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Hillary Aide Out Over Obama Drug Comments

Shaheen misstep forced personal apology from Clinton to rival

(Newser) - Bill Shaheen, Hillary Clinton's New Hampshire campaign co-chairman, resigned today over his remarks that rival Democratic candidate Barack Obama’s teenage drug use could leave him vulnerable to Republican attacks in a general election, the Boston Globe reports. Clinton apologized personally to Obama for Shaheen’s remarks at Reagan National...

Cordial Dems Focus on Economy
Cordial Dems Focus on Economy
Dec 13, 2007 3:30 PM CST

Cordial Dems Focus on Economy

Debate reflects polling info that shows finance topping Iraq as top concern

(Newser) - The Democratic presidential hopefuls focused on the economy and the need for change today in the last of the Iowa debates, CNN reports. The debate remained relatively cordial, with the candidates agreeing on the need to raise taxes on the wealthiest Americans and big corporations. "We are not going...

Hillary's on Her Heels
Hillary's on
Her Heels
OPINION
Dec 12, 2007 9:25 PM CST

Hillary's on Her Heels

Clinton's having her 'Gore Moment'—still in control, but could truly topple, blogger says

(Newser) - Addressing the moment's question for all Democrat-watchers, the New York Times’ Matt Bai says Hillary Clinton is “still in command of the race” but “seriously in danger of coming undone.” He reminds readers that Al Gore—the last Democratic candidate whose nomination seemed inevitable—lost control in...

Their Phony Yuks Run Amok
Their Phony Yuks Run Amok
OPINION
Dec 12, 2007 2:50 PM CST

Their Phony Yuks Run Amok

Writer says Hillary and Rudy are only hurting themselves

(Newser) - The presidential frontrunners have both taken to laughing loudly when facing hostile questions, and Newsweek’s Jonathan Alter says they’re tittering up the wrong tree. Hillary Clinton laughs uncontrollably when her health care plan is compared to “socialized medicine” and Rudy Giuliani gets giggly when quizzed on his...

Obama Catches Up in NH Polls
Obama Catches Up in NH Polls
Dec 12, 2007 11:31 AM CST

Obama Catches Up in NH Polls

Clinton's popularity plummets among women

(Newser) - Hillary Clinton’s lead in New Hampshire has evaporated, a CNN poll finds. Clinton's approval rating is at 31%, off 5% since November, leaving her in a statistical tie with Barack Obama, who's at 30%. Clinton’s support among female Democrats has fallen from 43% to 33%. Mike Huckabee hasn't...

Republicans Don't Like Their Candidates

76% say they might still shift support; most awaiting 'wow' moment

(Newser) - No Republican candidate is viewed favorably by even half of the GOP electorate, according to a new poll that also found 76% of respondents might still change their candidate. The survey found Mike Huckabee overtaking Mitt Romney nationally, and statistically tied with Rudy Giuliani. Hillary Clinton, meanwhile, holds a substantial...

Bill Talks of Love for 'Gifted' Hill

Bares their youthful romance at Yale Law

(Newser) - In an unusually personal speech aimed at softening his wife's image, former President Bill Clinton spoke about his early days at Yale Law School courting Hillary, who struck him as "the most gifted person in our generation." People sometimes characterize his wife as calculating, but "she has...

Accomplished Women Aren't Sold on Clinton

Candidate inspires mixed emotions in well-educated voters

(Newser) - Blue-collar women are crazy for Hillary Clinton; so why are the candidate’s college-educated peers less thrilled? The LA Times looks at a demographic that’s cold on the Democratic  frontrunner. Many don’t like her politics, some feel she handled her husband's infidelity poorly, and others just don’t...

Hillary Joined by Chelsea, Mom
Hillary Joined by Chelsea, Mom
Dec 8, 2007 10:42 AM CST

Hillary Joined by Chelsea, Mom

Campaign for crucial women's vote moves into high gear

(Newser) - The Clinton campaign, in a dead heat with Obama in Iowa, is pulling out all the stops to bolster Clinton's support among the group long considered her core constituency: women. Along with appearances by influential women such as Madeleine Albright and Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Hillary Clinton's mom and daughter, Chelsea,...

Bill Clinton, Obama Vie for Spoken-Word Grammy

Ex-President Carter is also in the running

(Newser) - The Grammy Award will provide the staging ground for another Clinton-Obama battle—though it's Bill Clinton in this one, going up against Obama for best spoken-word album. Clinton's "Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the World" faces off against Obama's "The Audacity Of Hope: Thoughts On Reclaiming...

Hillary Clings to Lead in NH
Hillary Clings
to Lead in NH
Dec 6, 2007 4:07 AM CST

Hillary Clings to Lead in NH

Obama trails by just 6%; Hillary hopes to gain ground here if she loses Iowa

(Newser) - As Iowa's race heats up, so does the battle for New Hampshire. In the New England race, Clinton leads Obama 35%-29%, while Edwards trails with 17% and Richardson brings up the rear with 10%, according to a Washington Post-ABC News poll. All other candidates garnered less than 4% support. Clinton...

Dems Pitch Own Mortgage Plans
Dems Pitch Own Mortgage Plans
Dec 6, 2007 2:56 AM CST

Dems Pitch Own Mortgage Plans

They say Bush's freeze falls short

(Newser) - Democratic candidates are criticizing President Bush's plan to bail out homeowners in the subprime mess for not going far enough and have outlined their own, more ambitious, proposals, the New York Times reports. "It appears that the president is pushing a freeze for a very narrow group of borrowers,...

Americans Glummer on Economy
Americans Glummer on Economy
Dec 5, 2007 2:14 PM CST

Americans Glummer on Economy

71% expect recession; oil, mortgages are concerns, survey finds

(Newser) - More than half of Americans think the economy is performing poorly, and 71% predict a recession within the year, a new Bloomberg/Los Angeles Times poll shows. Energy prices in particular are contributing to the grim outlook and cautious spending, Bloomberg reports. "I probably will spend less this year because...

Hostage Drama Suspect a Rapist
Hostage Drama Suspect a Rapist
Dec 4, 2007 3:48 AM CST

Hostage Drama Suspect a Rapist

Man accused of holding six at Clinton campaign office

(Newser) - The man accused of holding six people hostage at a Hillary Clinton campaign office in New Hampshire is a twice-convicted rapist with an extensive criminal record, the Boston Globe reports. Leeland Eisenberg, 46, taped road flares to his chest and burst into Clinton's Rochester campaign office Friday. His attorney said...

Lesbian Gossip Trumps Mideast Peace Plan

Tabloid buzz draws more readers from hard news; CJR upset

(Newser) - Sure, Condoleezza Rice is trying to broker Mideast peace, but isn't she really gay? Like Hillary Clinton? And isn't John Edwards having an affair? A recent spate of articles has swung the political spotlight on gossip, the Times of London reports—and the Columbia Journalism Review is so concerned that...

Hey, GOP: US Is Outraged Over Illegals
Hey, GOP:
US Is Outraged Over Illegals
OPINION
Dec 3, 2007 4:40 PM CST

Hey, GOP: US Is Outraged Over Illegals

Moderates like McCain and Huckabee risk defeat, Time says

(Newser) - GOP hopefuls risk defeat if they underestimate US rage over illegals, Time's Joe Klein writes. Mitt Romney and Rudy Giuliani have successfully stoked public anger; Romney, who reportedly hired undocumented workers to tend his lawn, blasts illegals in his latest campaign ads. But Mike Huckabee takes a middle ground and...

Obama &amp; Huckabee Lead in Iowa
Obama & Huckabee Lead in Iowa
Dec 3, 2007 4:30 AM CST

Obama & Huckabee Lead in Iowa

GOP and Democratic races are closest in years

(Newser) - Democrat Barack Obama and GOP contender Mike Huckabee are narrowly leading in Iowa ahead of next month's primary, according to a new Des Moines Register poll. Both Republican and Democratic races remain wide open, with no candidate's hold unassailable, AP reports. A win in Iowa could have a powerful impact...

How Much Will Oprah's Support Help Obama?

Unlike her book club, if she likes him, fans might just not buy in

(Newser) - Oprah Winfrey's formidable power of endorsement is well known: Long-neglected books become instant bestsellers when she announces she likes them, reports the New York Times. But as she hits the campaign trail, the daytime diva will see whether voters will scoop up Barack Obama as quickly; or as skeptics say,...

'08 Race Adds Google Pilgrimage
'08 Race Adds Google Pilgrimage
Dec 2, 2007 10:29 AM CST

'08 Race Adds Google Pilgrimage

Candidates embrace chance to flex high-tech cred, even as technology influences campaign

(Newser) - Where Detroit once beckoned to any candidate who would be president, the 2008 field is making increasing pilgrimages to the Googleplex to showcase their tech savvy, reports the New York Times. And YouTube, which didn't even exist in the last presidential election, has launched YouChoose ’08, a modern version...

7 Dead as Storm Pelts Midwest
7 Dead as Storm Pelts Midwest
Dec 2, 2007 4:20 AM CST

7 Dead as Storm Pelts Midwest

Winter storm shuts airports, turns roads deadly

(Newser) - Freezing rain and snow continued to pelt Iowa today as the rest of the Midwest struggled with power outages, treacherous roads, and tangled air traffic in the aftermath of yesterday's storm. At least seven people have died, all victims of collisions on ice-slicked roads. Dozens of accidents were reported in...

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