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2008-05-15: Headlines

BBC News: Obama sorry for 'sweetie' comment 2008-05-15

During his visit he has secured the endorsement of former US Democratic presidential contender, John Edwards . Please turn on JavaScript.

The Capital Times: John Nichols: Obama should consider Republican for running mate 2008-05-15

Russ Feingold as his running mate this fall. As Feingold says, he's too progressive for Obama. The truth is that, on a host of issues, the senator ...

Washingtonian.com: Behind Every Great Senator Is a . . .Senate Spouse 2008-05-15

Among the Club of 100, a handful are single, such as Susan Collins, Maria Cantwell, and Lindsey Graham; Russ Feingold is twice divorced.

The Capital Times: Kohl, Feingold must oppose media consolidation 2008-05-15

Herb Kohl and Russ Feingold have "gotten it" for a long time. Kohl, as a key player on the Senate subcommittee that deals with antitrust issue ...

WEAU-TV 13: Obama Picks Up Two More WI Superdelegates 2008-05-15

... Hillary Clinton is supported by two and three are still undecided. They are US Senators Herb Kohl and Russ Feingold and Feingold staffer Paula Zellner.

All American Patriots (press release): Senator Feingold Praises Senate Effort To Lower Gas Prices 2008-05-15

By admin - Posted on May 15th, 2008 May 13, 2008 -- Washington, DC ê The US Senate passed a measure co-sponsored by US Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) th ...

WJFW-TV: Obama Wins Two More WI Superdelegate Votes 2008-05-15

Herb Kohl, Russ Feingold and Feingold staffer Paula Zellner. Taylor says in a statement put out by the Obama campaign that Obama has re-energized those ...

RTE.ie: Edwards backs Obama for nomination 2008-05-15

Former US Democratic vice-presidential candidate John Edwards has endorsed Barack Obama's candidacy for the party's presidential nomination.

News Hounds: Master (race) baiter O'Reilly still rampaging after Syracuse professor 2008-05-15

They're just concerned that Barack Obama may hold the same (hateful, anti-American, anti-white) views that Jeremiah Wright supposedly holds.

All American Patriots (press release): Conyers to Karl Rove: Testimony is Necessary 2008-05-15

By admin - Posted on May 15th, 2008 May 14, 2008 -- (Washington, DC) - Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers , Jr. (D-MI), Rep.

All American Patriots (press release): John Edwards, Indiana Congressman, Democrats Abroad Chair Endorse ... 2008-05-15

By admin - Posted on May 15th, 2008 May 14, 2008 -- John Edwards has officially endorsed Senator Barack Obama for president. The announcement was made at ...

All American Patriots (press release): John McCain Myth Buster: John McCain and His Environmental Record 2008-05-15

Barbara Boxer , who has proposed cutting emissions by as much as 80 percent by mid-centuryâ The measure attracted broad support among environmentalist ...

All American Patriots (press release): Will John McCain Ever Denounce John Hagee's Views? 2008-05-15

McCain has attempted to distance himself from some of Hagee's views, much as Barack Obama is doing in relation to Rev. Jeremiah Wright.

All American Patriots (press release): Howard Dean Announces Joint Fundraising Agreement with Hillary ... 2008-05-15

By admin - Posted on May 15th, 2008 May 14, 2008 -- Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean announced today that the DNC has signed a joint ...

Black Voice News: June Statewide Primary: Election Staffs In Overdrive 2008-05-15

Barack Obama and Sen. Clinton. But interest also has been unusually high on the Republican side. On Super Tuesday alone, turnout records were set in 15 ...

Reuters: FACTBOX - High-profile, uncommitted Democrats 2008-05-15

Dennis Kucinich of Ohio; both made failed bids for this year's Democratic presidential nomination. * Former President Jimmy Carter, who while officially ...

Liberty Maven: Iran Declares War on the Dollar = More War for America 2008-05-15

... that they look ahead and discuss mounting a backup campaign with other Voices for Freedom such as Jesse Ventura, Dennis Kucinich , and Michael Scheuer.

Center for Research on Globalization: Senate Moves Forward on Orwellian "Violent Radicalization ... 2008-05-15

Twenty-three congress members abstained, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Judiciary Chairman John Conyers . Under cover of studying "violent ...

Center for Research on Globalization: Senate Moves Forward on Orwellian "Violent Radicalization ... 2008-05-15

Twenty-three congress members abstained, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Judiciary Chairman John Conyers . Under cover of studying "violent ...

guardian.co.uk: Reuters World News Highlights at 0600 GMT, May 15 2008-05-15

GRAND RAPIDS - Former US presidential candidate John Edwards endorsed Democrat Barack Obama on Wednesday, giving a major boost to the Illinois senator' ...

guardian.co.uk: Red states feeling blue 2008-05-15

John Edwards ' much-fanfared endorsement of Obama on Wednesday, coupled with the large number of superdelegates that have swung the Illinois senator's way ...

Reuters: Bush appeasement comment stirs up US political race 2008-05-15

WASHINGTON - President George W. Bush stirred up the US presidential campaign Thursday by suggesting that Democratic front-runner Barack Obama "s pledge ...

Reuters: FACTBOX-Should a US president talk with foreign adversaries? 2008-05-15

His comments was seen as a swipe at Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama , who has said he favors talking with the leaders of countries hostile ...

Boston Globe: California congressmen add to Obama superdelegate haul 2008-05-15

... today of US Representative Jim McDermott of Washington, and of four more of the 19 delegates pledged to John Edwards , who endorsed Obama on Wednesday night.

Boston Globe: Edwards, rights group back Obama 2008-05-15

"The Democratic voters in America have made their choice and so have I," said John Edwards , the former North Carolina senator. Edwards endorsed Barack Obam ...

Daily Mail: Speculation grows of Edwards joining Obama in 'second class dream ... 2008-05-15

Speculation that Barack Obama will invite John Edwards as his running mate was growing today after the former primary candidate backed the Democr ...

Daily Mail: Former rival John Edwards throws his weight behind Obama in battle ... 2008-05-15

Barack Obama has won the support of former rival John Edwards in the race for the presidential candidacy as he shrugged off a landslide victory by rival ...

Bridlington Today: More funds for wardens' work 2008-05-15

By John Edwards Funding has been secured to keep the team on the streets until the end of March next year. And the public will be asked for their views ...

San Francisco Chronicle: Veto-Proof Farm Spending Bill Passes Senate 2008-05-15

Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein both voted for the bill after joining an effort last year to radically overhaul the 1933-era subsidy system.

San Francisco Chronicle: US to list polar bears as threatened species 2008-05-15

Barbara Boxer , D-Calif., chair of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, called the listing "long overdue" and said it "underscores ...

International Herald Tribune: McCain predicts troop withdrawal 2008-05-15

... Senator Barack Obama of Illinois, scored a major coup, gaining the endorsement of John Edwards , an erstwhile rival for the Democratic nomination.

International Herald Tribune: Defying Bush, US Senate passes farm bill 2008-05-15

Senator Edward Kennedy , Democrat of Massachusetts, also did not vote. The willingness of so many Republicans to break with the White House reflected both ...

Los Angeles Times: Ever a team, Howard Berman and Henry Waxman endorse Barack Obama 2008-05-15

They jointly joined the steady parade of Democratic superdelegates now lining up behind Barack Obama's quest for the party's presidential nomination.

Los Angeles Times: John Edwards finally makes his choice: Barack Obama 2008-05-15

" John Edwards and I believe in a different America," Obama said, borrowing an Edwards campaign theme. "Hillary Clinton believes in a different America.

National Journal: Bush Israeli Trying To Start Something 2008-05-15

John Edwards "gave his long-sought endorsement" to Obama on 5/14 pm, calling on Dems "to unite behind him and turn their attention to the fall campaign.

National Journal: 5/15: Inching Toward A Resolution? 2008-05-15

One of the reasons liberal bloggers are excited about John Edwards ' surprise endorsement of Barack Obama is that they think it will help bring the Dem ...

The Tennessean: It takes a millionaire to become president 2008-05-15

When John Kerry ran with John Edwards back when, Teresa Kerry was worth more than $1 billion from the Heinz family fortune. Gotta love that ketchup.

The Tennessean: Years ago, schools enforced fashion rules 2008-05-15

When John Kerry ran with John Edwards back when, Teresa Kerry was worth more than $1 billion from the Heinz family fortune. Gotta love that ketchup.

p2pnet.net: Group wants US-Cuba cultural exchange 2008-05-15

They gathered at HR-57, a nonprofit arts organization named for a 1987 House resolution authored by John Conyers which designated jazz a írare and valuable ...

New Zealand Herald: TV review: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart 2008-05-15

... Democratic Primary, the latest stop on what Stewart bills as "the Democratic Party Bataan Death March, starring Barack Obama and Hilary Clinton".

Scoop.co.nz: An Occasional Note on the 2008 Campaigns, No. 10 2008-05-15

On one of the many TV morning news show that I skimmed across before setting out for work this morning, it was stated that John Edwards won 7 percent of ...

Seattle Post Intelligencer: Nader crowd small but supportive 2008-05-15

The Democratic candidates are "playing a pretty dirty campaign," said Nader, who was surprised former candidate John Edwards waited months to endorse Obama.

Washington Post: Kinlow Exits Race for Shadow Senator, Still Gets Votes 2008-05-15

Barack Obama (Ill.) for president at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Her announcement continued the superdelegate march toward Obama ...

iHealthBeat: New Privacy Provisions Could Push Passage of Health IT Bill 2008-05-15

Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) and Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.) -- to include more privacy and security provisions in the bill, Modern Healthcare reports.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Union backing for Obama 2008-05-15

The Pittsburgh-based union had initially endorsed John Edwards , but Edwards quickly withdrew from the primaries after finding himself unable to compete ...

FOXBusiness: Hoping for a Housing Bill 2008-05-15

Senator Dodd also had some things to say about John Edwards " Obama endorsement last night, as well as the whole presidential race the race for the White ...

TriCities.com: Would John Edwards Help Barack Obama Carry The Tri-Cities Regi ... 2008-05-15

John Edwards , a South Carolina native and US Senator from North Carolina, endorsed Barack Obama for president Wednesday. Edwards received a thunderou ...

The Missoulian: Clinton blasts Democrats: Former president disappointed ... 2008-05-15

John Edwards , who later dropped out of the race. On Wednesday, Edwards endorsed Obama's candidacy, as did 12 Montana county attorneys, including Missoul ...

HULIQ (press release): The Other Election Campaign: Edwards and Obama 2008-05-15

Barack Obama knocked her off the front page yesterday by accepting the endorsement of former Democratic opponent John Edwards . "There is one man who know ...

Community Press & Recorder: School notes 2008-05-15

John Edwards , White House officials, Congressional staff, political experts and multiple Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong.

Economist: West Virginia The phoney war continues 2008-05-15

On May 14th John Edwards , who ran a respectable third in the Democratic stakes thanks to his appeal to white working-class voters, endorsed Mr Obama.

Economist: The dubious case for a Democratic dream team 2008-05-15

Or there is John Edwards , who has run for veep before, and who has just endorsed Mr Obama. There are also several others who might do much more than Mr ...

Economist: Politics this week 2008-05-15

But the party began to unite behind Mr Obama and he secured the endorsement of John Edwards , who pulled out of the presidential race in January.

New York Times: (At Least) Four More Superdelegates for Obama 2008-05-15

Mr. Obama"s campaign said an announcement from part of John Edwards "s superdelegate contingent from South Carolina is anticipated later today.

The State: Six Edwards delegates confirm Obama support 2008-05-15

John Moylan, who led John Edwards ' SC presidential campaign, has announced the six SC delegates who have said they will support US Sen.

CFO.com Magazine: CFOs on the Move: Week Ending May 16 2008-05-15

John Edwards , group finance director of British Nuclear Fuels (BNFL), will join the UK government"s Department for Business as director general, finance.

Wall Street Journal Blogs: Clinton Reports on Washington Wildlife 2008-05-15

When asked for her take on former candidate John Edwards "s endorsement Wednesday of her rival, Sen. Barack Obama, she demurred, saying she wouldn"t answer ...

Palm Beach Post: Edwards delegate to support Obama 2008-05-15

By Michael C. Bender | Thursday, May 15, 2008, 12:47 PM Hobe Sound"s Linda Spisak, the only delegate in Southeast Florida pledged to John Edwards ...

NewsHour: Former Democratic Rival Edwards Gives Coveted Endorsement to Obama 2008-05-15

Former Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards formally endorsed front-runner Sen. Barack Obama Wednesday, saying that the Illinois senator is a m ...

Shanghai Daily: Edwards lends support to Obama 2008-05-15

UNITED States Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama secured a long-sought-after endorsement from rival John Edwards , a blow to Hillary Clinton' ...

KOIN.com: Edwards endorsement provides Obama more delegates 2008-05-15

John Edwards (D-NC) speaks to the media after announcing that is he withdrawing from the Presidential Race on January 30, 2008 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Houston Chronicle: Bush appeasement jab brings quick Obama retort 2008-05-15

... we will be discussing with the American people, and that is, why does Barack Obama , Senator Obama, want to sit down with a state sponsor of terrorism?

GoErie.com: McCain's wife sells Sudan-related investments 2008-05-15

Among them were Democrats Barack Obama and John Edwards and Republicans Sam Brownback and Rudy Giuliani. In 2006, Brownback was among members of Congre ...

Emporia Gazette: Clinton"s determination 2008-05-15

Barack Obama seems unworried. He has plenty of money and access to more; Clinton does not. The superdelegates are stepping off the curb, one by one ...

Wilton Bulletin: Democrats nominate Jim Himes to challenge Shays for 4th District 2008-05-15

Mr. Himes, who was born in Peru in 1966 and moved to Pennington, NJ, in 1976, borrowed heavily from campaign platforms of both Barack Obama and Hillary ...

Scripps News: Real issues for real candidates 2008-05-15

By ANN McFEATTERS, Scripps Howard News Service WASHINGTON -- I, for one, never want to see or hear of Barack Obama's ex-preacher again.

The Moderate Voice: Obama: A Modern Neville Chamberlain? 2008-05-15

This entry was posted on Thursday, May 15th, 2008 at 12:01 pm and is filed under Barack Obama . You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

Corante: Future of News: The Medium's New Message 2008-05-15

A: JD Lasica: Barack Obama has social networking ability on his site. If you remember his speech after the Rev Wright blow up on religious tolerance ...

Nova News Now: Poor political pickins 2008-05-15

Barack Obama seems to have it in the bag. But Clinton won't give up; we political junkies should be grateful. After all: it could otherwise be an even ...

Think Progress: Lawmakers Respond To Bush: "Bullsh*t" And "Malarkey" That ... 2008-05-15

Barack Obama (D-IL) and Democrats favor a policy of appeasement toward terrorists. Biden said it was íbullsh*tì and ímalarkeyì for the president of ...

BloggingStocks: Will Obama push Clinton out by helping pay her $20 milli ... 2008-05-15

In my mind, I imagine that the Black Knight is Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama is King Arthur. Black Knight [Clinton]: Right, I'll do you for that!

Sioux Falls Argus Leader: Clinton's 50-minute talk with South Dakotans focuses on agriculture 2008-05-15

Clinton called it a privilege to be in South Dakota. Like her first talk, Clinton stayed away from criticizing her rival, Illinois Sen. Barack Obama .

St. Louis Post-Dispatch: House Republicans Feeling Blue 2008-05-15

... after Republicans pumped more than $1 million into the contest and ran ads trying to link Childers to Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama .

AlaskaReport: Obama on Passage of the Senate Farm Bill 2008-05-15

Chicago, IL -- Senator Barack Obama today released the following statement in response to the passage of the Senate Farm Bill.

Blogcritics.org: When Being Called "Sweetie" is a Bad Thing 2008-05-15

The entire Detroit area (and possibly the rest of the world) is abuzz with recent events involving presidential hopeful Barack Obama .

AllBusiness: Small Businesses Face Monumental Choice on Health Care 2008-05-15

Republican candidate John McCain and potential Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are offering small business owners very different ...

Reiten Television KXMB Bismarck: Conyers to Rove: No | KXNet.com North Dakota News 2008-05-15

With Karl Rove refusing to testify, in person and with a public record, House Judiciary Committee Chair John Conyers is saying that simply sending a letter ...

Detroit Free Press: Sheffield's House race could end soon 2008-05-15

John Conyers Jr., D-Mich., may be short-lived, depending on whether a challenge of signatures supporting the House Judiciary chairman's run for a 23rd term ...

Earthtimes (press release): Author : NRF-URGES-BILL-PASSAGE 2008-05-15

Sponsored by committee Chairman John Conyers , D-Mich., the bill would require credit card systems possessing ísubstantial market powerì to negotiate ...

Exchange Morning Post: Could the US Congress Cripple the Credit Card Industry? 2008-05-15

... hearing on the Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008 (HR 5546), introduced two months ago by House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers (D-MI) and Rep.

Washington Informer: Black History 2008-05-15

1929 ê Detroit Representative John Conyers , Jr., one of the founding members of the Congressional Black Caucus, was born on this day in 1929.

VoIP-News: New Bill Makes Network Neutrality an Antitrust Issue 2008-05-15

John Conyers , chairman of the US House of Representatives Judiciary Committee, has introduced Congress's second network neutrality bill of the year.

Dallas Morning News: Stumping in Michigan, Obama looks beyond primaries 2008-05-15

JAE C. HONG/The Associated Press With former rival John Edwards by his side in Michigan, Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama addressed ...

Seattle Times: Obama's Appalachian problem 2008-05-15

Nothing ever changes out here," Dave "Mudcat" Saunders, a Virginia political strategist who worked on John Edwards ' campaign, told The Politico on the eve ...

Seattle Times: Edwards' nod may help pull blue-collar vote to Obama 2008-05-15

Charles Rangel , DN.Y., who said her use of the term "hard-working Americans, white Americans" to describe a key demographic rallying to her side was ...

EiTB: John Edwards gives long waited support to Obama 2008-05-15

US Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama secured the long sought-after endorsement of former rival John Edwards , a gesture aimed at solidifying ...

Eurweb.com: 05-15-08 EUR ALL ON ONE PAGE 2008-05-15

*Former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards , a one time US senator from North Carolina, flew to Grand Rapids, Mich. Wednesday to announce h ...

Breaking News: Obama gets John Edwards' vote 2008-05-15

... to carry the democratic flag in the race to the White House today received a welcome endorsement from ex-aspirant to the US Presidency John Edwards .

The Tennessean: In surprise, Edwards backs Obama 2008-05-15

Democrat John Edwards endorsed former rival Barack Obama on Wednesday, a move designed to help solidify support for the party's likely presidential nominee ...

KXMC: Edwards backs Obama...Bush tours Israel...Disaster tolls could ... 2008-05-15

(AP) Former presidential candidate John Edwards is finally weighing in on the continuing battle for the Democratic White House bid.

Detroit Free Press: Witness: Fieger called me an idiot 2008-05-15

... Wednesday that Fieger called him an idiot for talking to the FBI about contributions the businessman made to John Edwards ' 2004 presidential bid.

Detroit Free Press: Obama makes play for auto industry 2008-05-15

John Edwards , the 2004 vice presidential candidate and a candidate in this year's race until late January, endorsed Obama. Earlier that day, Obama picked up ...

MiamiHerald.com: New emphasis placed on Cuba 2008-05-15

But Obama has continued to expand his delegate lead, day by day, and landed one of his biggest endorsements yet Wednesday from former rival John Edwards .

News & Observer: Edwards says Obama is the one 2008-05-15

John Edwards didn't endorse anyone when he pulled out of the presidential race in January or before the crucial Super Tuesday primaries.

Detroit Free Press: Edwards stands by ex-rival Obama's side at Grand Rapids rally 2008-05-15

By CHRIS CHRISTOFF • Free Press Lansing Bureau • May 14, 2008 GRAND RAPIDS -- Former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards gave a surprise ...

St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Web Watch: Edwards says what? 2008-05-15

But for those that haven"t, I"ve posted the video from John Edwards " endorsement of Barack Obama over at DC Download. Thoughts? Does this matter?

St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Web Watch: "What am I doing here?" 2008-05-15

John Edwards started it all off. Of course, the immediate answer that came to mind: Trying to be a little less irrelevant. But all joking aside ...

Rocky Mountain News: LITTWIN: Voters show issue of race isn't just black and white 2008-05-15

It's also where John Edwards , a white male who had dropped out of the race several geological eras ago, drew 7 percent of the vote.

TopNews: Obama Gets Edwards' Endorsement 2008-05-15

Hillary Clinton got a major blow yesterday when John Edwards , former democratic nomination rival, endorsed Sen. Barack Obama at a rally in Grand Rapid ...

Reiten Television KXMB Bismarck: Edwards for Obama...Myanmar assessment...China quake... | KXNet ... 2008-05-15

(AP) John Edwards says Democratic voters have decided Barack Obama should be the next president and so has he. Edwards made his surprise endorsement ...

Hindustan Times: It"s advantage Barack Obama after key primary contests 2008-05-15

Former US presidential candidate John Edwards endorses Obama, giving a major boost to his effort to unify the party behind his bid for the White House.

Hindustan Times: Clinton, Obama spar over long Democratic contest 2008-05-15

Former US presidential candidate John Edwards endorses Obama, giving a major boost to his effort to unify the party behind his bid for the White House.

WSBT-TV: What Congress is likely to do to your tax bill 2008-05-15

... to defer taxes on their compensation by holding it offshore, which had been proposed by House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles Rangel (D., NY).

GulfNews: John Edwards backs Obama in Democrat candidate race 2008-05-15

Grand Rapids, Michigan: Former US presidential contender John Edwards has backed Barack Obama to be the next Democratic candidate. Edwards, who dropped out ...

Richmond Times Dispatch: Kaine praises endorsement 2008-05-15

John Edwards endorsed one-time presidential rival Barack Obama yesterday in the Democratic race, a move Gov. Timothy M. Kaine said could help the Illino ...

CQPolitics.com: Abortion Rights Group"s Obama Endorsement Causes Democratic Rift 2008-05-15

But Clinton"s supporters said NARAL"s endorsement, which came hours before former presidential candidate John Edwards threw his support to Obam ...

Citizens for Legitimate Government: What Did Obama Promise Edwards?* 2008-05-15

John Edwards ' endorsement of Obama seems par for the course for Hillary. As soon as she wins, super delegates endorse the other guy. As soon as she w ...

Dallas Morning News: Clarence Page: Obama benefits from prolonged Clinton battle 2008-05-15

Barack Obama's supporters wonder out loud whether Sen. Hillary Clinton will deliver a concession speech before Inauguration Day. Yet, as exhausting as ...

Ely Times: Top Democrat announces budget agreement 2008-05-15

Barack Obama "s "Keeping America"s Promise" manifesto, however, is full of costly prescriptions for the economy. Obama proposes tax cuts for senior citizen ...

WISH: Ellsworth is last named and uncommitted superdelegate 2008-05-15

After Northwest Indiana Representative Pete Visclosky put his support behind Barack Obama today, it left Ellsworth the last uncommitted Indi ...

TheChronicleHerald.ca: So, who won in West Virginia? McCain, again 2008-05-15

Senator Clinton rolled up a two-to-one primary election victory over Senator Barack Obama , her virtually invincible rival for the Democratic presidential ...

Dallas Morning News: Jonah Goldberg: Like it or not, we need Yucca and Gitmo 2008-05-15

... emissions to 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050 (Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama's avowed goal, compared with John McCain's target of 60 percent).

NOLA.com: Obama and Oregon: More in common than 'O - The Times-Picayune 2008-05-15

(AP) ë Oregon is fertile ground for Barack Obama , the self-described "change" candidate. The state that has led the way in everything from bike trails ...

NOLA.com: Young voters' fashion sense often leads the polls - The Times-Picayune 2008-05-15

(For the record, Hillary Rodham Clinton is leading in sales of men's boxer shorts at CafePress, while Barack Obama has the lead in thong sales.

Albany Times Union: Hanging tough 2008-05-15

Barack Obama , who has the lead in pledged delegates and is fast gaining ground in super delegates as well. Yet others -- this page included -- were quick ...

Seattle Times: Online only letters 2008-05-15

Barack Obama's fictional global success to his ethnicity, his name and his personal appeal is not any different from crediting Sen.

Seattle Times: We're losing the new Cold War 2008-05-15

The big debate between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton is over whether or not we should talk to Iran. Obama is in favor; Clinton has been against.

Ventura County Star: Political heavyweights enter the ring 2008-05-15

Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein, the California Nurses Association and the Sierra Club. Among those standing with Levine are the California Teacher ...

Seattle Times: Cindy McCain sells off Sudan funds 2008-05-15

A year ago, several presidential candidates, including Barack Obama , divested themselves of Sudan-related holdings. SUITLAND, Md. ë A pledged delegate ...

Sify: Penn hits out at Bush, warns Obama 2008-05-15

... George W Bush and warned White House hopeful Barack Obama of the potential disillusionment if he secures the Democratic Party's presidential nomination.

Detroit Free Press: AT THE PLANT Workers welcome visiting candidate 2008-05-15

Barack Obama received a warm and sometimes enthusiastic welcome Wednesday from hundreds of automotive workers at a Chrysler stamping plant in Sterling ...

Salisbury Post: Editorial: NC reaches turning point 2008-05-15

Barack Obama chose not only to avoid that bandwagon, he said it was going in the wrong direction. In the process, Dionne says, Obama shifted attention away ...

Foster's Daily Democrat: Betty Morrison: Alfred students speak highly of 'Teacher of ... 2008-05-15

New non-fiction for young adults includes "Hillary Clinton," by Catherine Wells, and " Barack Obama ," by Kerrily Sapet. New children's books are "Diary of ...

Baltimore Sun: When will McCain denounce Hagee? 2008-05-15

Barack Obama is asked to renounce Minister Louis Farrakhan for his unsolicited endorsement - a man who will have no influence at all in Washington - why ...

Globe and Mail: Radwanski on politics, 'gossipy old busy-bodies' 2008-05-15

South of the border, both Barack Obama and John McCain have succeeded by pitching a sort of post-partisan politics - Obama by striking a more conciliatory ...

TIME: How Healthy Is John McCain? 2008-05-15

To make the issue more pronounced, his likely opponent is young enough to be his son; at 46, Barack Obama hopes to become the fifth youngest President ever.

Eurweb.com: KEV'S VIEW (cartoon commentary): Hillary... 2008-05-15

... campaign $6.4 million over the past month, her campaign said Wednesday, underscoring the financial advantage held by her rival, Barack Obama .

PSU Daily Vanguard: Celebrity campaiging 2008-05-15

Across the hall, about 30 minutes after Astin began speaking, Hill told a slightly larger crowd why he supports Barack Obama . Hill, known for his work ...

Muncie Star Press: Election board to consider complaint 2008-05-15

The students said they registered to vote with Barack Obama campaign workers. A handful of students, however, were turned away at the polls because they ...

Baltimore Sun: GOP hearing a 'wake-up call' 2008-05-15

... chancery clerk in rural Prentiss County, with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, presidential contender Barack Obama and other national Democrats.

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2008-05-14: Headlines

Guardian Unlimited: Wanted: an Iraq strategy 2008-05-14

... Europeans are ill-advised to lose sight of one crucial point: just eight months from now, the new US president, be it John McCain or Barack Obama ...

Center for Research on Globalization: Illegal, unilateral, preemptive military action against Ir ... 2008-05-14

John Conyers As we mark five years of war in Iraq, I have become increasingly concerned that the President may possibly take unilateral, preemptive military ...

Charleston Post Courier: Eat your heart out,Columbia 2008-05-14

... players are a bunch of no-skill goons banished to skate in a baseball town and likely to fare worse on the road than fellow Ohioan Dennis Kucinich .

Reuters: FACTBOX - High-profile and uncommitted Democratic superdelegates 2008-05-14

Dennis Kucinich of Ohio; both made failed bids for this year's Democratic presidential nomination. * Former President Jimmy Carter, who while officially ...

Politico: Obama defeat shows need for coalition 2008-05-14

The results also suggested a deeper dissatisfaction among the state"s Democrats with both candidates: John Edwards , who dropped out more than three month ...

Politico: Obama needs to be cautious with Latinos 2008-05-14

By GEBE MARTINEZ | 5/14/08 4:44 AM EST When Barack Obama strolled over to the íbarrioì last week, he took a calculated risk. There, in the left corner ...

Politico: Labor divided after bruising primary 2008-05-14

Hillary Rodham Clinton (NY) and Barack Obama (Ill.) appears to wind down, conflict continues to roil union ranks. The American Federation of State ...

Politico: GQ: Washington style is no style 2008-05-14

Shaw McKean, 18, is an intern in presidential candidate Barack Obama "s Senate office. He"s wearing a charcoal Benetton suit that"s emitting a slight shine ...

Politico: Reform allies defend, hold fire on McCain 2008-05-14

By KENNETH P. VOGEL | 5/14/08 4:43 AM EST Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama are both darlings of the campaign finance reform community.

Politico: Superdelegates looking at the big picture 2008-05-14

Barack Obama (Ill.) and Hillary Rodham Clinton (NY) will turn on how best to maximize the chances of achieving such a congressional sweep.

Politico: Campaign news affecting markets 2008-05-14

... for president ë Hillary Rodham Clinton, Barack Obama and John McCain ë all favored mandatory cap-and-trade programs for greenhouse gas emissions.

BBC News: Clinton: 'Race is not over yet' 2008-05-14

John Edwards , whose name was on the ballot despite dropping out of the race several months ago, was on 7%. In the primaries and caucuses so far ...

Huffington Post: Even The Racists Are Deserting HIllary 2008-05-14

They're so reluctant to vote for a woman that 7% of the voters in West Virginia voted for John Edwards , who isn't even in the race.

Huffington Post: Obama Is Best for Israel. What's Complicated Here? 2008-05-14

Kurtzer explained that he's backing Barack Obama . This was not exactly a revelation. Kurtzer has explained his reasons for backing Obama at length .

OpEdNews: Some Unsolicited Advice for Barack Obama 2008-05-14

by Ernest Partridge Page 1 of 3 page(s) Congratulations on your long, hard-fought and well-executed (presumptive) victory in the pre-convention campaign!

OpEdNews: Why John Conyers' Threat to Impeach Bush if He Attacks Iran ... 2008-05-14

On the surface, that may sound like a real threat. But it is really nothing but hot air. A government run under COG measures is not a constitutional form ...

cafe-future.net: Clinton, McCain, Obama ê mit welchen Restaurantketten kompatibel? 2008-05-14

Barack Obama : Starbucks, PF Chang"s, Seasons 52, Houston"s und Panera Bread. (The generational product of the íafter-eventsì time period, Obama, 46 ...

U.S. Daily: Clinton looks for big West Virginia win 2008-05-14

REUTERS/Chris Keane WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Hillary Clinton appeared headed to a big West Virginia victory over front-runner Barack Obama in the Democratic ...

Globe and Mail: McCain backer apologizes to Catholics 2008-05-14

Some commentators even likened Mr. Hagee's effect on Mr. McCain to the controversy Democrat Barack Obama faced as a result of the views expressed by h ...

Salon: She's still in it to win it 2008-05-14

( John Edwards -- who quit in January, but remained on the ballot here -- drew about 7 percent of the votes.) Network exit polls pointed to some data th ...

USA Today: Bill Clinton closes out barnstorm tour of Oregon 2008-05-14

John Edwards supporter until he dropped out, and the former president's speech convinced him to vote for Hillary Clinton. Bill Clinton earned applause ...

AutoExpress: Brit supercars under hammer 2008-05-14

... rare development cars, such as the supercharged SV-S, a Paris Motor Show stand model and at least one example used by former MG Rover boss John Edwards .

Bridlington Today: In Tina's memory 2008-05-14

By John Edwards STAFF from a Bridlington supermarket will be taking part in the event in memory of a former colleague. Workers from Morrisons in Bessing ...

Bridlington Today: 'My sister receives great care' 2008-05-14

By John Edwards Her sister is a resident at the charity's Holme Hall care centre at Holme-on-Spalding Moor. She suffers from Huntington's Disease ...

TeleText: Clinton wins state primary 2008-05-14

She won about two thirds of the vote in the Mountain State, but Barack Obama has already turned his attention to the battle against Republican John McCain.

Boston Globe: Clinton crushes Obama in W.Va. 2008-05-14

John Edwards , who remained on the West Virginia ballot despite withdrawing in January, had 7 percent. Top Democrats in the state said the result was ...

Kenya Broadcasting Corporation: Hillary Clinton works crowd in W Virginia 2008-05-14

John Edwards , whose name was on the ballot despite dropping out of the race several months ago, was on 7%. In the primaries and caucuses so far ...

Post-Bulletin: Video: Surveys indicate race was salient factor in West Virginia' ... 2008-05-14

John Edwards , who pulled out of the race but whose name remained on the ballot, had 7 percent. The surveys showing a strong racial component in the West ...

EiTB: Clinton wins in West Virginia 2008-05-14

Former North Carolina senator John Edwards was picking up the remaining seven percent even though he quit the race earlier this year.

Press Trust of India: Huge win for Clinton, but Obama grip on race still strong 2008-05-14

Former North Carolina Senator John Edwards , who has already quit the contest, was picking up the remaining seven per cent. However, West Virginia w ...

Detroit Free Press: Fieger's ex-aide says FBI agent bullied her 2008-05-14

... Geoffrey Fieger tried to bully her when he questioned her about contributions she made at Fieger's behest to John Edwards ' 2004 presidential campaign.

Hürriyet: Clinton big wins in West Virginia 2008-05-14

Former North Carolina senator John Edwards was picking up the remaining seven percent even though he quit the race earlier this year.

News & Observer: Clinton wealth growing fastest 2008-05-14

Edward Kennedy's jump from an average net worth of $7.1 million in 1995 to $102.8 million in 2006. But because lawmakers are allowed to list their assets ...

yourMortgage.com.au: Australia's property investors set for windfall in medium term 2008-05-14

John Edwards , CEO of Residex, hit out at doomsayers who have compared the falling housing markets of the US and the UK with the local market.

Lower Hudson Journal news: Ex-Ramapo cop indicted on federal charges 2008-05-14

Curley pleaded not guilty after the indictment was unsealed, said John Edwards , a Rockland lawyer who watched the proceedings.

DetNews.com: Metro briefs 2008-05-14

... about getting reimbursed for $4000 in political donations the trainer and his wife made to the 2004 presidential campaign of Democrat John Edwards .

Charleston Gazette: Hillary racks up big win 2008-05-14

John Edwards , who earlier withdrew from the race, but whose name was still on the statewide ballot, had 22113, or 7 percent. Clinton did not criticize Obam ...

CQPolitics.com: Clinton Win Big in West Virginia, but Her Future Is Still Cloudy 2008-05-14

John Edwards , who withdrew from the race in January but appeared on the ballot, had 7 percent. The only suspense about the race was the size of Clinton" ...

New York Times: Clinton Beats Obama Handily in W. Virginia 2008-05-14

John Edwards , who pulled out of the race but whose name remained on the ballot, had 7 percent. The surveys showing a strong racial component in the West ...

Sound Politics: Sound Commentary on Current Events in Seattle, Puget Sound ... 2008-05-14

... today looks even worse when you realize another 7% of Democratic voters cast a ballot for uber-populist and hair cut client to the stars, John Edwards .

TV3 News: Clinton takes West Virginia primary 2008-05-14

Former North Carolina senator John Edwards was picking up the remaining seven percent even though he quit the race earlier this year.

Gothamist: Clinton "More Determined" After WV Primary Win 2008-05-14

Interesting note: John Edwards , who exited the Democratic presidential race a while ago, got about 7% of the vote. To a crowd in Charleston, WV ...

Ballot Access: More Complete West Virginia Results 2008-05-14

But for those who want to know how John Edwards is doing in the Democratic primary, and how Mitt Romney, Rudy Giuliani, Alan Keyes, and Jerry Curry ...

Moneyweb: Clinton scores win in West Virginia; Obama focuses on general election 2008-05-14

Former Democratic candidate John Edwards , who was still on the ballot, got about 6% of the vote. Speaking at her victory rally, Sen.

NewsAhead Agency: UNITED STATES 8 January 2008 New Hampshire holds second of key ... 2008-05-14

... a three-way fight in Iowa among Senator Hillary Clinton of New York, Senator Barack Obama of Illinois and former Senator John Edwards of North Carolina.

NBC 17.com: Generation Engage Brings Youth Into Politics 2008-05-14

Others, like John Edwards , present their points through a high-quality web camera that allows young people to experience speakers from all over the country.

Cullman Times Online: Anna Ashley Cupp 2008-05-14

... Chris Cupp of Hanceville and Dennis (Kathy) Cupp of Hanceville; daughters Brenda Cupp Akridge of Lillburn, Ga., and Lana ( John) Edwards of Hanceville;

DetNews.com: Fieger's personal trainer testifies about $4000 reimbursement 2008-05-14

... about getting reimbursed for $4000 in political donations the trainer and his wife made to the 2004 presidential campaign of Democrat John Edwards .

Southtown Star: No joke: It's Jacksons vs. Secret Service 2008-05-14

Barack Obama's presidential campaign. Edmonds rejected any assertion that the congressman's actions were motivated solely by anger about jokes at h ...

Reiten Television KXMB Bismarck: Bush in Israel...Congress on oil...Wildfires burn in Florid ... 2008-05-14

UNDATED (AP) Fresh off a big win in West Virginia, Hillary Clinton is hoping to slow the tide of superdelegates flowing toward frontrunner Barack Obama .

Spiegel Online: MAUREEN DOWD Raspberry for Barry 2008-05-14

Barack Obama is acting the diffident debutante, pretending not to care that he was given a raspberry by West Virginia, a state he will need in the fall.

London Free Press: And a chicken in every pot 2008-05-14

By Paul Berton Now that it looks as if Barack Obama will be the Democratic candidate for US president, there is growing concern about his vague platform.

Chicago Sun-Times: Dems take Mississippi House seat 2008-05-14

A Democrat in deeply conservative Mississippi won a congressional seat Tuesday in a race Republicans have tried to cast as a referendum on Barack Obama ...

Southtown Star: Don't worry: By November, Democrats will be reunited 2008-05-14

And ultimately, it's going to take Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton and maybe Bill Clinton and Michelle Obama sitting down in a room together as principal ...

Stuff.co.nz: Clinton vows to stay in race after win 2008-05-14

... contender Hillary Clinton, celebrating her strong victory in West Virginia, declared her determination to stay in the race against rival Barack Obama .

BurlingtonFreePress.com: My Turn: Sen. Clinton and 'totally obliterate' 2008-05-14

Barack Obama and John McCain have to be very careful with their words or they will have the entire media on their backs. What if they had used the word ...

Louisville Courier-Journal: NRA chief shares thoughts 2008-05-14

Barack) Obama and (Sen. Hillary Rodham) Clinton support the requirement of background checks at gun shows. A: That's one of the disagreements we've had.

WILX-TV: Obama In Michigan 2008-05-14

Reporter: AP Barack Obama is expected to talk about how he'll help Americans deal with shrinking wages, higher prices and lost jobs during today's campaign ...

San Jose Mercury News: Clinton hails strong W.Va win 2008-05-14

Barack Obama in the West Virginia primary Tuesday, scoring one of her most lopsided victories of the long campaign even as she continued to battle ...

Globe and Mail: Clinton romps in W. Virginia, but who really cares? 2008-05-14

Early returns showed the New York senator leading Barack Obama by 2-to-1 margins, the sort of blowout that, had this been an earlier contest ...

Earthtimes (press release): Evan Williams Bourbon Responds to Accusations of 'Playing Politics' 2008-05-14

... America's second-largest selling Kentucky Bourbon, to Democratic Presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama and presumptive GOP nominee John ...

Times-Standard: Do your homework on hateful beliefs 2008-05-14

This past weekend I was shocked when an acquaintance told me, in all sincerity, that Barack Obama is a íblack Muslim terrorist.ì Now, I like this person ...

Oneonta Daily Star: Area delegates to Clinton: Keep going 2008-05-14

Barack Obama of Illinois, the Democratic front-runner. ``Together, they would be very strong and they could move this country in the right direction _ away ...

RedOrbit: No Nukes Despite Claims, New Reactors Are No Answer ... 2008-05-14

For a while, Presidents Ronald Reagan and George HW Bush eyed a space beneath southern Nevada's Yucca Mountain, but once California elected Barbara Boxer ...

Orlando Sentinel: Clinton hopes Puerto Ricans boost her popular-vote tally 2008-05-14

Barack Obama , and it seems mathematically impossible for her to attain the number of delegates needed to lock the nomination in the handful of contests left ...

Myrtle Beach Sun News: Democrats' vim fades at stump meet 2008-05-14

Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton inspired new people to vote. But because only one can be sworn in as president, the excitement generated by the other ...

News-Leader.com: Roses & Thorns 2008-05-14

A THORN: To the super-delegates who have changed their support from [Hillary] Clinton to [ Barack] Obama . "With friends like them, who needs enemies?

TelecomTV: US Senate prepares to zap net-throttling ISPs 2008-05-14

"Americans have come to expect the Internet to be open to everyone," said one of the senators, John Conyers , Jr. "The Internet was designed without ...

Detroit Free Press: Controversial pastor to take on Rep. Conyers 2008-05-14

John Conyers in the August Democratic primary. Known as one of the deans of Congress, Conyers -- a Detroit Democrat -- was first elected in 1964 and h ...

Detroit Free Press: Politically speaking 2008-05-14

John Conyers ' holding a community forum in New York on Monday following the acquittal of officers in the Sean Bell shooting. The Post said the forum w ...

DetNews.com: Detroit pastor files rare challenge to Conyers 2008-05-14

John Conyers , D-Detroit, will face a rare challenge in his quest for a 22nd term in the 14th District. And Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy will ...

Detroit Free Press: Reactions to the City Council's decision 2008-05-14

John Conyers , this morning. She said the vote for the forfeiture resolution was íkind of like impeachmentì without an investigation.

Detroit Free Press: Sheffield announces surprise bid against Conyers 2008-05-14

John Conyers , D-Detroit. Known as one of the deans of Congress, Conyers first was elected in 1964 and has risen to lead the influential House Judiciary ...

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2008-05-13: Headlines

Asheville Citizen-Times: Game over for Clinton, time to focus on November 2008-05-13

Dennis Kucinich could beat John McCain in California and New York this year. Now that the kitchen sink has been emptied and with so few states left to vote ...

Middletown Journal: Ohio's superdelegate battle rages 2008-05-13

Charlie Wilson, D-Bridgeport; Marcy Kaptur, D-Toledo; Dennis Kucinich , D-Cleveland; Zack Space, D-Dover; and House Minority Leader Joyce Beatty, D-Columbus.

Antiwar.com: Peggy Noonan Turning Antiwar?: David R. Henderson 2008-05-13

Then Noonan gets off track for a while, wondering whether Barack Obama loves his country. I've wondered that too: He certainly doesn't seem to love ...

Scoop.co.nz: Undernews For May 12, 2008 2008-05-13

SENATOR RUSS FEINGOLD , LA TIMES - The Bush administration recently announced it will allow select members of Congress to read Justice Department legal ...

Aero-News Network: Senators Join PASS In Call For Improved Staffing 2008-05-13

Russ Feingold (D-WI), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Edward Kennedy (D-MA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Herbert Kohl (D-WI), Mary Landrieu (D-LA), Frank Lautenberg ...

OregonLive.com: Eight in 10 See Nation Moving in Wrong Direction - The Oregonian 2008-05-13

... in 10 Democrats volunteered the New York senator as their choice for the vice presidential nomination, with John Edwards a distant second at 10 percent.

Boston Globe: Finance law may keep Clinton in 2008-05-13

That may ratchet up pressure on Clinton to cut a deal with rival Barack Obama , who is keeping the door open to possibly helping pay her debt ...

Boston Globe: West Virginia Democratic primary 2008-05-13

Polls show her with a lead as large as 36 percentage points over Barack Obama . He could win support among independents, who are being allowed to vote in ...

Boston Globe: In W. Va., Obama concedes to Clinton but looks to Nov. 2008-05-13

Barack Obama made a brief campaign stop in West Virginia yesterday, which included a game of pool in a South Charleston bar and a speech in Charleston.

Boston Globe: Getting out the vote isn't enough, so hip-hop grows into a new role 2008-05-13

Mariah Carey, Russell Simmons, and Jay-Z have endorsed Barack Obama . Simmons launched Hip Hop Team Vote just before the Pennsylvania Democratic primary ...

Boston Globe: With their national online newspaper, students share scoop on '08 ... 2008-05-13

... much as the Huffingtonpost.com's OffTheBus, another citizen-journalist site, did last month by reporting on Barack Obama's "bitter" speech.

Los Angeles Times: Handwriting of Hillary Clinton, John McCain and Barack Obama may ... 2008-05-13

Barack Obama , the new kid, charmed voters. And Hillary Rodham Clinton, an early favorite, has yet to surrender. But Arlyn J. Imberman would say clues to ...

Pittsburg Morning Sun: Vote for Justice 2008-05-13

Barack Obama nor Sen. Hillary Clinton voted for Chief Justice John Roberts, whom is eminently qualified to serve on the Supreme Court.

NY1: Congressman Conyers Holds Forum On Police Action 2008-05-13

House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers and other lawmakers called for justice and accountability at a Monday forum in Lower Manhattan ...

The Progress Report: May voters clarify -- The Fly on the Wall Is the Wall 2008-05-13

In recent months, as Barack Obama broke from the pack of contenders, the news media became stainless-steel accessories to the "kitchen sink" politics ...

Reuters: Clinton aims for big win in West Virginia 2008-05-13

By Deborah Charles CHARLESTON, West Virginia (Reuters) - Democratic front-runner Barack Obama made a quick stop in West Virginia on Monday ahead of ...

Reuters: WRAPUP 1-Clinton aims for big win in West Virginia 2008-05-13

... front-runner Barack Obama in the Democratic presidential race on Tuesday, although it could be too late to turn around her faltering White House bid.

seattlepi.com Mariners blog: Race and the one big fear 2008-05-13

Will racism be the thing that prevents Barack Obama from bringing his audacious hopes into the White House or is there something even worse in store?

Washington Post: VP or VIP? 2008-05-13

Edward Kennedy recently sought to quiet talk of forcing a "dream" (whose?!) Obama-Clinton ticket. In the earliest days of the republic, the vice-president ...

Washington Post: McCain in the Mud 2008-05-13

I have in mind McCain's charge that Barack Obama is the favored presidential candidate of Hamas. The citation for this remark is the statement of Ahmed ...

Washington Post: VP or VIP? 2008-05-13

Edward Kennedy recently sought to quiet talk of forcing a "dream" (whose?!) Obama-Clinton ticket. In the earliest days of the republic, the vice-president ...

Bloomberg: Obama Looks to November Vote as Clinton Targets West Virginia 2008-05-13

``I don't think that's possible,'' Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy said in a May 9 interview on Bloomberg Television's ``Political Capital With Al Hunt ...

News-Medical.net: AP/Miami Herald looks at Democratic Presidential candidate ... 2008-05-13

Hillary Rodham Clinton (NY) and Barack Obama (Ill.). While likely Republican nominee Sen. John McCain said the Democratic plans would "move closer to ...

St. Joseph News-Press: Your letters May 13, 2008 2008-05-13

Wright endorsed Barack Obama while Wright was pastor, that is up to the IRS under the Bush Administration to determine. Thus, it would ultimately be ...

DetNews.com: Obama jump-starts effort in Michigan 2008-05-13

"Macomb County has often been the bellwether of the state, and it can go either way," said Bonior, who had managed John Edwards ' 2008 campaign.

New York Times: Legal but Controversial, It Helped Get Out the Vote 2008-05-13

Larry Blevins, a retiree and longtime Democratic Party worker in Houston, said he would have preferred former Senator John Edwards , described Mrs. Clint ...

Gay Wired: West Virginia Primary Cleared for Clinton, But Will it Matter? 2008-05-13

Despite all odds stacked against her, former democratic hopeful John Edwards said far be it from anyone to tell Hillary Clinton what to do with her campaign ...

FayObserver.com: Obama"s appeal is more than racial 2008-05-13

In the same South Carolina primary where Obama blew out the field, Sharpton finished third, behind John Edwards and John Kerry. TV pundits rarely mentioned ...

New York Sun: Latest Politics Blog Obama: America's First Jewish President 2008-05-13

Until recently, John Edwards was running to be America's first woman president. Now, shocking word that Barack Obama may be in line to be America's first ...

NOLA.com: Cazayoux, Childers and a Trickle of Change in Southern Politics - The Times-Picayune 2008-05-13

... he notes that Obama was able "to draw 25 percent of the white vote against two strong white opponents, Hillary Clinton and John Edwards .

Khaleej Times: Writing on the wall 2008-05-13

That Democrat Barack Obama is well on his way to building up a new momentum and consolidating his leading position is well known. What is equally well known ...

KDBC: Why a Barack-Hillary Ticket is Nuts... 2008-05-13

Clinton, hauling carts of baggage from three decades in public life, would undercut the most fundamental appeal of Barack Obama's candidacy: freshne ...

Houston Chronicle: Clinton's divisive tactics are hardly a high point 2008-05-13

Barack Obama in North Carolina's Democratic primary and barely squeaking out a victory in Indiana, she said in an interview with USA Today that "I have ...

Houston Chronicle: Obama to visit forgotten states 2008-05-13

Barack Obama's surging presidential campaign announced Monday that he will visit politically neglected Florida and Michigan, as he focuses on a general ...

The Columbian: Our readers' views May 13 2008-05-13

Perhaps he senses that the victim status that has worked so well for him up to this point might be in jeopardy if Barack Obama wins the presidency.

Khaleej Times: Clinton's troops never say die 2008-05-13

While prominent Democrats and pundits have all but written off the former first lady's prospects of overcoming her rival Barack Obama's lead in the race ...

Houston Chronicle: Few immigrants but lots of hot debate in W. Virginia 2008-05-13

It's hard to find a banner for Democrats Hillary Rodham Clinton or Barack Obama . Adams, a registered Republican, planned to ask for a Democratic ballot ...

Bleacher Report: Carlos Marmol: The Unsung Hero Of The Cubs Lineup 2008-05-13

by Matt Gard (Scribe) Barack Obama isn"t the only one with big ears and a funny last name making things happen these days. Carlos Marmol isn"t nearly ...

St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Obama to visit Cape Girardeau today 2008-05-13

Democratic presidential frontrunner Barack Obama is scheduled to hold an economic town hall meeting today with workers in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

2TheAdvocate: Inside Report for May 13, 2008 2008-05-13

By ROY PITCHFORD While Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama battle for publicity and a presidential nomination, longtime readers of The Advocate know th ...

Times Now.tv: Hillary: I am down but not out 2008-05-13

... nomination for the Presidency was once considered in the kitty has fought a hard fight against the charasmatic Illinois Senator -- Barack Obama .

The Tribune-Democrat: READERS' FORUM 5/13 | Railroad facilities are not playgrounds 2008-05-13

... to go up as the price of gas rises and billions are spent to destroy Iraq. Meanwhile, some people are upset that Barack Obama doesn"t wear a flag pin.

DetNews.com: Fit enough to run 2008-05-13

Barack Obama didn't prove any physical prowess with his bowling escapade. "Those are details that are very intimately personal," says Carly Lindauer ...

Socialist Worker Online: Seeing the forest through the sleaze 2008-05-13

Barack Obama's strong victory in North Carolina and his near-tie with Hillary Clinton in Indiana has all but settled the Democratic presidential nomination.

Rocky Mountain News: Winning ad to run in support of Obama 2008-05-13

MoveOn.org announced Monday that an ad featuring a former Republican Air Force staff sergeant now supporting Barack Obama would begin running today for ...

Reiten Television KXMB Bismarck: Another collapsed school...'20th hijacker'...Clinton's hope ... 2008-05-13

Rival Barack Obama also campaigned in the state and criticized Republican John McCain for not supporting a Democratic bill to expand education benefits ...

SouthCoastToday.com: Cape rep wants gas tax holiday to aid summer tourism 2008-05-13

Barack Obama , her rival in the Democratic primary, opposes it. Rep. Perry said a tax break of nearly 40 cents a gallon would be a "significant stimulus ...

RealVail: Pricey congressional race comes into focus following assembly ... 2008-05-13

He compares it to the vetting process going on between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama right now. "In the same way for me it's been a great experience ...

New York Times: Obama vs. Clinton: Toward the Finish 2008-05-13

A consensus is forming that Senator Barack Obama will be the Democratic nominee for president. And yet as this presumption evolves into fact, Mrs. Clint ...

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2008-05-12: Headlines

Online Journal: The problem with America 2008-05-12

As the race for the White House narrows down to between Barack Obama and John McCain, whoever succeeds President Bush will need to reposition America ...

News Hounds: Outrageous Quote of the Week 5/10/08 2008-05-12

... O'Reilly Factor, 5/7/08 Option B: "The determinant in the election will be if we believe that Barack Obama is what he appears to be, or is he somebody ...

Pittsburg Morning Sun: Run rev off stage, Obama 2008-05-12

The job Barack Obama is shooting for is much greater than king of the Senate, and the Rev. Jeremiah Wright is not Farrakhan, but the disparity of interest ...

St. Joseph News-Press: It's Your Call, May 12, 2008 2008-05-12

Barack Obama was saying he had the campaign sewed up, but I don"t think so. I was a Democrat for 30 years, but last night I drove up to the Republic ...

Los Angeles Times: Don't push her! Clinton's campaign chair warns fellow Democrats 2008-05-12

It's a good time for her campaign to make that argument because, if you believe some state polls, Clinton is poised to crush Barack Obama in West Virgini ...

Bridlington Today: Quiz benefits 2008-05-12

By John Edwards IF YOUR charity is looking at ways of fund-raising, a Bridlington hotel could have all the right answers for you. The Ransdale is looking ...

Tucson Citizen: Lackluster youth-vote turnout may hit Az again 2008-05-12

Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton - the state had a 7 percent youth turnout. Many states had double-digit turnouts, and the turnout rate among voters 30 ...

New York Times: Planning a Web Site, Publisher Buys a Harvard Alumni Magazine 2008-05-12

... Justice Anthony Kennedy, Senator Barack Obama and Bill Gates. Mr. Allon said he planned to publish similar rankings for each Ivy League school.

Wired News: Neverland Ranch, The Casino? 2008-05-12

For those who may not remember, Fortress is the notorious hedge fund that once paid Democratic candidate John Edwards almost $500000 for a part-time job ...

NEWS.com.au: House bubble bursts, but whose fault is it? 2008-05-12

But John Edwards , CEO of Residex, the property research company that compiled the data, said over-exuberance from buyers was also a big factor.

Rockford Register Star: "Brooklyn" musical's energy can't lift production to success 2008-05-12

John Edwards is particularly appealing as the Street Singer, a narrator character who may or may not be the írealì father of the little girl born in Paris.

Myrtle Beach Sun News: Stump links past, present in SC politics 2008-05-12

South Carolina chose both a black man and a woman over the white man, John Edwards , in this year's presidential primary, Holliday noted - a far cry from ...

New York Times: Lessons Learned Upside of Being Knocked Around 2008-05-12

Clinton-slaying brings with it a level of stature and prestige that, say, John Edwards -slaying or Joe Biden-slaying never could.

Gaston Gazette: There is hope for change in the message 2008-05-12

Who knew, in John Edwards ' case, that he would come along at a time when, for the first time ever, it was actually a practical disadvantage to be a white ...

WLOX: Building On The Coast - Opening Ceremony 2008-05-12

Former Senator John Edwards as well as the Mississippi Mass Choir were among the guests at the 2008 opening ceremonies for the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter ...

Biloxi Sun Herald: Carters kick off weeklong Habitat for Humanity build 2008-05-12

John Edwards , Sen. Roger Wicker and the Mississippi Mass Choir. Four representing the Knight Foundation out of Miami, a major sponsor for the project ...

Inland Valley Daily Bulletin: How they voted 2008-05-12

Barbara Boxer , D-Calif., and Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif. Opponents of the plan passed Thursday for homeowners say more prudent home buyers and renter ...

The News-Press: Editorial: Democrats have last chance to seat delegates 2008-05-12

At issue still is how many delegates should go to Hillary Clinton and how many to Barack Obama . That's not as important to us as representati ...

CQPolitics.com: Democrats" Bumper Crop 2008-05-12

Of all adult Hoosiers who could vote, 27.6 percent went to the polls to choose between Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama , the fourth-strongest ...

Chicago Daily Herald: Who's who in Rezko corruption trial 2008-05-12

Joseph Aramanda: Rezko associate who received from Rezko part of a finder's fee from a TRS contractor, $10000 of which he contributed to Barack Obama's U ...

Grand Forks Herald: BUSINESS NOTEBOOK: Democratic convention gave Alerus Center windfall 2008-05-12

The majority of the concessions sold during the April 4-6 convention were from the Friday of the convention when presidential candidates Barack Obama ...

KPLC-TV: News Minute: Killer tornadoes...Florida fires...Focus on West Virginia 2008-05-12

Barack Obama is planning to campaign in the state Monday. YANGON, Myanmar (AP) - The US finally has the go-ahead to send a C-130 cargo plane packed ...

West Central Tribune: Key question is: Will Dems back Obama? 2008-05-12

That story comes to mind as I consider recent twists in the soon-to-end Democratic presidential nomination fight, what Barack Obama calls the ípolitics ...

DetNews.com: Barack Obama's bitter jalf 2008-05-12

Barack Obama better hope his bitter half has a change of attitude if she e