Democratic Presidential Race

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Everything You Need To Know About The Democratic Race In 8 Minutes

Huffington Post | Posted 06.09.2008 | Politics

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The folks over at Slate have taken the just-finished Democratic race for President and boiled 16 months down to 8 minutes. Remember Hillary's cackle? ...

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Gas Prices Predict Elections

Jennifer Donahue | Posted 05.06.2008 | Home

Read More: Clinton, Primary, Delegate Count, Superdelegates, Breaking Political News, Obama, Mccain, Gas Tax Holiday, Indiana, North Carolina, Democratic Presidential Race, Home News

The most predictive economic indicator in Presidential campaigns has been gas prices. Clinton may be pandering but she isn't dumb. The gas tax holiday is good strategy. This year of course may be different.

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Obama's Secret Speechwriter

Robert Schlesinger | Posted 02.18.2008 | Politics

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If politics is sports, then Obama's rhetoric is like a filthy fastball that opposing hitters haven't managed to hit yet. He keeps running it out there until someone connects off of him.

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Florida and Michigan Prove Again that the Clintons Don't Believe the Rules Apply to Them

Miles Mogulescu | Posted 01.29.2008 | Politics

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Bill and Hillary Clinton like to say that they're committed to fighting for people "who work hard and play by the rules". The Clintons may work hard, ...

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Where Will the Chips Fall in Nevada?

Jennifer Donahue | Posted 01.18.2008 | Politics

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Obama's operation has managed to turn the game around again, taking Clinton, who was on offense after New Hampshire, and putting her on defense prior to Nevada's caucuses.

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I'm Just Sayin': Obama is the More Electable Democrat

Phil Trounstine | Posted 01.15.2008 | Politics

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As Super Duper Tuesday approaches, let's consider one of the three basic rules of politics: that conventional wisdom is always wrong.

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I Love the 90s: Gender, Race and the Clintons

Paul Jenkins | Posted 01.13.2008 | Politics

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Hillary has begun a campaign based on rigorous 1990s politics of identity, a game at which the Clintons excel, using one group against another as the need arises.

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Have Hillary and Obama Forgotten Iraq?

Mona Gable | Posted 01.11.2008 | Politics

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While Obama and Hillary have continually trumpeted how they're all about change, let's not forget: they both voted to give Bush another $70 billion for Afghanistan and Iraq. This is progress?

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Edwards Reconsidered

Norman Solomon | Posted 01.03.2008 | Politics

Read More: Politics, New Hampshire Primary, Dennis Kucinich, War, John Edwards, Iraq, Hillary Clinton, News Media, Corporate Power, Democratic Presidential Race, Iowa Caucuses, Health Care, Barack Obama, Politics News

Ironically, history may show that the person who did the most to undermine the reasoning for a Dennis Kucinich vote at the start of 2008 was... Dennis Kucinich.

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How John Edwards Could Win Iowa

Newsweek | Arian Campo-Flores and Suzanne Smalley | Posted 12.15.2007 | Politics

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John Edwards was already on to the next thing. March 3, 2004, was a tough day for the rookie presidential candidate. He'd gone into the Super Tuesday ...

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Edwards Is More Electable. Period.

Ian Welsh | Posted 12.12.2007 | Politics

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This isn't 2004. Voting your beliefs (the poor and middle class are getting screwed) and choosing the most electable candidate aren't in opposition to each other this time.

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Obama's Education Plan Partly Funded By Delaying Some NASA Programs

Chicago Sun-Times | Lynn Sweet | Posted 11.20.2007 | Politics

White House hopeful Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.), on a New Hampshire swing Tuesday, is unveiling an $18 billion education program to be partly funded by...

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Obama Pulling Ahead Of Hillary In Iowa Poll

ABC News | Gary Langer | Posted 11.19.2007 | Politics

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A growing focus on fresh ideas coupled with lingering doubts about Hillary Clinton's honesty and forthrightness are keeping the Democratic presidentia...

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While Bush Fights for America, The Democrats Fight Bush

Seth Swirsky | Posted 11.19.2007 | Politics

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When it's abundantly clear that the president's "surge" strategy has been stunningly effective, you would think the Democrats would hail that victory.

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Audience Jeers, Hoots And Boos Edwards And Obama's Clinton Attacks

CNN | Posted 11.16.2007 | Politics

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The audience hooted and jeered at both Edwards and Obama as attacks continued -- when Obama accused Clinton of sounding like Republican candidate Mit...

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Las Vegas Debate

AP | BETH FOUHY | Posted 11.15.2007 | Politics

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Under pressure in a caustic campaign debate, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton said Thursday night the American people "know where I stand" and accused her ...

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Michelle Steps Up To Hillary: "Nothing Is Inevitable"

The Sunday Times of London (U.K.) | Sarah Baxter | Posted 10.13.2007 | Politics

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On the eve of a campaign visit to Britain, the wife of Barack Obama, the Democratic presidential contender, has delivered a spirited warning to Hillar...

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2008: Showdown at the Not-So-OK Corral

Edward Ugel | Posted 10.12.2007 | Politics

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A real cowboy doesn't just wear a costume. He looks like Gary Cooper, John Wayne, or...Al Gore. Yes, Al Gore.

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AP Poll: Clinton In Iowa Dead Heat Despite National Lead

AP | BETH FOUHY | Posted 10.06.2007 | Home

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NEW YORK - Hillary Rodham Clinton has strengthened her position as the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination. But her strong showin...

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Richardson Posts Solid Third Quarter As Campaigns Tally Donors

AP | JIM KUHNHENN | Posted 09.30.2007 | Home

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New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson raised about $5.2 million for his Democratic presidential bid during the last three months, bringing his total fundrai...

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Obama: Clinton Is More Of The Same

AP | JIM DAVENPORT | Posted 09.30.2007 | Home

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Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said Sunday that the front-runner for his party's nomination, Hillary Rodham Clinton, does not offer th...

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Hillary Wants $5,000 "Baby Bond" For Every US Newborn

AP | DEVLIN BARRETT | Posted 09.28.2007 | Home

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Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday that every child born in the United States should get a $5,000 "baby bond" from t...

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Bill Clinton Questions Obama's Experience

The New York Times' "The Caucus" Blog | Patrick Healy | Posted 09.28.2007 | Home

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Former President Bill Clinton showed his singular ability to diminish his wife's presidential rivals when, in a television interview, he said that Sen...

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