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Monday, April 21, 2008 - Posts

  • Clinton: Obama Is JFK (Sorta) [[CORRECTED]]


    The Barack-Obama-is-the-next-JFK theme has basically vanished since Teddy K’s endorsement didn’t do Obama much good in Massachusetts. But, ever-so-subtly, Hillary Clinton could be reviving the comparison—only this time, she’s invoking JFK’s naivete to Read More...
  • Five-and-a-Half Hours


    How’s this for rapid response: 11: 15 a.m.: Clinton campaign e-mails: “NEW AD: Clinton Campaign Unveils New Ad Asking Voters, ‘Who Do You Think Has What it Takes?’ ” [Watch it here .] 4:49 p.m.: Obama campaign e-mails: “AD RESPONSE TO CLINTON FEAR AD” Read More...
  • Rendell, Off-Message as Usual


    Via Ben Smith , here’s a great video of Gov. Ed Rendell berating talking to college students who support Obama. It’s almost pointless to note Rendell going off-message—it happens every time he opens his mouth. But this time, he’s essentially repeating Read More...
  • Public Service Announcement


    In case you're curious, Pennsylvania polls close at 8 p.m. tomorrow. Just in time for American Idol . Read More...
  • "Boy" Alert


    Last week we discussed how the case of Kentucky Rep. Geoff Davis, who referred to Barack Obama as “that boy,” might serve as a cautionary tale for John McCain. If McCain’s age becomes an issue in the general—and it no doubt will—we figure it’s not inconceivable Read More...
  • The Negative Ad Vortex


    The Clinton campaign has released what it calls its "closing argument" ad: " Kitchen ." The formula is familiar—a montage of scary images over an ominous drumbeat, followed by uplifting music and a picture of Hillary. The question: “Who do you think has Read More...
  • “Hillary Deathwatch” Odds: 9.9 Percent (Still!)


    Despite a flurry of negative ads from both sides, Hillary Clinton's Pennsylvania lead holds steady. So with no clear ups or downs, we're leaving her chances of winning the nomination at 9.9 percent . If you don't have something nice to say, don't say Read More...
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