2008 Presidential – Page 15

Matthews makes a point, indicts himself?

By pandora April 23, 200817 Comments

The man who has been one of the driving forces in the never-ending Democratic Primary, now says... The Media created "delusion" that Hillary can win. Ya think? h/t atrios

FYI: Hillary did win by 10…oh well

By Donviti April 23, 200821 Comments

dang!
AP’s current numbers, which most media sites (including TPM) are showing is …Clinton 1,258,245 54.69%
Obama 1,042,297 45.31%

~~Isn’t it interesting how they round up Hillary and round down Obama. I remember rounding in elementary school and I don’t think the rules they are using are the right ones…~~

QOD

By Donviti April 23, 200824 Comments

To me anyway, it has become apparent that Hillary has moved back to the center if not to the right quite a bit. Not knowing the history of politics like…

Hillary Survives, But the Math is Still Not in Her Favor

By cassandra_m April 23, 200820 Comments

So while you hear the media spin last night and this AM re: Hillary’s win, let’s remember a couple of things here:

1. Primaries are about winning delegates, and the Dems award their delegates in a proportional manner. Hillary may have earned 12 -14 delegates over Obama, but she still cannot catch up to him unless she wins everything, and wins it decisively, from here on out.

2. Six weeks ago, Clinton has a 20 point lead and a victory in Ohio which was supposed to be ominous for Obama. For Obama to close the gap means that he is still convincing undecideds (except for those who choose at the last minute). Hillary keeps her base. Obama gets voters who are new to the process — young voters, new voters, party switchers; while Hillary maintains her base. Net is that Obama is speaking to everyone and is convincing folks open to being convinced.

Primary Prediction Thread — Philly Cheesesteak Edition

By cassandra_m April 22, 200832 Comments

Yes, I know there is a poll over there, but to get everyone fired up for tonite's liveblogging of the results use this thread to publicly go out on a…

Will PA even matter?

By pandora April 22, 200814 Comments

Okay, if Obama wins the primary is over. Having said that I have trouble envisioning another game-ending scenario. Having lived through Iowa, Super Tuesday, the Chesapeake Primary, etc, I have…

Hmmm, me thinks this could be a problem for McSame

By Donviti April 22, 20087 Comments

In Arizona, Mr. McCain has helped Mr. Diamond with matters as small as forwarding a complaint in a regulatory skirmish over the endangered pygmy owl, and as large as introducing…

OH MY GOD! HOW LOW WILL SHE GO…

By Donviti April 21, 200835 Comments

New Hillary Ad Shows Bin Laden, Asks: "Who Do You Think Has What It Takes?" By Greg Sargent - April 21, 2008, 11:19AM Hillary's up with a new, last minute…

Question of the day

By Donviti April 21, 20083 Comments

Are you nervous about the outcome of tomorrow's Primary? Why?

Book Review — Where Does The Money Go?

By cassandra_m April 20, 200838 Comments

Some weeks back, I heard the authors of Where Does the Money Go? — Scott Bittle and Jean Johnson — give an interview on Fresh Air that I really wish I could have finished listening to (work gets in the way sometimes). They were riveting, engaging and remarkably clear in discussing and answering questions re: the current critical state of Federal budget. After reading this book, I wish I could make this mandatory reading in this election year. For every voter, no matter your party affiliation. It really is that compelling and informative; and even better, it is a very balanced view.