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Clinton 2008

Though she lead in the popular vote (so she claims), the champagne wishes and Presidential dreams are over for Hillary.

Love her or hate her (and many people fall into one or the other of these camps), Hillary Clinton ran neck and neck with Obama for the Democratic nomination. Her husband, who helped her top the fundraising charts for the first quarter (but not by nearly as big a margin as expected), was both one of her biggest assets and her biggest liabilities. She's won kudos in the Senate for hard work and bipartisan effectiveness, but in the end the numbers just weren't on her side.

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June 2008
- Clinton, Obama Meet Privately in DC
  
  newser | NBC | Jun 5, 08 8:59 PM CDT
  
  Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton met face to face tonight in a private meeting, NBC news reports. No immediate word surfaced about their discussion. Obama delayed his departure from Washington and instead went to Clinton's home in DC. Earlier in the day, both sought to temper speculation that Obama should make Clinton his vice president. She plans to suspend her campaign Saturday and endorse him. More »
- Hillary on Obama's Veep Choice: 'His Alone'
  
  newser | New York Times | Jun 5, 08 3:04 PM CDT
  
  Team Clinton tempered speculation that she was bargaining for the No. 2 spot today, deeming the VP choice “Senator Obama’s and his alone.” One day after Hillary Clinton told New York’s congressional delegation that she was open to being a running mate, the New York Times reports, a rep said “she is not seeking the vice presidency, and no one speaks for her but her.” More »
- Why the Town Halls? It's All Mac Is Good at
  
  newser | New York Times | Jun 5, 08 2:45 PM CDT
  
  The shocking disparity between John McCain and Barack Obama’s performances on Tuesday night—Barack soared while John looked awful—is a perfect reminder of why the Republican is calling for a summer of town hall meetings, Gail Collins writes in the New York Times : it’s the only format Mac is any good at. More »
- Obama Wallet Strikes Fear in GOP Hearts
  
  newser | Politico | Jun 5, 08 1:56 PM CDT
  
  Republicans not used to worrying about money are sweating pennies, given John McCain's relatively inept fundraising in the face of an unprecedented Democratic war chest. Barack Obama, by conservative estimates, will have $300 million to McCain’s federal cap of $85 million for the general-election campaign, Politico reports—and with that kind of money, Obama could force McCain to play defense in traditionally red states. More »
- 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 »
- Former Obama Pastor in Church Power Battle
  
  newser | Time | Jun 5, 08 2:39 AM CDT
  
  Barack Obama's former Chicago church is in turmoil over a battle to retain power by firebrand preacher Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Time reports. A rift has opened between Wright, who was supposed to retire from the church he nurtured for 36 years, and his hand-picked successor, whose qualifications he's now questioning. 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 »
- Obama Names Caroline, 2 Others for VP Search
  
  newser | Associated Press | Jun 4, 08 3:28 PM CDT
  
  Barack Obama today named Caroline Kennedy and two Washington insiders to lead the search for his running mate, the AP reports. The others are former Fannie Mae CEO Jim Johnson and Eric Holder, who was Bill Clinton’s No. 2 at the Justice Department. Kennedy and her uncle Ted endorsed Obama at a critical juncture in late January. The news comes as Hillary backers step up the push to put her on the ticket. 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 »
- Actress Demands VF Retract Clinton Story
  
  newser | CNN | Jun 4, 08 1:13 PM CDT
  
  Bill Clinton isn’t the only one fuming over Vanity Fair ’s article blasting his conduct since he left office. Actress Gina Gershon—whom Clinton “has been seen visiting,” according to the magazine—is demanding a retraction, CNN reports. The "insinuation is a lie, and it is irresponsible journalism,” said her publicist. The magazine, however, denied that the article indicates an “improper relationship” between Clinton and the star of PS I love You. 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 »
- Congrats Obama, Here's Your To-Do List
  
  newser | Guardian (UK) | Jun 4, 08 11:14 AM CDT
  
  It wasn’t easy, but a bruised Barack Obama has finally wrapped up the Democratic nomination. The Guardian ’s Michael Tomasky knows what he needs to do next: Redefine himself. Obama has a lot of time now to remind us why he inspired people in the first place. Define John McCain. The honeymoon should be over for the GOP nominee; Obama can attack him pointedly on Bush, Iraq, and his growing array of flip-flops. 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 »
- How Obama Did It: The Delegate Strategy
  
  newser | Washington Post | Jun 4, 08 8:29 AM CDT
  
  Last night was not a triumphant coronation for Barack Obama, whose campaign limped over the finish line in Montana and South Dakota. But the Illinois senator's victory over Hillary Clinton—one of the biggest upsets in US political history, writes the Washington Post —was never about glamorous wins in battleground states. Rather, the campaign fought delegate by delegate in an uphill "slog" against the establishment candidate. 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 »
- Boo Hoo: Firebrand Priest Suspended
  
  newser | Chicago Tribune | Jun 4, 08 6:38 AM CDT
  
  The controversial Catholic priest who mocked Hillary Clinton in a guest sermon from the pulpit of Barack Obama's church has been suspended from his own parish, reports the Chicago Tribune . Father Michael Pfleger was ordered to take a weeks-long leave of absence by Chicago's cardinal, "to reflect on his recent statements." Pfleger didn't agree that the leave was merited, the cardinal noted. 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 »
- Obama Wins Montana, Final Primary
  
  newser | CNN | Jun 3, 08 10:11 PM CDT
  
  Barack Obama capped an historic night with an easy win in the Montana primary, CNN reports. In the nation's final contest, Obama led Clinton 58% to 40% with about half the returns in. The victory follows Obama's coronation as the Democratic nominee, though Hillary Clinton opted not to concede the race. Exit polls in Montana show voters split on whether Obama should pick Clinton as his VP; about 50% said yes, and 40% said no. More »

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Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., pauses during a press conference to announce that Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., left, will support her in her run for the presidency on Monday,... (Associated Press)

Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., left, talks with Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-NY prior to the start of the Democratic presidential primary debate of the 2008 election hosted by the South Carolina State University... (Associated Press)

Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., answers questions from supporters at the Allen Temple A.M.E. Church and Community Development Center in Greenville, S.C., Friday, April... (Associated Press)

Democratic presidential hopeful Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton address the California Democratic Convention in San Diego, Saturday, April 28, 2007. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi) (Associated Press)

Democratic presidential hopeful Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton address the California Democratic Convention in San Diego, Saturday, April 28, 2007. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi) (Associated Press)

Democratic presidential hopeful Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton address the California Democratic Convention in San Diego, Saturday, April 28, 2007. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy) (Associated Press)

Presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., delivers her remarks at the National Jewish Democratic Council conference Wednesday, April 25, 2007, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) (Associated Press)

Former President Bill Clinton is speaking on behalf Sen. Hillary R. Clinton, in Tyler, Texas, on a swing though several East Texas cities, on Friday, Feb. 15, 2008. (AP Photo/Dr. Scott M. Lieberman) (AP Photo)

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