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Fireworks in Denver: Obama blasts McCain on national security
“We are the party of Roosevelt,” said Barack Obama in accepting the Democratic nomination for president. “We are the party of Kennedy. So don’t tell me that Democrats won’t defend this country. Don’t tell me that Democrats won’t keep us safe.”
Disapproval of Congress works against Dems in ‘08
Ironically, the Democrats’ major Congressional electoral victory in 2006 may work to their disadvantage in 2008. It’s virtually impossible that Republicans will narrow their deficit in Congress in the November elections, but Democrats’ plans to all-but sweep the contest will almost certainly be complicated by public dissatisfaction as evidenced in the AP-Ipsos poll.
McCain looks vulnerable as red states cool
Traditional red states that voted mostly overwhelmingly for Bush in 2004 are now swinging toward Obama in 2008, a serious threat to McCain, who can’t afford to lose the Republican base.
Bitter Hillary supporters going for McCain? Let ‘em.
Forget Hillary Clinton’s completely false claim of sniper fire in Bosnia, turns out it’s the New York senator’s most bitter supporters that will take home top honors for most delusional behavior this campaign season.
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.
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.”
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