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Big Spending Not Paying Off for McCain in Key States

But Obama's facing similar problem elsewhere

(Newser) - John McCain is outspending Barack Obama by a wide margin in traditional battleground states such as Ohio, Michigan, and Iowa, Talking Points Memo reports. The good news for Obama is that McCain has little to show for it in the polls in those states. But the Democrat has troubles of...

Want Predictions? Bet on Markets, Not Polls
 Want Predictions? 
 Bet on Markets, Not Polls
ANALYSIS
Aug 18, 2008 7:23 PM CDT

Want Predictions? Bet on Markets, Not Polls

Mapping the future by getting investors to put their money on it is more accurate

(Newser) - Opinion polls have a spotty track record when it comes to predicting political events, Paul Parsons writes in the Telegraph. He recommends a clearer crystal ball: futures markets, such as the University of Iowa’s Electronic Market. Functionally the same as a financial market, IEM allows individuals to bet between...

McCain Pulls Even with Obama in Ohio: Poll

McCain gains ground on divided Democrats

(Newser) - John McCain has caught up to Barack Obama in Ohio, a possible indication that staunch Hillary Clinton supporters have neither forgiven nor forgotten, the Hill reports. Obama led in the crucial swing state in June and July, but a new poll shows him and McCain tied at 45%. Almost 90%...

Go Figure: Candidates Differ Wildly on What 'Rich' Means

Answers match personal wealth, tax proposals

(Newser) - If there was a "gotcha" question in Saddleback Pastor Rick Warren's interviews with the presidential candidates Saturday, it was asking them each to take a shot at defining "rich."  Barack Obama said people making more than $250,000 per year. John McCain went with $5 million—...

West Primed for Dems' Taking
 West Primed for Dems' Taking
OPINION
Aug 18, 2008 3:15 PM CDT

West Primed for Dems' Taking

Washington's neglect has voters yearning for change, Colo. senator writes

(Newser) - The West has long been a Republican stronghold, but Democrats have a chance there in November, Ken Salazar writes in the Los Angeles Times. Salazar himself beat the Republican establishment to win a Colorado Senate seat in 2004. Independents are now the region’s largest voting bloc, he writes, and...

'Sacrifice' Is Dirty Word in Energy Plans
'Sacrifice' Is Dirty Word in Energy Plans
OPINION
Aug 18, 2008 2:39 PM CDT

'Sacrifice' Is Dirty Word in Energy Plans

Obama, McCain ditch candor in glossing over tough road ahead

(Newser) - Presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama are each touting a plan to save America from the looming energy crisis, but they're providing too many sunny outlooks and not enough tough candor, Walter Shapiro writes in Salon. "The Ten Commandments of politics now began, 'Thou shalt not talk honestly...

It's Obama's World, But McCain Has a Foothold
It's Obama's World, But McCain Has a Foothold
OPINION
Aug 18, 2008 2:15 PM CDT

It's Obama's World, But McCain Has a Foothold

Saddleback showdown leaves divergent impressions

(Newser) - John McCain seemed personal, clear, and passionate. Barack Obama seemed nuanced, composed, and competent. So who won? Dueling Washington Post op-eds come down on either side. Consummate Washington insider Sally Quinn argues that Rick Warren's serial interviews weren't a debate, meaning there can't be a winner. But the candidates presented...

McCain Rips Obama on Defense
 McCain Rips Obama on Defense 
Aug 18, 2008 1:37 PM CDT

McCain Rips Obama on Defense

Accuses Dem of putting 'political self-interest' over 'national interest'

(Newser) - John McCain blasted Barack Obama’s “shifting positions” on Iraq during a speech before a veterans group today, the New York Times reports. McCain slammed Obama for a vote against troop funding, and anti-surge statements. “Both candidates in this election pledge to end this war and bring our...

Convention's Focus: All-American Obama
 Convention's Focus: 
 All-American Obama 
ANALYSIS
Aug 18, 2008 10:45 AM CDT

Convention's Focus: All-American Obama

Film, speeches seek to allay fears of Democrat's 'otherness'

(Newser) - Introducing a candidate to voters is a task in every campaign, but no presidential nominee has ever faced the challenge confronting Barack Obama. Next week's Democratic convention will feature an orchestrated roll-out of the Obama story on the candidate's own terms, the New York Times reports. Michelle Obama will headline...

Obama Scores $7.8M in San Francisco Blitz

Biggest take for a single day; this time no 'bitter' gaffes

(Newser) - Barack Obama raised $7.8 million at a series of San Francisco fundraisers last night, the Los Angeles Times reports, reportedly a record single day's take for the candidate. Obama spoke before three separate groups in the same hotel, including one ballroom filled with 350 VIPs paying a reported $28,...

Biden Offers Foreign Policy Heft, Baggage to Obama Ticket

But his DC insider status could undermine

(Newser) - Several of Barack Obama's potential running mates hit the Sunday talk show circuit yesterday. But Joseph Biden was in Tbilisi at the personal invitation of the Georgian president to discuss the ongoing military crisis. For the New York Times, Biden's weekend trip highlights the clout of the chairman of the...

Obama Rips McCain on 'Disaster' Economics

Derides GOP economic policy, slams Mac's 'maverick' claims

(Newser) - Barack Obama yesterday blasted John McCain’s attacks on his economic policies by slamming the GOP record as a "disaster," reports the Reno Gazette-Journal. McCain “claimed my economic plan would lead to economic disaster,” Obama said. “I’ve got news for John McCain. My plan...

Russia-Georgia Rules Sunday Talk Shows

People asking if 'Russia can be trusted,' Rice says

(Newser) - The Russia-Georgia conflict dominated discussion on Sunday morning talk shows today, Politico reports. "People are beginning to wonder whether Russia can be trusted," Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice told David Gregory on NBC's Meet the Press. She also stated on Fox News Sunday and Face the Nation that...

Biden Headed to Georgia
Biden Headed
to Georgia
Aug 17, 2008 1:19 PM CDT

Biden Headed to Georgia

Possible Obama VP will join McCain's surrogates Lieberman and Graham on ground

(Newser) - Top Obama surrogate Sen. Joe Biden announced today that he’s heading to Georgia, joining McCain surrogatges Joe Lieberman and Lindsey Graham. The move bodes well for both Biden, who’s been much-discussed as a possible vice president, and Obama, who needs to seem active as McCain dispatches men and...

Candidates Score in Pastor Rick-a-thon
 Candidates Score
 in Pastor Rick-a-thon
OPINION
Aug 17, 2008 12:43 PM CDT

Candidates Score in Pastor Rick-a-thon

Even in a non-debate, pundits still find a way to label somebody a winner

(Newser) - Pastor Rick stressed that last night's Saddleback Civil Forum on the Presidency wasn't a debate, but that won't stop the pundits from deciding who came out ahead:
  • Byron York, of the National Review, sees the night as a big win for McCain, who's had a "much bigger life."
...

Obama is the New Prada
Obama is the New Prada
Aug 17, 2008 12:12 PM CDT

Obama is the New Prada

Shirts, buttons, CDs, stickers—vendors can't keep candidate-themed gear on shelves

(Newser) - Sidewalk vendors have been quick to capitalize on the newest fashion trend: anything Obama. Putting the candidate's face or logo on merchandise—no matter if the product is related to the campaign—boosts sales tremendously, sellers tell the Boston Globe. Obama's face on an item "just says it's cool,...

Sharing Stage, Obama and McCain Split on Abortion

(Newser) - Presidential contenders Barack Obama and John McCain differed on abortion tonight, with McCain saying a baby's human rights begin "at conception," while Obama restated his support for legalized abortion. Their comments came during a two-hour forum on faith and moral issues hosted by the minister Rick Warren at...

Obama Raises $51M in July
 Obama Raises
 $51M in July 
Aug 16, 2008 2:35 PM CDT

Obama Raises $51M in July

No cash worries for vacationing Senator

(Newser) - Barack Obama raked in $51 million last month, not quite a record for the Illinois senator but still formidable, the Washington Post reports. He ends the month with $65.8 million in the bank, a major advantage over John McCain, who has just $21 million, despite raising a personal-best $27...

Dems to Obama: What Kind of Change?
Dems to Obama: What
Kind of Change?
Aug 16, 2008 11:00 AM CDT

Dems to Obama: What Kind of Change?

Obama must be more specific, allies argue

(Newser) - Barack Obama has inspired hope but needs to nail down some details, Democratic leaders from battleground states tell the New York Times. Polls are stalled and voters anxious because Obama lacks clear positions, they say. “I particularly hope he strengthens his economic message," said Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland,...

Obama Camp Steers Clear of Arkansas
Obama Camp Steers Clear
of Arkansas
Aug 15, 2008 6:32 PM CDT

Obama Camp Steers Clear of Arkansas

Campaign avoids state's Hillary-loving, white Democrats

(Newser) - Barack Obama has a novel strategy in Arkansas, a Southern state that likes Democrats: He's not there. The presumptive nominee has no Arkansas office and hasn't even visited in 2 years. Yet analysts aren't surprised, noting that conservative Democrats heavily favor Hillary Clinton and backed President Bush the past two...

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