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GOP Voters Undecided, Unhappy
GOP Voters Undecided, Unhappy

GOP Voters Undecided, Unhappy

'None of the above' leads Republican hopefuls; Dems heavily favor Clinton

(Newser) - Rudy Giuliani has the support of 21% of Republicans in a new poll—down from 27% in June, which is bad enough, and second to the most popular option: none of the above. John McCain stands fourth, a notch below undeclared candidate Fred Thompson, in the most recent AP-Ipsos poll,...

Obama, Clinton Collect Biggest War Chests

With the two heavy-weights tied, Edwards a distant third

(Newser) - Democratic presidential candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are neck-and-neck —and both way ahead of the pack— in campaign fundraising, according to their latest filings with the Federal Election Commission. Obama has about $34 million in primary cash on hand, Clinton has $33 million and John Edwards is a...

Dems Raise Big Bucks Online
Dems Raise Big Bucks Online

Dems Raise Big Bucks Online

GOP trails 2 to 1; Obama has the biggest online presence

(Newser) - The three leading Democrats in the presidential race have raised more than twice as much money online as the three leading Republicans, the Times reports. For the first 6 months of the year, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and John Edwards combined to top $28 million, against $14 million for Rudy...

Barack, Hillary Swap Gender Roles for '08

Frontrunners attempt opposite-sex appeal, Salon's Scherer says

(Newser) - In the Democrats' dramatic race to the White House, Michael Scherer writes in Salon, “the leading man is a woman and the leading woman is a man." While Barack Obama soothes audiences with his nurturing baritone, Hillary Clinton attempts to parry the disadvantages of a female candidacy with...

Hillary Can Be Blacker Than Barack
Hillary Can
Be Blacker
Than Barack

Hillary Can Be Blacker Than Barack

Clinton dares to go where Obama's not allowed, says writer

(Newser) - With Barack Obama determined not to be a Jesse or an Al, Hillary Clinton has emerged as the candidate most comfortable targeting the concerns of the black community,  a Washington Post op-ed argues. Last week’s debate at the Howard University showcased Hillary in the role “forefeited” by...

Obama Says Hillary Is Old News
Obama Says Hillary Is
Old News

Obama Says Hillary Is Old News

Brands rival as candidate of the past, himself as for the future

(Newser) - Presidential hopeful Barack Obama took a swipe yesterday at his main Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton, saying  "change can't just be a slogan" --a reference to the slogan she introduced just a few days ago, "Ready for Change, Ready to Lead."  In fact, her approach is more...

Bill Stumps With Hillary in Iowa
Bill Stumps
With Hillary
in Iowa

Bill Stumps With Hillary in Iowa

Steps into helpmate role as she struggles to regain momentum

(Newser) - Bill Clinton is trying out the role of doting husband on a campaign swing through Iowa this week. Their first joint appearances  seem aimed to boost Hillary's likability and cut that 50% disapproval rating. Bill offers a warm introduction, affectionate hugs, and the claim that his wife is better qualified...

Obama Draws $32.5M in Campaign Cash

Surges past Hillary's $28M in second-quarter fundraising

(Newser) - Barack Obama raised $32.5 million in total campaign contributions in the second quarter of 2007, handily beating Hillary Clinton's powerhouse fundraising machine to lead the Democratic pack, the Washington Post reports. Some 154,000 contributors, most giving relatively moderate amounts, ponied up for the campaign while Clinton raised an...

Richardson Fundraising Heats Up
Richardson Fundraising Heats Up

Richardson Fundraising Heats Up

NM governor raises $7 million and his profile in 2nd quarter

(Newser) - Democratic contender Bill Richardson raised $7 million in the second quarter of this year, beating  his first quarter take, the AP reports, and giving him a solid fourth place in the competition for funds. The New Mexico governor, who has benefited from clever advertising, has also gained in polls in...

Hillary Hunts for the Human Touch
Hillary Hunts
for the
Human Touch

Hillary Hunts for the Human Touch

Slate parses candidate Clinton’s likability gap

(Newser) - Hillary Clinton has experience and leadership to spare, but she’s battling innate appearances just to be liked, Slate’s John Dickerson says. No one thinks Clinton's a shrinking violet—pollees call her tougher than former POW John McCain—but she struggles on the "softer" qualities, like, say, appearing...

'08 May Be 3-Way Subway Series
'08 May Be 3-Way Subway Series 

'08 May Be 3-Way Subway Series

Giuliani, Bloomberg, Clinton face-off possible

(Newser) - It's the political equivalent of a subway series—the remote but real possibility of a presidential election that pits Hillary Clinton against Rudy Giuliani against Mike Bloomberg. The Politico reports that New York State's power brokers are salivating over the prospect as much as the city's media outlets. "I...

Clintons Score a Mafia Hit
Clintons Score a Mafia Hit

Clintons Score a Mafia Hit

Does she get whacked? You'll never find out!

(Newser) - A new Hillary 2008 viral ad is exploring the senator's Family ties. The Clinton campaign posted an already-ubiquitous video yesterday, starring Bill and Hillary and parodying the final scene of the Sopranos—down to the diner, the suspicious goon, and the sudden blackout. Hil seems determined lately to prove she...

Bush Prepares to Re-Veto Stem Cell Bill

Without override votes, Dems force prez to renew unpopular rebuff

(Newser) - President Bush plans to sic the third veto of his presidency on a new bill that would soften restrictions on stem-cell research. Congressional Dems sent the bill to the president this week, and it looks eerily similar to one Bush sent back to fail a congressional override in January.

Obama Sorry for Hillary Memo
Obama Sorry for Hillary Memo

Obama Sorry for Hillary Memo

Ripping Hillary "dumb mistake"

(Newser) - Barack Obama has apologized for a campaign memo that vilified Hillary Clinton for her financial ties to India and her campaign efforts among Indian Americans. Particularly offensive was a reference to Clinton's affiliation as "(D-Punjab)"; aimed to link her to the sore subject of outsourcing. Obama called it a...

Poll Puts Hillary Back in Lead by Double Digits

Obama trailing; McCain drops below Thompson

(Newser) - They were in a dead heat two weeks ago, but a new USA TODAY/Gallup poll out today puts Hillary back in front for the Dem nomination with a double-digit spread over Barack. The red team is also shaking up, with not-quite-official candidate Fred Thompson stealing second standing from John McCain.

Clintons Sell Stock to Avoid Bonds
Clintons Sell Stock to
Avoid Bonds

Clintons Sell Stock to Avoid Bonds

Couple liquidates blind trust to head off political fallout

(Newser) - Nobody wants to see Whitewater II, least of all the Clintons. As Hillary barrels towards the White House, they've liquidated a blind trust worth $5 million to $25 million in an effort to avoid potential conflict-of-interest charges. The fund, invested on their behalf since Bill took office, included live-wire investments...

NH Voters Like What They See of Clinton

Post-debate numbers show senator surging ahead in Granite State

(Newser) - In the race for New Hampshire, Hillary Clinton has shot ahead of her Democratic opponents, opening a 14-point lead over Barack Obama since the June 3 debate. With the primary 7 months away, Clinton is overwhelmingly considered the strongest leader, thumping a list of rivals that includes Al Gore. And...

Sites Take Bets on Tony's Life
Sites Take Bets on Tony's Life

Sites Take Bets on Tony's Life

Entertainment gamblers wager on whether capo will be sleeping with the fishes

(Newser) - Think Tony will survive Sunday's season finale of "The Sopranos"? Will Paulie "Walnuts" Gualtieri get whacked? Now you can put your money where your mozzarella is at gambling websites like Bodog.com and Betus.com. But be forewarned—an HBO spokesman says exec David Chase's acclaimed plots...

Bush Nominee Under Fire Over Anti-Gay Paper

Surgeon general candidate found gay sex unnatural, unhealthy

(Newser) - The Bush nominee for surgeon general is under fire over a 1991 academic paper in which he argued that  gay sex is unnatural and unhealthy. In the report, ridiculed by other doctors for imposing politics on science, Dr. James Holsinger compares sexual body parts with pipe fittings and concludes, "...

Democrats Focus Intently on Iraq
Democrats Focus Intently on Iraq

Democrats Focus Intently on Iraq

Debate centers on single issue as frontrunners stake out their territory

(Newser) - The Democratic presidential field already has three leaders, and they're so eager to distinguish themselves by staking out their Iraq stances that the other five candidates can barely get a word in. The Politico looks at last night's debate in New Hampshire and finds Barack Obama, John Edwards, and Hillary...

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