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McCain Press Call: Responding To Senator Obama?s Speech Today On The Econom
2008-06-09 20:45:00
[McCain Campaign Press Release/Conference call from June 9, 2008] Media Advisory Conference Call Responding to Senator Obama ’s Speech Today ARLINGTON, VA — Today at 1:45 p.m. EDT, U.S. Senator John McCain’s presidential campaign will hold a press conference call with Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) and senior policy advisor Doug Holtz-Eakin to discuss Senator Obama’s speech on the economy ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "McCain Press Call: Responding To Senator Obama’s Speech Today On The Economy", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/06/09/mccain -press-call-responding-to-senator-obamas- speech-today-on-the-economy/" });

Surprising Alaska Senate Poll Numbers
2008-06-09 19:20:00
A lot of people thought Sen. Ted Stevens would be vulnerable in this election, both because of corruption charges and a sharp spike in his craziness in recent years. Still, seeing a new poll having Anchorage mayor Mark Begich beating Stevens by 7 points (51-44) is pretty shocking. Given that Democrats are also favored in the ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Surprising Alaska Senate Poll Numbers", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/06/09/surpri sing-alaska-senate-poll-numbers/" });
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Huckabee To The Rescue?
2008-06-08 06:55:00
No, this isn’t any vice presidential gossip. Rather, it’s just your run of the mill ‘former Governor and presidential candidate saves a man’s life’ stories. At a luncheon this afternoon in North Carolina, Robert Pittenger, a Republican candidate for NC Lieutenant Governor began choking; fortunately for him, Mike Huckabee was there to perform the ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Huckabee To The Rescue …", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/06/07/huckab ee-to-the-rescue/" });
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Hillary Clinton?s Concession And Obama Endorsement Speech
2008-06-08 05:03:00
Today, Sen. Hillary Clinton officially suspended her campaign, conceded and endorsed Barack Obama .  It was a strong speech and certainly makes some of the doomsday speculation over the past few days seem a bit silly. In case you missed it, here’s the video: You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video Transcript after the ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Hillary Clinton’s Concession And Obama Endorsement Speech", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/06/07/hillar y-clintons-concession-and-obama-endorseme nt-speech/" });
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What a Difference Six Months Can Make
2008-06-07 04:33:00
December 13, 2007, in Des Moines, Iowa: You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video June 4, 2008, in Washington, DC: SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "What a Difference Six Months Can Make", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/06/06/what-a -difference-six-months-can-make/" });
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Historical Comparisons and Meaning: Clinton Should Have Conceded
2008-06-06 02:25:00
Over at the Plank, professor David Greenberg argues about the timetable of Clinton ’s concession. He cites three examples: Gary Hart in 1984, Ted Kennedy in 1980, and Morris Udall in 1976, and finds Clinton’s concession this coming Saturday to be at the least on par with the other two. A few notes: One, the media cycles ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Historical Comparisons and Meaning : Clinton Should Have Conceded", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/06/05/histor ical-comparisons-and-meaning-clinton-shou ld-have-conceded/" });
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Suggestions?
2008-06-05 04:47:00
As we make the changeover to general election mode.  Are there any suggestions that you have for the site? Features? Story ideas? Topics you’d like us to discuss? Perhaps a forum for viewers to interact a bit more? Or, something else…? Please feel free to leave a comment or email us. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Suggestions?", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/06/04/sugges tions/" });
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Live Blog Of Obama Nomination Rally, From Inside the Xcel Center, St. Paul,
2008-06-04 01:22:00
All times are central time. And YES - this means we’re relaunching in general election mode starting TODAY. So that’s nice. 6:17: I’m inside. While waiting to get in, I saw a certain female Democratic Senator enter the building. Of course, I’m referring to Senator Klobuchar. I last saw the lines outside around 4:30 - nearly two ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Live Blog Of Obama Nomination Rally, From Inside the Xcel Center, St. Paul, MN", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/06/03/live-b log-of-obama-nomination-rally-from-inside -the-xcel-center-st-paul-mn/" });
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Announcement: Live Blogging Obama Rally In St. Paul, Minnesota
2008-06-03 23:03:00
John will be credentialed for tonight’s rally at the Xcel Center in St. Paul, Minnesota .  So, check back later for his live blog of the event including behind-the-scenes coverage. We’re back! And we’re coming back with a fury… ShareThis
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When Does Leading Become Winning?
2008-05-19 21:27:00
The Clinton and Obama campaign are arguing over what tomorrow’s primaries are going to mean. That is when Obama is going to secure a majority of pledged delegates. That won’t be enough to put him over the top - he’ll need more superdelegates and add-ons, but it does mean something. The Clinton campaign has essentially ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "When Does Leading Become Winning?", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/05/19/when-d oes-leading-become-winning/" });
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Why No Posts Lately?
2008-05-08 21:28:00
Apologies all around for the lack of posts lately.  Rest assured it’s unpleasant for us as well.  We will be back soon. Both of us are law students and we are both tied up with final exams.  Exams will be over soon though, so hang in there and please accept our apologies. In the meantime, feel free ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Why No Posts Lately?", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/05/08/why-no -posts-lately/" });
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The Kentucky Derby: A Bad Sign For Hillary
2008-05-04 01:21:00
Interrupting studying for law school exams with breaking news. This past week, Hillary Clinton commented on the Kentucky Derby : “I hope that everybody will go to the derby on Saturday and place just a little money on the filly for me. I wont be able to be there this year ? my daughter is going to ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Kentucky Derby: A Bad Sign For Hillary", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/05/03/the-ke ntucky-derby-a-bad-sign-for-hillary/" });
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Obama Press Call: Congressman Bruce Braley To Discuss Endorsement Of Barack
2008-04-30 20:30:00
[Obama Campaign Press Release/Conference Call from April 30, 2008] TODAY: CONGRESSMAN BRUCE BRALEY TO HOST CONFERENCE CALL TO DISCUSS ENDORSEMENT OF BARACK OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT Chicago, IL ? Today, United States Congressman Bruce Braley (D-IA) will participate in a conference call to discuss his endorsement of Barack Obama for president. The Obama for America campaign will host the ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Call: Congressman Bruce Braley To Discuss Endorsement Of Barack Obama", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/30/obama- press-call-congressman-bruce-braley-to-di scuss-endorsement-of-barack-obama-2/" });

Obama Press Call: To Discuss FEC Complaint Filed Against Pro-Clinton Group
2008-04-30 17:30:00
[Obama Campaign Press Release/Conference Call from April 30, 2008] Obama Campaign Hosts Call to Discuss FEC Complaint Filed Against Pro-Clinton Group INDIANAPOLIS ? U.S. Sen. Barack Obama?s campaign Chief Counsel Bob Bauer will discuss a Federal Elections Commission complaint filed today against the Clinton-affiliated group, American Leadership Project, on a conference call this morning. Bauer will be ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Call: To Discuss FEC Complaint Filed Against Pro-Clinton Group", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/30/obama- press-call-to-discuss-fec-complaint-filed -against-pro-clinton-group/" });

Weekend Briefing (April 27, 2008)
2008-04-27 18:51:00
Here’s what’s news this weekend… Rush Limbaugh is raising hairs for his suggestion and later clarification about his call (or desire) for their to be riots at this year’s Democratic Convention similar to the riots in 1968. Hillary Clinton calls for a Lincoln-Douglas style debate between her and Barack Obama .  The debate would be 90 minutes, no ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Weekend Briefing (April 27, 2008)", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/27/weeken d-briefing-april-27-2008/" });
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Obama Press Call: To Announce National Voter Registration Drive
2008-04-25 19:00:00
[Obama Campaign Press Release/Conference Call ] Obama Campaign Conference Call to Announce National Voter Registration Drive CHICAGO, IL? The Obama campaign today will host a conference call with Deputy Campaign Manager Steve Hildebrand and North Carolina Congressman G.K. Butterfield to announce the launch of a national voter registration drive. WHO: Deputy Campaign Manager Steve Hildebrand and North Carolina Congressman ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Call: To Announce National Voter Registration Drive", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/25/obama- press-call-to-announce-national-voter-reg istration-drive/" });

Testing This
2008-04-24 01:57:00
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Clinton Press Release: Clinton Campaign on Track to Raise $10 Million Onlin
2008-04-23 21:35:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release from April 23, 2008] Clinton Campaign on Track to Raise $10 Million Online in the 24 Hrs Since Winning PA Primary Historic fundraising pace represents campaign?s best day ever Hillary Clinton?s campaign is on track to raise $10 million online in the 24 hours since she was declared the winner of the Pennsylvania ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Release: Clinton Campaign on Track to Raise $10 Million Online In The 24 Hours Since Winning PA Primary", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/23/clinto n-press-release-clinton-campaign-on-track -to-raise-10-million-online-in-the-24-hou rs-since-winning-pa-primary/" });

Clinton Press Call: The Tide is Turning - Prominent Clinton Supporters Disc
2008-04-23 20:00:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release/Conference Call from April 23, 2008] *** MEDIA ADVISORY*** The Tide is Turning: Prominent Clinton Supporters Disc uss the Significance of Hillary?s PA Victory on a Conference Call TODAY Sen. Bayh, Governors Host Call Beginning at 2:00 p.m. ET WHEN: TODAY, Wednesday, April 23 at 2:00 p.m. ET WHO: Senator Evan Bayh (IN)   ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Call: The Tide is Turning - Prominent Clinton Supporters Discuss the Significance of Hillary’s PA Victory", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/23/clinto n-press-call-the-tide-is-turning-prominen t-clinton-supporters-discuss-the-signific ance-of-hillarys-pa-victory/" });

Clinton Press Release: Congressman John Tanner Endorses Hillary Clinton for
2008-04-23 18:58:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release from April 23, 2008] Congressman John Tanner Endorses Hillary Clinton for President On the heels of a strong victory in Pennsylvania, Congressman John Tanner today announced his endorsement of Hillary Clinton for President. Tanner represents Tennessee’s 8th Congressional District. “I do not remember a time when our nation has faced the financial peril that ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Release: Congressman John Tanner Endorses Hillary Clinton for President", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/23/clinto n-press-release-congressman-john-tanner-e ndorses-hillary-clinton-for-president/" });

Obama Press Release: Former Edwards National General Chairman and 49 Other
2008-04-23 18:53:00
[Obama Campaign Press Release from April 23, 2008] Former Edwards National General Chairman and 49 Other Edwards Supporters Throw Support to Barack Obama Edwards backers call North Carolina primary clear choice between real change and more of the same Raleigh, NC — The Obama campaign today announced the endorsement of 49 prominent supporters of John Edwards - including ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Release: Former Edwards National General Chairman and 49 Other Edwards Supporters Throw Support to Barack Obama", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/23/obama- press-release-former-edwards-national-gen eral-chairman-and-49-other-edwards-suppor ters-throw-support-to-barack-obama/" });

Obama Press Call: Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry Discusses Endorsement Of Bar
2008-04-23 18:15:00
[Obama Campaign Press Release/Conference Call from April 23, 2008] OBAMA CAMPAIGN TO HOST CONFERENCE CALL WITH OKLAHOMA GOVERNOR BRAD HENRY Chicago, IL ? Today, Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry will hold a conference call with reporters to discuss his endorsement of Senator Barack Obama. Obama National Campaign Manager David Plouffe will also join the call. WHO: Governor Brad Henry   ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Call: Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry Discusses Endorsement Of Barack Obama", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/23/obama- press-call-oklahoma-governor-brad-henry-d iscusses-endorsement-of-barack-obama/" });

Obama Press Call: Campaign Manager To Discuss The State Of The Race
2008-04-23 16:00:00
[Obama Campaign Press Release/Conference Call from April 23, 2008] TODAY: OBAMA CAMPAIGN MANAGER TO DISCUSS THE STATE OF THE RACE CHICAGO, IL ?The Obama campaign will host a conference call this morning, Wednesday, April 23, with National Campaign Manager David Plouffe to discuss the state of the race. WHO: National Campaign Manager David Plouffe WHAT: Conference Call with ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Call: Campaign Manager To Discuss The State Of The Race ", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/23/obama- press-call-campaign-manager-to-discuss-th e-state-of-the-race/" });

Clinton Press Release: MEMO - The Tide Is Turning
2008-04-23 12:02:00
[Clinton Campaign Press Release from April 23, 2008] To: Interested Parties From: The Clinton Campaign Date: April 23, 2008 RE: The Tide Is Turning The voters in Pennsylvania have spoken. America is listening. And the tide is turning. By providing fresh evidence that Hillary is the candidate best positioned to beat John McCain in the fall, the Pennsylvania ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Clinton Press Release: MEMO - The Tide Is Turning", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/23/clinto n-press-release-memo-the-tide-is-turning/ " });
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The Exit Polls?
2008-04-23 00:46:00
… are probably wrong. Polls close in a little over two hours. I know this is bold, but how about we just … wait. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Exit Polls…", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/22/the-ex it-polls/" });
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Pennsylvania Democratic Primary Delegate Breakdown
2008-04-23 00:02:00
Below is the delegate breakdowns for the Pennsylvania Democratic Primary. Total Delegates: 187 Pledged Delegates: 158 – Proportional by Statewide total: 55 – Proportional by Congressional District: 103 —— District 9: 3 delegates —— Districts 5, 10, 16, 17, 19: 4 delegates each —— Districts 3, 4, 11, 12, 15, 18: 5 delegates each —— District 6: 6 delegates —— Districts 1, 7, 8, ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Pennsylvania Democratic Primary Delegate Breakdown", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/22/pennsy lvania-democratic-primary-delegate-breakd own/" });
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Obama Press Release: MEMO - The Bar for Clinton in Pennsylvania and Beyond
2008-04-22 18:59:00
[Obama Campaign Press Release from April 22, 2008] TO: Interested Parties FR: Obama Campaign RE: The Bar for Clinton in Pennsylvania and Beyond DA: April 22, 2008 _________________________________________ ______________________ The Bar for Clinton in Pennsylvania With all eyes on today?s contest, one thing is clear: Pennsylvania is considered a state tailor-made for Hillary Clinton, and by rights she should win big. She ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Obama Press Release: MEMO - The Bar for Clinton in Pennsylvania and Beyond", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/22/obama- press-release-memo-the-bar-for-clinton-in -pennsylvania-and-beyond/" });

The Real Problem With ABC?s Debate
2008-04-21 23:20:00
There’s a back and forth going on regarding the last debate on ABC News. I think both sides are partially right and both are partially wrong. The accusatory tones going back and forth are not helping, either. The complainers main argument seems to be that actual substance took a backseat. The supporters note that these kinds ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "The Real Problem With ABC’s Debate ", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/21/the-re al-problem-with-abcs-debate/" });
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FEC Report: John McCain (April Monthly 2008)
2008-04-21 18:02:00
On April 20, 2008, John McCain ’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: $15,428,882 Money Spent In March: $11,845,764.05 Cash On Hand At End Of March: $11,579,713.65 ?> For Primary: Approx $42,500,000 ?> For General Election: $8,600,000 Debts Owed To Campaign: $77,259.74 Debts Owed By Campaign: $707,041.91 As noted ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "FEC Report: John McCain (April Monthly 2008)", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/21/fec-re port-john-mccain-april-monthly-2008/" });
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FEC Report: Barack Obama (April Monthly 2008)
2008-04-21 17:47:00
On April 20, 2008, Barack Obama ’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: $42,832,120.65 Money Spent In March: $30,591,210.20 Cash On Hand At End Of March: $51,073,999.99 ?> For Primary: Approx $42,500,000 ?> For General Election: $8,600,000 Debts: $662,784.55 Like last month, Sen. Obama is in a very ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "FEC Report: Barack Obama (April Monthly 2008)", url: "http://2008central.net/2008/04/21/fec-re port-barack-obama-april-monthly-2008/" });
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