Tag Archive for 'elections 2008'
Sep 11, 2008 at 8:07 AM by David Pleasant
Counting on the Repugs to lose enough seats in the Senate to give the Democrats a 60-seat majority may fall into that “too good to be true” category, but then again, maybe not.
Less than two months before Election Day, only 13 Senate Republicans have met their fundraising goals for the campaign committee in charge of [...]
Apr 11, 2008 at 11:26 AM by Political Chase
A new AP/Ipsos national poll was released yesterday, but due to other activities I was unable to post it yesterday.
The poll, taken April 7 - 9, has Barack Obama dropping six points in a head-to-head matchup with John McCain when compared to the last AP poll taken in February. McCain benefited [...]
Apr 9, 2008 at 1:59 PM by David Pleasant
Hillary Clinton asserted today that voters can trust what she says, but claimed voters cannot trust what Barack Obama says.
Apr 6, 2008 at 8:08 PM by Political Chase
Absolutely amazing. Hillary Clinton actually fired the man of many hats and many dollars.
Apr 6, 2008 at 12:04 PM by Political Chase
Top Clinton supporter Gov. Ed Rendell (D-PA) was on Meet the Press this morning and he may have given some insight to Clinton’s post-PA primary spin.
Apr 3, 2008 at 4:10 AM by Political Chase
ABC’s George Stephanopoulos reports Hillary Clinton strong-armed Gov. Bill Richardson before he endorsed Barack Obama. She "told him flatly, ‘He cannot win, Bill. He cannot win.’ " Indeed, her statements are firmly grounded in the alethic and declarative moods. If her case is that overwhelmingly bullet-proof, then I want to know, specifically and precisely, [...]
Apr 1, 2008 at 8:22 PM by David Pleasant
The emperor has no clothes. Greg Sargent has confirmed via Harold Ickes that Hillary Clinton’s campaign has been using the Jeremiah Wright controversy as a “key topic in their discussions with uncommitted super-delegates.” Needless to say, the breaking story has created a huge kerfuffle, but more importantly something needs to be done about it.
One or [...]
Apr 1, 2008 at 12:43 PM by Political Chase
If you’re like most people who are wondering what exactly is the DNC’s Credential Committee and how does it work, Greg Sargent explains it all in "The Election Central Idiot’s Guide To The Credentials Committee."
It’s a rather confusing, complicated process and Greg’s post helps sort it out.
Apr 1, 2008 at 12:30 PM by Political Chase
AFP is an acronym for Agence France-Presse or on days like today it could be April Fool’s Press or April Fool’s People. I just read a post at Booman Tribune titled "Breaking News: Clinton to Suspend Campaign". Well, its definitely is not the Agence France-Presse, but I didn’t know that at first. I haven’t been [...]
Mar 31, 2008 at 5:56 PM by Political Chase
SurveyUSA has a new poll out showing Hillary Clinton with an overwhelming 58 to 29 lead in Kentucky.
Mar 31, 2008 at 11:54 AM by Political Chase
(updated below)
The Wall Street Journal (sub. req.) reports Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) is expected to endorse Barack Obama today. But more significantly, the Journal reports the entire NC House delegation is "poised to endorse Sen. Obama as a group" before the May 6 NC primary. How often is a state’s entire House delegation going to [...]
Mar 28, 2008 at 5:58 PM by Political Chase
The Clinton campaign hypocritically criticizes Obama “special interest” campaign contributions.
Mar 28, 2008 at 4:08 PM by Political Chase
Time has a piece on what purportedly motivates Hillary Clinton to remain in the campaign, most of which is not logical if not downright delusional.
Mar 28, 2008 at 2:24 PM by Political Chase
Poll indicates Barack Obama has weathered the Wright dust-up and Hillary Clinton’s continuous personal attacks.
Mar 28, 2008 at 11:57 AM by Political Chase
Citing the damage caused by Clinton’s campaign, Sen. Patrick Leahy has called on Hillary Clinton to get out out of the race.