Headlines from March 29th, 2008

Obama and Pennsylvania Sen. Casey hit the lanes at the Pleasant Valley Recreation Center-- and promptly roll gutter balls. Their games improved after a few frames-- read the pool report here. Permalink

Obama: Clinton Should Remain in Race "As Long As She Wants"

In Pennsylvania press avail, does not endorse view that Clinton should drop out of the race. "She is a fierce and formidable competitor, and... she should be able to compete." Also tells reporters: --He wants the nominee selected soon after the last contest in June, if not earlier. --Fears of the campaign's damage to the party have been "overstated." "I think the party’s going to come together." --The Bush Administration's proposed overhaul of market regulations is "inadequate." Read full presser transcript. Permalink

Why Edwards Is (Still) On the Fence

New York mag goes inside Obama's failure to close the deal. Even though, regarding Clinton: "Elizabeth hates her guts." Also: Priceless theories on what could get the New Yorker to quit -- and a floated Gore-Edwards joint endorsement. Update: Edwards praises Clinton and Obama Saturday in first public speech since leaving the race. Permalink

Philadelphia Mayor: I Would Have Left Rev. Wright's Church

"I think there's no room for hate, and I could not sit and tolerate that kind of language," says Michael Nutter, an African-American Clinton supporter. PLUS: Read the remarkable letter an unhappy Wright sent to a NY Times reporter in 2007, following this story. Plus: Chicago Trib looks at the "complex message" of Wright's sermons. And: Wright makes an unexpected, rare public appearance in Chicago. Video here. Permalink

Source: Casey Influenced by Daughters

NY Times says Obama-backing Pennsylvania Senator swayed in part by offspring enthusiasm for Land of Lincolner. Voila-- From the new TIME: Clinton "can't stop from shaking her head in disbelief when longtime friends who are elected officials inform her that they are going to endorse Obama and were chiefly convinced by their children's enthusiasm for his candidacy." And: Casey joins Obama on a tour of a Johnstown wire factory that supplies Slinkys. Read pool report. Permalink

Their Chance to See "The View"

After ladies of hot-topic ABC daytime show get an Obama visit, they invite the other two contenders to join them. Watch what Clinton and McCain say about being on the show above in The Page exclusives. Click above. Permalink

March Madness and Yuengling for Obama at Latrobe Sports Bar

Pool report from a visit by the candidate and Sen. Casey to Sharky's Café in western Pennsylvania. Permalink

M. Cuomo Endorses "Dream Ticket"

In Boston Globe op-ed, former New York governor says solution to stalement is joint ticket of remaining two candidates -- but fails to articulate who should be at the top, or how they should decide! Permalink

Treasury Secretary to Propose Overhaul in Market Regulations

Plan to be announced Monday by Secretary Paulson would give the Fed new powers to help stabilize financial markets, shake up regulatory agencies. Changes fall short of what many Democrats have demanded. Permalink

Clinton Aides: Indiana a Must-Win

Unnamed aides and a close ally tell the NY Times the New Yorker must win the May 6 contest to keep her nomination fight alive. Plus: Clinton says comments from Sen. Leahy, others are the "big boys" trying to bully a woman. Permalink

McCain: Democratic Fight a "Two-Edged Sword" for His Campaign

The Arizonan acknowledges he receives relatively little attention as Democrats battle. Often low-key life on the trail for de facto nominee. Permalink

Some Female Clinton Supporters See Backlash

WSJ's front page examines sexism in politics and the workplace. "It's like men are saying, 'We want to put you women in your place -- watch out, don't go too fast.'" Permalink

Clinton, Allies: Play On

Pennsylvania Gov. Rendell and Philadelphia Mayor Nutter-- Clinton backers-- call for the candidates to continue fighting. Iowa Rep. Braley also wants the contest to last until the convention, if necessary. Update: Rendell in Saturday's NY Times: “Just flip it for a second. Let’s say Senator Clinton was ahead by about 110 delegates and ahead by less than 1 percent of the vote cast, and she and her supporters started to call on Senator Obama to get out. Just picture what the media would be saying. They’d be saying you’re being racist, you’re being everything in the world. It’s nuts! It’s nuts!” Permalink

Murtha: Clinton's Powerful Pennsylvania Partner

WashPost looks at the impact of the 6' 6" Rep. and Clinton endorser. "When the congressman speaks, we listen, and we pretty much do as he says." Permalink