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McCain Nearly Left Republican Party more similar news »
On a tour to promote his latest book, former Clinton White House aide Sidney Blumenthal claimed that Sen. John McCain was once going to leave the Republican Party and caucus with Senate Democrats, according to a report from the Business & Media Institute.
Said Blumenthal: "And although he doesn't want to talk to reporters about it now, there was a time and I was privy to some of those who were involved, did conduct negotiations through third parties about whether or not he would leave the Republican Party and become an independent more or less aligned in the Senate with the Democrats."
Wed Apr 02, 2008 more from this source»»
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SurveyUSA: Clinton Leads in Indiana more similar news »
A new SurveyUSA poll in Indiana finds Sen. Hillary Clinton leading Sen. Barack Obama, 52% to 43%.
Key findings: Obama leads 3:2 among the youngest voters. Clinton leads 2:1 among the oldest voters. Clinton leads by 21 points among whites. Obama leads by 58 points among blacks. Obama leads by 26 points among Independents. Clinton leads by 21 among Republicans.
The Indiana primary is on May 6.
Wed Apr 02, 2008 more from this source»»
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SurveyUSA: Obama Gains on Clinton in Pennsylvania more similar news »
A new SurveyUSA poll in Pennsylvania shows Sen. Hillary Clinton's lead over Sen. Barack Obama shrinking over the last few weeks.
Clinton leads 53% to 41%. However, compared to an identical poll three weeks ago, Clinton is down two points and Obama is up five, with Clinton's previous 19-point lead cut to 12.
Key finding: "The movement in support came almost entirely from men, according to the survey results. Clinton had led by five points but now trails by seven -- a 12-point swing to Obama."
CQ has more analysis.
Tue Apr 01, 2008 more from this source»»
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Ventura for Senate? more similar news »
In an interview with the Associated Press, former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura (I) said he's watching the U.S. Senate race between Sen. Norm Coleman (R-MN) and Al Franken (D) with great interest and could even become an independent candidate.
Said Ventura: "I've learned after 56 years you never say never. I have no intention at this point in time, but who knows, that could change. I'm not very pleased with either candidate."
One more clue? Ventura has just published a new book, Don't Start the Revolution Without Me!
Tue Apr 01, 2008 more from this source»»
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Clinton's Rural Hitman more similar news »
CBS News notes that in the past few weeks, Sen. Hillary Clinton's campaign "seems to have settled on a
consistent strategy" for using former president Bill Clinton: "Keep him largely out of
the national spotlight while deploying him to small cities and towns
like Washington, PA and South Bend, where figures of his stature are
rarely seen."
"Clinton himself acknowledged his role at a recent stop in the
blue-collar town of Lawrenceburg, Indiana, where he called himself the
campaign's 'rural hitman.'"
Tue Apr 01, 2008 more from this source»»
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Safire's Political Dictionary more similar news »
Safire's Political Dictionary by William Safire is one of the greatest political reference books ever written and it's just been updated.
"Want to know what the politicians are really saying, or trying to say? Then check out the newly revised edition of Safire's Political Dictionary--a
magnum opus of U.S. political terminology. In it, Safire shares with
readers his expert dissection of politico-speak to uncover its deeper
meanings and broader significance. This fully updated reference volume
is essential and highly entertaining reading for voters of all
persuasions and just about anyone interested in American political
culture."
You really need a copy of this book. Highly recommended.
Tue Apr 01, 2008 more from this source»»
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Rasmussen: Clinton Slipping in Pennsylvania more similar news »
Sen. Hillary Clinton's once commading lead in Pennsylvania is shrinking, according to a new Rasmussen Reports poll. Clinton now leads Sen. Barack Obama by just five percentage points, 47% to 42%.
"For Clinton, that five-point edge is down from a ten-point lead a week ago, a thirteen-point lead in mid-March and a fifteen-point advantage in early March."
Tue Apr 01, 2008 more from this source»»
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Quiet Period more similar news »
It's been three weeks since the last primary, in Mississippi on March 11, and three weeks until the next, in Pennsylvania on April 22. The lack of action seems to be hurting Sen. Hillary Clinton more than Sen. Barack Obama.
Chuck Todd notes that "with no primary to fight, the candidate in the lead gets to look
stronger and more insurmountable than perhaps things would had there
been a primary or two in between. Clinton is dealing with this constant
should-she-stay-or-should-she-go drumbeat because there's nothing else
to point to right now; there isn't even another debate for another
two-plus weeks. Another advantage that Obama holds right now is money. The Clinton
campaign is maintaining that its cash flow is good, but just asking:
What happened to those constant Clinton announcements a month ago that
they were bringing in $1 million-plus a day online?"
Tue Apr 01, 2008 more from this source»»
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