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White House Denies Giving Perks to Donors

GOP wants an investigation after newspaper report

Oct 28, 09 2:20 PM CDT
(Newser) - White House officials are engaging in damage control after GOP Chairman Michael Steele accused the Obama administration of offering selected donors perks in exchange for big contributions. Steele’s charges stem from a Washington Times report today claiming that DNC contributors who give $30,400 or bundle $300,000 get... More »

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Democratic National Committee • fundraiser • bundlers • DNC • Obama administration • fundraising • perks • political fundraising

OPINION

Once-Great Politico Sinks Into Sensationalism

Polanski piece shows site's 'clicks are king' mentality

Oct 9, 09 5:56 PM CDT
(Newser) - For a while there, Politico seemed to be the best new media journalism had to offer—hard-nosed investigations with a smart, web-centric approach. But lately, it’s been falling prey to the anything-for-a-click mentality you’d normally associate with the Drudge Report or Huffington Post, writes Andrew Sargus Klein. A... More »

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Barack Obama • media • journalism • Roman Polanski • DNC • Politico

(Newser) - The RNC has joined the fracas over health care reform with a proposed “seniors’ bill of rights” that guards against Medicare cuts, ABC News reports. “Our seniors have really come under fire in the last few weeks,” says RNC chair Michael Steele—who backed Medicare cuts as... More »

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RNC • Medicare • Medicaid • Democratic National Committee • health care reform • DNC • seniors • Obama administration • President Obama • Michael Steele • Republican National Committee

(Newser) - Democrats head to the polls today in Virginia for a surprisingly tight gubernatorial primary, Politico reports. Last-minute polls show Creigh Deeds surging ahead of Terry McAuliffe and Brian Moran. If he pulls out the win, it’ll be a major upset—McAuliffe, the former DNC chair, had been expected to... More »

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primary • Virginia • Democratic National Committee • Terry McAuliffe • Democratic Party • governor • DNC • gubernatorial races • Creigh Deeds • Brian Moran

 Dems Spoof 
 'Marooned' GOP 

Web ad likens Republicans to Survivor cast

May 6, 09 8:27 AM CDT
(Newser) - A new DNC ad touts the latest Survivor series: the GOP edition, the Huffington Post reports. The Web spot begins with Sen. Olympia Snowe, the “Last of the Moderates,” describing how being a Republican moderate can feel like “being a cast member of Survivor,” and goes... More »

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television • reality TV • advertising • parody • Olympia Snowe • Republican Party • Democratic National Committee • advertisements • Survivor • DNC

 Dems Expect 
 Fundraising 
 Decline 

Only consolation: GOP will probably do much worse

Jan 26, 09 12:11 PM CST
(Newser) - The economic slowdown is having its expected effect on Democratic fundraising, and the added effects of “donor fatigue” and the magnetic force that draws campaign cash to Barack Obama could leave them pinched for the next election cycle, Politico reports. But things could be worse—like they are for... More »

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campaign fundraising • online donations • political donations • DNC • financial crisis • Blue Dog Democrats • President Obama

Obama Team Clogs Inboxes, Elicits Backlash

Mugs to donations,
that David Plouffe emails incessantly

Dec 17, 08 1:54 PM CST
(Newser) - Barack Obama and his various Internet organs are hawking everything from civic engagement and disaster relief to coffee mugs and fleece scarves, causing fatigue among supporters, Politico reports. And while some are just tired of incessant emails from the likes of David Plouffe, watchers are concerned about how the president-elect... More »

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Barack Obama • Internet • David Plouffe • campaign fundraising • transition • inauguration • change • DNC • President Obama • donor fatigue

Dean Will Step Down
as DNC Chairman 

Obama ally likely to take Democratic party leadership

Nov 10, 08 3:23 PM CST
(Newser) - Howard Dean will step down as chairman of the Democratic National Committee at the end of his term in January, the Huffington Post reports. Although the success of Dean’s “50-state strategy” fueled speculation that he would stay on, the post is likely to go to an Obama insider... More »

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Barack Obama • Howard Dean • Democratic National Committee • Claire McCaskill • DNC • Democratic Party Chairman • President Obama


 Victory Would 
 Vindicate Dean 

Win would vindicate screaming DNC chair

Nov 4, 08 7:33 AM CST
(Newser) - If Democrats clean up tonight as expected, it’ll be a vindicating victory for Howard Dean. The DNC’s infamous screamer locked horns with many in his party over his “50-state strategy,” but this election his seemingly quixotic venture has borne fruit, the Hill reports. Barack Obama is... More »

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Howard Dean • Democratic National Committee • grassroots • Election 2008 • DNC

ANALYSIS

What Happens If One Kicks Before Election Day?

Plans for window before Jan. 20 also diverge

Oct 2, 08 11:49 AM CDT
(Newser) - With the VP hopefuls girding for tonight's debate, it's natural to wonder what would become of their respective tickets should either presidential candidate die or otherwise become incapacitated before Nov. 4. Each party has its own protocol, explains Nina Shen Rastogi, writing for Slate, but in neither case does the... More »

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Barack Obama • John McCain • Joe Biden • RNC • President • nominee • Election 2008 • DNC • Sarah Palin • Obama-Biden

COMMENTARY

 What Journos Really
 Do at the DNC

Hint: Most aren't covering anything

Aug 28, 08 12:29 PM CDT
(Newser) - A whopping 15,000 journalists arrived in Denver to cover the Democratic National Convention. The Columbia Journalism Review sent Justin Peters to find out what they're doing:  
  • 7,500 mostly mill about: "Only a small number of reporters actually have a reason to be here."
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Denver • list • journalist • Colorado • media coverage • DNC • Pepsi Center

 Hillary: 'Time Is Now to Unite'


Aug 26, 08 10:09 PM CDT
(Newser) - Hillary Clinton delivered her long-awaited address tonight to the Democratic convention and drove home the point quickly and repeatedly: The party must unite and elect Barack Obama. Clinton, after a lengthy standing ovation, said she hasn't worked for the past 35 years on health care and women's rights only to... More »

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Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Democrats • Democratic National Convention • DNC

 Obama Plot Not a
 'Credible Threat': Cops

FBI joins investigation of plan against Dem candidate

Aug 26, 08 12:26 PM CDT
(Newser) - Authorities say the armed man arrested near Denver on Sunday never posed a "credible threat" to Barack Obama despite reports he threatened the Democratic candidate, AP reports. "We're absolutely confident there is no credible threat to the candidate, the Democratic National Convention, or the people of Colorado,"... More »

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Barack Obama • FBI • Democratic National Convention • death threats • threats • DNC

 Hudson to Sing Anthem at DNC

Obama asks Oscar winner to perform closing night

Aug 26, 08 12:00 PM CDT
(Newser) - Bruce Springsteen may be scheduled to close the Democratic convention, but Barack Obama has asked Jennifer Hudson to perform the national anthem, People reports. "His reps called and said we'd love for you to sing the anthem on Thursday," the Oscar winner’s rep told People. "She's... More »

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Barack Obama • Denver • Democratic National Convention • celebrity • Jennifer Hudson • DNC • national anthem

 Kennedy Speech
 Among 5 Things
 to See at DNC

Watch for Clinton supporters, Jesse Jackson

Aug 25, 08 5:28 PM CDT
(Newser) - Here's what to watch at the Democratic National Convention tonight, Politico reports:
  1. Ted Kennedy, still recovering from surgery, "is definitely speaking tonight," one Dem said, and plans a memorable torch-passing to Barack Obama.
  2. Michelle Obama will try to sell herself as a strong but inoffensive first
... More »

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Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Jesse Jackson • Michelle Obama • Democratic National Convention • Ted Kennedy • DNC

Bon Jovi, Springsteen to Rock Obama's DNC Speech 

Dem indeed Born in the USA, but is he Livin' on a Prayer?

Aug 25, 08 4:00 PM CDT
(Newser) - Barack Obama's acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday evening will be music to our ears—or will at least be accompanied by it, the Rocky Mountain News reports. Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen will perform acoustic songs during the star-studded festivities in Denver—though sources wouldn’... More »

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Barack Obama • Democratic National Convention • Bruce Springsteen • Jon Bon Jovi • DNC

Deal Would Give Clinton Some Convention Props

Hillary would end voting for her with call to back Obama unanimously

Aug 25, 08 3:22 PM CDT
(Newser) - Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are close to a deal to allow symbolic voting during Wednesday’s Democratic roll call, the AP reports, which Clinton herself might stop by asking for unanimous backing for Obama from the convention floor. While Clinton says she plans to vote for Obama, she wouldn’... More »

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Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Democratic National Convention • Hillary Clinton supporters • DNC

Retail Politics Entangle Book on Obama

Barnes & Noble cuts order over publisher's deal with Amazon

Aug 19, 08 2:00 PM CDT
(Newser) - Barnes and Noble says its stores will not stock Obama’s Challenge, a new book outlining a progressive economic agenda for the Democratic candidate, because the publisher cut an exclusive deal with Amazon.com, the Wall Street Journal reports. Amazon’s print-on-demand service will offer the title beginning Monday, while... More »

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Barack Obama • Democratic National Convention • book • DNC • Amazon.com • Amazon • book sale • Barnes & Noble • Robert Kuttner

Frank: Romney Will Say Anything to Win

Potential McCain VP pick is 'completely without moral scruple'

Aug 15, 08 1:59 PM CDT
(Newser) - Barney Frank ripped into Mitt Romney yesterday as part of a DNC effort to discredit the possible Republican VP choices, the Boston Herald reports. Citing flip-flops on abortion and gay rights, the Massachusetts Congressman called the ex-Massachusetts governor ‘the most intellectually inconsistent politician I’ve ever known.” Romney,... More »

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Mitt Romney • John McCain • Mike Huckabee • Democratic National Committee • Barney Frank • DNC • vice presidential candidate

Rangel Denied Chance to Speak in Denver

Clinton ally sees it as snub

Aug 14, 08 1:00 PM CDT
(Newser) - Charles Rangel won’t be speaking at the Democratic National Convention, Politico reports. Representatives made a pitch for an address by the House Ways and Means Chairman, but the Obama campaign told them that Rangel’s early support for Hillary Clinton had given him low priority—even though the congressman... More »

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Barack Obama • taxes • Democratic National Convention • Charles Rangel • House Ways and Means Committee • campaign • speech • Hillary Clinton supporters • DNC

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