Democratic Nominee

"Run Hillary Run!" and the Search for Democratic Opposition to Obama

David C. Wilson | Posted 12.29.2011

David C. Wilson

There have been several stories which suggest that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton should be the Democratic nominee for president in 2012. More cu...

Steelworkers "Begin Again" by Backing Democrat Barack Obama for a Better America

Leo W. Gerard | Posted 05.25.2011

Leo W. Gerard

When Obama speaks to a crowd, the audience feels his enthusiasm for working together to create a better America. They know he believes he was born in a beautiful place and is seeking help to make that place greater.

Little Women: A Sad, Sad Story of Stereotypes

Linda Hansen | Posted 05.25.2011

Linda Hansen

I'm sixty years old. I can't recall a time--ever--that any man who lost a close election demanded "time to adjust to the pain of losing" before conceding. Hillary lost a close one and got a case of the vapors.

Telegraph: Obama To Pay Campaign Debt, Offer Cabinet Posts

Erin Medlicott | Posted 05.25.2011

Erin Medlicott

The U.K. Telegraph reports that Obama staffers are in discussions on when to pay off Clinton's campaign debt and are serious about offering her a place in the administration, perhaps as health secretary.

Hillary Will Drop Out by June 15

Lawrence O'Donnell | Posted 05.25.2011

Lawrence O'Donnell

A senior campaign official and Clinton confidante has told me that there will be a Democratic nominee by June 15. He could not bring himself to say the words "Hillary will drop out by June 15," but that is clearly what he meant.

Debate Questions I'd (Still) Like To Ask

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011

Chris Weigant

Unfortunately these questions remain largely unanswered, almost two months after the last debate.

Exit Poll: Minority Of Voters Satisfied With Either Candidate As Nominee

LA Times | Peter Wallsten | Posted 05.25.2011

In winning New Hampshire a few weeks ago, Hillary Rodham Clinton declared, "I found my own voice." But it was a much different voice in the closing da...

Democratic Nominee: What Is In Store For Barack Obama And Hillary Clinton After Tuesday's Primaries

Huffington Post | Posted 05.25.2011

Pro-Clinton 527 Prepares For Pennsylvania Air War: A new pro-Hillary Clinton group spent $830,000 airing ads Texas and Ohio in the run-up to her vict...

Pelosi: Democrats Will Have A Nominee Before The Convention

CNN | Deirdre Walsh | Posted 05.25.2011

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Wednesday now is not the time for superdelegates to wade into the fight over the Democratic presidential nomination. "...

Edwards Won't Pledge To Support Hillary As Dem Nominee

Talking Points Memo | Eric Kleefeld | Posted 05.25.2011

John Edwards' campaign against Hillary Clinton is definitely getting nasty. During an Iowa campaign stop, the New York Times reports that Edwards decl...