Archive - May 13, 2008 - The Page by Mark Halperin

After romping Obama in West Virginia, Clinton makes clear to supporters she isn't quitting. "I am more determined than ever to carry on this campaign until everyone has had a chance to make their voices heard." Later adds: "I will work my heart out for the Democratic nominee to make sure we have a Democratic president." Click above to watch, and read full text of remarks here. With all precincts reporting: Clinton 67%, Obama 26%. Permalink

WEST VIRGINIA EXIT POLL RESULTS

Fox News: 78% want Clinton to stay in the race, 17% think she should drop out. Watch video above. Read more Fox results here. Associated Press: Looks at Rev. Wright's effect and the gas tax. More results here. ABC News: "Two in 10 whites said the race of the candidate was a factor in their vote, second only to Mississippi." More results here. MSNBC: Among whites earning less than $50,000: Clinton 72%, Obama 24%. More results here. TIME's Michael Grunwald asks: Should Obama be worried? Permalink

OBAMA AFTER WEST VIRGINIA

Obama’s team looks for a silver lining in the Mountain State data. What will they find — or, rather, what will they point to? HALPERIN’S TAKE: What the Obama campaign will say in the wake of being thumped in West Virginia. Plus: Obama camp tries to downplay West Virginia before results start coming in. Read memo here. Permalink

Bush Warns of Iraq Disaster in Yahoo-Politico Interview

The President says that the Democratic candidates' plans to quickly withdrawal from the country could "eventually lead to another attack on the United States" and would "embolden" terrorists. It was the President's first interview for an online audience. Permalink

Obama Targets McCain in Missouri Economic Town Hall

As his Democratic rival is focused on West Virginia, Obama speaks in Cape Girardeau, Missouri -- a general election battleground state. "John McCain is running for four more years of the same approach that has failed the American people." Watch video above. Read full remarks here. Permalink

Axelrod Shares the Credit

Over a midtown bagel, Obama’s strategy chief pays homage to his less-well-known colleagues, including the campaign’s four pollsters. Essential viewing in the Chicago headquarters. Watch it above. Axelrod’s next (tongue-in-cheek) goal: the cover of GQ. Permalink

Clinton, Obama Storm the Senate

The two get some one-on-one time on the Hill during a procedural vote. Click above to watch an encounter. To find out who else they talked to, click here. Permalink

McCain Calls Hagee Apology "Laudable"

The presumptive GOP nominee commends the Texas pastor and supporter at a press conference in Seattle, says he wasn't involved in brokering the mea culpa. Comes after Hagee issues a two-page letter Tuesday to Catholic League President William Donahue. "I now have an improved understanding of the Catholic Church, its relation to the Jewish faith, and the history of anti-Catholicism." Catholic League President Bill Donohue says in statement that he accepted the apology and any dispute is over. Permalink

Clinton Holds LA Fundraiser Thursday

Local Clinton bundler Yashar Hedayat sends a letter to Clinton donors about a fundraiser in Century City. Read it here. Permalink

CHANCES ARE

HALPERIN'S TAKE: The scientific odds on what Hillary Clinton will do. Permalink

Obama Dominates Tuesday's Super Battle

Today's tally: Obama 4, Clinton 0 Backing the Land of Lincolner: --Former Colorado governor, DNC chair Roy Romer. Says on morning conference call: "There is a time we need to end it and direct ourselves to the general election. I think that time is now." But he does not call for Clinton to drop out. Read more. --DC Democratic Party Chair Anita Bonds. --New Orleans Mayor Nagin. Read release. --Indiana Rep. Donnelly. Read release. Obama also wins a Maryland elected delegate, defecting from Clinton. Permalink

Carville Says He's For Clinton, But Thinks It's Likely Obama Will Be Nominee

The Clinton-supporting Ragin’ Cajun tells a group at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina that he wants Clinton to fight through the end of the primaries, adding: “I’m for Senator Clinton, but I think the great likelihood is that Obama will be the nominee... As soon as I determine when that is, I’ll send him a check.” Permalink

Elected Delegate Switching to Obama

The executive of Prince George County, Maryland-- pledged to Clinton-- tells the WashPost he's switching sides. "I cannot in good conscience go to the convention and not support Barack." Jack Johnson had originally backed Obama before supporting Clinton. Permalink

New Numbers on Clinton Staying In, Obama Picker Her As Veep

From USA Today/Gallup poll: --55% of Dems want Obama to choose Clinton as his running mate. --35% of Democrats say the New York Senator should drop out, while 55% say both should stay in. Dates conducted: May 7-11. Error margin: 5 points. Read more here. Permalink