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Democratic nomination stories: 111 news summaries

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LA Mayor
Won't Run
for Governor

With Villaraigosa out, Jerry Brown leads Democratic pack

Jun 23, 09 9:39 AM CDT
(Newser) - The mayor of Los Angeles said yesterday he will not run for governor of California next year, upending the race to succeed Arnold Schwarzenegger. In an interview with the Times, Antonio Villaraigosa said he made the "agonizing" choice to stay at city hall to tackle the fiscal crisis and... More »

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California • Antonio Villaraigosa • Democratic nomination • governor • Gavin Newsom • Jerry Brown • 2010 election

Edwards Staff Planned to Sabotage Him

Affair rumors inspired 'doomsday' scheme
if he led Dems

May 10, 09 3:13 PM CDT
(Newser) - Suspicious that John Edwards was having an affair, several of his campaign staffers drew up a “doomsday” plan to take him down if he seemed likely to win the Democratic nomination, George Stephanopoulos blogs for ABC News. Most staffers dismissed the rumors, but a few close advisers saw the... More »

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John Edwards • Democrats • affair • sabotage • campaign • Democratic nomination

ANALYSIS

History of Lincoln Inspires Obama's 'Team of Rivals'

Doris Kearns Goodwin's tome provides unexpected insight into next administration

Nov 17, 08 2:55 PM CST
(Newser) - “Team of rivals” is the post-campaign buzzphrase, Graeme Allister writes in the Guardian, replacing the lipsticked pigs and pitbulls. The term refers to Barack Obama’s strategy of filling Cabinet positions with Republicans and political enemies (ie, Hillary Clinton), and comes from a 2005 book by Doris Kearns Goodwin... More »

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Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Cabinet • Abraham Lincoln • Democratic nomination • Obama administration • President Obama • Doris Kearns Goodwin • team of rivals

OPINION

 Down-to-Earth
 Barack Brought Fire

Speech brings Democratic nominee's campaign back to the elements

Aug 29, 08 7:55 AM CDT
(Newser) - Barack Obama took on two of his greatest challenges head-on in his acceptance speech last night, Patrick Healy writes in the New York Times. The Democratic nominee added some down-to-earth proposals to his lofty talk of change, while proving he could take the fight to John McCain with "memorable... More »

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Barack Obama • Democratic National Convention • Democratic nomination • speech • Election 2008 • Invesco Field

OPINION

Obama, Don't Squander
This Moment

There is a time and a place for lofty rhetoric, and it's here and now

Aug 27, 08 6:26 AM CDT
(Newser) - The right convention speech at the right moment can transcend politics, and Barack Obama may miss his moment with his plans to give a "workmanlike" speech tomorrow, writes Michael Gerson in the Washington Post. The candidate should focus on big themes like faith and equality, and return to his... More »

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Barack Obama • Democratic National Convention • Democratic nomination • speech

Denver Gears Up for Democratic Convention

City has enlisted 25,000 volunteers, raised millions for DNC

Aug 24, 08 6:06 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Democratic convention is ready to roll in Denver tomorrow despite a few hiccups, like the 1,500 anti-war marchers who gathered outside the Pepsi Center today, the Denver Post reports. But the "Recreate 68" protesters dispersed when asked by police, returning the spotlight to the Democrats' mega-plan—which... More »

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Hillary Clinton • Democratic National Convention • protests • anti war movement • Obama 2008 • Democratic nomination • Hillary Clinton supporters • Barack Obama supporters • protesters

 Clinton Will Get Denver Roll Call

Move intended to molify supporters

Aug 14, 08 11:09 AM CDT
(Newser) - Hillary Clinton’s delegates will be counted in Denver, the Atlantic Monthly’s Marc Ambinder reports, as her supporters near an agreement with Barack Obama’s. Reports of tensions over the issue are exaggerated, advisers on both sides tell Ambinder. Both sides agree that overlooking Clinton could anger her... More »

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Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Democratic National Convention • Roll Call • Democratic nomination • delegates

Clinton Backers Push for Convention Nomination

Supporters say symbolic roll-call vote will recognize 18 million Hillary voters

Aug 12, 08 7:26 AM CDT
(Newser) - A group of Hillary Clinton's delegates are working to make sure their candidate's name is put up for nomination at the Democratic convention, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Clinton backers say the symbolic move will serve as recognition for the 18 million voters who chose Hillary in the primaries, and... More »

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Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Democratic National Convention • Democratic nomination • Hillary Clinton supporters • convention delegates

 Rivals Plan Joint Unity Event 

Tensions linger among supporters

Jun 18, 08 2:59 AM CDT
(Newser) - Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton will make a joint appearance in Washington next week in a show of party solidarity—despite behind-the-scenes tensions. Though Clinton's finance director invited top supporters to the event, some Hillary backers are frustrated by signals that their candidate won't be invited to join the ticket,... More »

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Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Democratic nomination • public appearance • Jonathan Mantz • National Finance Committee • party unity

OPINION

 The Most Overrated VP Traits 

Money, ties less important than discretion, trustworthiness

Jun 10, 08 1:25 PM CDT
(Newser) - Fed up with a focus on local ties and attractiveness in vice presidential selection coverage, Mark Halperin of Time lists the qualifications most under- and -overvalued by the media. Among other things, don't overlook:
  • A candidate ready to be president from Day One.
  • A candidate trusted and liked
... More »

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Barack Obama • John McCain • nomination • vice president • Democratic nomination • Republican nomination • presidential election • media coverage • vice presidential candidate

Obama-Clinton a 'Winning Ticket,' Says Feinstein

Senator won't tell Obama what to do, but Hill 'had popular vote'

Jun 8, 08 12:44 PM CDT
(Newser) - Her candidate may have lost the Democratic nomination, but Dianne Feinstein is still dreaming of the dream ticket, Politico reports. Although she conceeds that "nobody else can tell" Barack Obama what to do, Feinstein today reiterated on ABC's "This Week" the Clinton campaign's longtime assertion that it won... More »

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Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Dianne Feinstein • Democratic nomination • dream ticket

Clinton, Obama Laughing as They Part

Pair have 'positive'
talk; Hillary will
endorse him today

Jun 7, 08 8:38 AM CDT
(Newser) - Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton were laughing together after a private hourlong meeting at a Senate colleague's home, reports the AP. California Sen. Dianne Feinstein said the pair chatted away in her living room late Thursday in a "positive" head-to-head, their first since Obama clinched the nomination. Clinton is... More »

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Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Dianne Feinstein • Democratic nomination • political endorsement

 Clinton, Obama
 Meet Privately in DC 

No word yet on what they discussed

Jun 5, 08 8:59 PM CDT
(Newser) - Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton met face to face tonight in a private meeting, NBC news reports. No immediate word surfaced about their discussion. Obama delayed his departure from Washington and instead went to Clinton's home in DC. Earlier in the day, both sought to temper speculation that Obama should... More »

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Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Democratic nomination • Election 2008

 For African Americans,
 Pride in a Breakthrough 

Blacks nationwide express hope, optimism in victory

Jun 5, 08 6:33 AM CDT
(Newser) - In his St. Paul victory speech, Barack Obama made no mention of the fact that he is effectively the first black presidential nominee of a major party. But in interviews with African Americans across the country, the New York Times discovered overwhelming pride in the Illinois senator's candidacy and optimism... More »

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Barack Obama • race • African Americans • race relations • Democratic nomination • African-Americans

Analysis

 Congrats
 Obama,
 Here's Your
 To-Do List 

Dem finally clinches
the nomination—now the real work begins

Jun 4, 08 11:14 AM CDT
(Newser) - It wasn’t easy, but a bruised Barack Obama has finally wrapped up the Democratic nomination. The Guardian’s Michael Tomasky knows what he needs to do next:  
  • Redefine himself. Obama has a lot of time now to remind us why he inspired people in the
... More »

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Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • John McCain • nominee • Democratic nomination • Democratic Party

OPINION

Superdel Win Signals Change Dem Honchos Believe In

Victory in 'smoky backrooms of power' shows how country has shifted

Jun 4, 08 9:30 AM CDT
(Newser) - Barack Obama clinching the Democratic nomination is a major moment in history, Eric Easter writes in Ebony, and it is the superdelegate victory that signals the biggest shift in attitudes. The candidate's win among ordinary voters of all races is hugely significant, but it is the win in "the... More »

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Barack Obama • Democratic presidential candidates • Democratic nomination • Democratic Party • superdelegates

ANALYSIS

 Calm and Collected,
 Obama Makes History 

Obama has played it cool throughout his career

Jun 4, 08 4:22 AM CDT
(Newser) - Barack Obama is not merely the first black presumptive presidential nominee of a major party—he's also only 46, having entered the Illinois state Senate just 11 years ago. He's also a brilliant, imperfect, unstoppably ambitious man with an astounding ability to remain calm throughout a manic campaign, writes the... More »

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Barack Obama • Illinois • Democratic presidential candidates • Democratic nomination • Democratic Party • Election 2008

Jesse Jackson Hails Obama Victory

Civil rights leader calls win 'transformational' moment in history

Jun 4, 08 4:03 AM CDT
(Newser) - Jesse Jackson praised Barack Obama's key victory last night as a "transformational moment" in American history, Reuters reports. "We knew this breakthrough was possible—we didn't know when or who," said the two-time presidential candidate, emphasizing the remarkable 53-year journey of African-Americans from a Mississippi lynching in... More »

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Barack Obama • Jesse Jackson • Democratic presidential candidates • Democratic nomination

 AP: Obama 'Effectively'
 Clinches Nomination 

Tally based partly on private superdelegate commitments

Jun 3, 08 1:30 PM CDT
(Newser) - The AP declared today that Barack Obama has “effectively clinched” the Democratic nomination, basing its projection in part on 15 private commitments from superdelegates. Adding to that a minimum 11 delegates Obama is poised to capture in the final two primaries today, the wire service concludes that the Chicagoan... More »

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Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • nominee • Democratic nomination • superdelegates • delegate count • pledged delegates • Montana primary • South Dakota primary

Obama to Offer Clinton a 'Graceful Exit'

She could join cabinet or lead charge on health care

Jun 1, 08 5:38 PM CDT
(Newser) - As Hillary Clinton's chances of winning the Democratic nomination wane, Barack Obama's camp is readying a consolation prize for the loser-apparent, the Daily Telegraph reports. In a "negotiated surrender," Clinton will likely be offered a cabinet post or the chance to lead a Senate charge on health care,... More »

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health care • Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Cabinet • Clinton 2008 • Obama 2008 • health care reform • Democratic nomination • health secretary

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