Obama: I will be the Democratic nominee
WASHINGTON (CNN) — In what he called a “defining moment for our nation,” Sen. Barack Obama on Tuesday became the first African-American to head the ticket of a major political party.
Obama’s steady stream of superdelegate endorsements, combined with the delegates he received from Tuesday’s primaries, put [...]
Bill Clinton: ‘Cover up’ hiding Hillary Clinton’s chances
(CNN) — Former President Bill Clinton said that Democrats were more likely to lose in November if Hillary Clinton is not the nominee, and suggested some were trying to “push and pressure and bully” superdelegates to make up their minds prematurely.
“I can’t believe it. It [...]
CNN Political Ticker: A clear rift in the party exists
(CNN) — West Virginia exit polls appear to show the prolonged Democratic presidential race has produced a clear rift in the party, at least for now.
We asked supporters of both candidates whether they would be satisfied if the other candidate won the nomination. [...]
It’s just a matter of time before it’s official, and Barack Obama becomes the Democratic nominee for President of the United States.
Obama takes superdelegate lead on eve of expected loss – CNN.com
(CNN) — Sen. Barack Obama took the lead in the race for superdelegates on the eve of a contest that’s expected [...]
“There was just an AP article posted that found how Senator Obama’s support among working — hardworking Americans, white Americans, is weakening again, and how the, you know, whites in both states who had not completed college were supporting me.” — Senator Hillary Clinton
So let me get this straight … hardworking Americans are [...]
From the Washington Post:
Joe Andrew Jumps from Clinton to Obama
Former Democratic Party leader Joe Andrew announced he is switching sides in the primary battle, from longtime ally Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton to Sen. Barack Obama.
Andrew’s announcement came without warning to either candidate. The Indiana superdelegate released a long letter this morning [...]
