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Clinton, Obama in Nuke War
Clinton, Obama in Nuke War
Aug 2, 2007 6:25 PM CDT

Clinton, Obama in Nuke War

Candidates square off over use of A-bombs on al-Qaeda

(Newser) - Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are locked in a Cold War of words over how their putative administrations would handle the US nuclear arsenal. Clinton launched a scathing attack on Obama's apparent reluctance to deploy nukes against al-Qaeda, calling "blanket statements with respect to the use or nonuse of...

Hillary Widens Lead Over Barack
Hillary Widens Lead Over Barack
Aug 1, 2007 7:31 PM CDT

Hillary Widens Lead Over Barack

Either one would beat Rudy, based on new poll

(Newser) - Hillary Clinton continues to stretch out her lead in the race for the Democratic nomination; she now beats Obama 43% to 22%, according to a new WSJ/NBC News poll taken after the last contentious candidate debate. A month ago she had a 14-point lead. Clinton has steadily increased her standing...

Obama Talks Tough on Pakistan
Obama Talks Tough on Pakistan
Aug 1, 2007 2:24 PM CDT

Obama Talks Tough on Pakistan

Antiwar Dem flexes muscles, wants new troops to Mideast

(Newser) - Barack Obama said in a speech today he’d be tougher than Bush on Pakistan, and that he'd like to see the US troops that ought to be withdrawn from Iraq redeployed in Afghanistan and across the border in Pakistan—with or without an invitation, the AP reports. The freshman...

How Obama Can Trump the Experience Card

With judgment, that's how, says Slate

(Newser) - The root of last week's Obama/Clinton spat, writes John Dickerson in Slate, is the Achilles heel of the Obama campaign: She trounces him in experience. Standing next to her seems to make hiim look callow, and she used the opportunity to rub it in. Only 30% of Americans think his...

GOP Must Break Mold to Beat Hill

Dem’s success is campaign’s big story, says David Brooks

(Newser) - Hillary is such a surprise campaign juggernaut that her Republican rivals don't stand a chance, says New York Times’ resident conservative David Brooks, unless they muster weapons nobody's seen yet. The senator’s display of experience and confidence has been extraordinary, he writes, and her falling negatives bode well for...

Fake Obama Group Keeps Donations
Fake Obama Group Keeps Donations
Jul 25, 2007 4:35 PM CDT

Fake Obama Group Keeps Donations

Impostor organization says it never misled supporters

(Newser) -  "Californians for Obama"  has raised thousands of dollars, but the candidate hasn't seen any of it. In fact, the group isn't affiliated with Obama, the San Francisco Chronicle reports, and most of the dough has gone to founder Emmett Cash. Because the group's website doesn't claim an...

Obama Team Tries Walk In Reagan’s Shoes

Sunshine campaign must come from behind, advisers say

(Newser) - It’s not just GOP hopefuls who are looking to Reagan’s electoral model: A Barack Obama pollster admits it’s “heresy,” but his campaign wants to ride charisma and good feeling to the presidency—just like the Gipper. Politico says Obama can win if his hopeful message...

Who Wants to Meet With a Dictator?
Who Wants to Meet With a Dictator?
Jul 25, 2007 4:42 AM CDT

Who Wants to Meet With a Dictator?

Clinton, Obama emerge from debate with a disagreement in tow

(Newser) - The gloves came off in the Democratic presidential race yesterday as Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama tangled over an issue that arose in Monday's debate. The frontrunners released statements that revealed tensions in the more or less united effort to reclaim the White House, Reuters reports, with Clinton's camp emphasizing...

Democrats Winning Money Race
Democrats Winning Money Race
Jul 23, 2007 6:43 AM CDT

Democrats Winning Money Race

$100M ahead of GOP in fund raising

(Newser) - Democrats are trouncing Republicans in the fundraising race leading up to 2008, raking in $100 million more in contributions for their presidential and congressional campaigns, the Journal reports. The trend puts the Democrats on track to outspend the GOP in a general election for the first time since records were...

Obama Is No JFK (Or MLK Either)
Obama Is No JFK (Or MLK Either)
Jul 20, 2007 11:43 AM CDT

Obama Is No JFK (Or MLK Either)

Der Spiegel says all the hype isn't doing the candidate any favors

(Newser) - On TV, the Barack Obama show works seamlessly. But " unplugged," the candidate is unexciting, even disingenuous, Der Spiegel’s Gabor Steingart argues. In a tough assessment, the political correspondent finds the ambitious marketing of Obama as the Democratic savior is undercut by the candidate's lackluster performance in person....

Stars Collide as Oprah Backs Obama
Stars Collide as Oprah Backs Obama
Jul 18, 2007 5:32 AM CDT

Stars Collide as Oprah Backs Obama

Mogul plans fundraiser for first candidate she's ever endorsed

(Newser) - In a first-ever move for Oprah Winfrey, the multimedia powerhouse will throw her impressive public muscle behind a presidential candidate—Barack Obama. She's opening her Southern California mansion for a megabucks fundraiser for her fellow Chicagoan on September 8. Tickets start at $2,300, the LA Times reports, and dinner...

Obama, Clinton Collect Biggest War Chests

With the two heavy-weights tied, Edwards a distant third

(Newser) - Democratic presidential candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are neck-and-neck —and both way ahead of the pack— in campaign fundraising, according to their latest filings with the Federal Election Commission. Obama has about $34 million in primary cash on hand, Clinton has $33 million and John Edwards is a...

Dems Raise Big Bucks Online
Dems Raise Big Bucks Online
Jul 13, 2007 4:00 PM CDT

Dems Raise Big Bucks Online

GOP trails 2 to 1; Obama has the biggest online presence

(Newser) - The three leading Democrats in the presidential race have raised more than twice as much money online as the three leading Republicans, the Times reports. For the first 6 months of the year, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and John Edwards combined to top $28 million, against $14 million for Rudy...

Barack, Hillary Swap Gender Roles for '08

Frontrunners attempt opposite-sex appeal, Salon's Scherer says

(Newser) - In the Democrats' dramatic race to the White House, Michael Scherer writes in Salon, “the leading man is a woman and the leading woman is a man." While Barack Obama soothes audiences with his nurturing baritone, Hillary Clinton attempts to parry the disadvantages of a female candidacy with...

Hillary Can Be Blacker Than Barack
Hillary Can
Be Blacker
Than Barack
Jul 6, 2007 9:57 AM CDT

Hillary Can Be Blacker Than Barack

Clinton dares to go where Obama's not allowed, says writer

(Newser) - With Barack Obama determined not to be a Jesse or an Al, Hillary Clinton has emerged as the candidate most comfortable targeting the concerns of the black community,  a Washington Post op-ed argues. Last week’s debate at the Howard University showcased Hillary in the role “forefeited” by...

Obama Says Hillary Is Old News
Obama Says Hillary Is
Old News
Jul 5, 2007 1:04 PM CDT

Obama Says Hillary Is Old News

Brands rival as candidate of the past, himself as for the future

(Newser) - Presidential hopeful Barack Obama took a swipe yesterday at his main Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton, saying  "change can't just be a slogan" --a reference to the slogan she introduced just a few days ago, "Ready for Change, Ready to Lead."  In fact, her approach is more...

Obama Draws $32.5M in Campaign Cash

Surges past Hillary's $28M in second-quarter fundraising

(Newser) - Barack Obama raised $32.5 million in total campaign contributions in the second quarter of 2007, handily beating Hillary Clinton's powerhouse fundraising machine to lead the Democratic pack, the Washington Post reports. Some 154,000 contributors, most giving relatively moderate amounts, ponied up for the campaign while Clinton raised an...

Richardson Fundraising Heats Up
Richardson Fundraising Heats Up
Jun 30, 2007 6:57 PM CDT

Richardson Fundraising Heats Up

NM governor raises $7 million and his profile in 2nd quarter

(Newser) - Democratic contender Bill Richardson raised $7 million in the second quarter of this year, beating  his first quarter take, the AP reports, and giving him a solid fourth place in the competition for funds. The New Mexico governor, who has benefited from clever advertising, has also gained in polls in...

Dems Fret Over School Ruling
Dems Fret Over School Ruling
Jun 29, 2007 8:10 AM CDT

Dems Fret Over School Ruling

Howard U. debate concentrates on race

(Newser) - The Supreme Court decision limiting the role of race in public-school assignments was the talk of the town yesterday—even at the Democratic debate. The agenda at historically black Howard University was minority issues, and although attention naturally fell on Barack Obama, his seven competitors also had their moments in...

Barack Bashes Right for 'Hijacking' Faith

Dem candidate inveighs against evangelicals for dividing the country

(Newser) - Barack Obama assailed right-wing evangelical leaders yesterday, accusing them of "hijacking" faith and politicizing religion, the Daily News reports. Addressing the national conference of the United Church of Christ, he criticized "so-called leaders of the Christian right" for demonizing Democrats and convincing Americans that Christians' main concerns are...

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