The Campaign Buzz

Category: Democrats

Posted by George Bullard on Thu, May 15, 2008 at 12:42 AM

Obama leads in Oregon

Poll: Obama has a 20 point lead over Hillary in Oregon, which holds its primary Tuesday. The voting follows Hillary's win in West Virginia this week.

Category: Democrats

Posted by George Bullard on Wed, May 14, 2008 at 7:03 PM

The John Edwards effect

By endorsing Obama tonight, John Edwards could bring the Illinois senator white rust-belt voters -- as in Michigan. There are, however, skeptics.

Category: Republicans

Posted by George Bullard on Wed, May 14, 2008 at 6:59 AM

Pastor apologizes for anti-Catholic remarks

McCain backer John Hagee apologized for his anti-Catholic remarks. On second thought, the church is not a "great whore," the controversial pastor said in a letter of contrition.

Category: Republicans

Posted by George Bullard on Wed, May 14, 2008 at 6:34 AM

McCain's appeal to Latinos

Columnist Ruben Navarette Jr. says McCain may have some appeal to Latinos. His maverick status among Dems and Republicans gets attention, he says.

Category: Republicans

Posted by George Bullard on Tue, May 13, 2008 at 1:59 PM

McCain's veep sweepstakes

As the last white male standing in the presidential sweepstakes, McCain is stirring theories on who he will pick for vice president. Options include Fred and Huckabee and Condie and more.

Category: Democrats

Posted by George Bullard on Tue, May 13, 2008 at 4:53 AM

A Hillary West Virginia win may be too late

Hillary is expected to win today in the West Virginia primary. But even her most ardent supporters -- women -- figure it's a long shot she'll win the Dem nomination.

Category: Republicans

Posted by George Bullard on Mon, May 12, 2008 at 11:31 PM

McCain goes green

McCain launched a West Coast bid for the green vote. He called for action on global warming and rapped Bush's efforts on the matter.

Category: Democrats

Posted by George Bullard on Mon, May 12, 2008 at 2:31 AM

Does Michelle heart Hillary?

Columnist Novak suggests Hillary might miss Veep chance because Michelle Obama doesn't like Hillary all that much. Quips Barack: Michelle "does not talk to Bob Novak on a regular basis."

Category: Democrats

Posted by George Bullard on Sun, May 11, 2008 at 12:20 AM

Obama headed for Michigan

Obama says he'll begin campaigning in Michigan for the general election -- having looked past Hillary and starting to plan against McCain for the run to November.

Category: Democrats

Posted by George Bullard on Sat, May 10, 2008 at 5:10 AM

Edwards: It's starting to look a lot like Obama

John Edwards, who has played his endorsement card close to his vest, now says Obama is the likely Dem nominee. Obama is on a roll since Tuesday's primaries.

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Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 10:27 PM

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The Times They Are A'Changing

Food for thought: When JFK and Nixon faced off in the 1960 presidential election, many were concerned that JFK's Catholic faith would sabotage his...

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Thu, May 15, 2008 at 9:50 PM

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Pipe Dream That Will Evolve Into A Nightmare

Please people, give it a break. The Democratic Party appears to be filled with far too many people with outlandish hopes and dreams. In a recent...

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