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Tight Democrat Primary Sparks Fraud Allegations

by Scott Ott · 28 Comments

(2008-01-08) — In the wake of the unexpected outcome of the New Hampshire Democrat primary Tuesday, sources at the Democrat National Committee (DNC) said they’re still trying to figure out whom to sue amid a flurry of allegations of fraud, malfunctioning electronic voting machines and voter intimidation.

“It’s a forgone conclusion that if the race outcome [...]

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Romney Loss Keeps Him a Heartbeat Away

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(2008-01-08) — Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney, in conceding New Hampshire’s presidential primary to John McCain, wished the septuagenarian senator well, and noted that despite another second-place finish, “I’m still just a heartbeat away from the nomination.”

“With all due respect to Sen. McCain,” said Mr. Romney, “he’s been eligible for AARP membership since the year [...]

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Republicans Launch Effort to Rescue Clinton Candidacy

by Scott Ott · 38 Comments

(2008-01-07) — With the latest polls showing Democrat Sen. Barack Obama with a commanding lead in New Hampshire just hours before the state’s presidential primary, the Republican National Committee (RNC) today launched an effort to salvage the candidacy of presumed senator-for-life Hillary Clinton.
Sen. Clinton doesn’t need money, so the RNC announced a three-pronged [...]

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Clinton Touts New Slogan: America, Here's Your Change

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(2008-01-05) — Buoyed by “a great night for Democrats” in Iowa, Sen. Hillary Clinton’s campaign took the enthusiasm generated by her strong third-place finish into New Hampshire where she hopes voters will expand her party’s mandate for change.
The Clinton campaign unveiled it’s 11th new slogan in as many weeks — a phrase designed to tap [...]

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Newspapers, Telegraph Firm Endorse Prez Candidates

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(2007-12-16) — Senators John McCain, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton this week picked up endorsements from the Des Moines Register and Boston Globe newspapers, as well as backing from the Western Union Telegraph Company and Wells Fargo Stage Coach.
The candidates hope these influential political endorsements boost them to victory in Iowa and New Hampshire, even [...]

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Tags: Media/Journalism · Politics

Hillary Hires King Juan Carlos to Manage Husband

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(2007-12-15) — Sen. Hillary Clinton, concerned that controversial remarks by her husband have garnered more headlines recently than her own presidential campaign speeches, has quietly hired King Juan Carlos of Spain to serve as former President Bill Clinton’s personal assistant.
The Spanish monarch, best known for inviting Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to enjoy a moment of [...]

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Obama Agrees to Union Rules for Arena Rally

by Scott Ott · 13 Comments

(2007-12-08) — After learning that a campaign event had been booked at a non-unionized venue, Democrat presidential contender Sen. Barack Obama today announced an 11th-hour deal to avert picketing by the local union representing stage hands in exchange for the candidate’s personal pledge to observe union rules while at the arena.
The rally, featuring media star [...]

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