My story today on Obama’s 50-state strategy.
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Evangelicals for Obama?
If this Barna poll of Evangelicals* is right, McCain has a LOT of work to do. From the poll’s synopsis:
1. Among likely voters, Sen. Obama holds a 50% to 35% lead over Sen. McCain.
2. There are relatively few undecided voters – just 15% of the registered voters who are likely to vote have not yet chosen a candidate to support. For Sen.
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Hillary’s Concession Speech
Hillary gave one of the best speeches I’ve seen her give today. My story on the speech for your weekend enjoyment.
Also, response from Obama, who went golfing this morning (who knew he golfed?):
“Obviously, I am thrilled and honored to have Senator Clinton’s support. But more than that, I honor her today for the valiant and historic
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Clinton NOT Seeking VP Slot
This just out from the Clinton campaign:
Response to VP Inquiries
While Senator Clinton has made clear throughout this process that she will do whatever she can to elect a Democrat to the White House, she is not seeking the vice presidency, and no one speaks for her but her. The choice here is Senator Obama’s and his alone.
Baruch Dispatch
New York
A round up of Clinton’s speech last night at Baruch College.
To Concede or Not to Concede
There was some confusion this afternoon over what to expect from Senator Clinton tonight. The AP reported that Clinton would concede citing unnamed Clinton senior staffers:
“Hillary Rodham Clinton will concede Tuesday night that Barack Obama has the delegates to secure the Democratic nomination, campaign officials said, effectively
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3 Before Breakfast
Here we go. Today is the last day of the Democratic primaries and Obama has already raked in threee superdelegates before breakfast including the powerful Jim Clyburn, Majority Whip and the top African American in the House. Clyburn announced his endorsement on the Today Show this morning, saying: “Today the primary process draws to a …
Obama Leaves His Church
Yesterday, just as the RBC committee was coming back into session a ripple of surprise ripped through the crowd as the news spread that Obama had left Trinity church on Chicago’s Southside after more than 20 years of worship there. The move comes after months of controversial Jeremiah Wright footage and appearances and a week after a …
RBC Roundup
An overview of yesterday’s dramatics at the Marriott Wardman for your Sunday reading pleasure.
Inside Today’s RBC Meeting
Having run the gauntlet of protesters this morning (mostly HRC folks bussed in from a dozen states), I’ve been sitting in the RBC meeting all day. They’re just wrapping up the Michigan arguments before breaking for a much-delayed lunch. The committee is expected to make a decision after lunch but the buzz around the room is they will …
Hillary’s Excuse to Fight On?
Hillary’s lawyers today outlined her wish list to the RBC in an open letter to committee members attached after the jump. She again takes a hard line the she wants all delegates seated with 100% of the votes and apportioned the way the states voted in January, even as the Clinton camp braced for defections amongst her 13 supporters on …
RBC Preview
A walk up of what to expect on Saturday.
Obama in Good Health
Just in case anyone was worried, Obama’s in good health and has been since 1987. The campaign just put out a letter from his primary physician, Dr. David Scheiner of Hyde Park. Curious folks can see the letter after the jump. Apparently he’s still chewing Nicorette gum.