Headlines from February 29th, 2008

Obama: Clinton Believes Foes Must Be "Crushed and Defeated"

Tells Cincinnati Enquirer his opponent is driven by partisanship. "There is that sense of aggrievement on her part that makes if difficult to essentially bring the country together...." Permalink

CrackBerry Addict

Obama communications czar Robert Gibbs multi-tasks. NOT DEVELOPING..... Permalink

Morning Show Summary

NBC looked at ways Clinton might be able to play catch up, ABC examined Clinton's latest TV ad and CBS broke down the issue of experience. Read full morning show coverage here. Permalink

TV Interview Potpourri

--Huckabee calls into MSNBC, says he was "surprised" Hagee endorsed McCain and listed all the issues conservatives have with the presumed GOP nominee. Permalink

Obama Aide on U.S. Troops in Iraq: "No One Is Talking About Getting to Zero"

Aides to Obama and Clinton see tens of thousands of American personnel on the ground for a long time. McCain to keep Iraq focus on future debate, not past mistakes. Permalink

The Fight for the Buckeye State

--Caroline Kennedy stumps for Obama in Euclid Friday. Permalink

Courting Rhode Island

--Ted Kennedy and son Patrick Kennedy stump at the University of Rhode Island in Providence Friday. Obama will campaign in the state Saturday. --Providence Journal looks at the Dems vying for the Hispanic vote. Permalink

Messing With Texas

--NY Times: In state's 15 most populous counties, 805,000 have early voted through Wednesday -- compared to 169,000 during same period in '04. Permalink

Vying for Vermont

--Chelsea Clinton stumps in state, stopping on Church Street and at the University of Vermont. Permalink

McCain, Obama, or Clinton -- who is most like Bob Dole? Which key traits does each share with perennial presidential candidate and all-around good guy Dole? Try your luck by taking The Page's quiz here. Permalink

Headlines from February 28th, 2008

Joint Chiefs Chair Denounces Democrats' Iraq Plans

Asked about Clinton and Obama's plans for Iraq, Admiral Mike Mullen says rapidly pulling out would lead to "a chaotic situation" and "turn around the gains we have achieved." Obama and Clinton support timetables for drawing down troops. Permalink

Black Superdelegates Pledge to Stand Up to Threats, "Uncle Tom" Smears

Feeling renewed pressure since Lewis' switch to Obama, some of Clinton's black supporters -- who have said they are being "targeted, harassed and threatened" to flip by voters, groups -- are pushing back. California Rep. Diane E. Watson: "I can hold the ground. … I would lose my seat over my principles.” Permalink

Obama: "Remember New Hampshire"

Sly Alamo reference from Texas-hopping Land of Lincolner, who warns, "Sen. Clinton is working tirelessly, as is Bill Clinton, in Ohio and Texas.... This race is extraordinarily tight." Plus: Read the rough transcript of Obama's plane press availability here. Permalink

Huckabee Takes on Obama

Goes after Democratic frontrunner in Texarkana on the cost of his proposals, saying: "If we were doing the Master Card commercial we'd simply say we know what some of the costs are. Some of the items on his agenda? Priceless." Plus: After the rally, spoke to the press about his displeasure over McCain's apparent refusal to debate. Permalink

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