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Headlines from March 16th, 2008
Dueling Sunday Obama-Clinton Media Conference Calls Feature Indignant and Combative Top Aides
Obama strategist Axelrod on Clinton attempts to seat Florida, Michigan delegations and other vote-getting strategies: "You get the feeling they are literally trying to do anything to win this nomination.” Calls again for Clinton to release earmark requests, tax returns, Clinton Library donors, and first lady records. Also gives equivocating answers on decision to exclude Rev. Wright from last year’s campaign kickoff. RESPONSE: In their own conference call, top Clinton staffers hold up Sunday Chicago Tribune story as evidence of the Obama team “reveling in attacks on Sen. Clinton’s character.” Spokesman Singer accuses Obama campaign of “slow and half-hearted” support for re-votes in Michigan, and Florida. Communications director Wolfson also turns around disclosure attack, asks for Obama’s Illinois Senate schedules and tax returns from every year in elected office. “If you want to talk about disclosure, let’s talk about it.” Absent from both calls: cheek turning. Permalink
Obama's Church Blisters Media Over Wright Coverage
In a statement, the Chicago church accuses the press of assassinating the character of Obama's longtime pastor and attacking "the history of the African-American church." "It is an indictment on Dr. Wright’s ministerial legacy to present his global ministry within a 15- or 30-second sound bite....” Read the full statement. Permalink
McCain in Baghdad on Unannounced Visit
The candidate is expected to meet with Prime Minister al-Maliki and Gen. Petraeus. First stop on trip that will take him to Israel, Jordan, Britain and France. LA Times: Though consistent on Iraq, McCain has backed wide range of positions on other foreign policy issues. Permalink
ON THE SUNDAY SHOWS
Sens. Leahy and Feinstein, Speaker Pelosi and more on the Sunday news shows. Click here for more. Permalink
Obama Snags Nine More Iowa Delegates
Most of Edwards' 14 delegates switch to the Chicagoan following Saturday county conventions. Brings Obama's total Iowa take to 25, compared with 14 for Clinton. Permalink
SNL Spoofs McCain's Age
Comedy show airs "news report" between comedians playing McCain and Brian Williams. Click above for a clip. Permalink
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