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ANALYSIS

 Role in 
 White House 
 for Obama 
 Strategist? 



Strategist Axelrod seen as key policy cog, but he could be a target in Washington

Politico Politico Oct 27, 08 1:55 PM CDT
(Newser) - With Barack Obama holding a lead in the polls, Democrats have begun discussing what, if any, role his top campaign strategist might have in an Obama White House, Politico reports. David Axelrod, say those who know him, is seriously weighing an administration position; where he ends up could be key to the trajectory of an Obama presidency. More »

More about:  Barack Obama • Election 2008 • Karl Rove • campaign staff • David Axelrod • political strategists • James Carville

OPINION

Should Dems Attack More in Denver?

Carville's criticism of soft-focus convention sparks debate

CNN CNN Aug 26, 08 2:50 PM CDT
(Newser) - James Carville started tongues wagging in Denver when he criticized Democrats for not attacking enough. “You haven't heard about Iraq or John McCain or George W. Bush,” Carville complained on CNN. “We’re playing hide the message.” Is Carville right? Matt Bunk of the Arizona Capital Times thinks that, sadly, he is. Positive rhetoric is nice, but negative campaigning worked. Besides, without attacks the night was “mind-numbingly boring.” More »

More about:  Barack Obama • Bill Clinton • Democratic National Convention • James Carville

OPINION

 Get Mad, or Go Home: Pundits

Klein, Carville to Obama: Show some feeling, already

Time Time Aug 21, 08 1:15 PM CDT
(Newser) - It doesn’t do Barack Obama any good just to say he feels strongly—voters need to be able to see it from the Democratic candidate, Joe Klein writes in Time. His message on the economy, this year’s key issue, won’t work until he can show some “real passion” to voters. “Obama will have a hard time winning unless he finds some of it.” More »

More about:  Barack Obama • John McCain • economy • James Carville

 Russert's Son: 
 'My Dad's Last Speech' 

People People Jun 18, 08 6:42 PM CDT
(Newser) - Tim Russert's 22-year-old son delivered what he called his "dad's last speech" today before a crowd of Washington luminaries, People reports. "My dad was my best friend," said a composed Luke Russert, who called his father a "force of nature" who combined his passion for work with a boundless humanity. The emotional service concluded with a video tribute from Bruce Springsteen, a guest Russert always hoped to land. More »

More about:  media • Tim Russert • Tom Brokaw • James Carville

 Meet the Press
 Remembers
 Russert 

Tom Brokaw leads celebration of newsman's career

Politico Politico Jun 15, 08 11:42 AM CDT
(Newser) - With the moderator's chair empty, Tom Brokaw began this morning's edition of "Meet the Press" by urging the show's guests not to cry, Politico reports. Friends and admirers of longtime host Tim Russert gathered to recall the highlights of his career and what made the ultimate political junkie. More »

More about:  Meet the Press • Tim Russert • Tom Brokaw • James Carville • memorial • Maria Shriver • Mary Matalin

Opinion

 Carville Touts a Convenient VP 

Nobel-winner would signal US is getting serious about energy policy, says he

CNN CNN Jun 12, 08 6:22 AM CDT
(Newser) - Democratic strategist James Carville thinks Barack Obama should consider someone with a little experience for the vice presidency: like, say, former VP Al Gore. Carville told CNN that choosing the Nobel Peace Prize-winner would drive home the message that America is serious about a new energy policy. A third term would make Gore the longest-serving veep in history, but he's said he'll only run for top spot. More »

More about:  vice president • energy • vice presidential sweepstakes • Al Gore • James Carville

'Bittergate' Flares Up on Sunday Shows

Bob Casey defends Obama from attacks
left and right

Chicago Tribune Chicago Tribune Apr 13, 08 5:45 PM CDT
(Newser) - "Bittergate" erupted on talk shows today as pundits hammered Barack Obama for calling some rural voters "bitter," the Swamp blog reports. “He’s going to have to do some more explaining about this,” Clinton ally James Carville said. "It's big," said George Will. One GOP strategist called it "a general election nightmare" for Obama and the Democrats. More »

commentary

 Bill Richardson:  
 Don't Call Me Judas 

Former candidate says Democrats need to move beyond insults

Washington Post Washington Post Apr 1, 08 7:58 PM CDT
(Newser) - Bill Richardson defended himself today from the "personal attacks and insults" he has received—most notably from James Carville, who likened him to Judas—since he  endorsed Barack Obama. “We need to move on from the politics of personal insult,” the New Mexico governor wrote in a Washington Post essay. More »

More about:  Barack Obama • Election 2008 • Hillary Clinton • Bill Clinton • Bill Richardson • James Carville

Consider Pulling Plug, NM Gov. Tells Hillary

Richardson insists he
is loyal, but Carville compares him to Judas

Bloomberg Bloomberg Mar 23, 08 6:25 PM CDT
(Newser) - New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson advised Hillary Clinton today to consider quitting if she trails Barack Obama at convention time, Bloomberg reports. But Richardson, who has endorsed Obama, insists his heart is still with Hillary, CNN reports. “I’m very loyal to the Clintons,” said Bill Clinton’s former energy secretary. “But it shouldn’t just be Bush-Clinton, Bush-Clinton. What about the rest of us?" More »

OPINION

She Shouldn't Stand by Him

Spitzer takes backlash for taking wife along; reactions run along gender lines

Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times Mar 12, 08 11:41 AM CDT
(Newser) - Eliot Spitzer is going up in flames, but Americans are wondering why his wife has to go with him: The Los Angeles Times talks to angry people on the street, including one divorcee who insists, “She should’ve said, ‘This is your fight. ... You stand there and get yourself out of it.’” But professors disagree, saying sticking on your politician husband’s arm is simply “one last spousal duty.” More »

Wounded Hillary
Marches On

As Clinton's campaign falters, morale dips and advisers are on edge

New York Times New York Times Feb 24, 08 5:30 AM CST
(Newser) - With Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign on the ropes, morale is low and advisers are screaming at each other in back rooms, the New York Times reports. While the candidate appears resolute, she no longer expresses the supreme confidence she once did and has stopped prefacing sentences with "when I'm president." Some advisers regret using Bill Clinton so much and concede Hillary's race may end after the Texas and Ohio Democratic primaries. More »

Cupid Lurks on Campaign Trail

Election fever produces plenty of hook-ups—and even a few marriages

Christian Science Monitor Christian Science Monitor Feb 14, 08 12:32 PM CST
(Newser) - Looking for love on this Valentine's Day? Maybe you should join a presidential campaign, the Christian Science Monitor reports. With the trail drawing energized, like-minded activists, traditionally tame vote-first states are earning new slogans like “what happens in Iowa stays in Iowa.” Indeed, staffers are finding love in all the political places, even inspiring dating websites for politicos. More »

More about:  John Edwards • Iowa • John Kerry • Al Gore • George H. W. Bush • campaign trail • romance • James Carville • Valentine's Day • Des Moines • Mary Matalin • Richard Gephardt

Carville: Rove Cost GOP
a Generation

Sticking to base was demographic disaster, Clinton adviser says

Financial Times (UK) Financial Times (UK) Aug 15, 07 3:47 PM CDT
(Newser) - Impressive electoral record aside, Karl Rove's strategy of aggressively courting the GOP base has soured an entire generation on the Republican Party, James Carville argues in the Financial Times . Bill Clinton's storied strategist says "theocratic underpinnings" of Rovian strategy are behind polls showing a nameless Democratic presidential candidate favored by 32% among younger voters. More »

More about:  Election 2008 • George W. Bush • Bush administration • Republican • GOP • Karl Rove • campaign adviser • James Carville

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