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Can Howard Dean Keep the Dems Together?

Bruising Clinton- Obama race tests low-key party chairman

New York Times New York Times Apr 2, 08 7:18 AM CDT
(Newser) - Since his crash-and-burn run for president four years ago, Howard Dean has served as a decidedly low-key Democratic Party chairman, slowly building up state organizations while staying out of the limelight. Yet as the Clinton-Obama race wears on, many are wondering if Dean has the political acumen—or even the will—to rally a party in danger of fracturing. More »

Superdelegates Should Hold Superprimary: Tenn. Gov.

Superdelegate says Democratic party needs to settle nomination soon

Politico Politico Mar 26, 08 9:34 AM CDT
(Newser) - Democrats should hold a superdelegate superprimary to settle the race before the summer, says Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen. “You’re going to spend this whole summer—and lots of money and time and effort—trying to convince people that whoever isn’t eventually nominated, isn’t electable,” says Bredesen. To staunch the bloodletting sooner, he proposes that the 795 superdelegates meet in June to cast their ballots. More »

Memphis
Kids Survived Horrific Attack

Family says some victims tortured during assault that killed six

Commercial Appeal (Memphis) Mar 7, 08 2:36 PM CST
(Newser) - Details emerging from the killing of four adults and two children in Memphis reveal a brutal attack during which the victims—including at least two of the three children who survived—were tortured, the Commercial Appeal reports. Police have uncovered no suspects or motive, and the governor has raised the reward for information in the case to $80,000. More »

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