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Posts on Monday, August 11, 2008

Michelle on Monday
The Obama campaign announces a risky choice: That the nominee's wife will be the featured speaker on the first night of the convention.
Veep alert = cash call
The Obama campaign comes up with yet another new-media gimmick to raise some cash.
Youth vote 2008
Will young voters carry the day this November? Don't bet on it, says electoral analyst Nate Silver.
Blow blows up race race
A New York Times columnist discusses how white America sees race issues today, and what it might mean for the presidential election.
No crush by Obama
In a Salon conversation today, I ask Ben Ginsberg, Mark Murray and Tom Edsall why Obama is running behind national Democratic expectations.
Uncle Charlie stories
Three stories confirm that Obama should play price-tag politics with Iraq as much as possible.
Crying Wolfson
Here we go again: Break out your list of unfair reasons why Hillary Clinton lost the Democratic nomination so we can add another.
Abortion politics
Thus far abortion has been a quiet, almost secondary issue this political season, but maybe that is about to change.
Liberals spending unwisely
Once again, a Democratic PAC is wasting big money.
Georgia gears up for Senate run-off
With celebrity campaigners working on both sides, incumbent Saxby Chambliss clings to a lead over his Democratic challenger.
Monday, Dec 1, 2008 23:55 EST
Clinton not resigning just yet
Hillary Clinton won't leave the Senate until she's confirmed as secretary of state; meanwhile, the man responsible for choosing her successor isn't talking.
Monday, Dec 1, 2008 22:25 EST
What's Obama going to tell Gates about Iraq?
The president-elect gives conflicting signals about what the military's mission will be once he takes over.
Monday, Dec 1, 2008 20:30 EST
Obama announces national security team
The president-elect warns about challenges "just as grave" as the economic crisis, and dismisses questions about tension with Hillary Clinton.
Monday, Dec 1, 2008 19:55 EST

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Clinton not resigning just yet
Hillary Clinton won't leave the Senate until she's confirmed as secretary of state; meanwhile, the man responsible for choosing her successor isn't talking.
What's Obama going to tell Gates about Iraq?
The president-elect gives conflicting signals about what the military's mission will be once he takes over.
Obama announces national security team
The president-elect warns about challenges "just as grave" as the economic crisis, and dismisses questions about tension with Hillary Clinton.
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