U.S. pollsters baffled by presidential primaries

                   
canada.com: Hillary Clinton speaks at a YMCA in Philadelphia Friday. Polls for the state's Democratic primary show Clinton leading, but with Barack Obama gaining on her. But can the polls be trusted? canada.com
canada.com     Apr 11, 2008            

For political pollsters struggling to gauge American voter sentiment during the 2008 presidential primaries, it has been a season of confident prediction and humble contrition. ... Sheldon Alberts , Canwest News Washington Correspondent Published: Friday, April 11, 2008... [read full story]                    

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HRC continues attacks on Obama's remarks

msn.com     Apr 12, 2008          

From NBC/NJ's Athena Jones and NBC's Mark MurrayINDIANAPOLIS -- The Clinton campaign had more to say Saturday about Obama's comments regarding "bitter" Pennsylvanians, who "cling to guns or religion" and harbor anti-immigrant or anti-trade sentiments. The New York senator...                    

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Obama apologizes for comments about white working class

rgj.com     Apr 12, 2008          

MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Democrat Barack Obama on Saturday conceded that comments he made about bitter working class voters who “cling to guns or religion” were ill chosen, as he tried to stem a burst of complaints that he is condescending. ... As Obama tried to quell the...                    

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wtsp.com     Apr 12, 2008          

Obama concedes, remarks were ill chosen ... MUNCIE, Ind. (AP) — Barack Obama says comments he made about bitter working class voters who “cling to guns or religion” could have been phrased better. The comments — made last Sunday at a private fundraiser in San Francisco —...                    

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You're Darn Right I'm Bitter - Bitter Voters For Obama

newsvine.com     Apr 12, 2008          

While Clinton and McCain live within the pomp and circumstances of their political propaganda, Obama is showing that he truly understands where voters are coming from. It is why he is winning. ... Obama's assessment that we are bitter comes directly from understanding...                    

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Main Stream Media Gives Obama Ton of Press To Further His Misstatement About Small Town America...

newsvine.com     Apr 12, 2008          

Further proof how much the Main Stream Media is in the tank for Obama. All but CNN failed to quote the entire statement Obama made in the San Francisco area, which was: ... You go into these small towns in Pennsylvania and, like a lot of small towns in the Midwest, the...                    

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Obama Works to Limit Fallout Over Remark on 'Bitter' Working Class

newsvine.com     Apr 12, 2008          

MUNCIE, Ind. ... — Senator Barack Obama on Saturday rebutted criticism that has enveloped his campaign over a comment he made last Sunday that many working-class voters are angry and bitter over economic conditions in America, and he told an audience here that his words...                    

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The "Creative Class," Elitism and Obama's Gaffe

talkleft.com     Apr 12, 2008          

By Big Tent Democrat Speaking for me only Do you think the "creative class" blogosphere just started watching politics today? Or are they playing ignorant? Ezra Klein writes: I'm not really sure what the big deal over Obama's comments in SF is supposed to be . . . As far as I can tell, few...                    

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Hillary Again Attacks Obama Over PA Remarks

talkleft.com     Apr 12, 2008          

Via Politico, here are Hillary Clinton's comments today in Indiana on Obama's gaffe. Video here. Now, like some of you may have been, I was taken aback by the demeaning remarks Sen. Obama made about people in small town America. Sen. Obama's remarks are elitist, and they are out of touch. They...                    

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Obama Again Clarifies PA Remarks

talkleft.com     Apr 12, 2008          

Last night in Indiana, Obama came out swinging to justify his remarks about PA voters. Today, Obama says he erred. [Obama] said on Saturday he erred in how he expressed the concerns of those voters...Obama told a campaign rally in Muncie, Indiana, his description was clumsy and did not convey his...                    

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