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All's (Not) Fair
Which candidate gets more favorable coverage and why? Click here to find out. Why is this man (almost) smiling? Permalink
Michelle Obama Is Newsweek Covergirl
Tells the story of "Barack's rock." Read it here. Permalink
Obama Campaign Blasts Wisconsin Clinton Health Insurance Mailing
Calls the recycled Clinton charges "false, negative." Mail piece cites NY Times' Krugman slamming Obama. Sen. Kennedy on Obama media call: "I was shocked and surprised that Sen. Clinton would put that pamphlet out." Calls it a "great disservice" and a "distortion," with an intention of "fear mongering." Clinton's Wolfson replies on his media call: Says he respects Sen. Kennedy, Gov. Doyle but "The record on this issue is very clear...our plan will cover everyone, his plan will not." Plus: Bill Clinton presses wife's health care plan in Toledo, Ohio. Permalink
Obama in Clinton-McCain Vice Over General Election Funding Flap
New tough, negative rhetoric from Democratic rival’s campaign echoes McCain charge of broken pledge — denied by Obama camp despite the apparent evidence here. (pdf) Clinton's Wolfson: “That’s not change you can believe in.” Full statement here. Wolfson on media conference call: "He made a promise to the American people that he is not keeping and it is wrong...He has a pattern of saying something to secure votes and not following through on his promise." Cites health care plan. Obama's Burton responds on media call of his own: "We don't need a lecture from a campaign that has accepted more money from lobbyists than any other Republican or Democratic presidential candidate." Permalink
Bring On The Questions
Obama holds an afternoon presser after touring a metal company in Niles, Ohio. In media conference call, campaign manager Plouffe tries to hike expectations for Clinton in Wisconsin. "The Clinton campaign clearly thinks they can pull out a win there tomorrow." Read more. Permalink
B. Clinton: Your Heart Will Tell You Who to Vote For
Tells worshipers at St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal's church in Columbus, Ohio to follow their instincts when they go to the polls. "Look into your heart of hearts. It will tell you who to vote for and why." Permalink
"The Coronation of Emperor Obama Is Premature"
Hillary Clinton backers -- who think her husband "has screwed this thing up for her big-time" -- are still bullish on her chances. Permalink
Badger State: Electability Battleground
Wisconsin Democrats debate: Who has the best chance of winning the state in November against McCain? Permalink
Veepstakes Audition: Tim Pawlenty
Minnesota Governor has more pros than cons -- including his early backing of McCain. Permalink
The Basics of Texas Hold 'Em
Dallas Morning News: “The Clinton blueprint suggests getting two-thirds of Hispanics, a majority of women and enough moderate ‘yellow dog’ Democrats in East Texas to win.” “The state Senate districts with the most delegates – Austin, Houston and Dallas – are all seen as prime Obama territory.” “It is possible that even if Mrs. Clinton wins the popular vote on March 4 – and declares victory that evening – Mr. Obama could actually come away with more delegates.” Permalink
Obama, Clinton (but not Huckabee) Cancel Wisconsin Events Due to Weather
Obama canceled event in Kaukauna Sunday due to severe weather advisories, while she canceled an event in Green Bay. Read more here. Huckabee, meanwhile, went bowling and has spent part or all of five days campaigning across Wisconsin. Mix of snow and freezing rain plague the state with temps in the high 20s, low 30s. Get latest forecast here. Permalink
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