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June 2008
- How the Air Came Out of Clinton's Tires
  
  newser | Washington Post | Jun 5, 08 1:38 PM CDT
  
  Hillary Clinton’s campaign was happiest, and picked up the most steam, late in the game, as divisive staffers departed, the blue-collar vote moved into her column and the candidate found her comfort zone. The Washington Post examines the Democrat's final months, noting its rejuvenation after Texas and Ohio victories, and the marked resignation after North Carolina and Indiana results went bad. More »
  
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  Hillary Clinton • Jeremiah Wright • Indiana primary • Texas primary • Ohio primary • North Carolina primary • Bittergate
May 2008
- Edwards: Obama Set to Win, But I'm Still Not Endorsing
  
  newser | Reuters | May 9, 08 1:26 PM CDT
  
  John Edwards again declined to endorse a candidate today, but he said on TV that it looked like Barack Obama would win the nomination—and that he'd be able to bring the Democrats together before Election Day. The former third wheel also refused to say who he voted for in this week’s North Carolina primary, adding that the power of endorsements was “greatly inflated," Reuters reports. More »
  
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  Barack Obama • John Edwards • endorsement • North Carolina primary
- Obama Eludes Not Only Clinton, but Media
  
  newser | Time | May 8, 08 10:07 AM CDT
  
  After a career of sober-minded policy politics, Hillary Clinton let loose her inner populist pol in Indiana and North Carolina, Joe Klein writes, and, like much of the media, he thought the showmanship-over-substance (along with Obama's pastor problem) might pull it out for her. But that "shameless populism" proved not to be a game-changer after all. She lost the contest—and the race, he concludes in a Time cover story anointing Obama as the nominee. More »
  
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  Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • John McCain • media • Indiana primary • North Carolina primary
- Just About Out of Ammunition
  
  newser | Chicago Sun-Times | May 7, 08 3:58 PM CDT
  
  The pundits agree that Hillary Clinton barely has a leg to stand on, though explanations vary: John Dickerson writes in Slate that Barack Obama closed the door on his blue-collar problem, shaking off the elitist label. Evidence is that Obama barely lost among poorer voters and actually won in “sharing your values” exit-polling; to win now, Clinton “must bring more states into the union.” More »
  
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  Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • blue-collar vote • North Carolina primary • momentum
- Obama Claws Back With Key Demos
  
  newser | Politico | May 7, 08 6:36 AM CDT
  
  Barack Obama romped to victory in North Carolina and almost fought Hillary Clinton to a draw in Indiana by relying on his most loyal coalitions: young voters, African-Americans, and liberals. He also did better yesterday than in recent races among white men, pulling about 40% of that demo in Indiana. That puts Obama back at the level of support he enjoyed on Super Tuesday, reports Politico. More »
  
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  Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • election 2008 • Indiana primary • North Carolina primary • demographics • exit polls
- Scrambling Hillary Changes the Target
  
  newser | Los Angeles Times | May 7, 08 5:24 AM CDT
  
  Barack Obama's resounding win in North Carolina and fight to the finish in Indiana has left the Clinton campaign with one final strategy to win the nomination: move the goalposts and play for time. Team Hillary is now telling journalists that the winning candidate actually needs almost 200 more delegates than both sides had said earlier, reports the Los Angeles Times. More »
  
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  Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • election 2008 • Indiana primary • North Carolina primary
- Obama Wins Easily in NC
  
  newser | Washington Post | May 6, 08 6:30 PM CDT
  
  Barack Obama won the North Carolina primary today, foiling Hillary Clinton's hopes of an upset in her bid to sway superdelegates, the Washington Post reports. It's Obama's first win in a big state since February. Obama won decisively, 56% to 42%. In his victory speech, Obama tweaked Clinton for calling the state a potential "game changer." Voters decided "the only game that needs changing is the one in Washington," he said. More »
  
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  Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • election 2008 • Democrats • North Carolina primary
- Indiana, NC Voters Rate Economy No. 1 Issue
  
  newser | MSNBC | May 6, 08 6:21 PM CDT
  
  In exit polling in both Indiana and North Carolina today, voters overwhelmingly said the economy was the No. 1 issue influencing their decision in the presidential primary. In Indiana, 65% said the economy was most important, compared to 60% in North Carolina. Asked if the recession had affected their lives, 89% in Indiana said yes, as did 81% in North Carolina, MSNBC reports. More »
  
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  Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Obama 2008 • Clinton 2008 • Indiana primary • North Carolina primary • exit polls
- Primary Rules Foil Some NC Republicans
  
  newser | News & Observer (Raleigh) | May 6, 08 4:04 PM CDT
  
  North Carolina Republicans trying to vote in the Democratic primary are being frustrated—the state doesn't allow crossover voting. Rush Limbaugh has urged Republicans to vote for Hillary Clinton to prolong the fight, but election officials say voters' impulses today were genuine. "They see an active presidential election, and they want to be a part of it," a state official told the Raleigh News & Observer . More »
  
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  North Carolina • North Carolina primary
- And Then? What Each of 3 Dem Results Would Mean
  
  newser | New York Times | May 6, 08 12:49 PM CDT
  
  With polls still seesawing as voters pull their levers, maybe it’s best to stop predicting results, and start figuring out what they’ll mean. Adam Nagourney takes a shot in the New York Times : A Hillary Clinton victory in both primaries could “change the world.” Indiana would be Barack Obama’s third consecutive loss due to a blue-collar gap, and the North Carolina result would be chalked up to Rev. Wright. Disaster for Obama. More »
  
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  Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Indiana primary • North Carolina primary
- 8 Questions on the Table in Today's Primaries
  
  newser | Washington Post | May 6, 08 7:04 AM CDT
  
  Voters in North Carolina and Indiana go to the polls today in what many are seeing as the last major battle in the Democratic race. The Washington Post outlines the stakes. Has Obama put the Wright controversy behind him? Pretty much, say both sides; it's a media story now. How's the gas tax holiday playing? Economists hate it, but it was a smart strategic move for Clinton. Is the race going to the convention? At least until June 3, if Hillary wins one of today's contests. More »
  
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  Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • election 2008 • Democratic presidential candidates • Indiana primary • North Carolina primary • Democratic campaign
- Clintons Aim for Suburban Voters in NC
  
  newser | Charlotte Observer | May 5, 08 8:14 PM CDT
  
  Urbanites in North Carolina prefer Barack Obama, while rural voters side with Hillary Clinton—which is why she spent all weekend trying to sway mixed regions like small cities and far-out suburbs. Obama, meanwhile, is counting on a hidden strength with country folk and his far-reaching publicity machine to win tomorrow's primary, the Charlotte Observer reports More »
  
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  Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Bill Clinton • Indiana primary • blue-collar vote • North Carolina primary • the suburban vote
- Edwardses Open Up About Dem Hopefuls
  
  newser | People | May 5, 08 6:44 PM CDT
  
  John and Elizabeth Edwards chatted informally about the remaining Democratic candidates on the eve of North Carolina's primary today. John told People that he admires Hillary Clinton’s “tenacity,” but not her "old politics;” Elizabeth said she favors Clinton's health plan but loves Barack Obama's "fantastic" ability to motivate "so many young people." More »
  
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  Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • John Edwards • North Carolina primary • universal health care • Elizabeth Edwards
- Charlotte Observer Endorses Obama
  
  newser | Charlotte Observer | May 4, 08 3:28 PM CDT
  
  Just ahead of North Carolina’s critical Tuesday primary, the Charlotte Observer has endorsed Barack Obama, calling on readers to "send a powerful message to the world." The paper brushes off the inexperience of "one of the most powerful, effective speakers to seek the presidency in years," and emphasizes the greater importance of his judgement and intellect. More »
  
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  Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • North Carolina • Barack Obama supporters • North Carolina primary • Democratic campaign • Democratic candidates
- Obama, Clinton Spar on Iran, Gas
  
  newser | Talking Points Memo | May 4, 08 1:56 PM CDT
  
  Obama likened Hillary's stance on Iran to George Bush's "cowboy diplomacy" on Meet the Press today, while Clinton took to ABC to defend the gas tax and told voters mired in the Jeremiah Wright controversy "We should move on." Tim Russert ignored her advice, however, and devoted his first 18 minutes to the pastor, reports the New York Times . “Obviously, it’s distracted us,” Obama admitted. More »
  
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  Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • election 2008 • Iran • Obama 2008 • NBC • Clinton 2008 • ABC • Indiana primary • campaign • North Carolina primary • Tim Russert • NAFTA • Meet the Press • NBC News • ABC News • George Stephanopoulos • gas tax • Iran war
- Why Is Edwards AWOL in North Carolina?
  
  newser | Politico | May 4, 08 6:16 AM CDT
  
  Why has John Edwards maintained silence as the precarious Democratic contest heads to his home state of North Carolina? Could be, Politico posits, because he knows he has little sway there. According to insiders, the state, which holds its primary Tuesday, knew the senator only fleetingly before he leapt to the national stage, and though Democrats are proud of this native son's "political comet," an endorsement “would carry no weight.” More »
  
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  Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • election 2008 • John Edwards • endorsement • North Carolina primary • political endorsement • Democratic campaign • political activism • political party
April 2008
- NC Gov. to Support Clinton
  
  newser | CNN | Apr 28, 08 5:37 PM CDT
  
  North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley will back Hillary Clinton before next week's key primary, sources tell CNN. The move may give her a boost in a state where she last lagged Barack Obama by double digits. As a superdelegate, Easely also adds one to Clinton's delegate tally—but Obama added one today too with the endorsement of New Mexico Sen. Jeff Bingaman. More »
  
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  superdelegates • Clinton 2008 • delegates • North Carolina primary • Mike Easley
- (Whom) Will Edwards Endorse?
  
  newser | New York Times | Apr 28, 08 5:11 PM CDT
  
  With the North Carolina primary 1 week away, speculation surrounds John and Elizabeth Edwards, the New York Times reports. The ex-senator may endorse a candidate before the vote, may wait to see how his home state votes—or may sit out the race entirely. What's more, the couple may split along gender lines. More »
  
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  Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • John Edwards • North Carolina primary • Elizabeth Edwards
- Democratic Voters Flock to Register
  
  newser | Washington Post | Apr 28, 08 2:29 PM CDT
  
  Democrats are attracting new voters in record numbers, even as the GOP's ranks dip or remain flat. In the seven states that most recently held primaries, more than 1 million new voters registered as Democrats; North Carolina and Indiana have seen triple the Democratic enrollment they did before the 2004 primaries. The Washington Post pays a call on some North Carolina newbies. More »
  
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  election 2008 • Democratic Party • Indiana primary • North Carolina primary • voter registration
- Clinton Calls for Moderator-Free Debate
  
  newser | New York Times | Apr 26, 08 4:51 PM CDT
  
  Hillary Clinton wants one last debate before the Indiana and North Carolina primaries next month, and she’s ready to do it Lincoln-Douglas style. “After the last debate, Sen. Obama’s supporters complained a little about the tough questions,” Clinton told a crowd in South Bend today. “I’m offering Senator Obama a chance to debate me, one-on-one, no moderators.” More »
  
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  Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Obama 2008 • Clinton 2008 • Indiana primary • North Carolina primary • debates

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