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June 2008
- Clinton Wins by Losing
  
  New York | Jun 16, 08 2:46 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Hillary Clinton won big by losing narrowly, shedding her toxic image and escaping her husband's ambiguous legacy to become a lionized figure for women, the left, and even some Republicans, John Heilemann writes in New York . "Although in the end she may wind up being dwarfed by Obama, for the moment she is something he is not: fully, poignantly human." More »
- Sexism? Media Disagree With Clinton Backers
  
  New York Times | Jun 13, 08 7:16 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Now that Hillary Clinton has suspended her presidential campaign, her most ardent supporters are hitting out at television news, proposing boycotts and setting up websites in response to allegedly sexist coverage. But as the New York Times reports, many in the media see little evidence of sexism. Rather, they accuse the ex-candidate of having used a few glaring examples to drum up support for a faltering campaign. More »
- How the Air Came Out of Clinton's Tires
  
  Washington Post | Jun 5, 08 1:38 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - 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 »
- Obama Willing to Help Bail Clinton Out of $20M Debt
  
  Bloomberg | Jun 5, 08 12:42 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Barack Obama might ask his supporters to help Hillary Clinton pay off her campaign debt, Bloomberg reports. Clinton has accrued more than $20 million, $11.4 million of which she personally contributed. Under a campaign-finance law (co-sponsored by John McCain) she has until August's Democratic convention to raise money to settle the debt, after which she can only recoup $250,000. More »
- Campaign Apologizes for Bill's 'Scumbag' Jab
  
  MSNBC | Jun 3, 08 2:30 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The Clinton campaign apologized last night for Bill’s description of a Vanity Fair reporter as “sleazy,” “slimy,” “a dishonest guy” and a “scumbag” in response to a recent story about him in the magazine. "President Clinton was understandably upset about an outrageously unfair article," a Hillary rep said of Todd Purdum's piece, "but the language today was inappropriate and he wishes he had not used it." More »
May 2008
- Things Not to Say on the Campaign Trail
  
  Politico | May 27, 08 11:06 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - In a year of gaffe-rich campaign speeches, Republicans in particular are worried that some errant phrase will seem racist or sexist to general-election voters. Politico helpfully catalogs the mines the candidates have already stepped on. Some phrases to avoid: “Sweetie”: Barack Obama used the endearment to address a female reporter. “Hard-working Americans, White Americans”: Hillary Clinton drew criticism for the phrase. More »
- Kennedy Clan Blasts Clinton for RFK Flub
  
  New York Post | May 25, 08 6:08 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has defended Hillary Clinton’s RFK gaffe, but other Kennedy clan members are fuming, the New York Post reports. As the anniversary of RFK’s murder nears, one relative cited Clinton’s “perceived insensitivity,” especially after Ted Kennedy’s brain cancer diagnosis. Another said the comment could mark the Clinton campaign’s last hurrah. More »
- Hillary's Killer RFK Quote Stuns Pundits
  
  New York Daily News | May 24, 08 3:10 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Hillary’s RFK gaffe certainly has people talking—and most aren’t being too kind. Michael Goodwin of the New York Daily News calls it “an X-ray of a very dark soul” that considers murder just another strategic possibility. Hillary has shot her chance at being vice president, he writes: “She doesn’t deserve to be elected dog catcher anywhere now.” More »
- On RFK, Clinton Should Have Known Better
  
  Washington Post | May 24, 08 10:25 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Hillary Clinton used history to make a point, but her RFK gaffe provides a valuable lesson for those studying it: “There are taboos in presidential politics, and this is one of the biggest,” Libby Copeland writes in the Washington Post . Clinton has apologized for referring to the assassination in her rationale for staying in the race, but her comments “broke a double taboo,” because many fear Obama’s race makes him a bigger target. More »
- Donatella to Hillary: Dresses Are OK
  
  New York Post | May 8, 08 3:48 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Don't say fashion and politics don't mix—Donatella Versace thinks one way Hillary Clinton can revive what's left of her campaign for president is to soften her look, the New York Post reports. "She could dress a little more feminine. She doesn't have to wear pants to show she is strong. She can wear a dress," the fashionista says. More »
- Oil Driving 'Democratic Recession'
  
  New York Times | May 7, 08 11:25 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - A "democratic recession" is threatening to roll back freedom around the globe, Thomas Friedman writes today in the New York Times. The high price of oil—which facilitates authoritarian rule—combined with the loss of US ability to effectively promote democracy means dictators have freer reign and freedom suffers, Friedman writes. More »
April 2008
- Revenge of the Geezers?
  
  New York Times | Apr 12, 08 1:52 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Once, Frank Lautenberg was a 58-year-old hopeful who implied that his opponent, at 72, was too old. Now, Lautenberg is running for re-election in New Jersey at the spry age of 84. “Age is not a factor,” he says. “The question is effectiveness.” But as John McCain seeks to become the oldest first-term president ever, age has become an issue, writes Gail Collins in the New York Times . More »
March 2008
- Clinton Ignores Code She Sets for Obama
  
  Washington Post | Mar 1, 08 6:48 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Pot, meet kettle: Hillary Clinton recently insisted that Barack Obama “reject and denounce” Louis Farrakhan’s endorsement, but did not apply the same standards to herself, writes Colbert King in the Washington Post. When a Latina in Texas said Hispanics won't vote for Obama because “he happens to be black,” Hillary refused to turn down the woman's support. More »
January 2008
- Clinton U-Turns on Michigan, Florida Ban
  
  Reuters | Jan 26, 08 4:46 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - The Dems punished Michigan and Florida for slating their primaries early, but yesterday Hillary Clinton said she wants their delegates to count after all, Reuters reports. As the only Dem on last week's Michigan ballot and the front-runner in Tuesday's Florida's primary, she would reap nearly all 350 delegates at stake. More »
- Hill's Attack Mode Gets Backlash
  
  Washington Post | Jan 24, 08 1:31 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Hillary and Bill Clinton are facing backlash for their aggressive tone toward Barack Obama, as the former First Couple stands accused of conduct unbecoming of party leaders. As the Clinton campaign harps on discredited charges, the Washington Post writes, many neutral Democrats worry the harshness might hurt in the general election—compromising an Obama ticket or scattering black support for a Hillary-headed slate. More »
- Who's your Hillary?
  
  Boston Globe | Jan 20, 08
  
  One striking aspect of Hillary Clinton's electoral career has been its persistence in the face of negatives that would have torpedoed many a less determined candidate long before Iowa. In short, a lot of people hate Hillary.
December 2007
- Former Clinton Backer Charged in $60M Scam
  
  Bloomberg | Dec 4, 07 6:08 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Shadowy fundraiser Norman Hsu was charged in New York today with running a $60 million "Ponzi" scam, Bloomberg reports. A grand jury also indicted him for mail fraud, wire fraud, and breaking election laws; he could get 20 years on some counts. In the "Ponzi" scheme, the former Hillary Clinton backer is accused of rolling over investments and pushing investors to back candidates he liked. More »
October 2007
- Dubious Bush Benefactor Embedded in Clinton Camp
  
  Nation | Oct 21, 07 8:09 PM CDT

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Clinton Wins by Losing

Sexism? Media Disagree With Clinton Backers

How the Air Came Out of Clinton's Tires

Obama Willing to Help Bail Clinton Out of $20M Debt

Campaign Apologizes for Bill's 'Scumbag' Jab

Things Not to Say on the Campaign Trail

Kennedy Clan Blasts Clinton for RFK Flub

Hillary's Killer RFK Quote Stuns Pundits

On RFK, Clinton Should Have Known Better

Donatella to Hillary: Dresses Are OK

Oil Driving 'Democratic Recession'

Revenge of the Geezers?

Clinton Ignores Code She Sets for Obama

Clinton U-Turns on Michigan, Florida Ban

Hill's Attack Mode Gets Backlash

Who's your Hillary?

Former Clinton Backer Charged in $60M Scam

Dubious Bush Benefactor Embedded in Clinton Camp