Select2008’s Daily News Fix for May 5, 2008
AP: Obama Wins Guam Caucuses by 7 Votes | The Trail | washingtonpost.com
Sen. Barack Obama won the Democratic caucuses on Guam by seven votes over Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, less than 0.2 percent of the vote in a spirited election that required an overnight hand count of the ballots, the Associated Press reported.
Clinton mailing attacks Obama on guns l Ben Smith’s Blog - Politico.com
Hillary Clinton has re-opened her sharp attack on Barack Obama’s position on guns, with a mailer in Indiana that seeks to raise questions about him with both supporters and opponents of gun rights.
Indiana Poses a Puzzle in the Primary Race - New York Times
It is hard to run for office across this state, mostly because there is no single Indiana.
Politically, culturally, economically, linguistically, there are at least three Indianas
ABC News: Michelle Obama: Mom First, Politics Second
Michelle Obama wants you to know she’s a mom first, political wife second.
Michelle Obama Solidifies Her Role in the Election - WSJ.com
With the Democratic presidential race wide open, Mrs. Obama, a 44-year-old Princeton- and Harvard Law-educated hospital executive, is assuming the same dominant role in Sen. Obama’s public life that she has in his private life.
25 of the World’s Most Inspiring Women l Michelle Obama
This devoted mother of two young girls, vice-president of community and external affairs for University of Chicago Hospitals, active board member of several organizations, and let’s not forget, leading supporter of her husband
Clinton Spurns “Elite” Economists on Gas Tax - New York Times
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Sunday dismissed the “elite opinion” of economists who criticized her gas tax proposal, using a term that has dogged rival Barack Obama in recent weeks.
The contrasts of Cindy McCain — chicagotribune.com
The fuller portrait is complex. She’s worrying about her sons in the military, making sure her adopted Bangladeshi daughter is doing her homework and trying to stay healthy four years after a stroke.
Q&A: Cindy McCain - National Journal- msnbc.com
National Journal’s Linda Douglass spoke with Cindy McCain for the April 25 edition of “National Journal On Air.” This is a transcript of their conversation.
Cindy McCain - The New York Times
Mrs. McCain limits her formal role in the campaign largely to retail politics, and has usually resisted taking policy positions, criticizing other candidates publicly or making comments about the current occupant of the White House.
Wives of Candidates Compare Notes From Trail - New York Times
Tuesday it was the wives’ turn in the spotlight as Elizabeth Edwards, Cindy McCain, Michelle Obama, Ann Romney and Jeri Kehn Thompson talked about the rigors of the trail in what was billed as the first forum for spouses of the presidential candidates.
Profiles: The Other Obama: Reporting & Essays: The New Yorker
Michelle Obama and the politics of candor.
Political Radar: Bill Clinton Tells North Carolina the Difference Between Hillary and Obama
Bill Clinton is getting tough on Sen. Barack Obama today, explaining the differences between his wife and her opponent as he visits with voters from the front porches of homes in Lenoir, Newton and other North Carolina communties.
Clinton’s Camp Seeks Gentler Role for Ex-President - New York Times
Democrats inside and outside the Clinton campaign debated and in some cases bemoaned the degree to which former President Bill Clinton’s criticism of Senator Barack Obama last week had inflicted lasting damage on his wife’s presidential candidacy.
David S. Broder - Clinton’s Tough Path - washingtonpost.com
Does the Clinton camp still see any realistic way she can deny Barack Obama the Democratic nomination without blowing up the party?
Michelle Obama: Campaigning her way - USATODAY.com
First Lady in Waiting: Politics & Power: vanityfair.com
As Barack gathers momentum, Michelle speaks candidly about America’s need for change, and a different kind of political marriage.
The 68th Annual International Best-Dressed List: Entertainment & Culture: vanityfair.com
Who Is Michelle Obama? | Newsweek Politics: Campaign 2008 | Newsweek.com
Michelle has accepted the role of aspiring First Lady and the sometimes uncomfortable scrutiny that comes with it.
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