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November 2007
- Clinton Shifts to Aggressive Campaign Style
  
  Los Angeles Times | Nov 23, 07 7:27 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Facing a tightening race in Iowa and increasing criticism from chief Democratic rivals John Edwards and Barack Obama , Hillary Clinton has shifted from an above-the-fray style when she led more comfortably in polls to a more aggressive approach , the LA Times reports. Her new TV ads defend her electability and blast Obama as too inexperienced. "She's not going to be on the sidelines," says one adviser. More »
- '04 Defeat Begat '08 Edwards
  
  New York Times | Nov 21, 07 4:11 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - The John Edwards of the 2008 campaign is a changed man from the VP-candidate who stumped across America with John Kerry four years ago, notes the New York Times, and Kerry loyalists can't help being frustrated watching Edwards displaying the aggression they pined for then. "A lot of what I'm seeing now, I wish I'd seen in 2004," said Kerry's former communication director. More »
- Edwards Could Lose Millions in Matching Funds
  
  Politico | Nov 19, 07 4:08 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - A tricky online fundraising format could dent John Edwards’ clean donations reputation—and cost him millions in federal funds. Edwards is the only top-tier Democrat accepting public financing, which matches individual donations up to $250. The system's exclusion of funds “drawn on the account of a committee” may imperil matching for $4.3 million from ActBlue, which funnels online donations, the Politico reports. More »
- Clinton Strikes Back at Rivals
  
  Associated Press | Nov 15, 07 8:41 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Hillary Clinton accused her main Democratic rivals of twisting her words and slinging mud during a testy debate in Las Vegas tonight. "When somebody starts throwing mud, at least we can hope it's accurate and not right out of the Republican playbook," she said at one point. Barack Obama and John Edwards, meanwhile, continued to complain that Clinton switches positions regularly and avoids straight answers. More »
- Obama, Edwards Take Aim
  
  New York Times | Nov 11, 07 6:56 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Obama accused Hillary of dodging questions and running a "poll-driven" campaign before a crowd of thousands at an Iowa fundraising dinner yesterday, the New York Times reports. “Not answering questions because we’re afraid our answers won’t be popular just won’t do it,” Obama said. “Triangulating and poll-driven positions because we’re worried about what Mitt or Rudy might say about us just won’t do it.” More »
October 2007
- Dem Hopefuls Pile On Clinton
  
  New York Times | Oct 31, 07 4:46 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The knives were out for Hillary Clinton in the seventh and most confrontational of the Democratic presidential debates last night. John Edwards and Barack Obama led the attack on the frontrunner, criticizing her positions on Iran and illegal immigrants, and questioning her credibility and electability, the New York Times reports. More »
- 'Candidates' Spar Over SC Credentials
  
  Politico | Oct 29, 07 10:55 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - With Stephen Colbert kicking off his presidential campaign spoof in South Carolina yesterday, things got a little heated between the Comedy Central star and John Edwards, the state's other favorite-son contender. Colbert accused Edwards of having abandoned the Palmetto State at the age of 1; the Edwards folks shot back that their man learned to talk there, learned to walk there, and would “kick Stephen Colbert's New York City butt” there. More »
- Would-Be First Ladies Candid in First Forum
  
  ABC News | Oct 24, 07 7:33 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Five spouses of presidential candidates met yesterday for a surprisingly candid exchange about their experiences on the campaign trail and their potential roles in the White House. Bill Clinton and Judith Giuliani both opted out, prompting host Maria Shriver, a former journalist and California's first lady, to joke that “we invited him to serve coffee but he was busy.” More »
- Edwards Scores Iowa Labor Nod
  
  New York Times | Oct 15, 07 6:04 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Iowa service workers backed John Edwards today, and their huge 650,000-member California branch followed suit along with 8 other chapters. SEIU's support gives Edwards about 1 million possible foot soldiers and attendees in his make-it-or-break-it drive for an upset victory at the Iowa caucus. Endorsements from other sizable SEIU chapters will follow, Dem officials say. More »
- Obama, Edwards Bail on Michigan Primary
  
  Detroit Free Press | Oct 9, 07 4:56 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - A crack at revising the primary schedule appears at risk today after Barack Obama and John Edwards removed their names from Michigan's ballot, the Detroit Free Press reports. Joe Biden and Bill Richardson have also withdrawn, marking the latest attempt to punish Michigan for moving its primary to January 15, ahead of Iowa and New Hampshire. More »
September 2007
- Edwards Will Accept Public Financing
  
  Politico | Sep 28, 07 10:19 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - With the deadline to report third-quarter fundraising looming, John Edwards said yesterday his campaign will accept public financing. He calls the unexpected shift “a principled stand,” but the Politico deems it “probably also the only lifeline he has to stay in the race." The ex-senator urged Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama to join him, CNN reports. More »
- Small Donors Put Dems at Top of Money Heap
  
  Politico | Sep 26, 07 2:43 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Small donations have a crucial role in the presidential race, and could give the eventual Democratic nominee a serious advantage, Politico reports. So-called baby bundlers—those who convince others to give, on a small scale—are leading the surge; Barack Obama's campaign, whose 75,000 new third-quarter donors match the GOP’s entire base in the year’s first half, is on the cutting edge. More »
- Obama, Edwards Should Swap Campaigns
  
  New Republic | Sep 25, 07 6:55 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Hillary Clinton’s place at the head of the Democratic table becomes more assured by the day, and Barack Obama and John Edwards must exchange strategies for any chance at an upset, New Republic blogger Noam Scheiber argues. The two have it backward: Edwards’ best bet is to run as an electable candidate; Obama’s shot is to carve out an insurgency. More »
- ‘Bundlers’ Rake In Cash, Harbor Ethics Gaps
  
  Washington Post | Sep 20, 07 2:33 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - "Bundlers"—political fundraisers who solicit other donors to give—are a standard feature of the presidential race, and many remain favored by major campaigns despite unethical and even illegal conduct. The Post spotlights questionable rainmakers in the Norman Hsu scandal aftermath, including one Hillary donor who gave $160,000 and a country-club membership to a Bill appointee’s son. More »
August 2007
- Edwards Vows to Ax Hacks
  
  Reuters | Aug 28, 07 6:49 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - John Edwards added a little stand-up to his routine yesterday, drawing laughter from a New Orleans university crowd as he proposed a law against political hacks running amok in Washington. He called it “Brownie’s Law,” referring to FEMA’s Michael Brown—and Bush’s back-slapping remark: "Brownie, you're doing a heck of a job," while New Orleans was falling into chaos. More »
- Financial Woes Crucial Issue in '08 Election
  
  Politico | Aug 23, 07 3:51 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - A new poll of AARP members shows that financial security will be a big factor in how 90% will vote in early 2008 presidential primaries, the Politico reports. Though many of the 5,000 potential voters aren't familiar with candidates' positions on financial and health issues, one pollster says, more than half are willing to base decisions on the candidates' stances. More »
- Dems Pal Around in Iowa
  
  Washington Post | Aug 19, 07 4:45 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - In a more-amiable-than-usual war of words, the Democrats debated this morning in Iowa, the locale of the pivotal first primary. Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and John Edwards dominated the 90-minute discussion moderated by ex-Bill Clinton aide George Stephanopolous, the Washington Post 's Chris Cillizza reports, playing it safe as the lower-tier contenders circled. More »