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Don’t hold your breath…
Clinton is a dangerous choice for vice president as her very name is likely to discourage traditionally conservative independents from siding with Obama. Although she would undoubtedly advance Obama’s appeal among women and blue collar voters, there are many other prominent Democrats that could offer similar rewards without the needless risks.
WATCH: The never ending story…
On the heels of Sen. Barack Obama’s victory over Sen. Hillary Clinton, ABC News offers a look back at the historic battle for the Democratic nomination:
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Media War ‘08: McCain 0, Obama 1
There’s just no denying it: McCain’s delivery of his preemptive strike before Obama’s victory speech was just plain awful.
John McCain hits back on Obama’s victory night
The speech was particularly significant for the way in which McCain sought to distance himself from a vastly unpopular President Bush, citing his opposition to the president’s initial Iraq, energy and climate change policies.
McCain’s “Straight Talk Express” runs flat
The outrageousness of the remarks are disturbing enough, but McCain’s insistence that Barack Obama is “naive” on matters of Iraq and Iran is ludicrous. Obama may not have the experience of McCain, but it’s the elder statesman who seems sorely lacking in reality.
Clinton uses last breath to push for spot on ticket
In evaluating the appeal of a joint ticket with Clinton, the Obama campaign must evaluate the effect such an announcement would have on supporters of both sides, many of whom remain bitterly divisive following a hard-fought campaign that became deeply personal on numerous occasions. An alliance of former rivals could yield both positive and negative effects.
History begins: Obama becomes first black candidate to lead Democratic Party
“Sen. Barack Obama became the first black candidate in American history to win the Democratic presidential nomination, as opponent Sen. Hillary Clinton prepared to concede a hard-fought primary contest marked by record turnout, increased voting registration and, at times, bitter conflict.”
Kitchen Makeovers: Cabinet Edition
Although the presidential race is far from over, I decided to try my fool’s hand at playing presidential adviser a la November 5, 2008.
With compromise reached, Dems anticipate “negotiated surrender” for Clinton
“They will give her the respect she deserves,” a senior Democratic strategist close to the Obama campaign told the Telegraph. “She will get something to do with health care, a cabinet post or the chance to lead the legislation through the Senate.”
In Brief - Obama to visit Michigan again on Monday
According to a report by WOOD TV 8, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama is set to visit Michigan for the second time this month on Monday. Details are yet to be released.
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