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Obama Superdelegate Surge
Said to Be on Its Way

Jun 3, 2008 9:31 AM CDT

Obama Superdelegate Surge Said to Be on Its Way

Candidate could clinch tonight

(Newser) - The coming superdelegate surge may just be big enough to put Barack Obama over the top before the day is through. The Chicago Tribune says as many as 30 supers may endorse the Chicagoan today, with 10 coming from each chamber of Congress. But the Washington Post says that Harry...

Clyburn Endorses Obama

Jun 3, 2008 8:33 AM CDT

Clyburn Endorses Obama

More superdelegates likely to follow

(Newser) - House Majority whip James Clyburn, the top-ranking African American in Congress, endorsed Barack Obama this morning, CNN reports. “Senator Obama brings a new vision for our future and new voters to our cause,” Clyburn said. “He has created levels of energy and excitement that I have not...

Cheney Apologizes
for Incest Joke

Jun 3, 2008 4:16 AM CDT

Cheney Apologizes for Incest Joke

West Virginians furious

(Newser) - Vice President Dick Cheney has been forced to apologize for a derogatory incest joke about West Virginians. Cheney, speaking about his distant blood relationship to Barack Obama, quipped to the National Press Club: "I had Cheneys on both sides of the family, and we don't even live in West...

Signs Point to Clinton Exit

Jun 2, 2008 5:54 PM CDT

Signs Point to Clinton Exit

Schedule empties out; staffers told to tally expenses

(Newser) - With the final primaries a day away, the press corps is following a trail of breadcrumbs that may lead to a quick departure by Hillary Clinton. Campaign staffers were urged to turn in all outstanding expense receipts by week’s end, the Atlantic reports. And advance staffers were told they’...

McCain and Obama Joust on Iran Threat, Divestment

Jun 2, 2008 3:54 PM CDT

McCain and Obama Joust on Iran Threat, Divestment

Republican mocks plan to talk 'as if it were some sudden inspiration;' Dem hits back

(Newser) - John McCain smacked Barack Obama on Iran today, telling a pro-Israel lobbying group the Democrat wanted to meet with “the world’s chief sponsor of terrorism … as if it were some sudden inspiration.” As the Republican proposed to lead a world divestment campaign echoing that against South...

Most Unpledged Senators Will
Go Obama Soon

Jun 2, 2008 3:23 PM CDT

Most Unpledged Senators Will Go Obama Soon

Some said to want 'grace period' for Dem colleague Clinton

(Newser) - "Most” of the Senate’s 17 uncommitted Democrats will endorse Barack Obama this week, sources tell CNN, though Majority Leader Harry Reid will remain neutral until Hillary Clinton officially exits. Obama officials had been “pressing” for earlier endorsements, but colleagues "don’t want to pound Hillary Clinton,...

In '08, Drudge Coming More Out of Left Field

ANALYSIS

Jun 2, 2008 1:28 PM CDT

In '08, Drudge Coming More Out of Left Field

Tone-setting blogger stuns GOP by taking a shine to Obama

(Newser) - The powerhouse news-aggregating Drudge Report is surprising its loyal fan base by straying from typically conservative output, Politico observes. Editor Matt Drudge had gained the affection of Republicans and ire of Democrats through previous election cycles, but this time the reclusive blogger has displayed a certain fondness for Barack Obama,...

Is Bill Losing His Grip?

Glossies

Jun 2, 2008 10:38 AM CDT

Is Bill Losing His Grip?

Vanity Fair spots the stains on Teflon Bill’s retirement clothes

(Newser) - As Hillary’s campaign staggers to a close, a professional Clinton-watcher shines the flashlight back into a familiar face—her husband’s. Bill has had a checkered ex-presidency, Todd Purdum reports in Vanity Fair, as a phalanx of former aides spills about girlfriends (including, maybe, Walter Mondale’s daughter), cash,...

With Airwaves to Himself, McCain Targets Ohio

Jun 2, 2008 7:39 AM CDT

With Airwaves to Himself, McCain Targets Ohio

Candidate emphasizes economy in big ad buy; Obama still waiting

(Newser) - Right now, John McCain has America’s commercial breaks all to himself, and he’s using them, reports the Wall Street Journal. McCain spent $170,000 Wednesday, which puts him on pace for $1.2 million per week, after spending $1.5 million over the past two months. Most of...

Obama to Offer Clinton a 'Graceful Exit'

Jun 1, 2008 5:38 PM CDT

Obama to Offer Clinton a 'Graceful Exit'

She could join cabinet or lead charge on health care

(Newser) - As Hillary Clinton's chances of winning the Democratic nomination wane, Barack Obama's camp is readying a consolation prize for the loser-apparent, the Daily Telegraph reports. In a "negotiated surrender," Clinton will likely be offered a cabinet post or the chance to lead a Senate charge on health care,...

Clinton Wins Puerto Rico Easily

Jun 1, 2008 2:23 PM CDT

Clinton Wins Puerto Rico Easily

But turnout in victory likely insufficient to give her an edge with popular vote

(Newser) - Hillary Clinton was projected to win the Puerto Rico primary by a wide margin today as polls closed, but turnout was estimated to be lower than the 700,000 that Bill Clinton said would support her emphasis on the popular vote. Hillary, Bill, and Chelsea Clinton had spent a combined...

5 Things to Watch in Puerto Rico

Jun 1, 2008 10:01 AM CDT

5 Things to Watch in Puerto Rico

Island doesn't vote in primaries, but today its Democratic delegates are up for grabs

(Newser) - Hillary Clinton is banking on a sizable victory today in Puerto Rico to bolster her argument that she’s received more votes than Barack Obama and is a stronger draw for Latinos. Key points to keep an eye on:

The second wave: While many Puerto Ricans sleep in, it's going

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Dems Put Spotlight on Puerto Rico

Jun 1, 2008 7:10 AM CDT

Dems Put Spotlight on Puerto Rico

But voters there aren't all that excited about their 15 minutes

(Newser) - Today’s Democratic primary in Puerto Rico will bring the island the national attention many residents seek—but not for the right cause. Puerto Ricans are less excited about the Democratic presidential candiates—neither of whom will they get to vote for in November—than the perennial issue of how...

Dems Have Uncertain
Path Ahead

analysis

May 31, 2008 10:18 PM CDT

Dems Have Uncertain Path Ahead

Much depends on Clinton, who seems resolved to defeat

(Newser) - Hillary Clinton made a very public point of keeping her options open—with Harold Ickes angrily reserving the campaign's right to appeal today's delegate decision—but she seems increasingly resolved to defeat, the New York Times reports. Instead of taking the fight to the convention, close associates think she'll drop...

Dems Seat Fla., Mich.
Delegates as Half-Votes

May 31, 2008 6:45 PM CDT

Dems Seat Fla., Mich. Delegates as Half-Votes

Raucous hearing leaves Obama 66 delegates from victory

(Newser) - Democratic officials voted today to seat Florida and Michigan primary delegates as half-votes, the AP reports. At a boisterous hearing, delayed by nearly 3 hours of private talks, the party seated Florida delegates based on the state's primary vote, with 105 for Clinton and 67 for Obama. The Michigan deal...

Obama Quits
Trinity Church

May 31, 2008 6:01 PM CDT

Obama Quits Trinity Church

Hopeful resigns by letter after latest pulpit controversy

(Newser) - Barack Obama quit his longtime church today in an apparent attempt to quell its latest pulpit controversy, Politico reports. Obama resigned by letter to the Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, where a reverend accused Hillary Clinton this week of acting "entitled" to the presidency because she is...

Dems Hashing Out Delegates

May 31, 2008 12:33 PM CDT

Dems Hashing Out Delegates

Daylong meeting seeks compromise on Florida and Michigan

(Newser) - Democratic party leaders continue to wrangle over the disputed delegates of Florida and Michigan today, hearing impassioned pleas from representatives of both states and campaigns. Hundreds of protesters are gathered outside the Washington meeting as the party's rules committee seeks a compromise, the AP reports. “We are strong enough...

Nader Likes Obama, but He's Still a 'Corporate Democrat'

May 31, 2008 8:38 AM CDT

Nader Likes Obama, but He's Still a 'Corporate Democrat'

Says Democrat will make concessions to big business

(Newser) - Ralph Nader prefers Barack Obama to Hillary Clinton, but still considers Obama what he calls “a corporate Democrat,” the Green Party candidate for president tells the Wall Street Journal in a wide-ranging chat over lunch. Despite the populist rhetoric, Obama has “made his peace” with the need...

Democrats to Settle Score
on Fla., Mich.

May 31, 2008 7:33 AM CDT

Democrats to Settle Score on Fla., Mich.

Committee likely to seat half of delegates, a blow to Clinton

(Newser) - The Democratic rules committee has begun a daylong meeting to try to settle the dispute over the seating of Florida and Michigan’s delegates, chosen in violation of party rules. Many Dems expect half the delegations from each state to be seated, the Washington Post reports, which would do little...

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