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Clinton poised for W.Va. win; Obama looks ahead
AP - Tuesday, May 13, 2008 7:07 a.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Hillary Rodham Clinton had every reason to expect a big victory Tuesday in the West Virginia Democratic primary as her campaign tried to use the contest to raise doubts about front-runner Barack Obama\'s electability in the fall....
McCain Backs Limits on Greenhouse Gas Emissions
NPR - Tuesday, May 13, 2008 6:05 a.m.
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain this week is touting his plans for fighting global warming in the Pacific Northwest. He hopes to win over environmentally minded voters with his plan to reduce greenhouse gases by 60 percent by the year 2050.
From Sweeper to Capitol Hill Staffer, 'Step By Step'
NPR - Tuesday, May 13, 2008 5:37 a.m.
For six decades, Bertie Bowman has worked on Capitol Hill. He began as a 13-year-old sweeping the steps, and now he is the hearing scheduler for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. In between, he forged friendships with some of the most prominent members of the Senate. Step by Step is his new memoir.
Bush Begins Five-Day Mideast Tour
NPR - Tuesday, May 13, 2008 3 a.m.
President Bush heads to Israel on Tuesday to join in celebrations marking its 60th anniversary. His visit to the Jewish state is the first stop on a five-day trip that will take him to Saudi Arabia and Egypt. President Bush will also work on getting the Middle East peace negotiations back on track.
Lawmakers Press Bush to Tap Petroleum Reserve
NPR - Tuesday, May 13, 2008 3 a.m.
When gas prices go up, Congress tries to do what it can to make them go back down. The Senate votes Tuesday on two measures. Proposals from Democrats and Republicans would stop the federal government\'s practice of adding 70,000 barrels of oil a day to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The Republicans\' plan would also expand domestic oil production.
Clinton status puts focus on her $20 million debt
AP - Tuesday, May 13, 2008 12:15 a.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Should she lose or abandon her quest for the Democratic presidential nomination, Hillary Rodham Clinton will have to deal with her campaign\'s more than $20 million debt - a step that could test her relationship with Barack Obama and raise new issues in campaign finance law....
Barr launches Libertarian White House bid
AP - Monday, May 12, 2008 10:34 p.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Former Republican Rep. Bob Barr launched a Libertarian Party presidential bid Monday, saying voters are hungry for an alternative to the status quo who would dramatically cut the federal government....
Superdelegates put Obama within mathematical reach
AP - Monday, May 12, 2008 10:31 p.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Barack Obama\'s wave of superdelegate endorsements puts him within reach of the Democratic presidential nomination by the end of the primary season on June 3 - even if he loses half of the remaining six contests....
MoveOn ad features pro-Obama Republican
AP - Monday, May 12, 2008 7:01 p.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- John Weiler is a Southern California police detective, a Republican, an Air Force veteran and self-described conservative. He is starring in a television commercial in support of Barack Obama....
Play of the Day: Clinton's rise and shine surprise
AP - Monday, May 12, 2008 5:51 p.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Doris Smith went downtown early Monday to see about getting tickets to Barack Obama\'s rally. Advance seats were sold out, she said, and the only option was to stand in line for up two hours or more and hope for the best....
Obama defends his patriotism, quarrels with McCain
AP - Monday, May 12, 2008 4:24 p.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Wearing a flag lapel pin, 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....
McCain urges free-market solution on warming
AP - Monday, May 12, 2008 3:37 p.m.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- John McCain broke with the Bush administration and Republican Party orthodoxy Monday as he not only declared global warming real, but reached out to Democrats and independents with a free-market solution that includes capping carbon-fuel emissions....
Obama touts commitment to Israel
AP - Monday, May 12, 2008 2:47 p.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democratic presidential leader Barack Obama said he regrets the division that has grown between Jews and blacks and he remains committed to ensuring Israel\'s security....
Democrats Aim to Take Miss. Seat from GOP
NPR - Monday, May 12, 2008 2:43 p.m.
Democrats have already won special Congressional elections in Illinois and Louisiana, districts formerly held by Republicans. GOP officials are concerned about Tuesday\'s special election in Mississippi. Democrats are trying to take advantage of high gasoline prices and President Bush\'s low approval ratings to take another seat away from the Republicans.
Analysis: Dems wonder about Clinton exit strategy
AP - Monday, May 12, 2008 1:59 p.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Once Hillary Rodham Clinton jumped into the presidential race with an "in it to win it" flourish. Now Democrats speculate endlessly about an exit strategy that she ponders privately, if at all....
Ex-Congressman Throws Hat in Presidential Ring
NPR - Monday, May 12, 2008 12:22 p.m.
NPR Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving discusses former GOP Rep. Bob Barr\'s decision to run as a Libertarian candidate for president. He also explains why Sen. Hillary Clinton\'s expected win in West Virginia on Tuesday isn\'t making big waves.
Lobbyist defends work in run for Senate
AP - Monday, May 12, 2008 11:02 a.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The revolving door between former members of Congress and lucrative lobbying firms usually leads one way. But Jim Slattery is trying to make a U-turn....
Political Wrap-Up: Clinton's Chances in W.Va.
NPR - Monday, May 12, 2008 6:44 a.m.
West Virginia hold its Democratic primary Tuesday. Hillary Clinton is expected to win handily. But the election comes as Clinton\'s chances to win the Democratic nomination shrink day to day. Barack Obama\'s big win in North Carolina last week has re-energized his campaign and sent a flurry of superdelegates to his camp.
How Clinton Handles Her Candidacy's Historic Nature
NPR - Monday, May 12, 2008 5:40 a.m.
When the going has gotten tough during Hillary Clinton\'s bid for the Democratic presidential nomination — gender politics have been a lifeline. Clinton\'s gender has helped her rally female votes and money. But Clinton hasn\'t talked too much about being a woman running for president.
McCain hopes to attract young voters
AP - Monday, May 12, 2008 12:19 a.m.
CHICAGO (AP) -- He\'s a Republican, for starters. He describes himself as "older than dirt." And he makes no apology for an Iraq war that is especially unpopular on college campuses....
Political Comebacks: The Art of the Putdown
NPR - Sunday, May 11, 2008 9:01 p.m.
Politicians are known for delivering a scripted message. Those who stray far from their prepared remarks often find themselves in trouble. But a select few who dare — think Winston Churchill or Daniel Webster — can make a point with their quick wit.
Native American Boarding Schools Haunt Many
NPR - Sunday, May 11, 2008 9:01 p.m.
The U.S. government operated 100 boarding schools for Native American on and off reservations. One expert says the schools were part of a strategy to conquer Indians. Students who attended them were required to talk and dress as mainstream Americans.
Edwards: Clinton didn't choose words well on race
AP - Sunday, May 11, 2008 2:10 p.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Former Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards said Sunday that he thinks Barack Obama will be the party\'s presidential nominee and that Hillary Rodham Clinton must be careful not to damage the party\'s prospects in November as she continues her campaign....
Clinton goes from inevitable nominee to on the ropes
AP - Sunday, May 11, 2008 12:26 p.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Hillary Rodham Clinton began her presidential quest armed with talent, tenacity, fame, money, connections and a team that knew how to win....
Confusing ballot designs still plague elections
AP - Sunday, May 11, 2008 9:55 a.m.
The solution should have been a no-brainer, voting experts say. After all, it was a badly designed ballot that enflamed the 2000 election meltdown and introduced the vagaries of chads to the political lexicon - pregnant, hanging and otherwise....
Obama overtakes lead in superdelegates for first time
AP - Saturday, May 10, 2008 10:51 p.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Barack Obama erased Hillary Rodham Clinton\'s once-imposing lead among superdelegates Saturday when he added more endorsements from the group of Democrats who will decide the party\'s nomination for president....
Vote Held in Face of Disaster in Myanmar
NPR - Saturday, May 10, 2008 4:53 p.m.
The aftermath of the cyclone is still a morbid reality for millions in Myanmar, but the lax government-sponsored relief efforts haven\'t deterred the reigning junta. It went ahead with plans for a referendum on Saturday.
Leader of GOP convention quits after Myanmar ties reported
AP - Saturday, May 10, 2008 4:04 p.m.
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- The man picked by the John McCain campaign to run the 2008 Republican National Convention resigned Saturday after a report that his lobbying firm used to represent the military regime in Myanmar....
Obama rises from political obscurity to verge of history
AP - Saturday, May 10, 2008 12:04 p.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The amazement was on their faces. Hundreds waited for Barack Obama on that evening in South Carolina, 15 weeks ago, to claim victory - a surprising victory, surprisingly large....
Feminists sharply divided between Clinton, Obama
AP - Saturday, May 10, 2008 7:31 a.m.
NEW YORK (AP) -- No constituency is more eager to see a woman win the presidency than America\'s feminists, yet - despite Hillary Rodham Clinton\'s historic candidacy - the women\'s movement finds itself wrenchingly divided over the Democratic race as it heads toward the finish....
Week in Review: Obama Surges Forward
NPR - Saturday, May 10, 2008 7:26 a.m.
This week presidential hopeful Barack Obama made significant progress in his bid to be the Democratic nominee. Also this week, President Bush promised to veto a farm bill and a housing aid bill.
What if Clinton Fights Through to the Convention?
NPR - Saturday, May 10, 2008 6:57 a.m.
Despite Barack Obama\'s primary victories, Hillary Clinton continues her campaign and her hunt for super delegates. Democratic strategist Bill Carrick talks about what could happen if the Democratic battle continues until the convention.
Perceptions of Obama Shift with Strong Week
NPR - Saturday, May 10, 2008 6:53 a.m.
One week ago, Barack Obama\'s campaign was shadowed with doubts about his durability as a candidate and his electability in the fall. But a big win in North Carolina and a strong showing in Indiana served him well.
New York Rep. Fossella faces calls for his resignation
AP - Saturday, May 10, 2008 6:22 a.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Embattled and embarrassed by the confession he fathered a child from an extramarital affair, New York Rep. Vito Fossella is facing public calls for his resignation. Secluded with his family, he must decide if he wants to keep his job badly enough to grapple with the lingering questions and fallout from the scandal....
Analysis: 'Hillary Democrats' could be up for grabs
AP - Friday, May 9, 2008 4:39 p.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- With the racially tinged Democratic race drawing to an awkward close, Barack Obama and John McCain face the challenge of winning over "Hillary Democrats" - the white, working-class voters who favored the former first lady over Obama\'s historic candidacy....
Shields and Brooks Examine Impact of Epic Contest
NewsHour - Friday, May 9, 2008 4:28 p.m.
After Sen. Barack Obama won handily in North Carolina\'s primary and rival Sen. Hillary Clinton scored a narrow victory in Indiana, many pundits called for Clinton to exit the race and bring the Democratic battle to a close. Mark Shields and David Brooks analyze the state of the race.
A crash course in true political science
AP - Friday, May 9, 2008 3:11 p.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Daniel Suson has a doctorate in astrophysics and has worked on the superconducting super collider and a forthcoming NASA probe. Now he\'s heading back to school to take on an even trickier task - getting elected to public office....
McCain says he voted for Bush
AP - Friday, May 9, 2008 1:34 p.m.
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....
Poverty Is About Real People, Not Politics
NPR - Friday, May 9, 2008 1:34 p.m.
Machlyn Blair, a 21-year-old from eastern Kentucky, shares his thoughts about growing up in poverty and preparing to join the working poor.
Edwards: Endorsements Don't Matter
NPR - Friday, May 9, 2008 12:13 p.m.
Former presidential candidate John Edwards refuses to endorse either New York Sen. Hillary Clinton or Illinois Sen. Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination. While Edwards says both would be strong candidates, the math involved in the race is no longer on Clinton\'s side.
'It's All Politics': NPR's Weekly News Roundup
NPR - Friday, May 9, 2008 11:17 a.m.
In the latest political podcast, NPR Senior Washington Editor Rob Elving and Political Editor Ken Rudin discuss the ongoing Democratic race and GOP Arizona Sen. John McCain\'s take on Supreme Court judges.
Afghan Radio Tries to Open a Closed Society
NPR - Friday, May 9, 2008 11:07 a.m.
Afghan journalist Barry Salaam, managing editor of a popular national news program, discusses building an independent, open media in an increasingly closed society.
Hezbollah Gunmen Take Control of Beirut
NPR - Friday, May 9, 2008 11:05 a.m.
Tensions are high in Lebanon\'s capital after three days of gun-battles have seen Hezbollah fighters taking control of much of the city. At least 11 are dead, and on Friday Hezbollah fighters attacked a pro-government TV station.
Obama Trolls for Support on Capitol Hill
NPR - Friday, May 9, 2008 9:22 a.m.
Barack Obama returned to Washington, D.C., on Thursday after the latest round of primaries. The Illinois senator spent the day on Capitol Hill courting uncommitted Democratic superdelegates. Thursday night, he spoke to members of the Jewish community at an event to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Israel.
Obama Says Illinois' Gas Tax Holiday Didn't Work
NPR - Friday, May 9, 2008 8:55 a.m.
Lawmakers in Florida and Missouri are giving some thought to a gas tax holiday — something state senators in New York have already voted to do. Presidential hopeful Barack Obama opposes lifting the federal gas tax, in part because of his own experience in the Illinois state legislature.
House Approves Homeowner-Rescue Legislation
NPR - Friday, May 9, 2008 8:03 a.m.
The U.S. House passed a huge homeowner rescue package Thursday to provide cheaper, government-backed mortgages to a half-million debt-ridden borrowers.
Obama wins endorsement of government employees union
AP - Friday, May 9, 2008 5:42 a.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The American Federation of Government Employees endorsed Barack Obama Friday, giving the Illinois senator fresh momentum toward capturing the Democratic nomination for president....
Who Is West Virginia? A Pre-Primary Tour
NPR - Friday, May 9, 2008 5:35 a.m.
In advance of the Mountain State\'s Tuesday primary, in which 39 delegates are up for grabs, West Virginia Wesleyan College\'s Robert Rupp says the Democratic presidential hopefuls should focus their campaigns on the state\'s bedrock priorities: family, faith, food and the flag.
Report Tracks a Decade of NYPD Bullets
NPR - Friday, May 9, 2008 5:29 a.m.
A 10-year account of bullets fired by New York Police Department was published Thursday. It\'s a record, says retired NYPD deputy inspector John C. Cerar, that demonstrates overall progress — but others say not enough.
Clinton presses on, urges supporters to ignore calls to quit
AP - Friday, May 9, 2008 4 a.m.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) -- Her voice raspy, her tone determined, Hillary Rodham Clinton urged her supporters Thursday to ignore the political pundits who have declared her toast....
Beat the Press: High-flying Obama plays to win
AP - Friday, May 9, 2008 1:27 a.m.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Perhaps Barack Obama\'s competitive juices need new outlets now that he has expanded his lead over Democratic presidential rival Hillary Rodham Clinton....
Obama accuses McCain of 'losing his bearings'
AP - Thursday, May 8, 2008 10:18 p.m.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama said Thursday that Republican John McCain was "losing his bearings" for repeatedly suggesting the Islamic terrorist group Hamas preferred Obama for president....
Clinton Stretches Her Dollars as Race Stretches On
NPR - Thursday, May 8, 2008 9:01 p.m.
When Sen. Hillary Clinton launched her bid for the Democratic nomination, few could have foreseen that her funding would dry up. But she\'s now spending more than she\'s raising, while rival Barack Obama\'s fundraising has never faltered.
Unions focus against McCain as Democrats still battling
AP - Thursday, May 8, 2008 5:25 p.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Organized labor is paying more attention to Republican John McCain as Democrat Barack Obama solidifies his status as the front-runner in the Democratic contest against Hillary Rodham Clinton....
Obama gets big welcome, fresh support on Capitol tour
AP - Thursday, May 8, 2008 5:07 p.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sen. Barack Obama got a front-runner\'s welcome back at the Capitol Thursday, pressing congressional "superdelegates" to support him in a visit that had the look and feel of a campaign victory lap....
AP IMPACT: The people in Obama's army of small donors
AP - Thursday, May 8, 2008 2:43 p.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Kriss Riggs isn\'t one to spend her money on politicians....
Cindy McCain says she'll never release her tax returns
AP - Thursday, May 8, 2008 2:41 p.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Cindy McCain says she will never make her tax returns public even if her husband wins the White House and she becomes the first lady....
APNewsBreak: NC superdelegate Rep. Brad Miller now for Obama
AP - Thursday, May 8, 2008 1:20 p.m.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Rep. Brad Miller is endorsing Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama....
Hour Two: Chattering Class Tells Clinton to Quit
NPR - Thursday, May 8, 2008 1:20 p.m.
After Tuesday\'s results, many inside and outside Sen. Hillary Clinton\'s presidential campaign are no longer asking, "What now?" Instead, pundits, superdelegates and even her own aides say it\'s time to consider bowing out. Correction: in this story we identify former Senator and democratic presidential nominee George McGovern as a superdelegate. He is not a superdelegate. We regret the error.
Presidential Candidates Come Out Strong on Iran
NPR - Thursday, May 8, 2008 1:14 p.m.
Iran\'s nuclear program and its involvement in Iraq present formidable foreign policy challenges for any U.S. president. The public comments of the current presidential candidates have lacked complexity, but their actual positions are more nuanced.
Fla. Dems ask national party to seat presidential delegation
AP - Thursday, May 8, 2008 1:04 p.m.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida\'s Democratic congressional delegation called on the national party Thursday to seat the state\'s delegation based on its January primary, and the state party is growing more hopeful that the campaigns will agree on a plan by the end of the month....
Farm Bill Offers Something for Everyone
NPR - Thursday, May 8, 2008 1 p.m.
Congress has come up with a compromise farm bill that continues farm subsidies, despite record crop prices. It also increases spending on food stamps and other nutrition programs. President Bush has expressed displeasure, if not a veto threat, but sponsors think they could override a veto.
Does Clinton Have the Money to Compete?
NPR - Thursday, May 8, 2008 1 p.m.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is back on the road Thursday, in search of votes and money. As Barack Obama has steadily increased his popular vote tally and delegate count, money has become a political and practical measure of the campaign.
GOP Nervous About Trends in Special House Races
NPR - Thursday, May 8, 2008 11:38 a.m.
With all the focus on the presidential race, it\'s easy to forget about the elections to fill open House seats — and what they might say about the Republicans\' congressional chances in November. Still, readers can\'t stop wondering about the contest for the White House, including the possibility of an Obama-Clinton ticket.
Why It Pays to Predict the Election
NPR - Thursday, May 8, 2008 10:34 a.m.
John Delaney says crowds who stake their own money in so-called prediction markets reveal a special kind of wisdom. Delaney is the CEO of Intrade, a Dublin-based company that has been called the king of all prediction markets.
Chattering Class Tells Clinton to Quit
NPR - Thursday, May 8, 2008 10:31 a.m.
After Tuesday\'s results, many inside and outside Sen. Hillary Clinton\'s presidential campaign are no longer asking, "What now?" Instead, pundits, superdelegates and even her own aides say it\'s time to consider bowing out. Correction: in this story we identify former Senator and democratic presidential nominee George McGovern as a superdelegate. He is not a superdelegate. We regret the error.
Clinton presses on, urges supporters to ignore calls to quit
AP - Thursday, May 8, 2008 10:26 a.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Her voice raspy, her tone determined, Hillary Rodham Clinton urged cheering supporters on Thursday to ignore the political pundits who have declared her toast....
Republicans Threaten to Delay Vote on War Funding
NPR - Thursday, May 8, 2008 7:06 a.m.
It looks like the House vote on funding for the Iraq war may be delayed. The measure was supposed to be voted on Thursday but Republicans are stalling the process. GOP lawmakers are upset that they were excluded from drawing up the bill.
Will Obama's Latest Primary Results Win Delegates?
NPR - Thursday, May 8, 2008 6:56 a.m.
Barack Obama\'s big win in North Carolina and Hillary Clinton\'s slim victory in Indiana may finally nudge some undeclared superdelegates to make a decision. More than 80 Democrats in Congress have not yet declared who they\'re supporting. Barack Obama is in Washington, D.C., Thursday trying to win some of them over to his side.
Drunk-Driving Blocker Called Threat to Tradition
NPR - Thursday, May 8, 2008 6:24 a.m.
A new device called Interlock disables a car\'s ignition if the driver has had too much alcohol. An organization opposed to the system bought an ad arguing the technology will put an end to the American traditions like wedding toasts.
With Six Primaries to Go, Clinton Defies Calls to Quit
NPR - Thursday, May 8, 2008 5:57 a.m.
Hillary Clinton is back on the campaign trail Thursday. The results of Tuesday\'s primaries have made her path to winning the Democratic presidential nomination more difficult, but the New York senator is ignoring calls to leave the race.
Evidence scant that Wright hurt Obama much in Ind., N.C.
AP - Thursday, May 8, 2008 3:24 a.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The reaction - or lack of it - by Indiana and North Carolina voters to the Rev. Jeremiah Wright\'s incendiary comments emphasizes how deeply entrenched the racial lines of support are for the two Democratic presidential rivals....
Key Mississippi congressional race up for grabs _ twice
AP - Thursday, May 8, 2008 12:58 a.m.
WEST POINT, Miss. (AP) -- Democratic congressional candidate Travis Childers isn\'t afraid to get dirty to win....
Mich. Dems settle on delegate-seating plan to bring to DNC
AP - Wednesday, May 7, 2008 8:18 p.m.
LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Michigan Democratic leaders on Wednesday settled on a plan to give presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton 69 delegates and Barack Obama 59 as a way to get the state\'s delegates seated at the national convention....
McCain jokes about reputation for temper
AP - Wednesday, May 7, 2008 7:05 p.m.
ROCHESTER, Mich. (AP) -- Republican John McCain pretended to snarl when asked about his temper Wednesday....
Looking Ahead at the Democrats' Next Moves
NPR - Wednesday, May 7, 2008 7:01 p.m.
New York Sen. Hillary Clinton has publicly vowed to carry on her bid for the Democratic nomination, despite losing Tuesday\'s primary in North Carolina, narrowly winning in Indiana and facing a dwindling supply of cash. NPR looks at what\'s ahead for the Democrats this month.
Navy releases McCain's military record
AP - Wednesday, May 7, 2008 6:54 p.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- From his five years in a North Vietnamese prison camp to his tenure as the Navy\'s liaison to the Senate, John McCain\'s Navy record boils down to a series of unadorned paragraphs that bestow upon him some of the nation\'s top military honors....
McCain jokes about rivals with comedian Jon Stewart
AP - Wednesday, May 7, 2008 4:41 p.m.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Of the Democratic presidential candidates, would Republican John McCain rather take on Barack Obama or Hillary Rodham Clinton?...
Media Tackles Sensitive Race Issue in 2008 Election
NewsHour - Wednesday, May 7, 2008 4:39 p.m.
This year, media analysts have viewed much of the 2008 primary season through the prism of race. A panel of experts discusses the way the media have covered the issue of race so far this election season.
Pressure Grows on Clinton, Obama Claims Momentum
NewsHour - Wednesday, May 7, 2008 4:22 p.m.
Barack Obama easily won the North Carolina primary Tuesday, while Hillary Clinton narrowly won in Indiana -- leading to fresh speculation as to whether the nominating battle may be nearing an end. Mark Shields and David Brooks weigh the road ahead for the Democrats.
Analysis: Democrats quietly send word to Clinton it's over
AP - Wednesday, May 7, 2008 4:17 p.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Apart from George McGovern, a plainspoken man who knows something about losing elections, not a single Democrat of national stature publicly urged Hillary Rodham Clinton on Wednesday to end her campaign for the White House....
Special Counsel Staff Feared Being Seen as 'Disloyal'
NPR - Wednesday, May 7, 2008 1:28 p.m.
The investigation into Special Counsel Scott Bloch is much broader than originally believed. Investigators are looking into whether Bloch abused his authority as the head investigator for government whistleblower claims. A grand jury issued at least 17 subpoenas and the first witnesses from the Office of Special Counsel are scheduled to testify on Tuesday.
Hillary, Barack, want my vote? Just $20 million, please
AP - Wednesday, May 7, 2008 12:45 p.m.
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- What will it take for a Democratic presidential candidate to win the support of California superdelegate Steven Ybarra?...
Obama wins most delegates in Tuesday's primaries
AP - Wednesday, May 7, 2008 12:37 p.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sen. Barack Obama climbed within 200 delegates of clinching the Democratic presidential nomination based on a split decision in Tuesday\'s primaries....
Hillary Clinton says she'll stay in the presidential race
AP - Wednesday, May 7, 2008 12:20 p.m.
SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- Hillary Rodham Clinton says she will remain in the presidential race "until there\'s a nominee." The former first lady declined to say whether that meant through the roll call of the states at the Democratic National Convention this summer....
Proposed Minnesota Law Would Delay Foreclosures
NPR - Wednesday, May 7, 2008 12:05 p.m.
Instead of halting foreclosures outright, Minnesota lawmakers consider a bill that would let homeowners delay the possibility of foreclosure for one year — but only if they keep paying at least 65 percent of their monthly mortgage payment.
Clinton, Obama encounter a bygone America in West Virginia
AP - Wednesday, May 7, 2008 12:03 p.m.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- West Virginia\'s primary next week offers Hillary Rodham Clinton some of the friendliest terrain yet in her drawn-out struggle with Barack Obama for the Democratic presidential nomination as she fights to keep her candidacy alive....
McGovern Urges Clinton to Drop Out
NPR - Wednesday, May 7, 2008 10 a.m.
Former senator and Democratic presidential candidate George McGovern is calling for Hillary Clinton to drop out of the race to be the Democrats\' nominee. He explains to Madeleine Brand his decision to endorse Barack Obama.
Campaign Update: Can Clinton Turn it Around?
NPR - Wednesday, May 7, 2008 10 a.m.
It\'s the day after the Indiana and North Carolina Democratic primaries. John Dickerson, Chief Political Correspondent for Slate.com joins Alex Cohen to talk about the results and where the candidates are headed next.
Obama weighs next moves, maps out general election strategy
AP - Wednesday, May 7, 2008 9:48 a.m.
CHICAGO (AP) -- Barack Obama\'s campaign on Wednesday sought to increase pressure on Hillary Rodham Clinton to wrap up the drawn-out Democratic nomination race as it mapped out a general-election strategy that will involve early campaigning in battleground states that have already held primaries....
Special Counsel Case May Extend Far Beyond Bloch
NPR - Wednesday, May 7, 2008 9:21 a.m.
The federal inquiry into Special Counsel Scott J. Bloch, who oversees protection for federal whistle-blowers, appears to be broader than originally believed. Sources close to the investigation tell NPR that subpoenas issued Tuesday sought information on a wide range of subjects, including a 2004 investigation of Condoleezza Rice.
McGovern, former Clinton backer, endorses Obama
AP - Wednesday, May 7, 2008 9:01 a.m.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) -- Former Sen. George McGovern, an early supporter of Hillary Rodham Clinton, urged her to drop out of the Democratic presidential race and endorsed her rival, Barack Obama....
Clinton lends her struggling campaign $6.4 million
AP - Wednesday, May 7, 2008 7:02 a.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton lent her presidential campaign $6.4 million over the past month, her campaign said Wednesday, underscoring the financial advantage held by her rival, Barack Obama....
GOP Leaders Critical of Housing Relief Legislation
NPR - Wednesday, May 7, 2008 5:53 a.m.
The House takes up several bills Wednesday aimed at easing the mortgage foreclosure crisis. The main proposal would authorize billions of dollars in new loan guarantees to help struggling homeowners refinance their mortgages. The legislation has bipartisan support, but GOP leaders call it a bailout.
Analysis: Clinton fails to get needed game-changer
AP - Wednesday, May 7, 2008 5:21 a.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Hillary Rodham Clinton needed a game changer. Instead, it\'s almost game over....
Analysis: Clinton Lacks Clear Path to Victory
NPR - Wednesday, May 7, 2008 5:18 a.m.
The Democratic presidential rivals split primary contests Tuesday, but Politico.com editor John Harris says without an emphatic win in Indiana, there is no sound logic for Sen. Hillary Clinton\'s campaign to continue.
Analysis: What Key Players are Saying Post-Primary
NPR - Wednesday, May 7, 2008 4:58 a.m.
With the results of Indiana and North Carolina in, Democratic strategist Mark Mellman and Republican strategist Tucker Eskew talk to Steve Inskeep about the state of the Democratic presidential race. They also discuss how the protracted nominating battle on the Democratic side is affecting the party\'s general election chances.
A Net Gain for Obama, But No Knockout
NPR - Wednesday, May 7, 2008 4 a.m.
Sen. Barack Obama took North Carolina\'s presidential primary by a convincing margin, while Sen. Hillary Clinton eked out a win in Indiana. Clinton trails in the pledged delegate count, but she says she\'ll stay in the race.
McCain Expresses Support for Conservative Judges
NPR - Wednesday, May 7, 2008 3 a.m.
Presumptive GOP nominee John McCain is busy trying to shore up his support with conservatives. The Arizona senator made a significant step Tuesday in North Carolina when he talked about the kind of judges he would nominate to the U.S. Supreme Court.
