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Election 2008

Competition is hot for the highest office in the land. Will it be Barack Obama or John McCain? Just so long as it isn't George...

The most diverse crowd of presidential hopefuls ever hit the campaign trail for 2008. On the left, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton geared up for a close race; John Edwards rounded out the top three on the Democratic side, with Al Gore playing the role of potential spoiler. Months later, the charismatic-but-inexperienced junior senator emerged as the delegate winner. Meanwhile, on the right, the Reaganites held out hope for a definitive Fred Thompson run. Mitt Romney and Rudy Giuliani became early favorites, only to bow out, with the others, in favor of John McCain.

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June 2008
- How Obama Could Get Gored
  
  Politico | Jun 19, 08 3:04 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Observers are speculating about a split decision in November, with John McCain winning the presidency while Barack Obama takes the popular vote—and Harry Siegel, in Politico, says the chances might not be that slim. Obama looks likely to build massive margins in coastal states (already safely Democratic) while making inroads in Republican bastions—though not enough for an Electoral College flip. More »
- Clyburn Is the Perfect Ally for Obama
  
  Politico | Jun 19, 08 1:56 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Jim Clyburn is exactly the kind of ally Obama needs. A pioneer in his own right, the first Southern-raised black majority whip has a strong record of building consensus among blacks, whites, Hispanics, and people of all faiths. He's the action to complement Obama's lofty words, reports Politico—and holds credibility among voters not impressed by the candidate. More »
- McCain Blasts Obama for Declining Funds
  
  Politico | Jun 19, 08 1:00 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Following fast on Barack Obama’s decision to abandon public financing, a McCain rep said the Dem has failed “the true test of a candidate”—whether he'll stick to his word, Time reports. But Politico notes that an Obama rep blamed McCain: “Our campaign counsels met, and it was immediately clear that McCain’s campaign had no interest in the possibility of an agreement.” More »
- Obama Opts Out of Public Financing
  
  Associated Press | Jun 19, 08 9:24 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Barack Obama has opted out of public financing in the general election, the AP reports, reversing a joint pledge made last year with John McCain to spend only the $84 million in taxpayer cash between the party conventions and Election Day. While McCain appears set to accept public financing, Obama has since proved a fundraising juggernaut—and has long hinted he’d stick with private cash. More »
- For Obama the Nominee, Even More Discipline
  
  New York Times | Jun 19, 08 8:37 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - As Barack Obama's campaign transitions from Democratic frontrunner to nominee, his team is ratcheting down control over the candidate's public image and media access to him. But yesterday's revelation that Obama campaign volunteers prohibited two Muslim women wearing headscarves from sitting behind him at a rally underscores the challenges facing the nation's first black nominee, writes the New York Times . More »
- Obama Up in Swing States, Making Red Inroads
  
  Talking Points Memo | Jun 18, 08 7:06 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Barack Obama holds a 2-point edge over John McCain in recently red Virginia, a poll margin Eric Kleefeld, on Talking Points Memo, sees allowing Obama to make “the map of competitive states really ... much broader than usual this year.” Blogger Nate at FiveThirtyEight.com reads in the numbers that Obama's lead is “an unusually robust one in terms of the Electoral College.” More »
- Ten House Races to Watch
  
  Time | Jun 18, 08 2:36 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Time profiles the top 10 House races to watch this fall: Calif., 11th District: Dem Jerry McNerney bested an ethically questioned rep in 2006. He’ll get an incumbency boost this time, but opponent Dean Andal has plenty of money. Conn., 4th District: Chris Shays is one of the most liberal members of the GOP House, in power since 1987. Dem Jim Hines, a former Goldman VP, is counting on anti-war turnout. More »
- Hollywood Women Work on Senate Majority
  
  Politico | Jun 18, 08 1:17 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Powerful Hollywood women are reorganizing after Hillary Clinton's failed presidential bid, turning their attention toward increasing the Democratic majority in the Senate. A fundraiser Sept. 27 could raise more than $1 million for candidates, and is being put together by the likes of Jane Fonda, Kate Capshaw, Penny Marshall, Daryl Hannah, Laura Dern, and Sarah Jessica Parker. More »
- Deja Vu: Joe for Veep?
  
  Salon | Jun 18, 08 10:00 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - John McCain's best choice for running mate may be a familiar face in the vice presidential slot—Joe Lieberman. The independent Connecticut senator would be the "first Jewish, party-crossing, second-time-around VP nominee in American history," and could push McCain toward the center just enough to attract valuable conservative Democrats, writes Walter Shapiro in Salon . More »
- Michelle Obama Takes Back Her Image
  
  New York Times | Jun 18, 08 7:07 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Michelle Obama has been called everything from a black nationalist to a "baby mama" in recent weeks, and sporting a new chief of staff, she's looking to take on the rumors. In a New York Times interview, Obama outlines her journey from Chicago's South Side to the White House doorstep. “I will walk anyone through my life,” says the would-be first lady. “Come on, let’s go.” More »
- Bush to Push Congress for Offshore Drilling
  
  Associated Press | Jun 17, 08 10:07 PM CDT
  
  (AP) - President Bush plans to make a renewed push tomorrow to get Congress to end a long-standing ban on offshore oil and gas drilling. Democrats have opposed the move for years, but rising gas prices are ratcheting up pressure to find domestic solutions. "The president believes Congress shouldn't waste any more time," said spokeswoman Dana Perino. More »
- Obama, McCain Camps Trade Fire on Foreign Policy
  
  Associated Press | Jun 17, 08 7:10 PM CDT
  
  (AP) - A defiant Barack Obama said today he would take no lectures from Republicans on which candidate would keep the US safer, a sharp rebuke to John McCain's aides who said the Democrat had a naive, "September 10th mindset" toward terrorism. Obama said Osama bin Laden is still at large in part because President Bush's strategy toward fighting terror has not succeeded. More »
- Paper Ballots Rock the Vote
  
  Boston Globe | Jun 17, 08 5:58 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Paper ballots are making a comeback in many states after problems plagued electronic voting systems—thanks in large part to issues with Florida's hanging chads in 2000. At least 55% of US ballots in November will be cast on paper, then optically scanned, the Boston Globe reports. Security isn't expected to be a problem, but election workers unfamiliar with the technology could be. More »
- Why Isn't Obama Further Ahead?
  
  ABC News | Jun 17, 08 5:33 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Barack Obama has less of a lead over John McCain than would be suggested by his advantages in party affiliation and by President Bush's disapproval numbers, writes Gary Langer of ABC News. Among other things, data from a new poll show Obama has not received a major boost from Hillary Clinton's endorsement, suggesting he still needs to work to recruit her supporters. More »
- Court's Gitmo Ruling a Judicial 'Power Grab'
  
  Wall Street Journal | Jun 17, 08 5:23 PM CDT