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GOP Is Chasing Away Latino Voters
GOP Is Chasing Away Latino Voters
Aug 16, 2007 5:56 AM CDT

GOP Is Chasing Away Latino Voters

Immigration policy hurting party, says American Prospect

(Newser) - With 69% of Latino voters going Democratic in 2006, anti-immigration sentiment among GOP presidential hopefuls may only serve to turn off the remaining 30. Meanwhile, the Latino population is growing, especially in swing states. "Even Texas could become a swing state a couple of elections from now," the...

Romney's So Rich It Surprised Even Him

With up to $247M, he's worth the other major candidates combined

(Newser) - Mitt Romney looks to be richer than the other presidential candidates combined, Bloomberg reports. In a filing today with the Federal Election Commission, the GOP contender today revealed that he and his wife jointly own assets worth between $190 and $270 million. Since their assets have been in a blind...

Candidate or DA: Thompson Can't Be Both

If he runs, NBC will pull 'Law & Order' episodes

(Newser) - NBC will pull “Law & Order” reruns featuring DA Arthur Branch if the man who portrays him runs for president, the New York Times reported today. The self-imposed ban on those 115 episodes in which Fred Thompson appears would avoid the obligation to give other candidates comparable air time...

GOP YouTube Debate On Again Despite Holdout Mitt

'You shouldn't have to talk to a snowman'

(Newser) - The Republican YouTube debate—on hold after candidates witnessed how wacky the format could be in the Democratic debate—is on again, the Washington Post reports. The lone holdout is Mitt Romney, fresh from his victory in the Iowa straw poll. Romney, ironically, has posted more videos on his YouTube...

Runner-up Huckabee Big Winner in Iowa

Showing could catapult GOP longshot into top echelon

(Newser) - Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee was a surprise winner in Iowa's straw poll yesterday when he came in a strong second, which may have catapulted him into the top tier. He pulled 18.1% of the vote to Mitt Romney’s 31.5%. Huckabee's performance is particularly impressive given that he...

From Whispers, GOP Hopefuls Aim for a Roar

Backchannel back-stabbing on rise ahead of Iowa poll

(Newser) - With second-tier candidates sensing that Saturday's straw poll may be their last, best chance to stay in the race for the Republican presidential nomination, Iowa is abuzz with whispering campaigns, Slate's John Dickerson says. The homegrown negative ads are a major tool for cash-poor politicians with names like Tancredo, Brownback...

South Carolina Prompts Primary Chaos

SC to jump to January, pushing primary schedule as early as December

(Newser) - South Carolina's Republican Party is about to shift its primary to January 19, triggering a chain reaction of primary rescheduling that is infuriating candidates and campaign managers, the Washington Post reports. The New Hampshire primary will likely be rescheduled for early January and the Iowa caucuses as early as December....

Candidates Face Liberal Bloggers
Candidates Face Liberal Bloggers
Aug 4, 2007 5:32 PM CDT

Candidates Face Liberal Bloggers

(Newser) - Political campaigning took another step into the blogosphere today as Democratic presidential hopefuls vied for the support of the netroots community at the Yearly Kos convention in Chicago. Seven of the eight candidates answered sometimes-testy questions from what the AP called "powerful and polarizing liberal bloggers."

Kossaks Will Wield Real Power in '08

National Review writer oozes respect for Daily Kos

(Newser) - As Daily Kos opens its second annual YearlyKos convention in Chicago today, National Review’s Byron York takes stock of the Kossacks' accomplishments since he dubbed them the "Vast Left Wing Conspiracy" in his book two years ago. Then, they had the power to shake up the Democratic Party...

Clinton, Obama in Nuke War
Clinton, Obama in Nuke War
Aug 2, 2007 6:25 PM CDT

Clinton, Obama in Nuke War

Candidates square off over use of A-bombs on al-Qaeda

(Newser) - Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are locked in a Cold War of words over how their putative administrations would handle the US nuclear arsenal. Clinton launched a scathing attack on Obama's apparent reluctance to deploy nukes against al-Qaeda, calling "blanket statements with respect to the use or nonuse of...

Hillary Widens Lead Over Barack
Hillary Widens Lead Over Barack
Aug 1, 2007 7:31 PM CDT

Hillary Widens Lead Over Barack

Either one would beat Rudy, based on new poll

(Newser) - Hillary Clinton continues to stretch out her lead in the race for the Democratic nomination; she now beats Obama 43% to 22%, according to a new WSJ/NBC News poll taken after the last contentious candidate debate. A month ago she had a 14-point lead. Clinton has steadily increased her standing...

Campaign Trail Awaits Chelsea Clinton—Again

She could be the first First Kid for two different administrations

(Newser) - After nurturing a low profile for years, former First Daughter Chelsea Clinton, 27, is back in the public eye, stumping for her presidential candidate mom. During her mother's 2000 Senate campaign, she was little more than set dressing. She has reprised that role this time around but may play a...

YouTube Asks, Dems Respond
YouTube Asks, Dems Respond
Jul 24, 2007 6:35 AM CDT

YouTube Asks, Dems Respond

Voters call the shots as candidates answer their questions directly

(Newser) - Voters put questions directly to the Democratic presidential candidates last night, thanks to 3,000 citizens who submitted questions to YouTube. CNN selected and played 39 of the homemade videos, in which regular Americans—including a lesbian couple, a singer, and a snowman—created an unprecedented debate format. The candidates...

The Senator Wears Prada (Maybe)
The Senator Wears Prada (Maybe)
Jul 20, 2007 3:20 PM CDT

The Senator Wears Prada (Maybe)

Clinton's 'startling' show of cleavage gets the Post 's attention

(Newser) - Hillary Clinton was discussing the high cost of college, but some eyes were trained on the low cut of her neckline. Under the senator’s pink blazer sat a black top that revealed a modicum of cleavage and caught the eye of Washington Post fashion editor Robin Givhan, who finds...

GOP Voters Undecided, Unhappy
GOP Voters Undecided, Unhappy
Jul 17, 2007 4:38 PM CDT

GOP Voters Undecided, Unhappy

'None of the above' leads Republican hopefuls; Dems heavily favor Clinton

(Newser) - Rudy Giuliani has the support of 21% of Republicans in a new poll—down from 27% in June, which is bad enough, and second to the most popular option: none of the above. John McCain stands fourth, a notch below undeclared candidate Fred Thompson, in the most recent AP-Ipsos poll,...

Obama, Clinton Collect Biggest War Chests

With the two heavy-weights tied, Edwards a distant third

(Newser) - Democratic presidential candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are neck-and-neck —and both way ahead of the pack— in campaign fundraising, according to their latest filings with the Federal Election Commission. Obama has about $34 million in primary cash on hand, Clinton has $33 million and John Edwards is a...

Thompson Disavows Pro-Choice Lobbying

Allegation could mar conservative cred

(Newser) - The Fred Thompson camp vehemently denied a claim today by an abortion-rights advocacy group that he worked as a lobbyist for them in 1991, the Los Angeles Times reports. The  group claims Thompson contacted White House officials as part of an attempt to ease restrictions on abortion counseling at federally...

Bill Stumps With Hillary in Iowa
Bill Stumps
With Hillary
in Iowa
Jul 3, 2007 2:00 PM CDT

Bill Stumps With Hillary in Iowa

Steps into helpmate role as she struggles to regain momentum

(Newser) - Bill Clinton is trying out the role of doting husband on a campaign swing through Iowa this week. Their first joint appearances  seem aimed to boost Hillary's likability and cut that 50% disapproval rating. Bill offers a warm introduction, affectionate hugs, and the claim that his wife is better qualified...

McCain Hopes on Life Support
McCain Hopes on Life Support
Jul 3, 2007 5:32 AM CDT

McCain Hopes on Life Support

Lack of funds, party backing crippling White House run

(Newser) - John McCain's presidential campaign is barely clinging to life following a paltry $11-million fundraising effort in the second quarter, a symptom of lack of party support, the Politico reports. Once a frontrunner, McCain has alienated the GOP faithful with stands his handlers characterize as principled but unpopular, such as his...

Richardson Fundraising Heats Up
Richardson Fundraising Heats Up
Jun 30, 2007 6:57 PM CDT

Richardson Fundraising Heats Up

NM governor raises $7 million and his profile in 2nd quarter

(Newser) - Democratic contender Bill Richardson raised $7 million in the second quarter of this year, beating  his first quarter take, the AP reports, and giving him a solid fourth place in the competition for funds. The New Mexico governor, who has benefited from clever advertising, has also gained in polls in...

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