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  • May 2008

    • Obama Claws Back With Key Demos

      Politico  |  May 7, 08 6:36 AM CDT

      Obama Claws Back With Key Demos

      (Newser) - 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

      Los Angeles Times  |  May 7, 08 5:24 AM CDT

      Scrambling Hillary Changes the Target

      (Newser) - 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

    • Confident Obama Looks Beyond Primaries

      CNN  |  May 6, 08 9:16 PM CDT

      Confident Obama Looks Beyond Primaries

      (Newser) - Barack Obama tonight portrayed himself as the likely Democratic candidate and predicted the party will reunite once the primaries end, CNN reports. Analysts saw the speech as a direct appeal to superdelegates, a kickoff to the general election. After his resounding victory in North Carolina, Obama rejected the notion that the primary race has divided the party—that Clinton supporters or his supporters are so bitter they will jump ship and vote for John McCain. "I'm here to tell you tonight that I don't believe it." More »

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      Barack Obama  • Hillary Clinton  • election 2008  • Democrats  • Democratic presidential primaries

    • Obama Wins Easily in NC

      Washington Post  |  May 6, 08 6:30 PM CDT

      Obama Wins Easily in NC

      (Newser) - 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

      MSNBC  |  May 6, 08 6:21 PM CDT

      Indiana, NC Voters Rate Economy No. 1 Issue

      (Newser) - 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

    • McCain Vows to Pick More Conservative Judges

      CNN  |  May 6, 08 5:27 PM CDT

      McCain Vows to Pick More Conservative Judges

      (Newser) - John McCain reached out to conservatives today, saying he would follow George Bush's lead in appointing judges, CNN reports. McCain drew sharp contrasts between his legal philosophy and that of both Democratic hopefuls before an audience in North Carolina. He specifically criticized Obama for voting against the confirmation of John Roberts and Samuel Alito, saying Obama favored "activist" judges who do not respect the constitution. More »

    • Gore Pipes Up, Doesn't Endorse

      Boston Globe  |  May 6, 08 5:19 PM CDT

      Gore Pipes Up, Doesn't Endorse

      (Newser) - Al Gore dropped his silence on the Democratic race today, saying he may yet endorse a candidate and predicting that the race would end soon after primaries ended on June 3. “There will be a nominee before the convention,” he asserted. Gore laughed off a scenario that had him emerging as a compromise candidate in a split decision between Clinton and Obama, the Boston Globe reports. More »

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      Barack Obama  • Hillary Clinton  • Democratic National Convention  • Al Gore

    • Campaigning Superdelegates Look Toward November

      Los Angeles Times  |  May 6, 08 3:47 PM CDT

      Campaigning Superdelegates Look Toward November

      (Newser) - Undeclared Democratic superdelegates who are also members of Congress are under especially great pressure, reports the LA Times: The popularity of their chosen candidate could affect their re-election chances. In swing districts, "somebody unpopular at the top of the ticket can actually cost you votes," says a political science professor. More »

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      Barack Obama  • superdelegates  • Indiana  • Baron Hill

    • Delegate Calculus Blurs Big Picture

      Washington Times  |  May 6, 08 3:00 PM CDT

      Delegate Calculus Blurs Big Picture

      (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 »

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      Barack Obama  • Hillary Clinton  • Florida primary  • Michigan primary  • DNC  • convention delegates

    • Crucial Election Inspires 3.5M to Sign Up to Vote

      Associated Press  |  May 6, 08 1:30 PM CDT

      Crucial Election Inspires 3.5M to Sign Up to Vote

      (Newser) - Despite claims of an exhausting race, voter registration is officially lifting off this year, with an AP survey reporting that over 3.5 million new voters have signed up. Detailed data are only available from a few states, the AP reports, but what there is suggests that registration is particularly high for African Americans and women. More »

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      Barack Obama  • Hillary Clinton  • election 2008  • Kathleen Sebelius  • voter registration

    • And Then? What Each of 3 Dem Results Would Mean

      New York Times  |  May 6, 08 12:49 PM CDT

      And Then? What Each of 3 Dem Results Would Mean

      (Newser) - 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

      Washington Post  |  May 6, 08 7:04 AM CDT

      8 Questions on the Table in Today's Primaries

      (Newser) - 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 »

    • Clintons Aim for Suburban Voters in NC

      Charlotte Observer  |  May 5, 08 8:14 PM CDT

      Clintons Aim for Suburban Voters in NC

      (Newser) - 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 »

    • Edwardses Open Up About Dem Hopefuls

      People  |  May 5, 08 6:44 PM CDT

      Edwardses Open Up About Dem Hopefuls

      (Newser) - 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 »

    • How Hillary Missed the Boat on Black Votes

      Salon  |  May 5, 08 3:46 PM CDT

      How Hillary Missed the Boat on Black Votes

      (Newser) - Barack Obama's lead over Hillary Clinton among black voters is perhaps not surprising, but Clinton could have avoided such devastating losses in the demographic, Thomas Schaller writes in Salon. "One would expect Obama to win these voters, but 90-10 is a total collapse that Obama is not experiencing among any constituency. Simply put, Hillary Clinton has a black problem," says one analyst. More »

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      Barack Obama  • Hillary Clinton  • Bill Clinton  • African-American voters  • demographics

    • About-Face on Wright 'No Way to Start a Dialogue'

      Los Angeles Times  |  May 5, 08 2:44 PM CDT

      About-Face on Wright 'No Way to Start a Dialogue'

      (Newser) - Coming together “isn’t all it’s cracked up to be,” Gregory Rodriguez writes in the LA Times , and Barack Obama's attempt to start a national dialogue on race was foiled by an unlikely actor: Barack Obama. Jeremiah Wright "didn't really say anything new last week," Rodriguez argues. "He called Obama’s bluff.” More »

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      Barack Obama  • Jeremiah Wright  • Thanksgiving  • reconciliation

    • Clinton Calif. Superdelegates May Flip if She Stays Behind

      Los Angeles Times  |  May 5, 08 2:04 PM CDT

      Clinton Calif. Superdelegates May Flip if She Stays Behind

      (Newser) - Two of five Hillary Clinton superdelegates who spoke at a California state event said they’d consider switching to Barack Obama if the frontrunner holds his lead through the next month. While not earth-shattering, the development should be wrenching for Clinton, the Los Angeles Times say, as it showcases concerns about drawing out the primary fight too long. More »

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      Barack Obama  • Hillary Clinton  • California  • superdelegates

    • Teamsters, Obama Deny Quid Pro Quo

      Wall Street Journal  |  May 5, 08 1:37 PM CDT

      Teamsters, Obama Deny Quid Pro Quo

      (Newser) - Before winning the Teamsters’ endorsement, Barack Obama said he’d support ending government oversight of the union, an unusual stance for a presidential candidate, reports the Wall Street Journal . An independent board has policed the historically organized-crime-influenced Teamsters since 1992; Bill Clinton, John Kerry, and Al Gore left the matter to the Justice Department. More »

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      Barack Obama  • Hillary Clinton  • Bill Clinton  • endorsement  • John Kerry  • Al Gore  • blue-collar vote  • oversight  • Teamsters  • James P. Hoffa

    • Barack Bounces Back From Pastor Flap

      CBS  |  May 5, 08 3:58 AM CDT

      Barack Bounces Back From Pastor Flap

      (Newser) - Barack Obama appears to be recovering—mostly—from the furor over his former pastor's incendiary remarks, according to the latest CBS News / New York Times poll. His lead over Hillary Clinton has increased from 8 points to 12 points—50% to 38%—among Democratic primary voters, who also approve of how he handled the flap over comments by Rev. Jeremiah Wright, 68% to 22%. There's still some negative residue, however. More »

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      Barack Obama  • Hillary Clinton  • John McCain  • Democrats  • gas prices  • economy  • independents  • gas tax  • Rev. Jeremiah Wright

    • World's Most Influential Make Time

      Time  |  May 5, 08 2:47 AM CDT

      World's Most Influential Make Time

      (Newser) - It’s not often Hillary Clinton, the Dalai Lama, and Judd Apatow find themselves on the same list. But they've all made Time's annual pick of the world’s 100 most influential people, ranging from artists and intellectuals to scientists and politicians (including George Bush and all three presidential hopefuls). A short look at the long list: More »

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