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The Bottomline on Yesterday

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Earlier this morning, TMV's Shaun Mullen summarized his bottomline view on yesterday's Democratic contests -- offering a conclusion very similar to the one reached by Slate's chief political correspondent, John Dickerson: The larger point the Clinton aides will make to superdelegates and voters in the next big primary state of Pennsylvania is that the Texas and Ohio results … [Read more...] about The Bottomline on Yesterday

Sorry Hillary, But It’s Over Bar the Shouting

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Despite her primary wins yesterday, Hillary Clinton faces insurmountable odds against having enough convention delegates to win the nomination unless she resorts to destructive backroom arm twisting and dirty dealing to try to get over the top. While Clinton is right to declare that it's not over until it's over, she did recapture some of her base in yesterday's contests and … [Read more...] about Sorry Hillary, But It’s Over Bar the Shouting

The Iraq War & What Could Have Been

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As the enormous costs in blood and money of the Iraq war come into ever sharper focus, it is worth pondering what the electoral landscape would have been like this winter were there not still 150,000 U.S. troops slogging away on a fool's mission that has no end in sight. One thing is certain: Even a modest infusion of the money diverted for the war into jobs and … [Read more...] about The Iraq War & What Could Have Been

Hillary Clinton Wins Texas Democratic Primary And “Comeback” Narrative (UPDATED)

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New York Senator Hillary Clinton clinched the Texas Democratic 2008 Presidential primary -- giving her the two big prizes for the night, Ohio and the Lone Star state, plus Rhode Island. The results: a second-lease on life in her battle to win the Democratic Presidential nomination and a new test for rival Senator Barack Obama. Clinton's win in Texas means she and her … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton Wins Texas Democratic Primary And “Comeback” Narrative (UPDATED)

McCain Off to Bad Start for the Fall Campaign

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Throughout this presidential campaign, two words have been almost universally left unsaid by the Republican candidates for president. Two words have been avoided as though they were poison. What are those two words? George Bush. Even Mitt Romney, who on occasion stoutly defended the President when trying to woo Bush voters, was loathe to defend Mr. Bush when asked … [Read more...] about McCain Off to Bad Start for the Fall Campaign

NBC & CNN Call Ohio for Clinton

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MSNBC BREAKING NEWS: Hillary Clinton wins Ohio Democratic primary, NBC projects CNN: We project Sen. Hillary Clinton wins the Democratic race in Ohio as well as Rhode Island. Texas still too close. Why? Ohio News Network/WBNS 10TV: With 52 percent (5,809 OF 11,238 PRECINCTS) in, Sen. Hillary Clinton has 57% (649,950 VOTES) and Sen. Barack Obama has 41% … [Read more...] about NBC & CNN Call Ohio for Clinton

McCain’s Big Primary Sweep Means He Gets 2008 Republican Nomination

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For Arizona Senator John McCain, it's now all over but his official coronation as the Republican Party's 2008 Presidential nominee in light of his four-state primary wins -- on a night when it seems certain that the Democrats will battle each other for months in a bitter nomination battle that could impact Democratic Party unity. Who would have thunk it? There may have … [Read more...] about McCain’s Big Primary Sweep Means He Gets 2008 Republican Nomination

Texas caucus – The view from one precinct in Austin

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"I belong to no organized party. I am a Democrat."    -Will Rogers That disorganization was certainly evident tonight in my precinct Democratic Party caucus. The photo above shows the most organized part of the evening, when people filed into the combination cafeteria/gym. There were questions about party rules regarding whether voters had to remain after … [Read more...] about Texas caucus – The view from one precinct in Austin

Clinton Wins Rhode Island & Obama Wins Vermont

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Chris Cillizza of the Washington Post: Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (N.Y.) has won the Rhode Island primary, a win that breaks Sen. Barack Obama's (Ill.) 12-contest win streak and leaves Ohio and Texas as tiebreakers in the battle for the Democratic presidential nomination. With 13 percent of precincts in Rhode Island counted, Clinton led, 53 percent to 46 percent, but the … [Read more...] about Clinton Wins Rhode Island & Obama Wins Vermont

BLACK and WHITE: North Americans Aren’t Ready to Be Colorblind

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Rather than signaling the onset of a post-racial society, does Obama's success herald the dawn of a new American 'ethnopolitics'? Mirko Lauer of the Peruvian newspaper La Republica writes, 'Governor Kenneth Blackwell, an Ohio politician who has won many victories said in 2006: 'We're at a historic moment, and in a position to win nominations and break stereotypes.' He's … [Read more...] about BLACK and WHITE: North Americans Aren’t Ready to Be Colorblind

The source of the excitement

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The almost breathless excitement being created by the Texas and Ohio primaries is absolutely fascinating. Do you know why? Ask yourself: What is creating the excitement? Not the candidates. Oh, they have had their days of speeches, appearances, debates and advertisements, all calculated to arouse and excite. But that’s over. Today, as breathless as any of us, all they can do … [Read more...] about The source of the excitement

[video] Ohio primary voter interview: 95-year-old is counting on John McCain

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Senior citizens who live in residential care facilities face several hurdles to voting. But my oldest child volunteers at a lodge-like apartment building called Wiggins Place in Beachwood, Ohio every week and works with the tenants on the computers (he’s been doing this since June or July). They love him there and indulged me today. Great thank you out to Dr. Herman C. … [Read more...] about [video] Ohio primary voter interview: 95-year-old is counting on John McCain

Obamathieves Stealing Clinton Yard Signs?

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As I posted yesterday, I put up a couple of Clinton signs at a major intersection. When I returned to the intersection today to hold up a Clinton sign during the lunch rush, my signs were gone. It is windy but I don't think that both signs "just blew away." Since I did not see who took my signs, I cannot prove that the Obama campaign is responsible. Reportedly, sign-stealing is … [Read more...] about Obamathieves Stealing Clinton Yard Signs?

Ohio poll worker deficits impact voting

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You will not like what you are about to read but be prepared to hear a lot more stories like this one. Then my wife finished [voting], and I got to go up to the table. I gave my name and they asked for my ID. I gave it to them, and the woman with the book frowned and asked if I had something with my Bexley address. I replied that I didn't need anything with my valid Bexley … [Read more...] about Ohio poll worker deficits impact voting

Will the Weather Make a Difference?

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The weather certainly did not matter in Missouri on Feb. 5, when our primaries were held. Then again, if we'd had on Feb. 5 the weather we're having today, who knows? Right now, as I look out my office window in West St. Louis County, the blizzard that started around 7 a.m. this morning shows no signs of letting up. Those who were charged with plowing our parking lot have … [Read more...] about Will the Weather Make a Difference?