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Obama Campaign Press Release: First time in 12 years she misspoke?
2008-03-25 18:27:00
[Obama Campaign Press Release from March 25, 2008] First time in 12 years she misspoke? TODAY on KDKA Pittsburgh radio: “You know I have written about this and described it in many different settings and I did misspeak the other day. This has been a very long campaign. Occasionally, I am a human being like everybody ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Campaign Press Release: First time in 12 years she misspoke?", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/25/obama- campaign-press-release-first-time-in-12-y ears-she-misspoke/" });
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Clinton Campaign Press Release: Clinton Outlines Plan To Help Pennsylvania
2008-03-25 18:21:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release from March 25, 2008] Clinton Outlines Plan To Help Pennsylvania Families Save For Future At a town hall in Greensburg, Hillary Clinton outlined her plan to help families in Pennsylvania have a secure retirement. Her proposals would help families save, strengthen defined benefit pensions, and strengthen Social Security and Medicare for ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Campaign Press Release: Clinton Outlines Plan To Help Pennsylvania Families Save For Future", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/25/clinto n-campaign-press-release-clinton-outlines -plan-to-help-pennsylvania-families-save- for-future/" });

Obama Press Release: Obama Posts Tax Returns on the Internet, Calls on Clin
2008-03-25 18:15:00
[Obama Campaign Press Release from March 25, 2008] Obama Posts Tax Returns on the Internet , Calls on Clinton to Follow Suit Immediately Clintons? investment in Cayman Islands firm shows need for full and prompt disclosure CHICAGO, IL?Senator Barack Obama today posted his tax returns from 2000-2006 on his campaign website, demonstrating his continued commitment to transparency in government ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Release: Obama Posts Tax Returns on the Internet, Calls on Clinton to Follow Suit Immediately", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/25/obama- press-release-obama-posts-tax-returns-on- the-internet-calls-on-clinton-to-follow-s uit-immediately/" });

Clinton Press Release: New Ad - Hillary Promises to ?Level? the Playing Fie
2008-03-25 18:09:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release from March 25, 2008] New Ad: Hillary Promises to ?Level? the Playing Field in Pennsylvania Ad 30-second television spot to air statewide The Clinton campaign today announced it is broadcasting a television ad in Pennsylvania highlighting Senator Clinton?s commitment to leveling the playing field against special interests and strengthening America?s middle class. The 30-second spot, ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Release: New Ad - Hillary Promises to “Level” the Playing Field in Pennsylvania Ad", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/25/clinto n-press-release-new-ad-hillary-promises-t o-level-the-playing-field-in-pennsylvania -ad/" });

Obama Press Release: Hillary Clinton again floats an idea to upend the will
2008-03-25 18:05:00
[Obama Campaign Press Release from March 25, 2008] From: Bill Burton RE:      Hillary Clinton again floats an idea to upend the will of Democratic voters. Clinton, on how she would overtake Obama: ?I just don?t think this is over yet, and I don?t think that it is smart for us to take a position that might disadvantage ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Release: Hillary Clinton again floats an idea to upend the will of Democratic voters", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/25/obama- press-release-hillary-clinton-again-float s-an-idea-to-upend-the-will-of-democratic -voters/" });
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Obama Press Conference Call: On Transparency In Government
2008-03-25 17:25:00
[Obama Campaign Press Release/Conference Call from March 25, 2008] 10:30AM CDT: Obama Campaign to Host Conference Call on Transparency in Government CHICAGO, IL — Obama Communications Director Robert Gibbs will host a conference call for reporters at 10:30 AM CDT today to discuss the need for transparency in government. What: ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Conference Call: On Transparency In Government", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/25/obama- press-conference-call-on-transparency-in- government/" });

Clinton Press Conference Call: To Discuss The State Of The Race
2008-03-25 16:17:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release/Conference Call from March 25, 2008] ** MEDIA ADVISORY ** Harold Ickes and Phil Singer Hold Conference Call TODAY to Discuss the State of the Race WHO: Harold Ickes, Senior Advisor Phil Singer, Deputy Communications Director WHAT: ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Conference Call: To Discuss The State Of The Race", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/25/clinto n-press-conference-call-to-discuss-the-st ate-of-the-race-7/" });

Clinton Press Release: Morning HUBdate - Retirement Security
2008-03-25 16:09:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release from March 25, 2008] Morning HUBdate: Retirement Security Previewing Today: Today, Hillary hosts a ?Solutions for the American Economy? town hall in Greensburg, PA addressing how families can save and invest for a secure retirement. Recapping Yesterday: Hillary unveiled her comprehensive plan to halt the housing crisis. ?The solution I?ve proposed is ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Release: Morning HUBdate - Retirement Security", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/25/clinto n-press-release-morning-hubdate-retiremen t-security/" });

McCain Press Release: Statement By John McCain On Iraq
2008-03-25 15:58:00
[McCain Campaign Press Release from March 24, 2008] Statement By John McCain On Iraq ARLINGTON, VA — U.S. Senator John McCain made the following remarks today in Chula Vista, California: “As you know, I was in Iraq, Jordan, Israel, France and England on my last visit. And a couple of days ago, as you probably know, an audiotape ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "McCain Press Release: Statement By John McCain On Iraq", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/25/mccain -press-release-statement-by-john-mccain-o n-iraq/" });

Obama Press Release: Obama to Launch ?Road to Change? Bus Tour Across PA
2008-03-25 15:55:00
[Obama Campaign Press Release from March 25, 2008] Obama to Launch ?Road to Change ? Bus Tour Across PA Six-day bus tour will feature stops across Keystone state to continue dialogue with voters PHILADELPHIA, PA?Senator Barack Obama will return to Pennsylvania Friday to launch a six-day bus tour across the Keystone State. Over the course of the tour, ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Release: Obama to Launch “Road to Change” Bus Tour Across PA", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/25/obama- press-release-obama-to-launch-road-to-cha nge-bus-tour-across-pa/" });

Obama Press Release: ?Misspoke?? Clinton?s Prepared Remarks on Bosnia Join
2008-03-25 15:14:00
[Obama Campaign Press Release from March 24, 2008] ?Misspoke?? Clinton?s Prepared Remarks on Bosnia Join Similar Stretches on FMLA, SCHIP, and NAFTA CHICAGO, IL?The Clinton campaign claimed today that Senator Clinton ?misspoke? when she described a supposedly harrowing landing in Tuzla, Bosnia as First Lady in 1996?despite the fact that the claim appeared in her prepared remarks. ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Release: “Misspoke”? Clinton’s Prepared Remarks on Bosnia Join Similar Stretches on FMLA, SCHIP, and NAFTA", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/25/obama- press-release-misspoke-clintons-prepared- remarks-on-bosnia-join-similar-stretches- on-fmla-schip-and-nafta/" });

Clinton Press Release: Hillary Clinton Delivers Remarks on Halting the Hous
2008-03-24 20:31:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release from March 24, 2008] Hillary Clinton Delivers Remarks on Halting the Housing Crisis Hillary Clinton delivered the following remarks this morning at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. The transcript is also available at: [LINK] Thank you. Thank you. It?s great to be back here at Penn and in Philadelphia. I remember giving the ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Release: Hillary Clinton Delivers Remarks on Halting the Housing Crisis", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/24/clinto n-press-release-hillary-clinton-delivers- remarks-on-halting-the-housing-crisis/" });

Obama Press Release: Clinton Talks about Protecting American Homeowners?but
2008-03-24 20:26:00
[Obama Campaign Press Release from March 24, 2008] Clinton Talks about Protecting American Homeowners?but Contributions Show Close Ties to the Industry?s Interests CHICAGO, IL?Senator Clinton gave a speech today outlining her plans to address the mortgage crisis? but her history of accepting campaign contributions from PACs and lobbyists representing that same industry shows that she?s enmeshed in ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Release: Clinton Talks about Protecting American Homeowners?but Contributions Show Close Ties to the Industry’s Interests", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/24/obama- press-release-clinton-talks-about-protect ing-american-homeowners%e2%80%94but-contr ibutions-show-close-ties-to-the-industrys -interests/" });

Obama Press Release: Obama Statement on 4000 American Deaths in Iraq
2008-03-24 20:22:00
[Obama Campaign Press Release from March 24, 2008] Obama Statement on 4,000 American Deaths in Iraq CHICAGO, IL - Senator Obama issued the following statement today in response to reports that 4,000 American servicemen and women have now been killed in Iraq since the war began. “It is with great sadness that we have reached another grim milestone ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Release: Obama Statement on 4000 American Deaths in Iraq", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/24/obama- press-release-obama-statement-on-4000-ame rican-deaths-in-iraq/" });

Clinton Press Release: Statement On Troop Death Toll Reaching 4000
2008-03-24 19:39:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release from March 24, 2008] Statement from Hillary Clinton Five years after the start of the war in Iraq, there have now been 4,000 U.S. military deaths in Iraq. On this solemn day, we remember the sacrifice of our brave men and women in uniform. We honor the tens of thousands more who ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Release: Statement On Troop Death Toll Reaching 4000", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/24/clinto n-press-release-statement-on-troop-death- toll-reaching-4000/" });

McCain Press Release: Statement By John McCain On The Presidential Election
2008-03-24 19:36:00
[McCain Campaign Press Release from March 24, 2008] Statement By John McCain On The Presidential Election In Taiwan ARLINGTON, VA — U.S. Senator John McCain today issued the following statement on the elections in Taiwan: “I want to congratulate Ma Ying-jeou of Taiwan on his victory in the presidential election held on March 22nd. Once again we are ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "McCain Press Release: Statement By John McCain On The Presidential Election In Taiwan", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/24/mccain -press-release-statement-by-john-mccain-o n-the-presidential-election-in-taiwan/" });

Obama Press Release: ONE YEAR AGO: Obama Proposed The Summit Clinton Is Off
2008-03-24 19:34:00
[Obama Campaign Press Release from March 24, 2008] ONE YEAR AGO: Obama proposed the summit Clinton is offering today Almost one year ago to the day, Barack Obama sent a letter (below) to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson urging them to convene a homeownership preservation summit. Today, Clinton is proposing essentially ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Release: ONE YEAR AGO: Obama Proposed The Summit Clinton Is Offering Today", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/24/obama- press-release-one-year-ago-obama-proposed -the-summit-clinton-is-offering-today/" });

Clinton Press Conference Call: To Discuss The State Of The Race
2008-03-24 19:26:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release/Conference Call from March 24, 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: ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Conference Call: To Discuss The State Of The Race ", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/24/clinto n-press-conference-call-to-discuss-the-st ate-of-the-race-6/" });

Clinton Press Release: Hillary Clinton: Leadership on The Economy
2008-03-24 19:13:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release from March 24, 2008] Hillary Clinton : Leadership on The Economy SOLVING THE HOUSING CRISIS Hillary called for a foreclosure timeout on March 15, 2007. In a speech to the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, Hillary calls for a ?foreclosure timeout, during which borrowers will have the opportunity to put their financial houses in order ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Release: Hillary Clinton: Leadership on The Economy", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/24/clinto n-press-release-hillary-clinton-leadershi p-on-the-economy/" });

Clinton Press Release: Clinton Calls For Bold Action To Halt Housing Crisis
2008-03-24 19:08:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release from March 24, 2008] Clinton Calls For Bold Action To Halt Housing Crisis Plan Would Help Families Avoid Foreclosure And Unfreeze Mortgage Markets Hillary Clinton delivered a major speech in Philadelphia today on the state of the American economy and announced a four-point plan to stem the tide of home foreclosures, which has been ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Release: Clinton Calls For Bold Action To Halt Housing Crisis", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/24/clinto n-press-release-clinton-calls-for-bold-ac tion-to-halt-housing-crisis/" });

Clinton Press Release: Morning HUBdate - Halting the Housing Crisis
2008-03-24 18:58:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release from March 24, 2008] Morning HUBdate: Halting the Housing Crisis Previewing Today: Hillary delivers a major policy address in Philadelphia, PA announcing bold action to halt the housing crisis. Her 4-part plan helps millions of families facing foreclosure by expanding the government?s role in guaranteeing restructured mortgages, and promotes policies to stop the ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Release: Morning HUBdate - Halting the Housing Crisis", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/24/clinto n-press-release-morning-hubdate-halting-t he-housing-crisis/" });

Obama Press Conference Call: To Discuss Clinton?s Economic Speech
2008-03-24 18:09:00
[Obama Campaign Press Release/Conference Call from March 24, 2008] WHAT: Conference Call on Clinton ?s Economic Speech with Obama Campaign Manager David Plouffe WHEN: Today — 8:15 AM Central/ 9:15 AM Eastern [AUDIO] Download audio file (Obama_Press_Call_Mar_24_2008.mp3) SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Conference Call: To Discuss Clinton’s Economic Speech", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/24/obama- press-conference-call-to-discuss-clintons -economic-speech/" });

Clinton Press Release: MEMO - Bill Clinton = Joe McCarthy?!
2008-03-24 18:05:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release from March 23, 2008] To: Interested Parties From: Howard Wolfson, Communications Director Date: March 22, 2008 RE: Bill Clinton = Joe McCarthy?! Recent attacks by Obama Campaign surrogate General Merrill McPeak comparing Bill Clinton to Joe McCarthy are outraegous and divisive, but not surprising. They are in keeping with the Obama campaign’s daily attacks on ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Release: MEMO - Bill Clinton = Joe McCarthy?!", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/24/clinto n-press-release-memo-bill-clinton-joe-mcc arthy/" });

Things We Won?t Cover
2008-03-24 17:42:00
The latest outrage of the day. People say stupid things. They apologize. The offended get over it. That’s life. Unless and until it becomes an obvious trend of it originating from one campaign only, or a significant gaffe makes it into the news cycle, I really think it’s not worth wasting a lot of time over. Update: Apparently ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Things We Won’t Cover ", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/24/things -we-wont-cover/" });
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Clinton?s New Electoral College Argument
2008-03-24 16:34:00
Another week, another benchmark for the Clinton campaign: IN Sen. Evan Bayh, a Hillary Clinton supporter and surrogate, suggested yesterday on CNN that Super Ds should use the Electoral College to determine which candidate they’ll back. ?So who carried the states with the most Electoral College votes is an important factor to consider because ultimately, that?s how ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton’s New Electoral College Argument", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/24/clinto ns-new-electoral-college-argument/" });
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Washington Post: Obama and Clinton Embellishing Records
2008-03-24 15:57:00
Interesting that there’s only vague references to John McCain in the article. On the other hand, he’s been running away from most everything with his name on it so far (which will change come the general election). That said, there’s a reason both Obama and Clinton have to embellish: neither was a Senator in anything but ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Washington Post: Obama and Clinton Embellishing Records", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/24/washin gton-post-obama-and-clinton-embellishing- records/" });
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FEC Report: John McCain (March Monthly 2008)
2008-03-22 21:49:00
On March 20, 2008, John McCain ?s campaign filed its March Monthly FEC Report . This report covers the period of Feb. 1 - Feb. 29, 2008. Here?s the breakdown: Total Raised In February: $11,580,596.28 –> General Election Funds: $351,807.00 –> Primary Funds: $8,921,182.16 Money Spent In February: $8,782,422.47 Cash On Hand At End Of February: $7,996,595.27 Debts: $74,469.42 John ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "FEC Report: John McCain (March Monthly 2008)", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/22/fec-re port-john-mccain-march-monthly-2008/" });

FEC Report: Barack Obama (March Monthly 2008)
2008-03-22 21:33:00
On March 20, 2008, Hillary Clinton?s campaign filed its March Monthly FEC Report . This report covers the period of Feb. 1 - Feb. 29, 2008. Here?s the breakdown: Total Raised In February: $56,766,037.85 Money Spent In February: $42,873,107.74 Cash On Hand At End Of February: $38,833,089.54 Debts: $625,058.98 Needless to say, Sen. Obama is in a ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "FEC Report: Barack Obama (March Monthly 2008)", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/22/fec-re port-barack-obama-march-monthly-2008/" });
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FEC Report: Hillary Clinton (March Monthly 2008)
2008-03-22 21:21:00
On March 20, 2008, Hillary Clinton ’s campaign filed its March Monthly FEC Report . This report covers the period of Feb. 1 - Feb. 29, 2008. Here’s the breakdown: Total Raised In February: $35,826,665.44 Money Spent In February: $31,838,144.63 Cash On Hand At End Of February: $33,174,862.16 —> For Primary: Approx $11,700,000 —> For General Election : $21,00,000 Debts: ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "FEC Report: Hillary Clinton (March Monthly 2008)", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/22/fec-re port-hillary-clinton-march-monthly-2008/" });
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Obama Press Release: Response To Clinton Campaign Conference Call
2008-03-22 20:29:00
[Obama Campaign Press Release from March 22, 2008] [This press release is a response to this Clinton Campaign conference call] “Since the Clinton campaign had a news-less conference call, reiterating tired lines of attack with no basis in reality, instead of responding with a call of our own, we are going to give the press corps a ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Release: Response To Clinton Campaign Conference Call", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/03/22/obama- press-release-response-to-clinton-campaig n-conference-call-2/" });