Republicans glory in extended Democratic battle

                   
reuters.com     May 13, 2008            

By Andrea Hopkins CINCINNATI (Reuters) - As the race for the Democratic nomination for U.S. president wears on, Republican Jack Schmidt is thinking the same thing many conservatives are -- this is good for Republicans. "They are beating themselves up to McCain's advantage," said Schmidt, 79, a... [read full story]                

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AFP: McCain faces doubts among Republican conservatives

newsvine.com     May 12, 2008          

While John McCain is practically assured the Republican presidential nomination, many party members are having a hard time accepting him -- and showing it with symbolic votes against him in primary contests. ... ... News Type: Event — Seeded on Mon May 12, 2008 12:10 PM...                

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NEWS -- McCain says he voted for Bush

gopusa.com     May 12, 2008          

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Republican John McCain on Friday disputed blogger Arianna Huffington's contention that she heard him say he voted against President Bush in 2000. ... In a report, Huffington insisted she heard McCain say, at a Los Angeles dinner party after the...                

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Republicans Ignoring Republicans: A Good Thing for Democrats

about.com     May 12, 2008          

Don't believe me? Meanwhile, they blithely ignore innumerable telltale signs of bad news for their own: Democratic turnout for the party nomination race has been energizing and record-shattering, while Republican popular vote has been at lethargic levels. For instance, in...                

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McCain runs strong despite low Bush ratings: poll

reuters.com     May 13, 2008          

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain remains a strong candidate despite a gloomy national mood and record low ratings for President George W. Bush, according to a Washington Post-ABC New poll released on Monday.                

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ELECTION 2008: Bush donors spurn McCain

freep.com     May 13, 2008          

WASHINGTON -- Sen. John McCain, the presumptive Republican nominee, is struggling to attract money from some of the same industries that helped bankroll President George W. Bush's record-setting fund-raising campaign. ... Employees from the securities, construction,...                

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McCain competitive despite Dem strength

upi.com     May 13, 2008          

WASHINGTON, May 13 (UPI) -- Even though they're more pessimistic than ever about the direction of the country, a poll indicates Americans might not take it out on Sen. John McCain. A Washington Post-ABC News poll released Tuesday shows Democrats holding a 21-point advantage over Republicans when...                

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McCain competitive despite Dem strength

politicalgateway.com     May 13, 2008          

WASHINGTON, May 13 (UPI) -- Even though they're more pessimistic than ever about the direction of the country, a poll indicates Americans might not take it out on Sen. John McCain. A Washington Post-ABC News poll released Tuesday shows Democrats holding a 21-point advantage over Republicans when...                

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ELECTION 2008: Who does Lockport want as the next president?

lockportjournal.com     May 13, 2008          

Lockport Union-Sun & Journal “Undecided” is a bland word, but it’s critical in the historic 2008 presidential campaign. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are still in contention for the Democratic nomination. “I don’t like McCain’s outlook on his 100-years of staying in Iraq. Putting our troops...                

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Peter Dreier: McCain Still Failing To Close With GOP Voters

huffingtonpost.com     May 13, 2008          

"McCain Can't Close the Deal." Because even after he became the presumptive Republican presidential candidate on March 4 -- when Ohio, Texas, Vermont, and Rhode Island held their primaries and Mike Huckabee dropped out -- In the past two months, despite McCain's status as the designated nominee,...                

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McCain runs strong despite Bush ratings

b92.net     May 13, 2008          

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain remains a strong candidate despite record low ratings for President George Bush, a new poll says. Weighed down by the unpopular Iraq war and a faltering economy, Bush's job performance rating slipped to a career low 31 percent, the...                

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