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Posts on Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Republicans twist Obama's statements about Israel

In an interview, Barack Obama referred to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as a "constant sore," and GOP leaders took that out of context.

Maryland delegate jumps to Obama

A county executive who had been a pledged delegate for Hillary Clinton says he'll vote for Barack Obama instead.

Racism on the trail

The Washington Post explores racism encountered by Obama volunteers, something the campaign may have preferred kept quiet, while bloggers on the right see liberal media bias.

Carville says Obama is likely nominee

James Carville, a key staffer for President Clinton who remains an advisor to Hillary, concedes Barack Obama will probably win the Democratic nomination.

Quotes of the day

The 97 senators not running for president weigh in on whether they'd consider their party's vice-presidential nomination.

Dems prepare for West Virginia results

As voters head to the polls, the Clinton and Obama campaigns roll out their spin for the night ahead.

An early look inside the minds of West Virginia voters

Exit polls from West Virginia's Democratic primary show that the economy was the top issue on voters' minds, and many think Barack Obama shares his controversial former pastor's views.

Gauging the Democratic divide

Exit polls from West Virginia's Democratic primary provide another opportunity to examine the extent of the split within the party.

Networks call West Virginia for Clinton

In an unsurprising result, Hillary Clinton has apparently won West Virginia's Democratic primary; the question now is her margin of victory, and how much it'll matter.

Clinton "more determined than ever to carry on this campaign"

In a speech after West Virginia's primary Tuesday night, Hillary Clinton savored her victory, but was careful to stay positive about her Democratic rival.

Democrat tarred by anti-Obama attacks wins congressional seat

Travis Childers has apparently won a runoff for a House seat from Mississippi that had long been in Republican hands.

Clinton is "almost like ... the Al Sharpton of white people"

Off on one of his traditional rants, MSNBC's Chris Matthews complains that even using the word "blue-collar" is elitist, then compares Hillary Clinton to Al Sharpton.

Currently in War Room

VoteVets targets McCain with new ad

In the spot, a veteran of the Iraq war says, "'freedom' means when the Iraqi people and their Prime Minister ask us to make a plan to leave, we do."

Thursday, Jul 24, 2008 02:00 EDT

Who'll be the Republicans' Obama now?

Bobby Jindal, who'd been discussed as a potential running mate for John McCain, says he doesn't want to be nominated for the vice presidency.

Thursday, Jul 24, 2008 00:41 EDT

More bad news for McCain on Iraq

A new poll shows Americans favor a timeline for withdrawal, which McCain's campaign has argued against.

Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008 22:31 EDT

Republicans lose a major financial backer

T. Boone Pickens, who gave millions to support the Swift Boat Veterans, among other GOP causes, is now focusing on energy independence instead.

Wednesday, Jul 23, 2008 21:22 EDT