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Tearful Biden Thanks His Del. Constituents

Also apologizes for serial gaffes, praises Michelle Obama

New York Times New York Times Aug 26, 08 2:26 PM CDT
(Newser) - An emotional Joe Biden gave thanks to delegates from his home state of Delaware at the Democratic National Convention today, the New York Times reports. At a private breakfast, Biden said his vice-presidential nod “pales in comparison to the honor I’ve had representing you.” He also apologized for his loose tongue over the years, and said he couldn’t have made it “without you guys.” More »

More about:  Barack Obama • Election 2008 • Democratic National Convention • Joe Biden • Michelle Obama • Delaware • convention delegates

 Mich., Fla. Get Full Delegations

But compromise shouldn't endanger Obama

Washington Post Washington Post Aug 25, 08 8:28 AM CDT
(Newser) - The much-contested delegations from Michigan and Florida will receive full voting rights at the Democratic National Convention tonight, the Washington Post reports. Michigan and Florida’s primaries favored Hillary Clinton, but adjustments have been made in Obama’s favor, and Clinton seems poised to release her delegates to vote as they choose. More »

Clinton Backers Push for Convention Nomination

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

San Francisco Chronicle San Francisco Chronicle 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 whose votes will be vital in November. More »

Obama Seeks Full Votes for Discounted Delegates

Urges DNC to restore Fla., Mich. seats

Chicago Tribune Chicago Tribune Aug 3, 08 7:42 PM CDT
(Newser) - Barack Obama is urging the Democratic National Committee to count Florida and Michigan primary votes at full strength, the Chicago Tribune 's Swamp blog reports. In a letter to the DNC, Obama wrote that the delegates—demoted 3 months ago to half-votes in a committee compromise—"must know that they are full partners and colleagues in our historic mission to reshape Washington." More »

More about:  Barack Obama • Election 2008 • Florida • Michigan • convention delegates

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Dems Have Uncertain
Path Ahead

Much depends on Clinton, who seems resolved to defeat

New York Times New York Times May 31, 08 10:18 PM CDT
(Newser) - Hillary Clinton made a very public point of keeping her options open—with Harold Ickes angrily reserving the campaign's right to appeal today's delegate decision—but she seems increasingly resolved to defeat, the New York Times reports. Instead of taking the fight to the convention, close associates think she'll drop out at some point after next week's results and endorse Barack Obama. Just don't bet the house on it. More »

More about:  Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Florida • Michigan • Democratic National Committee • convention delegates • Harold Ickes

 Dems Hashing Out Delegates 

Daylong meeting seeks compromise on Florida and Michigan

Associated Press Associated Press May 31, 08 12:33 PM CDT
(Newser) - Democratic party leaders continue to wrangle over the disputed delegates of Florida and Michigan today, hearing impassioned pleas from representatives of both states and campaigns. Hundreds of protesters are gathered outside the Washington meeting as the party's rules committee seeks a compromise, the AP reports. “We are strong enough to struggle and disagree and to even be angry and disappointed and still come together at the end of the day and be united,” said party chief Howard Dean. More »

More about:  Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Democrats • Florida • Michigan • Democratic National Committee • convention delegates

 Clinton Ready to
 Take It to Convention 

Defiant candidate emphasizes the importance of Florida's vote

New York Times New York Times May 22, 08 8:39 AM CDT
(Newser) - A defiant Hillary Clinton signaled yesterday that she might take the nomination fight all the way to the convention, the New York Times reports, again emphasizing the importance of seating Florida and Michigan delegates in a swing through the Sunshine State. Those delegates still wouldn't erase Barack Obama's lead, but some insiders believe she's trying to a make a symbolic point about the nomination process. More »

Delegate Calculus Blurs Big Picture

Clinton campaign makes own rules regarding Fla., Mich.

Washington Times Washington Times May 6, 08 3:00 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Clinton campaign is looking past 2,025—the current delegate threshold for clinching the nomination—and focusing on 2,208, the magic number if the party seats Michigan and Florida delegates, the Washington Times reports. “That’s what we believe is the standard for deciding this,” says a top strategist. More »

More about:  Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Florida primary • Michigan primary • DNC • convention delegates

Obama Wins
in Iowa, Again

He nets 7 delegates over Clinton as Edwards backers shift in second-round voting

Associated Press Associated Press Mar 15, 08 10:24 PM CDT
(Newser) - Barack Obama netted seven more delegates in Iowa tonight, two months after the state held its caucuses, the AP reports. How so? Some of the delegates who originally backed John Edwards shifted to Obama during the state's county conventions, the second part of Iowa's election process. These are generally of no great consequence because the nominee is usually secured by now.  Not so this year. More »

Florida Will Go With
June 3 Mail-In Primary

Despite opposition, Florida Dems

USA Today USA Today Mar 13, 08 8:53 AM CDT
(Newser) - Florida Democrats will announce plans for a new June 3 mail-in primary, despite opposition from the state's congressional delegation and concern from both candidates,  USA Today reports. Opponents are concerned ballots may fail to reach low-income voters who tend to change addresses frequently. Hillary Clinton wants the results of the original primary, which she won, to stand. More »

More about:  Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Florida • Florida primary • primary • convention delegates • Bill Nelson • low income voters

Fla. Senator, DNC Tangle Over Primary Funding

Nelson wants party to pay; Dean says 'not our problem'

The Hill The Hill Mar 7, 08 2:20 PM CST
(Newser) - With the nomination race tied up, eyes are turning to Florida and Michigan’s delegates, and top Democrats are mixing it up over funding for a primary re-do, the Hill reports. US Sen. Bill Nelson, a Hillary Clinton supporter, has urged the DNC to accept the results or pony up $20 million, warning that denying the delegates will be the “biggest train wreck you’ve ever seen.” More »

More about:  Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Florida primary • Howard Dean • Charlie Crist • convention delegates • Bill Nelson

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