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Clinton Calls For Unification

Aug 26, 11:24

Hilary Clinton told delegates at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night that it was time for the party to unite. The Senator reminded everyone that they were all on the same side and hence should all come together under Obama. She told the delegates that they should vote for the Illinois Senator even if they had originally supported her because the bigger goal was defeating a Republican campaign that is way too similar to the Bush administration.

Clinton continues to try and sway her supporters towards Obama as the Democrats and Republicans are almost tied in the polls. Many of her followers are still upset with Obama over the way he has handled things with her and she hopes to forget the past and look towards the future as so many Democrats are trying to do.

There have been numerous attacks by Democrats against McCain and Bush in recent days and it is likely to continue. Obama supporters are calling for voters to forget the political ways of the past (which they believe McCain embodies) and instead move to the future with Obama.

Obama Picks Biden

Aug 23, 10:33

The waiting game is finally over as Barack Obama announced his selection of Joe Biden, Senator of Delaware, as his running mate for the 2008 election. Biden has represented Delaware as Senator since 1973 and certainly has a lot of experience.
In a sense Biden makes up for the areas Obama lacks. He has been in Washington for a long time and knows how everything works. He also has a lot of experience and credibility when it comes to foreign affairs, which is often seen as Obama’s weakest point.

Although the Delaware Senator does add a lot to Obama’s campaign, he may also hurt it too. Some are saying that Biden is the status quo and in no way goes in line with Obama’s vision of change. Hilary Clinton supporters are especially upset with the decision, especially because their candidate was not even considered (at least not publically.) Some have even compared the pair to Bush and Cheney, which certainly won’t be good for the Democratic campaign.

Exactly how things turn out is still questionable at this point, but it could go either way. All of the possible VP candidates do have their pros and cons, so it is likely that this sort of conundrum would exist either way. Some political experts claim that the VP choice seems like a big deal, but in reality it is not because in past years the VP choice has had very small effect on the polls and they expect it to be the same this time around.

Obama responds to worries

Aug 19, 11:38

Several Democrats have recently revealed their unease with Obama and whether he would be able to hold up in what is expected to be a brutal general election campaign. The critics were afraid that Obama was too soft on McCain due to the Republican’s aggressive and attacking campaign. They have also been wary about the message of hope that Obama offers because it isn’t very specific. There have also been doubts about Obama and how high the economy is on his priority list.

Ironically, all of the things that are scaring some Democrats now are the same things that made them like Obama in the primaries.

Today, the Illinois Senator announced to a group of his followers that he would address those concerns by being more aggressive against McCain and focusing more on the key issue of this election. Obama also tried convincing his audience that the Republican’s negative campaign won’t work in this election and that he will prevail.

Waiting Game for VP

Aug 18, 11:15

With the Democratic convention a week away, it shouldn’t be long before Barack Obama announces his running mate. Currently, there are several possibilities, all with their own weaknesses and strengths. Bill Richardson and Joe Biden are considered to be the favorites at this moment since they have done well in areas where Obama has struggled.

For example, Joe Biden would help win over voters who are unsure about Obama’s foreign policy experience due to all of the work the Delaware Senator has done dealing with other nations over the years. Bill Richardson would boost the Illinois Senator with the Latino vote, one which is growing and will be very important in this election. Both Biden and Richardson has speaking slots at the convention.

There are still tons of other possibilities including General Wesley Clark, Sen. Evan Bayh, Sen. Chris Dodd, and Sen. Chuck Hagel. Some are more far-fetched than others, but at this point anything seems possible.

Obama Raises $51 Million

Aug 17, 11:22

Barack Obama had a phenomenal turnout from fund raising in July, raising over $51 million in total. The statement was recently released and stated that over 65,000 new donors contributed to the total. The campaign has now raised over $2 million in funds and currenlt has over $65 million cash on hand.

The Democratic National Committee reportedly raised $27.7 million in July, most of which will be going to Obama’s campaign. Both the Committee and Obama’s campaign are suggesting that the high fund raising numbers are a reflection of the good that Obama can bring for the nation.

The Republican National Committe and John McCain are thought to have raised about $26 million a piece in July. Obama’s campaign has been boosted with the amount of money coming in, but the Republicans have managed to keep pace most of time. A huge money difference probably won’t occur in this election, making all the others factors all the more important.

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