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Headlines from May 24th, 2008
Obama Keeps Up Pressure on McCain Over GI Bill
The Illinois Senator tells veterans in Bayamon, Puerto Rico Saturday that he doesn't get his GOP rival's opposition to the legislation. "I don't understand why John McCain would side with George Bush and oppose our plan to make college more affordable for our veterans." Adds: "George Bush and John McCain may think our plan is too generous. I could not disagree more." McCain camp responds: "...when the choice came between delivering for our military men and women and playing partisan politics, he decided politics was more important and voted against nearly $1.8 billion for veterans medical care." Full statement here. Permalink
Obama, Clinton Spend Saturday in Puerto Rico
Obama is in Bayamon and Old San Juan, while Clinton is in Aguadilla. Permalink
Sunday NYT: GOP Leaders See Disorder in McCain Camp
The Paper of Record: The Arizonan is "in a troubled stretch," due to staff resignations, lagging effort to build a national campaign, questions over whether he's taken full advantage of his head start over Democrats. Permalink
New California Numbers
From Los Angeles Times/KTLA Poll: Obama 47, McCain 40 Clinton 43, McCain 40 Dates conducted: May 20-21. Error margin: 3 points. Read more here. Permalink
McCain Picks Arthur Culvahouse to Head Veep Search
Culvahouse, Reagan’s White House counsel from March 1987 to January 1989, will be helping McCain vet candidates and develop a list. Permalink
Dr. Altman Denied McCain Access
Fabled NY Times Doc refused his customary ability to question candidate and physicians. And he is not happy about it. Permalink
Virginia Pols "Hot Commodity"
Politico: Due to the Old Dominion state's prominence as a "purple" state at least three local pols --former Gov. Mark Warner, Gov. Tim Kaine, Sen. Webb -- are drawing notice as possible running mates for Obama. Permalink
GOP Strategists Predict McCain "Blowout"
Politico: Some have "muted optimism that McCain could actually surpass Bush’s 35-electoral-vote victory in 2004." Permalink
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