Category Archives: National News

Senator Barack Obama continued his string of February victories. defeating Hillary Clinton in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. Obama’s wins, which were expected, showed him with some suprising strength amongst some demographic groups where has not fared well … Continue reading →

Tad Devine, the chief strategist for the Al Gore campaign in 2000, has penned an op-ed piece for the New York Times on Sunday entitled “Super Delegates Back Off”, in which he essentially calls for these delegates to remain neutral … Continue reading →

NBC News has projected that Barack Obama will win today’s Maine Democratic caucus. With 59 percent reporting Obama leads Clinton 57 to 42 (percent). It continues Obama’s strong small state-red state dominance over Clinton, and sets him up to run … Continue reading →

MSNBC is reporting that Clinton campaign manager Patti Solis Doyle is being replaced. From MSNBC: Democratic Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton replaced campaign manager Patti Solis Doyle with longtime aide Maggie Williams on Sunday, a staff shake-up coming just hours after … Continue reading →

Senator Barack Obama won convincingly in three contests last night, putting further pressure on Hillary Clinton. In Louisiana Obama romped. Those numbers: Louisiana: Obama 57% Clinton 36% Other 7% In Washington Obama also romped. Washington: Obama 68% Clinton 31% Other … Continue reading →

John McCains drive towards the Republican nomination slowed last night, with losses in Kansas and Louisiana and a narrow victory in Washington. In Kansas the results McCain was outright whooped by Huckabee, with the results as follows. Kansas: Huckabee 60% … Continue reading →

My thanks to blog contributor DJ, who has pointed out a great video that brings John McCains admiration for Barbara Streisand out in the open. This is especially for Jules and the Teacher Lady, who suspect McCain of a secret … Continue reading →

Mitt Romney, bowing to the inevitable after a less than stellar Super Tuesday showing, dropped from the presidential race today. If Romney were to have any viability after Tuesday a strictly two man race was needed between him and McCain. … Continue reading →

The Clinton and Obama campaigns are focusing on the state of Virginia as a key battle in this very tight race for the Democratic nomination. Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia will all hold contests next Tuesday, creating a … Continue reading →