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The Hillary Endgame

"It'll be over early June" -HRC campaign chairman Terry McAuliffe

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June 2008
- How the Air Came Out of Clinton's Tires
  
  newser | Washington Post | Jun 5, 08 1:38 PM CDT
  
  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
  
  newser | Bloomberg | Jun 5, 08 12:42 PM CDT
  
  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 »
- 'Dream Ticket' an Unlikely Nightmare
  
  newser | Wall Street Journal | Jun 5, 08 7:07 AM CDT
  
  The champagne was barely uncorked at Barack Obama victory parties before Hillary Clinton's backers were pushing for her as veep choice, the Wall Street Journal reports, but the so-called "dream ticket" is looking unlikely. Dems on both sides point to a host of complications that could arise—especially when Bill Clinton and his undisclosed business dealings are thrown into the equation. More »
- Clinton Vows to Back Obama
  
  newser | Reuters | Jun 4, 08 10:57 PM CDT
  
  Hillary Clinton has told supporters she will end her campaign Saturday and endorse Barack Obama, Reuters reports. A letter from the New York senator to her backers released today said she would make good on her promise to "strongly support" Obama if he won the Democratic nomination. She pledged to work for party unity as the 16-month race ends. More »
- What Obama, Clinton Don't Get
  
  newser | Time | Jun 4, 08 1:29 PM CDT
  
  Mark Halperin runs down what Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton aren’t counting on the day after the nomination was secured: For Obama: How intensely Clintonites feel about Hillary. Delaying his VP pick will only exacerbate the Obama-Clinton scrutiny. The sensitivity of the former first couple. The intense scrutiny he'll now face. How much distaste Camp McCain has for him. How the GOP has been waiting for this moment. How November will be about challenges facing the next prez. More »
- Top Clintonites Push Hillary for Veep
  
  newser | Los Angeles Times | Jun 4, 08 11:45 AM CDT
  
  Mere hours after Barack Obama secured the Dem nomination, key Clinton insiders stepped up lobbying for a VP slot for her. Former White House staffer Lanny Davis started a petition drive—without campaign coordination, he insists—at Womenforfairpolitics.com, the Los Angeles Times reports. “We must field the strongest possible ticket,” the letter to Obama on the site reads. Clinton “would be, by far the most qualified and strongest candidate to be your running mate.” More »
- Don't Be Henpecked, Obama
  
  newser | New York Times | Jun 4, 08 9:11 AM CDT
  
  "What does Hillary want?" Hillary Clinton asked rhetorically last night at her rally in New York. Still a good question, writes Maureen Dowd, since apparently she's not going away anytime soon. Having given her surrogates the green light to push for an Obama-Clinton ticket, the New York Times columnist asks why Hillary is promoting herself for the vice-presidency—"a job she's already had and doesn't want again." More »
- Dems Move to End Clinton Campaign
  
  newser | Los Angeles Times | Jun 4, 08 7:33 AM CDT
  
  The Democratic party's three top leaders wasted no time in calling on all outstanding superdelegates this morning to make up their minds by Friday. Only a few hours after Barack Obama laid claim to the Democratic presidential nomination, Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid, and Howard Dean issued a carefully worded statement that pushes for closure but does not push superdelegates toward Obama, observes the LA Times . More »
- Hillary Still Dogs Barack's Campaign
  
  newser | New York Times | Jun 4, 08 4:56 AM CDT
  
  Hillary Clinton's non-concession speech last night left the Obama campaign with a major headache, as the New York senator left open the possibility that she might demand the second spot on the Democratic ticket. Clinton managed to take some of the spotlight from Obama even on his biggest night—a reality that will dog the nominee whether she runs for veep or not, reports the New York Times . More »
- Clinton: I'm 'Open' to VP Spot
  
  newser | Associated Press | Jun 3, 08 4:16 PM CDT
  
  Hillary Clinton said today she was “open" to serving as Barack Obama’s running mate if it would help the party in November, the AP reports. She made the comment in a conference call with New York's congressional delegation. One congressman told the Buffalo News that “she brought it up, and it was re-affirmed by others.” More »
- Campaign Apologizes for Bill's 'Scumbag' Jab
  
  newser | MSNBC | Jun 3, 08 2:30 PM CDT
  
  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 »
- AP: Obama 'Effectively' Clinches Nomination
  
  newser | Associated Press | Jun 3, 08 1:30 PM CDT
  
  The AP declared today that Barack Obama has “effectively clinched” the Democratic nomination, basing its projection in part on 15 private commitments from superdelegates. Adding to that a minimum 11 delegates Obama is poised to capture in the final two primaries today, the wire service concludes that the Chicagoan has tallied the required 2,118 delegates and “outlasted” Hillary Clinton. More »
- Obama's Press to Cherry-Pick Top Clintonites Under Way
  
  newser | Wall Street Journal | Jun 3, 08 12:37 PM CDT
  
  Perhaps just hours from securing the Democratic nomination, Barack Obama's campaign is moving to grab the best donors, advisers, and operatives from Hillary Clinton's team, the Wall Street Journal reports. Some are merely waiting for primary voting to end to make the jump; others, out of personal loyalty or sheer animosity, are waiting for approval from Clinton herself. More »
- Five Things to Watch in Montana ...
  
  newser | Politico | Jun 3, 08 11:49 AM CDT
  
  Montana is shaping up to be a slam dunk for Barack Obama and a chance to head into the general election with some momentum, according to recent polls. But a surprise win by Hillary Clinton could give her the credibility she needs to sway superdelegates, writes Politico . Five things to watch: East vs. West: Clinton may be edging Obama out in the more rural east, and “if she starts cutting into his margins in the western part of the state, it could be closer,” says a pollster. More »
- ... And in S. Dakota
  
  newser | Politico | Jun 3, 08 11:49 AM CDT
  
  Unlike most of this year's primaries, South Dakota is a genuine toss-up. Different polls have both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama leading by double digits. Politico focuses on things to watch for: Split time zones: The western half of the state is an hour behind the eastern half; results won't be revealed until all polls close at 8pm CT. A late night: Ballots are transported to and counted at county auditor's offices, some more than 2 hours from polling places. More »
- McAuliffe: Clinton Won't Concede Tonight
  
  newser | Associated Press | Jun 3, 08 10:33 AM CDT
  
  The Clinton campaign strenuously denied an AP report today that Hillary Clinton will concede defeat in the Democratic delegate race tonight in New York. Unnamed "top advisers" tell AP she won't formally drop out or endorse her Democratic rival, but she will acknowledge Obama's delegate win, and her campaign will be effectively over. Clinton campaign chief Terry McAuliffe denied the report in a phone interview on CNN. More »
- Signs Point to Clinton Exit
  
  newser | Atlantic | Jun 2, 08 5:54 PM CDT
  
  With the final primaries a day away, the press corps is following a trail of breadcrumbs that may lead to a quick departure by Hillary Clinton. Campaign staffers were urged to turn in all outstanding expense receipts by week’s end, the Atlantic reports. And advance staffers were told they’d be notified if events materialized after a speech Wednesday morning, ABC News reports. More »
- Most Unpledged Senators Will Go Obama Soon
  
  newser | CNN | Jun 2, 08 3:23 PM CDT
  
  "Most” of the Senate’s 17 uncommitted Democrats will endorse Barack Obama this week, sources tell CNN, though Majority Leader Harry Reid will remain neutral until Hillary Clinton officially exits. Obama officials had been “pressing” for earlier endorsements, but colleagues "don’t want to pound Hillary Clinton, and there is a sense she should be given a grace period.” More »
- In '08, Drudge Coming More Out of Left Field
  
  newser | Politico | Jun 2, 08 1:28 PM CDT
  
  The powerhouse news-aggregating Drudge Report is surprising its loyal fan base by straying from typically conservative output, Politico observes. Editor Matt Drudge had gained the affection of Republicans and ire of Democrats through previous election cycles, but this time the reclusive blogger has displayed a certain fondness for Barack Obama, while damaging Hillary Clinton and John McCain's presidential bids. More »
- Puerto Rico: Clinton's Vacation From Reality
  
  newser | Salon | Jun 2, 08 12:54 PM CDT
  
  Hillary Clinton enjoyed a final vacation from reality this weekend, Mike Madden writes in Salon. Her stay in Puerto Rico—including riding a float loaded with giant speakers blaring salsa and reggaeton—“couldn’t possibly have been the most efficient use of” time for a fighting candidate: rather, it was a final ego trip and staff getaway. More »

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Guerra-Mondragon had become "concerned about the tone of the race," an Obama aide said. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

One of Hillary Clinton's top fundraisers is leaving her campaign to join Barack Obama's fundraising team. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)

Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., right, addresses to her supporters as her daughter Chelsea and her husband former President Bill Clinton watch during her Indiana Primary... (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., speaks at a fundraiser in Washington, Wednesday, May 7, 2008. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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