US Elections 2008: March 2008

Monday, March 31, 2008

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Bill Clinton fires up Hillary supporters (Portland Tribune)

Fans of Hillary Clinton lined up hours before her husband was scheduled to make his first campaign appearance in Portland Monday morning. “I have been enamored with her ever since she was the First Lady and tried to do something about health care,” said Amorée Lovell, who showed up at ...

Hillary Clinton Returning To Pittsburgh (WPXI Pittsburgh)

PITTSBURGH -- The "Pennsylvania for Hillary" campaign announced Saturday that Hillary Clinton will be returning to Pittsburgh for a campaign event on Wednesday, April 2.

Chelsea Clinton shows her political chops on Hillary's campaign (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Chelsea Clinton, on the campaign trail for her mother Hillary, is showing that she is indeed her parents' daughter.

Bill Clinton tells those urging Hillary to quit to 'chill out' as Obama takes 10% lead (Daily Mail)

Barack Obama today increased his lead over Hillary Clinton as she vowed to stay in the Whie House race. Meanwhile Bill Clinton told Democrats who want her to quit to 'chill out'

Hey cuz: Obama related to Brad Pitt, Hillary Clinton to Angelina Jolie, McCain to Laura Bush (The Beaver County Times)

BOSTON (AP) — This could make for one odd family reunion: Barack Obama is a distant cousin of actor Brad Pitt, and Hillary Clinton is related to Pitt’s girlfriend, Angelina Jolie.

Friday, March 28, 2008

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NYT: Clinton details health premium caps

Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton says that if elected president she would push for a universal health care plan that would limit what Americans pay for health insurance to no more than 10 percent of their income

NYT: Obama to begin push in Pennsylvania

When he steps aboard a campaign bus in Pittsburgh on Friday, Senator Barack Obama begins a six-day journey across Pennsylvania and its complex political landscape, one that is largely favorable to his rival, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Obama to gain key endorsement in Pa.

Barack Obama will be endorsed by Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey, according to the Obama campaign.

Obama would have left if Wright stayed

White House hopeful Barack Obama suggests he would have left his Chicago church had his longtime pastor, whose fiery anti-American comments about U.S. foreign policy and race relations threatened Obama's campaign, not stepped down.

Lawyers on McCain birth question

A pair of lawyers — one Republican, one Democrat — have concluded that John McCain’s 1936 birth outside the continental United States does not disqualify him to be president.

Thursday, March 27, 2008

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NYT: Web fueling word of mouth 2.0

Younger voters tend to be not just consumers of news and current events but conduits as well — sending out e-mailed links and videos to friends and their social networks.

Obama offers plan for economic woes

Democrat Barack Obama said Thursday tougher government regulations that reflect the realities of modern finance are needed to get a grip on the economy before it gets even worse.

Clinton donors warn Pelosi

A group of prominent Hillary Clinton donors sent a letter to House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi asking her to stay out of the Democratic fight over their role in the presidential race.

Obama chides McCain on economic approach

Democrat Barack Obama ridiculed Republican presidential rival John McCain on Wednesday for what he called a "sit back and watch" approach to the economic troubles gripping the nation.

McCain: U.S. must listen to allies

John McCain is renewing his call for the U.S. to live up to its duties as a world leader.

Monday, March 24, 2008

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Live Video: Hillary Clinton Speaks On Economy (FOX 5 Washington D.C.)

Hillary Clinton gives a speech on the economy Monday morning.

Hillary Clinton Campaigns in Pennsylvania (WTAJ-TV Altoona)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Sen. Hillary Clinton visits Philadelphia Monday morning to deliver a "major policy address" at the University of Pennsylvania. Monday afternoon she will attend a get-out-the-vote rally at Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell.

Hillary Clinton to make campaign stop in Greensburg (The Tribune-Democrat)

Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., and her husband, former President Clinton, plan several campaign stops in the region this week.

SINBAD TO HILLARY: 'WHAT SNIPER FIRE?': Comic says Clinton is exaggerating Bosnia trip. (Eurweb)

*The last time Sinbad was suddenly deluged with phone calls from the media, he was the victim of an Internet death rumor. In this latest press attack, the comedian is being asked about a 1996 Bosnia trip that he took with then First Lady Hillary Clinton.

Hillary Clinton plots to win super delegates as Barack Obama breaks (Times Online)

Barack Obama has granted himself a three-day Easter campaign break, secure in the belief that Hillary Clinton needs a miracle to win the Democratic nomination.

Friday, March 21, 2008

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In Hillary Clinton's Datebook, A Shift (Washington Post)

Hillary Rodham Clinton arrived in the White House with a schedule befitting a president, packed with policy sessions, meetings with senators and trips to promote an ambitious political agenda. But after the collapse of her health-care plan in 1994, she largely retreated to a more traditional firs...

Hillary Clinton to keynote Democratic dinner at Heinz Field (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)

Sen. Hillary Clinton has accepted an invitation to be keynote speaker at the Allegheny County Democratic Committee's annual dinner in April.

Hillary Clinton papers show '90s highs, lows (Planet Out via Yahoo! News)

SUMMARY: Newly released schedules from Hillary Clinton's eight years in the White House portray an activist first lady but also one besmirched by Monicagate.

8:55 a.m. Friday poll: Has Hillary Clinton won your vote with her visit to Anderson? Yes or No (The Herald Bulletin)

Has Hillary Clinton won your vote with her visit to Anderson? Yes or No

Sen. Hillary Clinton campaigns in Indiana with Sen. Evan Bayh (Louisville Courier-Journal)

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton crossed Indiana yesterday for a town-hall meeting in Anderson after speaking at a Terre Haute diner to make her case for the Democratic nomination for president.

Thursday, March 20, 2008

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McCain meets with British prime minister

The Republican presidential candidate hailed the bravery of British and U.S. soldiers yet refrained from calling publicly for Britain to slow the pace of its troop withdrawal from southern Iraq.

Hagel: New party needed?

U.S. Sen. Chuck Hagel writes in a new book that the United States needs independent leadership and possibly another political party.

NYT: Clinton's options narrow

Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton needs three breaks to wrest the Democratic presidential nomination from Senator Barack Obama in the view of her advisers.

Walter: Obama's speech could seal the deal

Tuesday's address in Philadelphia may have a decisive effect on superdelegates eager to avoid opening a racial divide in the party.

Obama chooses reconciliation

It was an extraordinary moment — the first black candidate with a good chance at becoming a presidential nominee, embarking on perhaps the most significant public discussion of race in decades.

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

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Archives releases Hillary Clinton's White House schedule (CNN.com)

The National Archives on Wednesday released more than 11,000 pages of Sen. Hillary Clinton's schedule when she was first lady.

Hillary Clinton expected in Detroit within the hour (Detroit News)

Sen. Hillary Clinton will make a campaign stop today in Detroit and up the pressure on Sen. Barack Obama to accept a new June primary contest.

11,000 pages detailing Hillary Clinton's White House years released (Guardian Unlimited)

The National Archives and the Clinton presidential library released more than 11,000 pages of records today from Hillary Clinton's time as first lady

Hillary Clinton's White House schedules to be released today (Denver Post)

Thousands of pages of Hillary Rodham Clinton's schedules as first lady are being released to the public today after months of pressure and criticism that the Clintons were delaying the disclosure.

Hillary Clinton's White House Schedules Revealed (CBS 13 Sacramento)

Archivists have put out thousands of pages of schedules showing Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's day-to-day activities as a first lady.Â In all, 11,046 pages have been made available. Nearly 4,800 pages have parts blacked out. The archives says that's to protect the privacy of third parties. Schedules for about a month of activities are not included in this release.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

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Obama condemns his pastor's comments

The presidential hopeful tried to stem damage from divisive comments delivered by his pastor, while bluntly addressing anger between blacks and whites in his most racially pointed speech yet.

Todd: Clinton's superdelegate fight

NBC's Chuck Todd on Hillary Clinton's make-or-break effort to woo superdelegates away from her opponent.

Unelected Bernanke, Paulson key in crisis

In a presidential election year, the crisis playing out in the financial markets is a reminder that for the time being, the most consequential decision-makers are unelected officials.

Iraq takes on bigger role in campaign

The fifth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq has provoked an intense exchange over the war among the three presidential candidates, illustrating the deep divisions over how to proceed there even as the violence has ebbed.

Fineman: A make-or-break moment for Obama

Tuesday in Philadelphia, Barack Obama faces his highest bar yet: He has to explain his relationship with – and differences with – his controversial pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright Jr.

Monday, March 17, 2008

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Elton John to raise money for Hillary Clinton's campaign with concert at Radio City Music Hall (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

WASHINGTON - Elton John will help Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton raise cash for her presidential campaign with a solo concert next month at Radio City Music Hall in New York.

Hillary Clinton has the media right where she wants us (Market Watch)

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton has the national media right where she wants them: on the defensive.

BREAKING: Hillary Clinton to visit Bloomington as well as Terre Haute (Terre Haute Tribune Star)

While Terre Haute awaits word on the time and site of an expected campaign appearance Thursday by Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, her Web site indicates Clinton will make an appearance at Indiana University in Bloomington on Thursday evening.

LIVE VIDEO: Hillary Clinton Speaks In Washington DC (FOX 5 Washington D.C.)

LIVE VIDEO: Hillary Clinton Speaks In Washington DC

Hillary Clinton To Speak At G.W. University (NBC4 Washington, D.C.)

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton will be in Washington, D.C., on Monday to deliver a major policy address on the war in Iraq.

Friday, March 14, 2008

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Posted March 14, 2008 – Sen. Hillary Clinton, forced to distance herself from a longtime friend and a high-profile ... (BET.com)

– Sen. Hillary Clinton, forced to distance herself from a longtime friend and a high-profile campaign aide for her racially offensive statements, says Black folks should know that she and husband Bill are no racists.

Hillary a 'change-maker,' Bill Clinton tells Johnstown audience (Shelbyville Daily Union)

BY MIKE FAHER THE TRIBUNE-DEMOCRAT (Johnstown, Pa.) JOHNSTOWN, Pa. — Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has used promises of “change” to build a lead over one-time front-runner Hillary Clinton.

Hillary Clinton's Xenophobia (Part II) (The Globalist)

Hillary Clinton claims if elected president, she would restore America’s world image.

Are we ready for a Hillary Clinton in Singapore? (Channel NewsAsia via Yahoo! Singapore News)

SINGAPORE: Are we ready for a Hillary Clinton in Singapore? This was the topic of discussion at an inaugural series organised by the Association of Women for Action and Research (Aware) on Wednesday.

Hillary Clinton coming to Butte (KTVQ Billings)

The head of the Montana Democratic Party has confirmed to Montana's News Station that Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will speak on Saturday, April 5th at the 30th annual Mansfield-Metcalf dinner.

Thursday, March 13, 2008

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Hillary Clinton apologizes to black voters (New York Daily News)

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton did something Wednesday night that she almost never does. She apologized. And once she started, she didn't seem able to stop.

Hillary Clinton Apologizes to Black Voters (WBKO Bowling Green)

Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton offered several apologies on Mar. 12 at a Washington forum sponsored by a black newspaper publishers association.

Chelsea Clinton Campaigns For Hillary At Point Park (WTAE-TV Pittsburgh)

Presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Clinton's daughter, Chelsea Clinton, visits Point Park University in Pittsburgh.

Hillary Clinton's Xenophobia (Part I) (The Globalist)

In the heated race for the Democratic presidential nomination, Barack Obama has recently come under fire from Hillary Clinton for the clumsy comments of two of his advisors.

Hillary Clinton's Xenophobia (Part II) (The Globalist)

Hillary Clinton claims if elected president, she would restore America’s world image.

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

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Mississippi Democrats head to polls

Barack Obama made a final appeal to Mississippi voters Tuesday before he and Hillary Rodham Clinton move into a six-week battle to win Pennsylvania.

McCain advisers lobbied for Airbus

Top current advisers to Sen. John McCain's presidential campaign last year lobbied for a European plane maker that beat Boeing to a $35 billion Air Force tanker contract.

In developer's trial, note cites Obama role

An e-mail message made public on Monday in the fraud trial of Antoin Rezko, a businessman and political contributor, brought attention to Senator Barack Obama’s role in discussions involving a state health planning board that Mr. Rezko is accused of improperly influencing.

Congressman defends views on Obama

An Iowa Republican congressman on Monday defended his prediction that terrorists would celebrate if Democrat Barack Obama were elected president, despite a rebuke from aides to John McCain, the GOP's apparent presidential nominee.

McCain seeks nomination payoff

This week the GOP candidate takes a measure of what the Republican nomination is worth.

Monday, March 10, 2008

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Can Hillary Clinton still win? (BBC News)

Hillary Clinton can still win the Democratic Party nomination to run for president, but there is little room for error, writes Molly Levinson.

Bill Clinton, Hillary's -- but sometimes Obama's -- secret weapon (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Hand in hand on a stroll through a Washington park the day after her triple primary victory, Hillary and Bill Clinton confirmed this week their inseparability -- even though Bill's support for his wife's presidential quest hasn't always been a help to her.

Hillary Clinton in PA today, Phila. Tuesday (Philly.com)

Hillary Clinton begins a two-day barnstorming blitz of Pennsylvania with a campaign rally tonight in Scranton.

Hillary Clinton to hit Harrisburg (The Evening Sun)

It's not a York County appearance ... yet. Colleen Burkett, a volunteer who is running York County's branch of the Hillary Clinton campaign, still hopes the senator and presidential candidate will make a local stop before the April 22 primary.

Senator Hillary Clinton in Scranton Today (WNEP 16 Pennsylvania)

The presidential campaign comes to Pennsylvania today, as Senator Hillary Clinton holds a rally in Scranton.

Friday, March 7, 2008

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Anita Creamer: It's absurd to assume all women back Hillary Clinton (The Sacramento Bee)

Maybe the problem isn't that some people won't vote for a female presidential candidate. Maybe the problem is that the candidate is this particular woman, Hillary Clinton.

Democratic Presidential Candidates Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama to Speak at Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Convention ... (PR Newswire via Yahoo! News)

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama, candidates for the Democratic Presidential nomination, will speak at the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Biennial Convention in Philadelphia. The Convention will be held April 1st through April 3rd at the Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel, 17th and Race Streets, Philadelphia, PA.

Criticism against Hillary Clinton is sexist, says Natalie Portman (New Kerala)

Washington, Mar 7 : Actress Natalie Portman believes that some of the criticism directed towards Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is rooted in sexism.

Fresh off trio of primary wins, Hillary Clinton stumps in Barack Obama-friendly Mississippi (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

CANTON, Miss. - Fresh off a trio of primary victories, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton sought to set low expectations for Tuesday's primary in Mississippi by telling Democrats that even if they support her opponent the moment is historic.

Hillary Clinton aide compares Obama to Ken Starr (Philstar.com)

WASHINGTON (AP) - Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign compared rival Sen. Barack Obama on Thursday to independent prosecutor Kenneth Starr, the Clintons' chief nemesis of the 1990s.

Thursday, March 6, 2008

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Hillary Clinton's rebound sets stage for 7 more weeks of bitter struggle (New York Daily News)

Dig in for seven weeks of trench warfare in the Democratic Party. After Hillary Clinton halted Barack Obama's momentum with big wins in Ohio and Texas, both sides prepared for a battle to the bitter end.

Pres. Candidate Hillary Clinton Comes to the Hub City! (WJTV Jackson)

A city spokesperson confirmed that President Candidate Hillary Clinton will be at the Hattiesburg Train Depot Friday morning at 9 a.m.

What reality TV can teach Hillary Clinton (New York Daily News)

Hillary Clinton may be too busy to watch TV, but her race for the Oval Office has become the ultimate reality show. Call it "Survivor: Pennsylvania Ave." - and it's got us on the edge of our seats.

Hillary Clinton to Make Campaign Visit to Canton (WJTV Jackson)

People in Canton prepare for a big visit from presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Thursday.

Hillary Clinton endorses 'Saturday Night Live' caricature (The Bryan-College Station Eagle)

Associated Press Hillary Rodham Clinton took a break from the campaign trail to thank Saturday Night Live for giving her candidacy a boost -- alt ...

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

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Hillary Clinton?s March 4 Speech (New York Times)

The following is a transcript of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton?s speech to supporters after the March 4 nominating contests, as provided by CQ Transcriptions via The Associated Press.

Hillary Clinton scores wins in Texas and Ohio (New York Daily News)

With her political back against the wall, Hillary Clinton pulled out game-changing wins in Ohio and Texas Tuesday night, giving new life to her comeback campaign.

HILLARY CLINTON HINTS AT SHARED TICKET WITH BARACK OBAMA (New York Post)

Hillary Clinton, fresh off big primary victories in Ohio and Texas after 11 straight losses to Barack Obama, hinted this morning at the possibility of sharing the Democratic presidential ticket with Obama - with her at the top.Asked on CBS's "The...

Hillary Clinton Scores Big Wins in Texas, Ohio and Rhode Island (Gay Wired)

Senator Hillary Clinton ’s firewall against the momentum of the Barack Obama campaign held on Tuesday night, as Clinton scored major victories in Texas, Ohio and Rhode Island.

Hillary Clinton hints at a dream ticket with Barack Obama (Times Online)

A reinvigorated Hillary Clinton hinted today that she would be prepared to run for the White House on a double ticket with her rival, Barack Obama.

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

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Chummy Hillary Clinton hits 'Daily Show' (USA Today)

Hillary Clinton gamely appeared on Comedy Central's The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Monday, the eve of crucial primary duels with Barack Obama in Ohio and Texas.

Is Hillary Clinton good for business? (MSNBC)

Trailing Obama, Hillary Clinton is pumping up the populist rhetoric in Ohio and Texas. But as her record and contributions show, she's no enemy of Corporate America.

Jack Nicholson Exclusive: Actor Talks About Hillary Clinton, Campaign Ad -- 'This Woman Can Do This Job' (Vh1)

Barack Obama may have Oprah on his side but he doesn't know Jack ... Nicholson, that is. Hillary Clinton does, and as millions have learned thanks to a recently released viral campaign endorsement , the Senator from New York has a little star-power on her side even as some pundits write her 2008 campaign epitaph.

Jack Nicholson Exclusive: Actor Talks About Hillary Clinton, Campaign Ad -- 'This Woman Can Do This Job' (MTV Music Television)

Jack Nicholson talked exclusively to MTV News about Hillary Clinton and his video campaign ad for her.

Live from New York, it's Hillary Clinton (CNN.com)

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton met her match while appearing on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" to deliver the show's trademark opening line and provide an "editorial response" to a mock presidential debate.

Monday, March 3, 2008

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Live from New York, it's Hillary Clinton (CNN.com)

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton met her match while appearing on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" to deliver the show's trademark opening line and provide an "editorial response" to a mock presidential debate.

Hillary Clinton: I'll push on past Tuesday's primaries (New York Daily News)

Democratic Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton suggested Monday she'll press on with the campaign after Tuesday's crucial primaries, arguing that momentum is on her side despite 11 straight losses to rival Sen. Barack Obama.

Jack Nicholson Backs 'Sexy' Hillary Clinton (Hollywood.com)

Hollywood heavyweight Jack Nicholson has thrown his support behind Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, with an Internet ad backing her as the "sexy" candidate.

Tuesday Primaries: Must-Win For Hillary Clinton, Possible Coronation For John McCain (MTV Music Television)

Hillary Clinton is in a make-or-break situation entering Ohio's and Texas' big-prize March 4 primaries.

Hillary Clinton makes final push for Ohio (Dayton Daily News)

Symbolic of their neck-and-neck race, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama campaigned less than two miles apart in this Columbus suburb Sunday, March 2, making their final push for votes in the Democratic presidential primary on Tuesday, March 4.

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