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Obama Primes Virginia Supporters For Potomac Primary

Mark Pike | Posted 02.11.2008 | Home


Mark Pike

An estimated 18,000 people gathered in Virginia Beach to see presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama. "This has got to be the biggest political rall...

Rev. Wayne Perryman: GOP Candidate Needs An African American Running Mate

University Of Washington's SeattlePoliticore | Posted 02.10.2008 | Home


University Of Washington's SeattlePoliticore

As caucus-goers began to trickle in Saturday at Mercer Island's Republican caucus, Rev. Wayne Perryman sat alone at his precinct table, eating a san...

Today's Crystal Ball(ots)

Barnett Zitron | Posted 02.10.2008 | Home


Barnett Zitron

The 2008 nominating contests are highly contested and are attracting record turnout levels in state after state.

On the Ground Reporting from Seattle

University Of Washington's SeattlePoliticore | Posted 02.10.2008 | Home


University Of Washington's SeattlePoliticore

Obama drew a huge crowd for his rally on Friday. 21,000 +. As one person observed, "He's like The f*cking Beatles. This is like when Spice World came out!"

If McCain's A Moderate, I'm The Easter Bunny

Peter Dreier | Posted 02.10.2008 | Home


Peter Dreier

Moderate? Centrist? Is this the same John McCain whose voting record and views since his election to the Senate in 1986 have consistently been conservative, even reactionary?

Obama Packs The House In Seattle

University Of Washington's SeattlePoliticore | Posted 02.10.2008 | Home


University Of Washington's SeattlePoliticore

Obama Slide Show Obama drew a huge crowd for his rally on Friday. 21,000 +. As one person observed, "He's like The f*cking Beatles. This is like when...

McCain Wins Washington State GOP Caucus

University Of Washington's SeattlePoliticore | Posted 02.10.2008 | Home


University Of Washington's SeattlePoliticore

By Charles Cadwallader and Will Mari "We got some more results, and at this point in time, I am prepared to say that Senator John McCain has won," sa...

"Inspiring" Times in Mercer Island, WA

University Of Washington's SeattlePoliticore | Posted 02.09.2008 | Home


University Of Washington's SeattlePoliticore

By Kathleen Miller MERCER ISLAND, WA- "Inspiring" was the word used to describe this year's caucus by Ron Feinberg, a Mercer Island resident out cauc...

Republican Voters In Seattle Suburbs Lean Toward McCain

University Of Washington's SeattlePoliticore | Posted 02.09.2008 | Home


University Of Washington's SeattlePoliticore

By Brad Zimmerman and Will Mari The 250 or so people in Discovery Elementary cafeteria are wrapping things up. A really rough count by organizers a...

Governor Gregoire: Fired Up And Ready To Go!

University Of Washington's SeattlePoliticore | Posted 02.09.2008 | Home


University Of Washington's SeattlePoliticore

I just had a chance to personally speak to Governor Gregoire and she is very excited about this election. "This is the most exciting election since I...

Crowds Large At Mercer Island Caucuses

University Of Washington's SeattlePoliticore | Posted 02.09.2008 | Home


University Of Washington's SeattlePoliticore

MERCER ISLAND, WA- The entrance to the Island Park Elementary School gymnasium was crowded with bodies this afternoon waiting to enter to caucus for ...

McCain Rallys Troops In Seattle

University Of Washington's SeattlePoliticore | Posted 02.09.2008 | Home


University Of Washington's SeattlePoliticore

By Will Mari Sen. John McCain spoke to a crowd of about 500 at a rally at the Seattle Westin Friday night. Flanked by five American flags and a ph...

Watch: Inside The Idaho Caucus

University Of Washington's SeattlePoliticore | Posted 02.08.2008 | Home


University Of Washington's SeattlePoliticore

SEATTLE, WA- With channel upon channel of commentators and experts talking about exit poles, coverage was immense for Super Tuesday. CNN even ran cove...

Romney's Interstitial Disconnect

Barnett Zitron | Posted 02.08.2008 | Home


Barnett Zitron

In today's political climate, big money and high-paid consultants alone do not make the grade. Successful campaigns and candidates must be multi-dimensional in order to woo multi-media oriented voters.

Romney's Exit Dampens Interest In Washington Caucus

University Of Washington's SeattlePoliticore | Posted 02.08.2008 | Home


University Of Washington's SeattlePoliticore

By Will Mari With the Washington state caucuses just a day away, much of the news has centered on the tight contest between Sen. Barack Obama and Sen...

Obama and Lobbyists Like Me

Zephyr Teachout | Posted 02.08.2008 | Home


Zephyr Teachout

Obama, oddly, is sending me money. I got a letter from Alexa Chappell yesterday, Deputy Director of Compliance of the Obama Campaign, with a check inside for $100, made out to me.

Seattle: Clinton Campaign In Full Force

University Of Washington's SeattlePoliticore | Posted 02.07.2008 | Home


University Of Washington's SeattlePoliticore

By Kathleen Miller SEATTLE, WA- With Super Tuesday's results inconclusive, Hillary Clinton's camp has been hard at work organizing in anticipation of...

Inspecting The Ballots

Cristina Chang | Posted 02.07.2008 | Home


Cristina Chang

I gave up my space in front of the television on election night to volunteer as an inspection board clerk at LA County's Register-Recorder's office.

Democrats' Prolonged Contest Raises Specter of Backroom Deal

Nathaniel Bach | Posted 02.07.2008 | Home


Nathaniel Bach

One wonders if Dean was (and still is) secretly hoping that one of the candidates either implodes or comes close to running the table. For the sake of the party, of course.

Mrs. Huckabee Drops In

University Of Washington's SeattlePoliticore | Posted 02.07.2008 | Home


University Of Washington's SeattlePoliticore

So Janet Huckabee, and not her husband, is coming to town on Friday. Mrs. Huckabee will be rallying her husband's troops at Northwest University at no...

Huckabee Supporters In Washington State Angle For A Candidate Visit

University Of Washington's SeattlePoliticore | Posted 02.06.2008 | Home


University Of Washington's SeattlePoliticore

Joe Fuiten, pastor of Cedar Park Church in Bothel and the Huckabee campaign chair for Washington state, said he was pleasantly surprised with last nig...

Obama Fever All Around Idaho on Super Tuesday

University Of Washington's SeattlePoliticore | Posted 02.06.2008 | Home


University Of Washington's SeattlePoliticore

Coeur d' Alene- North Idaho College By Laura Mansfield You can call it Obama Fever, Obama Mania, or just call him Obama-rama. The point is, Barack O...

What Happened Inside A Boulder Caucus

John Tomasic | Posted 02.06.2008 | Home


John Tomasic

Hillary's representative came last and seemed oddly embarrassed to be speaking of her, apologetic even.

The Long Wait: Why We Want An Answer

Dorothy Bendel | Posted 02.06.2008 | Home


Dorothy Bendel

As the sun rises on "the morning after" we have to accept that we won't get our answer as soon as we would like. But a few weeks or months is a small price to pay when we consider how much our country just might change for the better.

Youth Come Out For Obama in Northern Idaho

University Of Washington's SeattlePoliticore | Posted 02.06.2008 | Home


University Of Washington's SeattlePoliticore

When observing the Obama crowd, one thing in particular stood out. The plethora of youth voters who came out to make their voices heard.


 

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