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Davis Warns Fellow Republicans more similar news »
Rep. Tom Davis (R-VA) sent a memo to the Republican House leadership explaining his party's prospects in November noting "the political atmosphere facing House Republicans this November is the worst since Watergate and is far more toxic than the fall of 2006 when we lost thirty seats."
"The loss of three straight special elections, in once solidly Republican districts cannot be explained simply by 'bad candidates', or by being out-organized. They are canaries in the coal mine, warning of far greater losses in the fall, if steps are not taken to remedy the current climate."
Thu May 15, 2008 more from this source»»
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Is Clinton Backing Off? more similar news »
NBC News notes Sen. Hillary Clinton didn't sound much like a candidate at a South Dakota campaign staff earlier today.
"Maybe we're getting a bit ahead of things, maybe its just the place and
time, maybe its that we're all looking for clues about her intentions,
but the vibe feels different."
"Clinton began her remarks talking
about how great it is that South Dakota is going to vote, and how
important those votes will be. But what followed was a detailed talk
about farming and rural issues, not why she's still in the race, nor
much of her usual stump speech."
Thu May 15, 2008 more from this source»»
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GOP Insiders See Loss of 20 House Seats more similar news »
"Many House GOP operatives are privately predicting that the party could easily lose up to 20 seats this fall," according to The Politico.
"Combined with the 30 seats that the GOP lost in 2006, that would leave
the party facing a 70-vote deficit against Democrats in the House -- a
state of powerlessness reminiscent of Republicans' long wilderness
years in the 1960s and '70s."
CQ Politics notes the Republican House leadership team "met in crisis mode" yesterday after losing a third special election this year.
For a snapshot of the key races, see CQ's Balance of Power Scorecard.
Thu May 15, 2008 more from this source»»
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Edwards Told Aides He Would Consider Veep Role more similar news »
Though John Edwards said last month he would decline a vice presidential nomination, the New York Times reports that "privately, he told aides that he would consider the role of vice president and favored the position of attorney general, which would appeal to his experience of decades spent in courtrooms as a trial lawyer in North Carolina; and his desire to follow in the footsteps of Robert F. Kennedy, one of his heroes."
Political Insider: The case for picking Edwards.
Thu May 15, 2008 more from this source»»
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Who is Coming Out for Obama? more similar news »
Sen. Barack Obama's campaign is planning to announce "a major endorsement" tonight at 6:30 pm ET.
Mark Halperin hints it's John Edwards.
Marc Ambinder notes that all of Edwards's "brain trust" is unreachable today for some reason.
According to multiple sources, Edwards is on this flight heading to Michigan. It lands at around 6 pm.
Update: ABC News confirms Edwards will endorse Obama tonight.
Wed May 14, 2008 more from this source»»
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Obama's Amazing Money Machine more similar news »
Joshua Green has a must-read piece on Sen. Barack Obama's fundraising operation which is "quite unlike anything seen before in
national politics. Obama's machine attracts large and small donors
alike, those who want to give money and those who want to raise it,
veteran activists and first-time contributors, and -- especially -- anyone
who is wired to anything: computer, cell phone, PDA."
"Here's another thing: he is doing it almost effortlessly. That is to
say, in an era when the imperative for campaign dollars demands more
and more of a politician's time and lurks behind so many recent
scandals (including the auctioning-off of the Lincoln Bedroom), Obama
has raised more money than anybody else without plumbing ethical gray
areas or even spending much of his own time soliciting donations.
During the month of February, for example, his campaign raised a
record-setting $55 million -- $45 million of it over the Internet -- without
the candidate himself hosting a single fund-raiser. The money just came
rolling in."
Wed May 14, 2008 more from this source»»
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A Time to Fight more similar news »
In early 2000, Sen. Joseph Lieberman raised his national profile by writing a book, In Praise of Public Life, that helped position him to be Al Gore's running mate. The slim manifesto essentially showed he shared Gore's passion for good government.
Now, Sen. Jim Webb (D-VA) has a new book coming out that just might help him be Sen. Barack Obama's running mate.
According to the book jacket, A Time to Fight: Reclaiming a Fair and Just America "presents a clear-eyed, hard-hitting plan of attack for putting government to work for the people, rather than special interests, and for restoring the country's standing around the world."
Marc Ambinder notes the timing "is impeccable: right when Obama is starting to look around, ah, here's a guy who can go toe-to-toe with John McCain on national security, is beloved by white working class voters, puts Virginia into play instantly, and has a charming way with the media."
Wed May 14, 2008 more from this source»»
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Portland Tribune Poll: Obama Way Ahead in Oregon more similar news »
A new Portland Tribune poll in Oregon finds Sen. Barack Obama "has amassed a nearly insurmountable lead" in advance of next week's primary.
Obama leads Sen. Hillary Clinton by 20 points, 55% to 35%, among likely Democratic voters.
Said pollster Tim Hibbetts: "Barring a disaster, Barack Obama's going to win Oregon, and he may win
it very big. This is the widest lead that I've seen of any poll for
Obama in Oregon. I'd be shocked if Obama didn't win here."
Wed May 14, 2008 more from this source»»
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