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Obama Calls Minister's Comments 'Outrageous' Washington Post, United States - 12 hours ago Commenting on the blog Jack and Jill Politics, which says it offers "the black bourgeois perspective on American politics," Chambers assessed Obama's … Video: Obama 'outraged' by Rev. Wright's Comments AssociatedPress The Dirty Secret of Identity Politics American Spectator The Obama-Wright divorce MSNBC Boston Globe - San Francisco Chronicle all 1,625 news articles

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Scientific American

The campaign comes to Mac McMinnville News-Register, OR - 18 hours ago "This is the only guaranteed applause line in American politics," he said. "You could drop me in the middle of Idaho, 200 miles from the nearest Democrat, … Politics: National Tampabay.com How to Talk About Health Care AlterNet Obama answers critics a day after Wright remarks Los Angeles Times San Francisco Chronicle - New America Foundation all 608 news articles

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God knows why (no pun intended) the Reverend Wright chose just now to plaster his mug all over the tube, but for Obama, the timing couldn’t be worse.  Now, I’m not one of those who faults Obama for the things his former pastor said - I’m satisfied with his moves to distance himself from the [...]

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Koehler: Obama disregards rules of American politics MetroWest Daily News, MA - Apr 27, 2008 That's what makes them "serious" - their understanding that American politics is settled, a done deal. The deal is this: While real Republicans can drift, … GOP Dream Ticket: McCain/Powell 2008 About - News & Issues Obama Says He Is Outraged By Wright's "Rants" U.S. News & World Report Goodbye to the New Deal American Spectator MSNBC - Atlantic Online all 643 news articles

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Here’s what’s news this weekend…

Rush Limbaugh is raising hairs for his suggestion and later clarification about his call (or desire) for there to be riots at this year’s Democratic Convention similar to the riots in 1968.
Hillary Clinton calls for a Lincoln-Douglas style debate between her and Barack Obama.  The debate would be 90 minutes, no [...]

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The press and blogs are full of headlines bemoaning the continuing ‘nightmare’ facing the Democratic Party because they have a competitive race that may not be settled until the convention. Though this has hardly been the rule lately, in the past, it was quite common to not have a definitive nominee at this point [...]

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[Obama Campaign Press Release/Conference Call]

Obama Campaign Conference Call to Announce National Voter Registration Drive
CHICAGO, IL— The Obama campaign today will host a conference call with Deputy Campaign Manager Steve Hildebrand and North Carolina Congressman G.K. Butterfield to announce the launch of a national voter registration drive.
WHO: Deputy Campaign Manager Steve Hildebrand and North Carolina Congressman [...]

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Handy little graphic in today’s NY Times, if you haven’t seen it, showing what demographic breakdowns lead to Clinton or Obama victories in a decision tree format.
My question is, has anyone had the patience to go through this tree for all the counties in Indiana?  A shiny new dime to the first to meet the [...]

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The Democrats have pretty much settled on their general election theme: a John McCain presidency would equal George W. Bush’s third term. However, I hope they will reconsider, and take the lead of noted loser George McGovern, who thinks the path to victory lies in ridiculing John McCain’s service to his country:
If I’d be [...]

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[Clinton Campaign Press Release from April 23, 2008]

Clinton Campaign on Track to Raise $10 Million Online in the 24 Hrs Since Winning PA Primary

Historic fundraising pace represents campaign’s best day ever
Hillary Clinton’s campaign is on track to raise $10 million online in the 24 hours since she was declared the winner of the Pennsylvania [...]

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[Clinton Campaign Press Release/Conference Call from April 23, 2008]

*** MEDIA ADVISORY***
The Tide is Turning: Prominent Clinton Supporters Discuss the Significance of Hillary’s PA Victory on a Conference Call TODAY
Sen. Bayh, Governors Host Call Beginning at 2:00 p.m. ET
WHEN: TODAY, Wednesday, April 23 at 2:00 p.m. ET
WHO: Senator Evan Bayh (IN)
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[Clinton Campaign Press Release from April 23, 2008]

Congressman John Tanner Endorses Hillary Clinton for President
On the heels of a strong victory in Pennsylvania, Congressman John Tanner today announced his endorsement of Hillary Clinton for President. Tanner represents Tennessee’s 8th Congressional District.
“I do not remember a time when our nation has faced the financial peril that [...]

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[Obama Campaign Press Release from April 23, 2008]

Former Edwards National General Chairman and 49 Other Edwards Supporters Throw Support to Barack Obama
Edwards backers call North Carolina primary clear choice between real change and more of the same
Raleigh, NC — The Obama campaign today announced the endorsement of 49 prominent supporters of John Edwards - including [...]

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[Obama Campaign Press Release/Conference Call from April 23, 2008]

OBAMA CAMPAIGN TO HOST CONFERENCE CALL WITH OKLAHOMA GOVERNOR BRAD HENRY
Chicago, IL – Today, Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry will hold a conference call with reporters to discuss his endorsement of Senator Barack Obama. Obama National Campaign Manager David Plouffe will also join the call.
WHO: Governor Brad Henry
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[Obama Campaign Press Release/Conference Call from April 23, 2008]

TODAY: OBAMA CAMPAIGN MANAGER TO DISCUSS THE STATE OF THE RACE
CHICAGO, IL –The Obama campaign will host a conference call this morning, Wednesday, April 23, with National Campaign Manager David Plouffe to discuss the state of the race.
WHO: National Campaign Manager David Plouffe
WHAT: Conference Call with [...]

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[Clinton Campaign Press Release from April 23, 2008]

To: Interested Parties
From: The Clinton Campaign
Date: April 23, 2008
RE: The Tide Is Turning
The voters in Pennsylvania have spoken. America is listening. And the tide is turning.
By providing fresh evidence that Hillary is the candidate best positioned to beat John McCain in the fall, the Pennsylvania [...]

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…but that’s no surprise. How big will the margin be? I predicted 9 points yesterday, but it may end up closer than that. If so, I consider that a victory for Obama, though Hillary will, I suspect, disagree…
UPDATE 8:41 p.m.: There was one candidate today who chose not to pander to economic [...]

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… are probably wrong.
Polls close in a little over two hours. I know this is bold, but how about we just … wait.

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Below is the delegate breakdowns for the Pennsylvania Democratic Primary.
Total Delegates: 187
Pledged Delegates: 158
– Proportional by Statewide total: 55
– Proportional by Congressional District: 103
—— District 9: 3 delegates
—— Districts 5, 10, 16, 17, 19: 4 delegates each
—— Districts 3, 4, 11, 12, 15, 18: 5 delegates each
—— District 6: 6 delegates
—— Districts 1, 7, 8, [...]

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[Obama Campaign Press Release from April 22, 2008]

TO: Interested Parties
FR: Obama Campaign
RE: The Bar for Clinton in Pennsylvania and Beyond
DA: April 22, 2008
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The Bar for Clinton in Pennsylvania
With all eyes on today’s contest, one thing is clear: Pennsylvania is considered a state tailor-made for Hillary Clinton, and by rights she should win big. She [...]

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