African Immigrants Pin Hopes On Obama
A catered fundraiser for Sen. Barack Obama was held recently at Duke's City, an upscale restaurant and bar nestled amid the hip new condominiums in th...
A catered fundraiser for Sen. Barack Obama was held recently at Duke's City, an upscale restaurant and bar nestled amid the hip new condominiums in th...
Posted 07.01.2008 | Politics
Obama has taken some heat for his patriotism speech in Independence, Missouri -- but not from local supporters, including a mother and daughter who we...
Kate Clinton | Posted 06.16.2008 | Entertainment
For Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte, the friendship works because they talk. And they forgive each other. Obama and Clinton gals -- let's get it on! And get on with it.
Off The Bus | Posted 06.07.2008 | Home
But video of the peace talks between the Clinton and Obama supporters meeting at the neutral location of the Austin bar scene shows the unity process ironically involves a lot of yelling, finger-pointing, and immature insults.
Off The Bus | Posted 06.07.2008 | Home
Though this unsanctioned attempt at reconciliation may not have been an unequivocal success, it's clear why state Democratic leaders are worried about a party schism during a year when Texas Democrats have the chance to gain the five seats needed to take back the state house.
Simon Woods | Posted 06.03.2008 | Politics
It is an unarguable truth that more people have voted for Hillary Clinton than any other candidate in this Primary, or in any Democratic Primary ever. They may not "count," but they will count in November.
HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 06.02.2008 | Politics
There is a consensus developing around Washington that Barack Obama's presidential campaign is hoping to herd a dozen or so superdelegates into its ca...
Washington Post | Matthew Mosk and Chris Cillizza | Posted 05.18.2008 | Politics
Top fundraisers for Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama have begun private talks aimed at merging the two candidates' teams, not waiting for...
Mayhill Fowler | Posted 05.05.2008 | Home
Obama counting on a win in North Carolina has been both a plus--because he had the freedom to spend less time here--and a minus, because the consequence has been that, unlike the Clinton campaign, his has been a North Carolina fly-over, a drive-through.
Reny Monk | Posted 04.26.2008 | Home
Professors, actors, millionaires: Was it a Gilligan's Island remake? No. These were some of the people at the L.A. farmers market phone banking for Obama. I asked them what they were thinking.
Nathaniel Bach | Posted 04.09.2008 | Home
I was excitedly telling everyone that I was running to be an Obama delegate from California to the Democratic National Convention, until the campaign cut me and 900 others from the list last night.
John K. Wilson | Posted 04.07.2008 | Home
The worst thing for Obama right now would be to win by default. A win by forfeit only weakens the winner in the realm of politics. By contrast, Obama's victory over Clinton would establish momentum showing his ability to defeat a powerful political machine.
HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 03.05.2008 | Politics
The most abused party in the race has been Obama's supporters, who are widely derided as a glassy-eyed cult of personality whose support is insincere and naive.
Stacy Parker Aab | Posted 02.11.2008 | Politics
People who criticize Clinton are not Clinton-haters. People who support Obama have not succumbed to a cult of personality. Many of us support Obama because he can be competitive without relying on distortions.
Deanie Mills | Posted 11.25.2007 | Home
In Austin on a fund-raising jaunt, Barack Obama addressed a crowd of 3500 at 'The Backyard', an outdoor concert venue, all that more appropriate given the evening's rock concert-like feel.
Christine Escobar | Posted 10.15.2007 | Home
With less than 100 days until the Iowa caucuses, Obama and Edwards supporters in Illinois and Wisconsin are taking advantage of their proximity to the state to canvass for their candidates.
Washington Post | Posted 07.06.2008 | Politics