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Headlines from March 2nd, 2008
McCain Grills With the Press
Fires up the grill and hangs out with reporters covering his campaign for a barbecue at his cabin in Sedona, Arizona during his weekend off the stump. Permalink
Obama: "I Know What Our Campaign is Based On..."
Goes after Clinton on multitude of issues -- including her Iraq vote, diplomacy tactics, accepting money from lobbyists, economic legislation -- at Westerville, Ohio town hall. Read prepared remarks here. Comes after Clinton said his entire campaign is based on one speech against the war. Earlier: Campaigns war over national security on Sunday conference calls. Top Obama adviser Susan Rice goes after Clinton's experience, says: "Senator Clinton continues to attack Obama on foreign policy without offering any basis on her own experience." Over a dozen generals, admirals supporting Clinton testify on her behalf. More details here (including audio). Permalink
Clinton Ohio Crowd "Intense" and "Passionate"
TIME's Tumulty writes that "at Clinton's first event of the day, there was almost an anger at the idea that the pundits and the press have anointed a winner before the people have voted." Plus: During stump speech she keeps up her attacks against Obama's "words." Permalink
Obama Switches from Speeches to Policy Focus
In final days before March 4, Obama is mostly forgoing large rallies, holding small town hall meetings to talk about the issues. In Nelsonville, Ohio he addresses the speech conundrum, discusses energy, housing, abortion and gay marriage, relating views to his Christian faith. Read prepared remarks here. Permalink
B. Clinton: She Needs Texas' Help To Turn the Tide
Says at Sunday Houston rally that his wife's campaign is undergoing "a massive struggle," but that Texas can help shape things up. Joined by several local Houston leaders, who also spoke on Clinton's behalf. Permalink
Clinton Weighs in on Russian Elections
Says the installation of Dmitry Medvedev as Putin’s successor would mark "a milestone in that country’s retreat from democracy." Full statement here. Permalink
Obama Campaign Calls Clinton a Liar on NAFTA Charge
Spokesman Bill Burton: "...her blatant distortion is just part of her campaign's stated strategy to throw the kitchen sink at Senator Obama..." Read his full statement here. Comes after Clinton calls out Obama at Toledo presser: "I don’t think people should come to Ohio and tell the people of Ohio one thing and then have your campaign tell a foreign government something else behind closed doors..." Full statement here. Obama campaign manager Plouffe restates campaign position, dodges straight answers to some questions on media conference call. Read more on the NAFTA exchange here. Permalink
Texas Numbers
From Fort Worth Star-Telegram/McClatchy/MSNBC poll: Obama 46, Clinton 45, Undecided 8. Dates conducted: Feb. 27-29. Error margin: 4 points. Read more on this poll here. Permalink
Ohio Numbers
From Cleveland Plain Dealer poll: Clinton 47, Obama 43. Dates conducted: Feb. 27-29. Error margin 4 points. Read more on this poll here. Permalink
Ohio Primary: State of Confusion
Columbus Dispatch: Projected record turnout and option to use paper ballots instead of touch screens could delay results and "deepen mistrust of Ohio elections around the country." Permalink
Another Sunday, Another Round of Anti-Clinton Shots From Rich and Dowd
Take their usual jabs at the New York Senator. As a bonus, Rich takes on McCain too, while Dowd rechristens the Land of Lincolner "Obambi-No-More," unbestowing the moniker she gaveth back when. Permalink
Obama Slow to Gain Among Catholics
His latest victories have been marked by gains among women, lower-income workers, Hispanics, virtually every other demographic group -- except Catholics. Permalink
Dems Court Evangelical Texans
A look at the role of religion on the Democratic side, how they may be a key factor in Tuesday's Texas race. Permalink
All Eyes on Rhode Island
Providence Journal: "For the first time in the state’s modern political history, the nation will watch closely how Rhode Island votes as television networks flash the results to the world." Permalink
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