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Aug 16, 2008 2:08 PM CDT

Daily Show Evolves Into True Force

Serious guests, hard news drive impact on American dialogue

(Newser) - Oh, what a difference eight years makes. The Daily Show struggled with limited access and no respect during the 2000 presidential race, but in this election the show has emerged as “a genuine cultural and political force,” writes Michiko Kakutani in the New York Times. Not only are...

24 Actor: I
Paved the Way
for Obama

Jul 2, 2008 12:57 PM CDT

24 Actor: I Paved the Way for Obama

Haysbert says his role as a black prez may have helped the Dem

(Newser) - Dennis Haysbert likes to believe his portrayal as the first African-American US president on Fox's 24 may have helped pave the way for Barack Obama. "If anything, my portrayal of David Palmer, I think, may have helped open the eyes of the American people," said the 54-year-old actor,...

Obama Opens 6-Point Lead

Jun 11, 2008 7:18 PM CDT

Obama Opens 6-Point Lead

But results also show trouble ahead for the Democrat

(Newser) - Barack Obama has a 6-point lead over John McCain in a new poll by the Wall Street Journal and NBC News. Obama leads 47% to 41%, twice the advantage he held a month ago. Despite the edge, however, the Journal notes that Obama shouldn't rest easy. He trails by 20...

Wright Received Death Threats

Apr 27, 2008 9:39 AM CDT

Wright Received Death Threats

Controversial pastor returns to public eye as critical primary looms for Obama

(Newser) - Rev. Jeremiah Wright, whose controversial rants scuttled Barack Obama's "post-racial" campaign, reemerged in the headlines yesterday just ahead of the Dems' primary showdown on May 6. Asked by PBS' Bill Moyers if he’d received death threats, Wright says: “Yes, and bomb threats at the church. People (are)...

Clinton Ties Obama at 47%
After Winning Pa.

Apr 27, 2008 4:34 AM CDT

Clinton Ties Obama at 47% After Winning Pa.

Clinton leads McCain by 3%; Obama and Mac are running even

(Newser) - Hillary Clinton is riding high from her Keystone State win. After lagging in Gallup polls much of this month, she tied Barack Obama in the latest tracking poll at 47%. She also leads John McCain by 3 points, while Obama is even with the GOP nominee at 45%. The two...

Obama Preacher's
Words Keep Resurfacing

Mar 14, 2008 11:59 AM CDT

Obama Preacher's Words Keep Resurfacing

Inflammatory comments from past may haunt candidate

(Newser) - In the latest campaign preacher flap, TV networks are airing clips from sermons in which the former pastor of Barack Obama's church condemns "racist" US society and compares the candidate's experiences to Jesus' struggles, the Guardian reports. "God damn America for treating our citizens as less than human,...

Obama Wins 7 Delegates in Wyo.

UPDATED

Mar 8, 2008 5:17 PM CST

Obama Wins 7 Delegates in Wyo.

Clinton Scores 5, blasts rival for lacking Iraq pullout plan

(Newser) - Barack Obama easily won the Wyoming caucuses today and added 7 delegates to his tally, Chris Cillizza reports in his Washington Post blog. Obama won 61% of the vote and Hillary Clinton won 38%, scoring 5 delegates. Obama campaign chief David Plouffe called the victory "a very important win"...

Obama Wins SC in a Rout

UPDATED

Jan 26, 2008 11:30 PM CST

Obama Wins SC in a Rout

He cruises on strong biracial support; Clinton finishes second over Edwards

(Newser) - Barack Obama scored a resounding triumph in the South Carolina primary last night, with massive support from black voters and stronger-than-expected backing from whites. Obama got 55% of the vote, more than doubling Hillary Clinton (27%) and tripling the state's native son, John Edwards (18%). Election officials said a record...

Richardson Drops Out of Race

Jan 9, 2008 6:50 PM CST

Richardson Drops Out of Race

New Mexico governor will make announcement tomorrow, AP says

(Newser) - Bill Richardson is ending his bid for the presidency following lackluster showings in New Hampshire and Iowa, the AP reports. The New Mexico governor finished fourth in both races, unable to compete with the star power of his top three Democratic rivals. Richardson will make the official announcement tomorrow, says...

'Mac Is Back' in Granite State

Jan 8, 2008 8:19 AM CST

'Mac Is Back' in Granite State

McCain finds new political life, hopes to rock NH like it's 2000

(Newser) - John McCain is back in New Hampshire, dispensing straight talk and cajoling his press corps “base” like it was still 2000. But this time he’s not playing Maverick—he just wants to be the least objectionable candidate, Politico reports. “People may not agree with every stand I...

Newt Won't Run for President

Sep 29, 2007 1:09 PM CDT

Newt Won't Run for President

Gingrich decides not to leave his political organization

(Newser) - After dipping his toes in the water ever so briefly, Newt Gingrich has decided not to run for president, CNN reports. Gingrich determined he could not legally explore a run while running his beloved political organization, American Solutions, his spokesman said. Two days ago, the former House speaker pledged to...

Obama, Edwards Should Swap Campaigns

Sep 25, 2007 6:55 PM CDT

Obama, Edwards Should Swap Campaigns

Each is running the wrong race to beat Hillary, writer argues

(Newser) - Hillary Clinton’s place at the head of the Democratic table becomes more assured by the day, and Barack Obama and John Edwards must exchange strategies for any chance at an upset, New Republic blogger Noam Scheiber argues. The two have it backward: Edwards’ best bet is to run as...

How Hillary
Can Shave
Those Negatives

Aug 30, 2007 5:28 PM CDT

How Hillary Can Shave Those Negatives

Political consultants predict candidate can overcome poor ratings

(Newser) - After Karl Rove’s parting shot at Hillary Clinton’s negative ratings, political consultants weigh in on the hurdle—and conclude that her highest-ever figures aren't fatal. One consultant tells the New Republic the numbers aren’t locked in, and voters who once disliked the First Lady don’t yet...