Obama strategist: Fight making Dems strong

upi.com     May 12, 2008            

WASHINGTON, May 11 (UPI) -- A strategist for U.S. Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois said Sunday the drawn-out Democratic primary fight will make its eventual candidate stronger. ... "On the whole, you know, I think this has been a good process for us and for the Democratic... [read full story]                

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Campaigning: Oregon's Embrace, Obama Strikes a Victor's Pose

newsvine.com     May 11, 2008          

Much of Obama's appeal lies in his critique of politics as a whole, as he argues that the country's problems go beyond "just one man and one party," and he is still learning how to combine that message with the more partisan case expected of him if he is his party's nominee.                

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Axelrod & Wolfson on "Fox News Sunday"

realclearpolitics.com     May 12, 2008          

CHRIS WALLACE, HOST: I'm Chris Wallace, and this is "Fox News Sunday". The Democrats have a nominee -- almost. With a handful of primaries remaining, how will Barack Obama close the deal? We'll ask his chief strategist, David Axelrod. Then, Hillary Clinton vows to fight on. What's her plan to win...                

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Obama catches Clinton in race for superdelegates

newslookup.com     May 12, 2008          

Sen. Barack Obama has tied Sen. Hillary Clinton in the race for superdelegates, according to CNN's latest count. Obama today picked up the backing of California superdelegate Crystal Strait of the Young Democrats of America. The Democrats next face off Tuesday in West Virginia, where Clinton...                

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Obama not worried about Republican attacks

politicalgateway.com     May 12, 2008          

U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., said Sunday he is not worried about attacks from Republicans if he wins the Democratic presidential nomination. ... Obama told CNN's "Late Edition" he feels he is completely prepared to defend himself against likely Republican allegations...                

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Obama Campaign Predicts Victory, Clinton Campaign Continues

voanews.com     May 12, 2008          

Obama has overtaken Clinton in many tallies of superdelegates, party insiders who are free to vote for either candidate at party's nominating convention in August ... The campaign chief for Democrat Barack Obama has said the battle against Hillary Clinton for the party's...                

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Obama Turns to the General Election

washingtonpost.com     May 12, 2008          

Although Sen. Barack Obama (Ill.) continues to insist that his race against Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (N.Y.) is not yet over, his travel schedule over the next two weeks suggests that his campaign is already in the process of pivoting toward the general election. Obama will spend tomorrow in...                

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Obama outpolling Clinton:Gallup

chicagotribune.com     May 12, 2008          

by Frank James Here's some news that may help the campaign of Sen. Barack Obama get through what's expected to be a difficult couple of primaries tomorrow and next Tuesday in West Virginia and Kentucky, respectively. Gallup says he's pulling ahead of Sen. Hillary Clinton in its national polling...                

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Obama defends his patriotism, quarrels with McCain

ksl.com     May 12, 2008          

By CHARLES BABINGTON and MATT APUZZO Associated Press Writers CHARLESTON, W.Va. Addressing criticism he expects this fall, Sen. Barack Obama emphasized his patriotism and support for a strong and humane military Monday, while Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton implored West...                

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Obama defends his patriotism, quarrels with McCain

ibtimes.com     May 12, 2008          

Addressing criticism he expects this fall, Sen. Barack Obama emphasized his patriotism and support for a strong and humane military Monday, while Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton implored West Virginians to sustain her hopes of somehow denying him the Democratic presidential nomination.                

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Obama Downplays Expectations in Wva.

abcnews.com     May 12, 2008          

ABC News' Sunlen Miller Reports: Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., downplayed expectations for the West Virginia primary in his second visit the state before Tuesday's contest. "There is an election here tomorrow,” Obama reminded a crowd of veterans...                

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