Capitalizing: A Nod to the Insiders
June 1, 2008
Yes, the cry is in the air: Change Washington. But the behind-the-scenes players will remain at their posts. And maybe that’s not all bad.
Clinton: ‘It is not over till it’s over’
June 1, 2008
During a press conference, Clinton says superdelegates "can change their minds." See also: McAuliffe says "no superdelegate is bound."
Clinton attacks Vanity Fair
June 1, 2008
A 2,244-word memo calls article on Bill Clinton "journalism of personal destruction at its worst."
Hearts of darkness: The horror, the horror, as some Clinton supporters vow to support McCain
June 1, 2008
When the Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws panel voted some supporters of Hillary Clinton stood and began to shout “Don’t steal my vote!” and “Let’s go, McCain!”. In "Apocalypse Now" (based" on Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness), Kurtz (play by Marlon Brando) utters some of the most famous dying words in fiction: "the horror, the horror." I don’t use the word horror lightly, but the horror of Kurtz’s jungle and the horror of years more of needless death in Iraq under McCain should make reasonable people shudder.
Puerto Rico landslide: Will immigrants be blamed if McCain wins, then ends up as unpopular as Bush
June 1, 2008
Now that Clinton won Puerto Rico the general feeling that Hispanics don’t like McCain has increased. LA Times writer Louise Roug and others suggest that Hispanics tip the balance in choosing the next President. The math tends to be a little strange because 40% of Hispanics going for Bush was considered an amazing success because Republicans aren’t supposed to get any Hispanic votes.
The invisible impeachment
June 1, 2008
Clinton’s Democratic rivals have steered clear of the scandal that tainted a presidency.
Clinton launches ’17 Million’ ad
June 1, 2008
Candidate’s new ad, airing in Montana, makes her best case: That she’s won a lot of votes.
Clinton wins big in Puerto Rico
June 1, 2008
Island victory gives her campaign a boost after delegate decision. See also: McAuliffe says Obama has Latino ‘problem’
Democrats Approve Deal on Michigan and Florida
June 1, 2008
Amid deep party divisions, officials agreed to give half a vote to disputed delegates, dealing a blow to Hillary Rodham Clinton.
McClellan on ‘propaganda campaign’
June 1, 2008
Former WH press secretary continues criticism of Bush admin, saying it passed along false information.