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HRC courts media backlash, protest vote 11 May 2008, 5:24 pm
Hillary Clinton supporters now seem driven by emotional desire to stick it to those who have written her off.
Hillary who? Obama acts likes it’s over 11 May 2008, 5:24 pm
From Clinton-free speeches to more partisan introductions, the signs are apparent that Obama is now playing the role of nominee.
McAuliffe: Need ’something big’ 11 May 2008, 1:54 pm
Clinton campaign chairman admits “something big would have to happen” for her to overtake Obama.
Second McCain aide quits over DCI ties 11 May 2008, 1:33 pm
Another McCain aide exits over ties to PR firm that once represented Burmese junta. See also: Goodyear goes
WaPo’s Baker joins the NY Times 11 May 2008, 1:24 pm
Rumors of a Baker exit flew after wife Susan Glasser was removed from her post.
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Clinton spends Mother’s Day campaigning in W.Va.
(AP) 11 May 2008, 11:36 pm
AP - Hillary Rodham Clinton toured the birthplace of Mother’s Day in rural West Virginia, offering Democrats a subtle reminder Sunday that her fading. […]
Hillary who? Obama acts likes it’s over
(Politico) 11 May 2008, 5:24 pm
Politico - BEND, Ore. — When the election returns filter in Tuesday from West Virginia, Sen. Barack Obama won’t be there. Nor will he leapfrog ahead. […]
Edwards: Clinton didn’t choose words well on race
(AP) 11 May 2008, 4:10 pm
AP - Former Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards said Sunday that he thinks Barack Obama will be the party’s presidential nominee and that Hil. […]
Clinton goes from inevitable nominee to on the ropes
(AP) 11 May 2008, 2:26 pm
AP - Hillary Rodham Clinton began her presidential quest armed with talent, tenacity, fame, money, connections and a team that knew how to win.
College prof no walkover for Franken in Minn. Senate run
(AP) 11 May 2008, 12:00 pm
AP - On the Senate campaign trail, Al Franken frequently invokes the name of his friend, the late Sen. Paul Wellstone, as a major inspiration.
The Ruckus
Talk Left: NC Exits, Thread 2 6 May 2008, 7:32 pm
(BTD) The NC exits. Obama wins. Whites (63%) go Clinton by 59-36 (5% missing?). African Americans (33%) go Obama by 93-7. 4% of the vote is missing fr. […]
The Ruckus | Anonymous
Talk Left: CNN : Obama Wins North Carolina 6 May 2008, 7:30 pm
CNN calls North Carolina for Obama as soon as the polls closed. I’m still following Indiana, as i think that’s the more important state for Hillary C. […]
The Ruckus | Anonymous
Talk Left: Indiana Results: Thread Two 6 May 2008, 7:04 pm
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The Ruckus | Anonymous
Talk Left: Indiana Exits, Thread 2 6 May 2008, 6:50 pm
(BTD) - The Indiana exit polls are up. I’ll blog about them here. Clinton won (45%) Men 51-49, (55%) Women 53-47, Whites (81%) 60-40. Lost African Ame. […]
The Ruckus | Anonymous
The Moderate Voice: ABC News: Obama Wins North Carolina But Indiana Too Close To Call 6 May 2008, 6:43 pm
ABC News says that based on exit polling it is calling the North Carolina primary for Senator Barack Obama — amid increasing signs that the Democrat. […]
The Ruckus | Anonymous
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Washington Post : Jenna Bush’s Covert Wedding 12 May 2008, 6:54 am
Among the few details from the Texas ceremony: She’s taking her husband’s name. Her dad cried. And Karl Rove danced.
186 k per second.com | Washington Post
Washington Post : A Mixed Environmental Record 12 May 2008, 6:54 am
The environment is key to Sen. John McCain’s presidential bid despite an inconsistent approach.
186 k per second.com | Washington Post
Washington Post : Sick Prisoner Fights to Get Help She Needs 12 May 2008, 6:54 am
The case of a legal U.S. resident who is facing deportation and who may be suffering from cancer offers a glimpse into a medical system that often fai. […]
186 k per second.com | Washington Post
Washington Post : First Energy, Then Weapons? 12 May 2008, 6:54 am
Developing countries’ interest in starting nuclear programs leads to prospects of a new arms race.
186 k per second.com | Washington Post
Washington Post : In Burma, a ‘Health Catastrophe’ 12 May 2008, 6:54 am
Charity estimates 1.5 million people are in danger of a possible outbreak of waterborne disease.
186 k per second.com | Washington Post
By REUTERS : Strong Earthquake Hits South China 11 May 2008, 8:47 pm
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 struck China’s Sichuan province on Monday, less than 100 km (60 miles) from the provincial capital of Chengdu, t. […]
186 k per second.com | By REUTERS
BBC : Lebanon tense after new clashes 11 May 2008, 8:46 pm
Hezbollah keeps up attacks on a pro-government leader in Lebanon as the Arab League prepares to send mediators.
186 k per second.com | BBC
Yahoo News : Strong earthquake hits southwest China
(Reuters) 11 May 2008, 8:44 pm
Reuters - An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 struck China’s Sichuan province on Monday, less than 100 km (60 miles) from the provincial capital of. […]
186 k per second.com | Yahoo News
Reuters : Strong earthquake hits southwest China 11 May 2008, 8:44 pm
BEIJING (Reuters) - An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 struck China’s Sichuan province on Monday, less than 100 km (60 miles) from the provincial c. […]
186 k per second.com | Reuters
Yahoo News : U.S. flies cyclone aid to "outpost of tyranny"
(Reuters) 11 May 2008, 8:41 pm
Reuters - The first U.S. military aid flight left Thailand on Monday for Myanmar, an “outpost of tyranny” according to Washington, as relief supplies. […]
186 k per second.com | Yahoo News
Reuters : U.S. flies cyclone aid to “outpost of tyranny” 11 May 2008, 8:41 pm
YANGON (Reuters) - The first U.S. military aid flight left Thailand on Monday for Myanmar, an “outpost of tyranny” according to Washington, as relief. […]
186 k per second.com | Reuters
USA Today : U.S. launches first airlift relief in Burma 11 May 2008, 8:41 pm
The U.S. was launching its first relief airlift Monday as the death toll from the killer storm jumped to nearly 29,000.
186 k per second.com | USA Today
CNN : U.S. aid flight en route to Myanmar 11 May 2008, 8:27 pm
A U.S. military airplane with relief supplies has taken off and is scheduled to land in Myanmar at about 2 p.m. Monday on a mission that American offi. […]
186 k per second.com | CNN
BBC : Tricky issue 11 May 2008, 8:27 pm
The tangled row over Pakistan’s sacked judges
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BBC : US aid flight takes off for Burma 11 May 2008, 8:25 pm
The first US aid flight takes off for Burma, but agencies warn the amount of aid getting to people is inadequate.
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Right-Blogs
Saudi Money for Harvard and Jimmy Carter
Little Green Footballs |
Quote of the day
Hot Air » Top Picks | Allahpundit
Running Interference for Obama
Power Line | Hindrocket
McCain and La Raza/The Race: A “serious lapse of judgment”
michellemalkin.com | Michelle Malkin
Another 3600 Words from Fjordman
Little Green Footballs |
Criminal Justice in the United Kingdom
Power Line | Hindrocket
We Got to Boogie
Little Green Footballs |
Media Alert
Power Line | Hindrocket
Could Musharraf make a comeback?
Hot Air » Top Picks | Ed Morrissey
Finkelstein in His Element at UC Irvine
Little Green Footballs |
Arab League ‘Condemns’ Hizballah
Little Green Footballs |
Leibovich’s six theses on Obama, plus six more
Power Line | The Big Trunk
Telegraph: Obama clinches?
Hot Air » Top Picks | Allahpundit
It’s over
Power Line | deacon
Happy Mom’s Day
Little Green Footballs |
McAuliffe to Tim Russert: If only your father was alive to see this
Hot Air » Top Picks | Allahpundit
Palestinian Work Accident Watch
Little Green Footballs |
Time Magazine Hearts Al-Sadr
Little Green Footballs |
Video: Worst ghost hoax evah
Hot Air » Top Picks | Allahpundit
Another Antisemite at the Washington Post
Little Green Footballs |
Left-Blogs
Open Thread for Night Owls & Early Birds
Daily Kos |
Book Review: Tim Shorrock’s ‘Spies for Hire’
Daily Kos |
Late Late Nite FDL: Apolitical Blues
Firedoglake | Suzanne
Open Thread and Diary Rescue
Daily Kos |
Enter the Inhofian Polar Bear Expert
Daily Kos |
Sunday Late Nite: Happy Mothers Day from Norman Bates
Firedoglake | TeddySanFran
Hoyer’s and Rockefeller’s Strange Corporate Bedfellow
Daily Kos |
Caught in the Middle
Firedoglake | Siun
If the price is right, you’ve got a friend in John McCain
Daily Kos |
Why Do Republicans Hate The Law?
Firedoglake | Eli
Lebanon: Yet Another Foreign Policy Opportunity Screwed Up by the Bush Administration
Daily Kos |
FDL Book Salon Welcomes Jeffrey Feldman: Outright Barbarous
Firedoglake | Amanda Marcotte
Halliburton/KBR is the kindest, bravest, warmest, most wonderful corporation I’ve ever known in my life.
Firedoglake | TBogg
Harwood: McCain ‘Has Benefited From Very Friendly Press Coverage For Many Years’
Think Progress | Ben
Cost of veterans care to rise, despite decline in total number of vets.
Think Progress | Satyam
Book Review: Larry Bartels’ "Unequal Democracy"
Daily Kos |
Politicizing Show Trials at the Same Time as Politicizing DOJ
Firedoglake | emptywheel
Midday Open Thread
Daily Kos |
Blunt: McCain ‘Would Be’ A Third Bush Term On Economy, ‘And I Think That’s A Good Thing’
Think Progress | Faiz
What? No Pie-Fighting?
Firedoglake | Peterr

