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Congress Votes to Stop Stockpiling Oil
Congress
Votes to Stop Stockpiling Oil
updated
May 13, 2008 9:44 PM CDT

Congress Votes to Stop Stockpiling Oil

House and Senate want no more sent to national reserve

(Newser) - The House and Senate voted today for a pause in deposits to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in an effort to stem rising prices, the Los Angeles Times reports. The White House expressed skepticism about the measure, but the Senate backed it 97-1 and the House passed a similar bill 385-25....

'I'm More Determined Than Ever'

Clinton insists she's the stronger candidate after win in West Virginia

(Newser) - Hillary Clinton said tonight she is "more determined than ever" to continue her campaign for the White House after what she termed an "overwhelming" victory in West Virginia, NBC reports. "I believe I'm the strongest candidate," she told supporters in Charleston after romping in nearly all-white...

Exit Polls Show Big Divisions Among Democrats

Clinton supporters are just as likely to vote for McCain as Obama

(Newser) - Early exit polls in West Virginia suggest that Democrats have much healing to do when the primary season ends, CNN reports. Only 25% of Hillary Clinton supporters said they would be satisfied if Barack Obama won the nomination, and only 38% of Obama supporters said they'd be satisfied with Clinton...

Obama Volunteers See Racial Vitriol First-Hand

Candidate mainly insulated, but grass-roots types are definitely not

(Newser) - Volunteers in Barack Obama's campaign have had to steel themselves against racism on the trail, even as the White House hopeful has repeatedly played down the anti-black sentiment his candidacy has revealed. Though the campaign maintains its travels “only reinforced Sen. Obama’s view that this country is not...

Clinton Wins Big in W. Virginia
 Clinton Wins Big in W. Virginia 
updated
May 13, 2008 6:47 PM CDT

Clinton Wins Big in W. Virginia

She wins by a wide margin, hoping to slow Obama's momentum

(Newser) - Hillary Clinton won a decisive—and expected—victory tonight in West Virginia, the Charleston Gazette reports. With 95% of returns in, Clinton led 67% to 26%, and her camp hopes a big margin of victory will raise new doubts in superdelegates' minds about Barack Obama's ability to win over white...

Knowing the Candidates: The Proof Is in the Penmanship

Analysts read plenty into handwriting of White House hopefuls

(Newser) - Abraham Lincoln’s modesty and Ronald Reagan’s warmth were evident in their handwriting. Now, the Los Angeles Times wants to know what analysts think of the strokes of Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and John McCain:
  • Obama's writing is described as “fluid, graceful”; intelligent but also emotive. His words
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Obama Pockets 5 More Delegates
 Obama Pockets
 5 More Delegates 
May 13, 2008 12:55 PM CDT

Obama Pockets 5 More Delegates

Democratic front-runner's latest haul includes a Clinton defector

(Newser) - Barack Obama won the support of five more delegates today, putting him within 145 total of clinching the nomination, by Huffington Post’s count. Obama's new backers include New Orleans' mayor, a former Democratic National Committee chair and the chairperson of DC’s Democrats. Obama also gained the support of...

What to Watch Out for Tonight in W. Va.
What to Watch Out for
Tonight in W. Va.
Analysis
May 13, 2008 10:30 AM CDT

What to Watch Out for Tonight in W. Va.

Clinton, running on fumes, needs heavy turnout, wide victory margin

(Newser) - Some analysts see today’s West Virginia primary as a final chance for Hillary Clinton to raise questions about Barack Obama’s weaknesses. Here’s what to watch, via Kenneth Vogel on Politico:
  • How will Mason County go? The 30,000-strong district has been a remarkably reliable indicator of statewide
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McGovern: Save the Party, Campaign Together

Former Democratic nominee proposes joint tour to heal rift

(Newser) - Divisions among Democrats have killed the party’s presidential chances on more than one occasion, and it must not happen this time, writes George McGovern in the New York Times . The 1972 Democratic nominee—who recently switched his endorsement to Barack Obama—offers a plan to unite the party: Obama...

Mac's 7-Point Anti-Obama Plan
 Mac's 7-Point Anti-Obama Plan 
analysis
May 12, 2008 8:25 PM CDT

Mac's 7-Point Anti-Obama Plan

McCain has already revealed his campaign strategy

(Newser) - John McCain has already unveiled his campaign plan over the past few weeks, Michael Scherer reports in Time. Here's how it looks on paper:
  • Pull Obama off his pedestal. Mac is not “blessed with such personal greatness that history has anointed me to save my country," he has
...

Clintonites Soldier On in W. Va.

With 20-point lead, Clinton stumps heavily in Mountain State

(Newser) - Hillary Clinton and her supporters are canvassing heavily in West Virginia despite a 20-point lead and little competition, the Baltimore Sun reports. “We are all pretty inspired,” said one Clintonite on the eve of the state's primary. But Clinton and her family were the only politicos stumping across...

Twittering the Golden Age: 'When Obama Wins ... '

Microbloggers riff on Barack's America

(Newser) - A new pastime rocking the Twitter-verse is to envision the many ways life will become perfect when Barack Obama wins the presidency, the Wall Street Journal reports. A few examples:
  • When Obama wins... we will all shower in beer, and soap will be replaced by bacon.
  • When Obama wins... Charlie
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A Closer Look at the Math Problem Edwards Averted

Three-way race could have dragged on through the summer

(Newser) - The long-tern effect of John Edwards’ early exit is that Barack Obama will wrap up the nomination by early June, a grateful Steve Kornacki writes in the New York Observer. A  slower withdrawal would have spelled trouble for the Democrats, who are having enough trouble making up their minds. "...

6 Routes Off Into the Sunset
 6 Routes Off Into the Sunset 
Analysis
May 12, 2008 1:50 PM CDT

6 Routes Off Into the Sunset

Politico scribe sets out possible paths for Clinton between now and Aug.

(Newser) - With Hillary Clinton’s chances of beating her rival all but shot, Ben Smith, on Politico, runs down the graceful and non-graceful ways to exit:
  • Never say die: If Clinton can stomach shrinking coffers and departing supporters, she can bide time until the convention, ensuring that lightning hasn’t struck
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List Guy Craig Branches Out
List Guy Craig Branches Out
May 12, 2008 10:40 AM CDT

List Guy Craig Branches Out

While eponymous site battles eBay, Newmark turns to public service, Obama campaign

(Newser) - Everyone knows Craigslist, but Craig himself is getting a little restless. Craig Newmark is spending more time and money on outside projects, the New York Times reports, even with his company in a high-profile tiff with eBay. Newmark, 55, says he spends half his time on customer-service issues, the other...

Valerie Jarrett: Obama's Sounding Board

Senior adviser is even-keeled, fiercely loyal, straight-talking

(Newser) - One of the strongest voices in Barack Obama's camp is that of longtime friend and confidante Valerie Jarrett, the Wall Street Journal writes. The woman who was once Michelle Obama's boss is now "practically a sister" to the couple, and her political savvy has proved invaluable to Obama's campaign—...

Obama's Pragmatism Rooted in Hyde Park

Dem learned to pay his due on Chicago's South Side

(Newser) - Barack Obama was once a no-name politico on Chicago’s South Side with an Ivy League degree and few supporters, the New York Times reports. But he found allies by courting opposing groups, a balancing act that has proven effective on a national scale. “He’s looking for ways...

Obama Gears Up for GOP Smears
 Obama Gears Up
 for GOP Smears 
May 11, 2008 4:00 PM CDT

Obama Gears Up for GOP Smears

Camp McCain is seeking ways to attack without seeming racist

(Newser) - John McCain is prepping for a smear campaign this summer while camp Obama, ever cool and controlled, awaits the first strike. "It's going to be Swift Boat times five on both sides," said one McCain adviser who expects Obama to return fire. McCain's challenge is to hit above...

Obama Eager to Take On McCain at Joint Stump Stops

Democratic hopeful welcomes chance for debate

(Newser) - Though he hasn’t yet clinched the nomination, Barack Obama indicated yesterday he was eager to campaign with John McCain and to hold joint town hall meetings with his Republican rival in the run-up to the election, Reuters reports. “I think that's a great idea," said Obama, referring...

Who Are They Eyeing for VP?
 Who Are They Eyeing for VP? 
May 10, 2008 3:46 PM CDT

Who Are They Eyeing for VP?

Blogger runs down likely veep candidates for Obama and McCain

(Newser) - “Since McCain and Obama appear to have the nominations locked up,” it's time to start eyeing the veepstakes, Chris Cillizza writes in The Fix blog. Here are his top three for each presumptive nominee, GOP first:
  1. Tim Pawlenty: The Minnesota governor is a longtime McCain backer, and widely
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