US Elections 2008: June 2008

Monday, June 30, 2008

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Iran's oil, nuclear ambitions pose risk to next president

What will the next president do about Iran? Iran has about approximately one-tenth of the world’s proven oil reserves, plus more than one-tenth of the world’s reserves of natural gas. The government of Iran may also be developing nuclear weapons.

Group with Clinton ties ready to back Obama

By rights, a group that helped elect Bill Clinton president and counts Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton as one of its leaders should be hostile territory for Barack Obama. But members of the Democratic Leadership Council seem ready to embrace Obama rather than risk squandering an opportunity for victory this fall.

Newsweek: How to court Applachia

The voters of Appalachia… A - Are hicks, B - Are hillbillies, C - Are rednecks, D - Don't appreciate where you're going with this.

New Yorker: Obama's Iraq problem

The same pragmatism that prompted him last month to forgo public financing of his campaign will surely lead him, if he becomes President, to recalibrate his stance on Iraq.

NYT: Obama camp thinks Dems can rise in South

As they look to the fall election, Democrats face a strategic decision that has bedeviled their party for 40 years: How hard should they fight in the South?

Friday, June 27, 2008

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Thursday, June 26, 2008

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Hillary Clinton agrees to promote Obama for president for 10 million dollars (Pravda Ru)

Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, the former rivals in the struggle for the right to become the nominated Democratic candidate for the US presidency, are joining their forces to further promote Democrats in the US presidential election.

Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton beat path to Unity to heal rifts (Times Online)

Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton embark upon a high-decibel double-act tonight, designed to silence the discordant voices that claim her supporters are bad losers or he is being less than generous in victory.

Hillary Clinton returns to Congress -- and the spotlight (The Buffalo News)

WASHINGTON -- To see Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton returning to the Senate on Tuesday, you'd think she was still running for president.

Hillary Clinton Returns to Senate After Ending White House Bid (Bloomberg via Yahoo! News)

June 24 (Bloomberg) -- Hillary Clinton began the transition from presidential candidate back to full-time legislator, returning amid the cheers of colleagues and staff to the U.S. Senate today for the first time since ending her presidential campaign.

Hillary Clinton to renew call for unity (Financial Times)

In her concession speech less than three weeks ago, Hillary Clinton urged supporters to transfer their loyalties to her rival: “Today I am standing with Barack Obama to say ‘Yes we can’,” she said. “We will make history together as we write the next chapter in America’s story.”

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

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Hillary Clinton Returns to Senate After Ending White House Bid (Bloomberg via Yahoo! News)

June 24 (Bloomberg) -- Hillary Clinton began the transition from presidential candidate back to full-time legislator, returning amid the cheers of colleagues and staff to the U.S. Senate today for the first time since ending her presidential campaign.

The Case for Hillary Clinton (Washington Post)

There is no person on either side of the veepstakes more speculated about than Hillary Rodham Clinton. And, with Clinton and Barack Obama set to appear together twice in the next two days -- tomorrow at a D.C. fundraiser, Friday...

Obama asks his fundraisers to help Hillary Clinton pay off millions in campaign debt (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

WASHINGTON - Democratic nominee-in-waiting Barack Obama is sharing one his most valuable assets — his top fundraisers — with former rival Hillary Rodham Clinton to help her pay off her debt, the latest effort to heal the wounds of a bruising primary campaign.

Hillary Clinton not to seek VP post (Vietnam Net)

Former U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton ruled out the possibility on Tuesday that she would seek the vice presidential post in a Barack Obama administration.

Senate pals cheer Hillary Clinton; Bill Clinton will back Barack Obama (New York Daily News)

Sen. Hillary Clinton received a hearty hurrah from colleagues Tuesday as she returned to her day job - while hubby Bill offered to go to work for Sen. Barack Obama.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

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Hillary Clinton returns to the Senate

The New York senator is returning to Congress Tuesday for the first time since suspending her presidential campaign.

Newsweek: Comparing candidates' physical traits

There are many ways to determine who will win a presidential election. Poll analysis. Demographic projection. Punditry. Each of these methods has its merits, but it's time to use a different yardstick to determine who will emerge victorious on Nov. 4: The candidates' physical attributes.

NYT: Muslims feel snubbed by Obama

Many Muslim Americans who have supported Barack Obama’s candidacy say he has not returned the embrace.

McCain disavows aide's terrorism comment

A top adviser to John McCain said another terrorist attack on U.S. soil would be a "big advantage" for the Republican presidential candidate, drawing a sharp rebuke Monday from McCain and Barack Obama.

Dobson accuses Obama of 'distorting' Bible

As Barack Obama broadens his outreach to evangelical voters, one of the movement's biggest names, James Dobson, accuses the likely Democratic presidential nominee of distorting the Bible.

Monday, June 23, 2008

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NYT: McCain and Dole really so similar?

For all the obvious similarities, comparisons between the 1996 candidacy of Bob Dole and Senator John McCain’s campaign this year are somewhat misleading.

Newsweek: Who is Cindy McCain?

She may be the next first lady. But Cindy McCain hasn't been living her life hoping and waiting for that day.

New Yorker: Obama — What's the big idea?

Sixteen months after announcing his candidacy, and after twenty-six Presidential debates and thousands of public-speaking engagements, Barack Obama remains a puzzle to many voters.

NYT: Obama closely linked with ethanol

The ethanol industry has provided some top advisers to Senator Barack Obama, who has delivered ringing endorsements of ethanol as an alternative fuel.

Newsweek poll: Obama opens up 15-point lead

A new Newsweek poll shows that Obama has a substantial double-digit lead over McCain, 51 percent to 36 percent among registered voters nationwide.

Friday, June 20, 2008

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Obama, Hillary Clinton to campaign together (AP via Yahoo! News)

Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama's campaign announced Friday that he will campaign with former rival Hillary Rodham Clinton next week, a step toward unifying a fractured Democratic Party after a bruising primary fight.

Obama to campaign with former rival Hillary Clinton (USA Today)

Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama's campaign says he will campaign with former rival Hillary Rodham Clinton next week.

Obama, Hillary Clinton to campaign together (Detroit Free Press)

CHICAGO-- Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama's campaign announced today that he will campaign with former rival Hillary Rodham Clinton next week, a step toward unifying a fractured Democratic Party after a bruising primary fight.

Obama, Hillary Clinton to campaign together (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

CHICAGO -- Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama's campaign says he'll campaign with former rival Hillary Rodham Clinton next week. Obama's campaign said in an e-mail that the two senators will campaign together for the first time on next Friday. Obama and Clinton are also scheduled to hold a joint fundraiser this month.

Obama, Hillary Clinton to campaign together (WZZM 13 Grand Rapids)

Obama, Hillary Clinton to campaign together

Thursday, June 19, 2008

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Mercurio: Special interest conventions

John McCain and Barack Obama have sworn off special interest money, but both parties' conventions have become vehicles for soft-money fundraising.

Blumenthal: Bradley-Wilder again in 2008?

Pollsters always face a challenge interpreting “undecided” voter preference, but Barack Obama’s race will add an extra element of uncertainty.

Cindy McCain criticizes Myanmar's leaders

The wife of Republican presidential candidate John McCain condemns military junta while vowing to make improving human rights in Myanmar a priority if she becomes America's next first lady.

Obama opts out of public funding

Democrat Barack Obama says he's opting out of the public campaign finance system.

NYT: Obama campaign tightens control of image

The Obama campaign faces pitfalls as it moves into the general election and seeks to maintain control of the White House hopeful's image by tightly managing his public appearances.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

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Walter: Candidates search for a gasoline edge

When it comes to persuading Americans who can best handle energy policy and offer help on gas prices, John McCain clearly has a tougher road ahead than Barack Obama -- but McCain still has time.

Newsweek: What's behind Obama's bounce

A look at Barack Obama's new numbers in Florida and Ohio.

Michelle Obama sends thank-you to First Lady

Michelle Obama wrote a thank-you note to Laura Bush after the first lady spoke up in defense of the wife of the Democratic presidential candidate, Obama said on Wednesday.

Fineman: Action-hero McCain

John McCain's five day energy tour is part of a larger plan to portray Barack Obama as too inexperienced and caught up in theoretical matters to be president in perilous, crisis-ridden times.

Fla.'s governor has new view of offshore drilling

Gov. Charlie Crist has dropped his long-standing support for the federal government's moratorium on offshore oil drilling and endorsed Sen. John McCain's proposal to let states decide.

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

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Nelson: Barack Obama should pick Hillary Clinton (Orlando Sentinel)

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson says Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama's bid to win Florida in November would be enchanced by having Hillary Clinton on the ticket.

Ex-Hillary Clinton staffer Patti Solis Doyle going to work for Barack Obama (Chicago Sun-Times)

WASHNGTON — Barack Obama’s campaign named new senior advisers on Monday, including former Hillary Rodham Clinton campaign manager Patti Solis Doyle as chief of staff to the presidential candidate’s yet-to-be-chosen running mate.

Despite Loss, Clinton's Success a Stride for Women (NPR)

Morning Edition , June 6, 2008 · Commentator Judy Muller didn't vote for Hillary Clinton. But she still sees Clinton's presidential campaign as a huge step forward for American women.

Obama delivers 'deliberate' snub to Clinton (Adelaide Now)

THE hostilities of the Democrat primary process were reignited yesterday when dumped former Hillary Clinton campaign manager Patti Solis Doyle was appointed as chief of staff to whoever is eventually tapped to be Barack Obama's vice-presidential running mate.

Fired Clinton Campaign Manager Named to Run Obama's VP Campaign (CQPolitics.com via Yahoo! News)

Democratic presidential frontrunner Barack Obama fired a powerful salvo today at former rival Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton by hiring her deposed and estranged campaign manager, Patti Solis Doyle, to serve as chief of staff to an unnamed vice presidential candidate.

Monday, June 16, 2008

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Newsweek: How Obama can woo women

Senator? Senator! I have gray hair and crow's feet and a lifetime of being underestimated. I'm nobody's sweetie. And I vote.

Obama tells black fathers to step up

Barack Obama celebrated Father's Day by calling on black fathers, who he said are "missing from too many lives and too many homes," to become active in raising their children.

NYT: Obama the delegator picks his spots

Barack Obama is more inclined to focus on the big picture over the day-to-day whirl while managing his campaign.

Study: More seeking campaign info online

Americans dissatisfied with political sound bites are turning to the Internet for a more complete picture, a new study finds.

Newsweek: Does Obama really have a 50-state strategy?

Will Barack Obama win Wyoming? Don't be silly. Still, Paul Tewes's job is to make John McCain defend his turf.

Friday, June 13, 2008

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Wednesday, June 11, 2008

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So there was this primary battle between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, and... (San Francisco Chronicle)

So there was this primary battle between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, and it got a little heated, and people had opinions, and then it was over. Do y'all remember that? And after it was over, the two candidates decided that they should meet each other in...

Successor as First Lady Praises Hillary Clinton (Washington Post)

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, June 9 -- First lady Laura Bush made an unusual foray into the U.S. presidential campaign, praising Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) here Monday for her "grit and strength" and coming to the defense of Michelle Obama, the wife of the presumptive Democratic nominee.

Obama And The Democrats Owe Hillary Clinton And Her Supporters A Formal Apology For The Campaign's Sexism (CBS News)

Sen. Hillary Clinton may have come out full bore for the Barack Obama campaign on Saturday, but many of her supporters are having none of it .

John McCain plans to poach Hillary Clinton's supporters to beat Barack Obama (Daily Telegraph)

Senator John McCain will aggressively pursue four million disaffected supporters of Senator Hillary Clinton as a key element of his bid for the White House, according to senior campaign aides.

Hillary Clinton - Did Media Write Clinton Out Of Race (ContactMusic)

Caption: Democratic presidential hopeful U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) (2nd to left) stands with her (L-R) daughter Chelsea Clinton, Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY) and Rep. Anita Lowery (D-NY) stand behind her during the Hillary Clinton Mothers Day fundraising reception at the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers May 10, 2008 in New York City. Senator....

Monday, June 9, 2008

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First lady admires Clinton's 'grit and strength'

Despite her admiration for the New York Senator's campaign efforts, Laura Bush said Monday she would want to see a Republican woman as president.

Newsweek: Is Obama's "Jewish problem" a myth?

The Democratic presidential hopeful has a cover of Jewish supporters from Illinois, Jewish fundraisers, etc., and is likely to equal or surpass the Jewish support that John Kerrey got.

Obama heads for GOP turf talking economics

The Democratic presidential candidate began on Monday searching for votes in Republican strongholds and other battleground states, aiming to draw sharp contrasts with opponent John McCain.

NYT: Evangelicals still wary of McCain

One of John McCain’s biggest challenges as he faces a general election is the continued wariness toward him among evangelicals and other Christian conservatives, a critical voting bloc for Republicans.

Newsweek: How much does it hurt to lose?

Hillary Clinton's next battle is to get over the pain and disappointment. How long does it take to get over losing a political battle?

Friday, June 6, 2008

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Obama meets privately with Hillary Clinton (AP via Yahoo! News)

Barack Obama met privately with Hillary Rodham Clinton, a likely vice presidential candidate, as the Democratic nominee-in-waiting sought to unite his fractured party against Republican John McCain in November.

Hillary Clinton shattered a political glass ceiling (The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News)

Many of the factors that led Hillary Rodham Clinton's historic presidential campaign to fall short are by now well-cataloged.

Hillary Clinton To Leave Democratic Race Saturday (KTHV Little Rock)

Hillary Clinton will bow out of Democratic presidential race at noon Saturday. Meantime, a day after what's termed a productive meeting between Barack Obama and Clinton, a top Clinton backer says she'd accept running-mate status.

Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton meet for private 'unity' talks (Hello!)

Two days after Barack Obama staked his claim as Democratic nominee for the US Presidency after a dramatic victory in the Minnesota polls he's held surprise talks with his defeated rival Hillary Clinton . It's emerged the pair met Thursday to discuss combining their respective campaigns to unite the fractured Democrat party against Republican John McCain.

Barack Obama & Hillary Clinton in stealth meeting to unite (New York Daily News)

Barack Obama ditched his press entourage and slipped into Washington Thursday night for a mission of delicate diplomacy - a secret rendezvous with Hillary Clinton.

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

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Newsweek: McCain’s rough opening night

John McCain has finally united his party-at least when it comes to how people feel about his ability to deliver a speech. The presumptive Republican nominee is getting some scathing reviews.

Priest who mocked Clinton told to take leave

Cardinal Francis George asked a Chicago priest on Tuesday to temporarily step down from his post to "reflect on his recent statements" regarding Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and her bid for the White House.

After win, Obama seeks to mend fences

The Democratic presidential nomination his, Barack Obama reached out Wednesday to mend fences with his defeated rival as Republican opponent John McCain tried to frame the fall contest on his own terms.

NYT: Obama looks to tap Clinton fundraisers

As Sen. Barack Obama edges closer to the Democratic presidential nomination, his campaign is gearing up to recruit many of Sen. Hillary Clinton’s top fundraisers.

NYT: Obama calm in the swirl of history

On the cusp of becoming the first African-American to capture a major party nomination, Barack Obama remains a protean political figure, inspiring devotion in supporters who see him as a transformative leader even as he remains inscrutable to critics.

Monday, June 2, 2008

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NYT: Louisiana's possible champion of the right

Bumper stickers saying “Jindal for V.P.” are spreading in Louisiana amid a speculative frenzy surrounding Governor Bobby Jindal as a potential vice-presidential choice for Senator John McCain.

Clinton goes after Obama superdelegates

As Barack Obama turns to concentrate on his general election challenge, his rival Hillary Rodham Clinton is mounting a last ditch campaign to stay relevant in what is left of the Democratic presidential contest.

NYT: No road map for Dems as race ends

The big drama now facing the Democratic Party in the presidential contest is how, when and even whether Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton will depart the race.

Clinton ponders next move

The race all but over, Hillary Rodham Clinton is determining how to end her historic candidacy with her dignity intact and future secure.

Party seats Fla., Mich. delegations

Democratic Party officials agreed Saturday to seat Michigan and Florida delegates with half-votes, ruling on a long-running dispute that has threatened the party's chances in November and maintaining Barack Obama's front-runner status as he moves closer to the nomination.

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