 26, 2008] Statement By McCain Campaign On Barack Obama ’s Old-Style Political Attacks ARLINGTON, VA — John McCain 2008 spokesman Tucker Bounds today issued the following statement on Barack Obama’s old-style political attacks today: “Senator Obama’s blatant mischaracterizations aren’t the new politics he’s promised America, they’re the old attack and smear tactics that ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "McCain Press Release: Statement By McCain Campaign On Barack Obama’s Old-Style Political Attacks", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/27/mccain -press-release-statement-by-mccain-campai gn-on-barack-obamas-old-style-political-a ttacks/" });

Obama Press Release: MEMO - Clinton?s Exaggerations: The Domestic Record
2008-03-27 18:15:00
[Obama Campaign Press Release from March 26, 2008] TO: Interested Parties FR: Obama Campaign RE: Clinton?s Exaggerations: The Domestic Record DA: March 26, 2008 Senator Clinton?s claims about her visit to Tuzla, Bosnia?and the footage disproving her account?have created quite a stir. And ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Release: MEMO - Clinton’s Exaggerations: The Domestic Record", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/27/obama- press-release-memo-clintons-exaggerations -the-domestic-record/" });

Clinton Press Release: MEMO - The Obama Record: Just Words
2008-03-27 18:07:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release from March 26, 2008] To: Interested Parties From: The Clinton Campaign Date: March 26, 2008 RE: The Obama Record: Just Words Yesterday, a Pennsylvania editorial board asked Sen. Clinton how she would have “responded if [her] pastor had said some of the things that Rev. Wright said?” In response, she said Rev. Wright would not ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Release: MEMO - The Obama Record: Just Words", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/27/clinto n-press-release-memo-the-obama-record-jus t-words/" });

Obama Press Release: Clinton Again Raises Prospect of Going After Pledged D
2008-03-27 18:00:00
[Obama Campaign Press Release from March 26, 2008] Clinton Again Raises Prospect of Going After Pledged Delegates In an interview with Time Magazine, Senator Clinton again raised the prospect of going after delegates pledged to Obama. ?As you know so well, Mark, every delegate with very few exceptions is free to make up his or her mind however ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Release: Clinton Again Raises Prospect of Going After Pledged Delegates", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/27/obama- press-release-clinton-again-raises-prospe ct-of-going-after-pledged-delegates/" });

Clinton Press Release: Morning HUBdate - ?March to Victory?
2008-03-27 17:54:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release from March 26, 2008] Morning HUBdate: ?March to Victory ? Previewing Today: Hillary and her daughter Chelsea co-host a ?March to Victory? rally in Washington, DC. RSVP here Strong on the Economy: Yesterday, Hillary unveiled her retirement security plan to help Pennsylvania families save for the future. Read more about Hillary’s plan and her ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Release: Morning HUBdate - “March to Victory”", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/27/clinto n-press-release-morning-hubdate-march-to- victory/" });

McCain Press Release: Nancy Reagan Endorses John McCain For President
2008-03-27 17:49:00
[McCain Campaign Press Release from March 25, 2008] Nancy Reagan Endorses John McCain For President ARLINGTON, VA — Today in Los Angeles, Nancy Reagan endorsed John McCain for president. Mrs. Reagan released the following statement on her endorsement: “Although it has been my custom to wait until after the Republican National Convention to announce my support of a candidate, ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "McCain Press Release: Nancy Reagan Endorses John McCain For President", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/27/mccain -press-release-nancy-reagan-endorses-john -mccain-for-president/" });

Clinton Press Release: Hillary Clinton Reacts to Sen. McCain?s Support for
2008-03-27 17:46:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release from March 25, 2008] Hillary Clinton Reacts to Sen. McCain?s Support for Social Security Privatization & His Housing Speech The following are excerpts from a press availability that Hillary Clinton held at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg earlier this afternoon: ??Social Security is a big issue in this campaign. There are ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Release: Hillary Clinton Reacts to Sen. McCain’s Support for Social Security Privatization & His Housing Speech", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/27/clinto n-press-release-hillary-clinton-reacts-to -sen-mccains-support-for-social-security- privatization-his-housing-speech/" });

Obama Press Release: RESPONSE TO MCCAIN ECONOMIC SPEECH: More of the same f
2008-03-27 17:42:00
[Obama Campaign Press Release from March 25, 2008] [This press release is a response to McCain’s speech on the housing crisis delivered on March 25, 2008. A transcript of that speech is available here.] RESPONSE TO MCCAIN ECONOMIC SPEECH: More of the same failed Bush policies ?It?s deeply troubling that John McCain is suggesting that the best ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Release: RESPONSE TO MCCAIN ECONOMIC SPEECH: More of the same failed Bush policies", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/27/obama- press-release-response-to-mccain-economic -speech-more-of-the-same-failed-bush-poli cies/" });
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McCain Press Release: Remarks By John McCain On The Housing Crisis
2008-03-27 17:39:00
[McCain Campaign Press Release from March 25, 2008] Remarks By John McCain On The Housing Crisis ARLINGTON, VA — U.S. Senator John McCain today delivered the following remarks to open a Hispanic small business roundtable in Santa Ana, California: Thank you for joining me here today. I just returned from a trip overseas that included assessing the ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "McCain Press Release: Remarks By John McCain On The Housing Crisis", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/27/mccain -press-release-remarks-by-john-mccain-on- the-housing-crisis/" });

Obama Press Release: RESPONSE TO CLINTON ATTACK: The American people deserv
2008-03-27 17:34:00
[Obama Campaign Press Release from March 25, 2008] RESPONSE TO CLINTON ATTACK: The American people deserve better than tired political games ?After originally refusing to play politics with this issue, it?s disappointing to see Hillary Clinton?s campaign sink to this low in a transparent effort to distract attention away from the story she made up about dodging ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Release: RESPONSE TO CLINTON ATTACK: The American people deserve better than tired political games", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/27/obama- press-release-response-to-clinton-attack- the-american-people-deserve-better-than-t ired-political-games/" });
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Obama Press Release: Obama Statement on Report of the Trustees of Social Se
2008-03-27 17:33:00
[Obama Campaign Press Release from March 25, 2008] Obama Statement on Report of the Trustees of Social Security and Medicare CHICAGO, IL - Senator Obama issued the following statement today in response to the Report of the Trustees of Social Security and Medicare. “Today?s report should give Americans confidence that we can keep Social Security strong for future ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Release: Obama Statement on Report of the Trustees of Social Security and Medicare", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/27/obama- press-release-obama-statement-on-report-o f-the-trustees-of-social-security-and-med icare/" });

Clinton Press Release: Statement from Hillary Clinton on Sen. McCain?s Supp
2008-03-27 17:31:00
[Clinton Campaign Conference Call from March 25, 2008] Statement from Hillary Clinton on Sen. McCain?s Support for Social Security Privatization Hillary Clinton made the following statement at a ?Solutions for the American Economy? town hall earlier this afternoon in Greensburg, PA: ?Senator McCain said something stunning the other day. He pledged to continue President Bush’s attempts to privatize ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Release : Statement from Hillary Clinton on Sen. McCain’s Support for Social Security Privatization", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/27/clinto n-press-release-statement-from-hillary-cl inton-on-sen-mccains-support-for-social-s ecurity-privatization/" });

Give It Up For Mike Bloomberg?
2008-03-27 14:30:00
He certainly knows how to keep his name in the news, as he is introducing Barack Obama today for an economic speech in NYC. I’m not expecting him to formally endorse, but he’d probably consider it if he were otherwise going to get ignored. Photo Credit: Flickr User Piano Lady SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Give It Up For Mike Bloomberg …", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/27/give-i t-up-for-mike-bloomberg/" });
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UPDATED: General Election And Democratic Primary Polls
2008-03-27 00:39:00
Our polls section has been updated to include the latest national Democratic Primary polls and we’ve also added polls for general election match-ups (McCain vs. Obama and McCain vs. Clinton). Polling data will expanded in the coming weeks. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "UPDATED: General Election And Democratic Primary Polls", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/26/update d-general-election-and-democratic-primary -polls/" });
More About: Barack Obama , Hillary Clinton , Democratic Candidates

Presidential Candidacies, Even Failed Ones, Offer Increased Influence To Ca
2008-03-26 22:19:00
This is hardly scientific, but it’s worth noting that presidential campaigns, even failed ones, have a tendency of increasing a candidate’s influence/power (as one would expect). Below is a table indicating the candidate’s power ranking in their respective chamber for the years 2005 through 2008.  It’s worth noting that the sudden changes in some of the ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Presidential Candidacies, Even Failed Ones, Offer Increased Influence To Candidates", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/26/presid ential-candidacies-even-failed-ones-offer -increased-influence-to-candidates/" });

Afternoon Briefing (3/26/08)
2008-03-26 17:51:00
Here’s a quick roundup of what’s news… PBS’s FRONTLINE documentary “Bush’s War” is now available online. It’s a 5 hour documentary about the Iraq War. I strongly suggest watching it at some point. There are all sorts of rumblings about the Clinton Campaign’s subversive plot to pursue Obama’s pledged delegates; one blogger recalls Harold Ickes ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Afternoon Briefing (3/26/08)", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/26/aftern oon-briefing-32608/" });
More About: Faith , Taxes , Barack Obama , Hillary Clinton

McCain Press Conference Call: To Discuss McCain?s Remarks On The Housing Cr
2008-03-25 18:34:00
[McCain Campaign Press Release/Conference Call from March 25, 2008] MEDIA ADVISORY Conference Call On John McCain’s Remarks On Housing Crisis ARLINGTON, VA — U.S. Senator John McCain’s presidential campaign will today 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 on the housing crisis ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "McCain Press Conference Call: To Discuss McCain’s Remarks On The Housing Crisis", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/25/mccain -press-conference-call-to-discuss-mccains -remarks-on-the-housing-crisis/" });

Clinton Press Release: Statement by Hillary Clinton on Taiwan Election
2008-03-25 18:28:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release from March 25, 2008] Statement by Hillary Clinton on Taiwan Election I want to extend my congratulations to Ma Ying-jeou for his election as the new president of Taiwan. My congratulations extend to the people of Taiwan for their democratic achievements which have earned them the admiration of the entire international community. The ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Release: Statement by Hillary Clinton on Taiwan Election", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/25/clinto n-press-release-statement-by-hillary-clin ton-on-taiwan-election/" });