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Clinton Joins Obama?

Everyone's abuzz: Will Hillary push for the White House as No. 2?

‘Hillary Clinton showed interest to become Obama's vice presidential nominee’ if it would help Democrats win the White House.

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  • July 2008
    • Crist Could Be Key as Veep Pick

      Crist Could Be Key as Veep Pick

      (Newser) - Florida’s importance in the general election can hardly be overstated, and his presumed ability to deliver it for the Republicans is at the heart of the case for popular governor Charlie Crist in the veepstakes, writes Chris Cillizza for the Washington Post . McCain may select a VP with more conservative bona fides, assuming he’ll take Florida with or without Crist, but that could be a mistake. More »

    • Obama to Take Diplomatic Ace to Israel

      Obama to Take Diplomatic Ace to Israel

      (Newser) - In a move that should put voters at ease who are skeptical of his stance on Israel and Iran, Barack Obama has added Dennis Ross to his Middle East entourage, Massimo Calabresi writes in Time . The well-known diplomat was lead Israeli-Palestinian negotiator under Clinton and the first Bush, and his presence on the trip will be “reassuring” to Israelis and American Jews who have been skeptical of the Dem. More »

    • Obama Campaign Insular, Arrogant, Hill Dems Complain

      Obama Campaign Insular, Arrogant, Hill Dems Complain

      (Newser) - Some Congressional Democrats say they're not feeling the love from Barack Obama's campaign, Politico reports, with the candidate inattentive to broader election strategy and his camp uncommunicative on the day-to-day message blitz. "They think they know what’s right and everyone else is wrong on everything,” one senior staffer said “They are kind of insufferable at this point.” More »

    • Late-Night Takes it Easy on Obama

      Late-Night Takes it Easy on Obama

      (Newser) - John McCain has been skewered by late-night comics throughout the presidential campaign, but Barack Obama has escaped relatively unscathed. As this week's New Yorker cover flare-up made clear, satirists are struggling to find an angle on the Democratic nominee. The New York Times speaks to half a dozen late-night hosts and writers, who cite everything from fear of racism to their own favoritism to explain the silence. More »

    • Obama Adds Hillcare to Health Plan

      Obama Adds Hillcare to Health Plan

      (Newser) - Barack Obama has modified his health care platform with a policy straight from Hillary Clinton’s book—and he gave her credit, calling it "an idea championed by my friend Hillary Clinton, who's been leading the way in our battle to insure every American." The addition is a tax credit for small businesses that provide good employee health care, ABC reports; the credit would cover up to 50% of premiums paid. More »

    • Hillary Still in Veepstakes, Obama Says

      Hillary Still in Veepstakes, Obama Says

      (Newser) - Barack Obama told a donor this week that he may still invite Hillary Clinton on the ticket, but worries husband Bill might crowd the White House. "He said once you're a president, even if you're a former president, you're always a president," the donor told the Los Angeles Times . She said she pressed Obama because she believes the media and the Democratic Party have treated Clinton unfairly. More »

    • Holdout Hillraisers Are Acting Like Spoiled Rich