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Chamber of Commerce Plugs Cash Into Tight GOP Races

Fearing a big Senate majority for Dems, organization may spend up to $35M

(Newser) - The US Chamber of Commerce, the nation’s largest business lobby, is throwing millions of dollars into an advertising campaign to prevent Democrats from winning a filibuster-proof 60-seat majority in the Senate, the Wall Street Journal reports. The group could spend $35 million, twice what it set aside for all...

As Obama Feels the Love, Democrats Feel the Panic
As Obama Feels the Love,
Democrats Feel the Panic
analysis
Oct 22, 2008 9:00 AM CDT

As Obama Feels the Love, Democrats Feel the Panic

Worrywart Dems can't get used to the idea of winning

(Newser) - Democrats are so used to losing, writes Roger Simon on Politico, that even the spectacle of what looks very much like a Republican collapse can't keep them from feeling blue. Soaring poll numbers for Barack Obama, a huge war chest, a boom in registered voters—so much good news makes...

Only Dems Fear Obama Loss
 Only Dems Fear Obama Loss 
OPINION
Oct 21, 2008 6:20 PM CDT

Only Dems Fear Obama Loss

Despite polls, "pessimistic" party can't shake that sinking feeling

(Newser) - Despite all evidence to the contrary, lots of Democrats "have convinced themselves that John McCain is going to be the next president,” writes Tucker Carlson in the Daily Beast. Having “snatched defeat from the jaws of victory” so many times, Democrats remain superstitious. Or just shell-shocked. “...

Bernanke All But Endorsed Obama: Journal Editors
Bernanke All But Endorsed Obama: Journal Editors
OPINION
Oct 21, 2008 10:59 AM CDT

Bernanke All But Endorsed Obama: Journal Editors

Fed chief's support for stimulus conformed to Dem platform

(Newser) - The Fed once shunned politics, but chairman Ben Bernanke’s support for a second economic stimulus bill yesterday amounts to an endorsement of Barack Obama, write the outraged editors of the Wall Street Journal. By saying a stimulus would be "well targeted," despite GOP and White House resistance,...

Barack Gets Heat at Barbecue Joint

Ugly atmosphere over NC lunch for 'socialist'

(Newser) - Barack Obama and aides bought lunch at a North Carolina barbecue restaurant in Fayetteville yesterday in an uneasy atmosphere that illustrates how tensely divided voters are in the state just two weeks before the election. One woman yelled, "Socialist! socialist! Get out of here!" as another angry customer...

Don't Get Cocky, Obama Cautions Supporters

19 days is a long time in electoral politics, candidate warns

(Newser) - Polls show that Barack Obama has a solid lead, nationally and in several swing states, over John McCain. But the Democrat warned supporters today to be wary of overconfidence, Reuters reports. “I've been in these positions before when we were favored and the press starts getting carried away and...

Pelosi Calls for Probe of Dem Linked to 'Hush-Money Affair'

Florida congressman linked to sex harassment payoff of mistress staffer

(Newser) - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has called for an ethics investigation following a news report that Florida Democrat Tim Mahoney had an affair with a staffer, then paid her $121,000 to dodge a sexual harassment suit. The congressman has also called for an investigation, saying he's confident he will be...

Neither Candidate Is Ready to Live Here: Noonan

Obama, McCain fail to inspire stressed American public

(Newser) - We did have an October surprise, after all, in the form of an economic collapse, and it "all but certainly decided the race," writes Peggy Noonan in the Wall Street Journal. But as she watches Democrats' 'smug triumphalism" and angry Republicans' finger-pointing, Noonan can't help but think that...

In Poll, More Blame GOP, Bush for Bailout Failure

90% worry economy will suffer more

(Newser) - A poll shows that 44% of Americans blame Republicans and 21% Democrats for the failed bailout, though a majority thought the plan didn't go far enough to protect the public, reports the Washington Post. Respondents were split on the bill: 45% were for it, 47% against it. Still, almost 90%...

Forget Arugula: Dems Should Hit GOP on Fiscal Crisis

But they should ignore the arugula and hammer on GOP moves that created this mess

(Newser) - Put aside the arugula and forget "priggish" counter-attacks on Sarah Palin, Thomas Frank advises Democrats. The way to win the culture war being waged by Republicans is to point out what GOP dominance over the last quarter century has done: removed fiscal safeguards and brought us "to the...

Our Economic Cure? Innovation
 Our Economic Cure? Innovation 
OPINION
Sep 14, 2008 1:37 PM CDT

Our Economic Cure? Innovation

Innovation, and making it more efficient, can turn gray skies blue

(Newser) - Democrats and Republicans do have something in common: Both parties are wrong on how to resuscitate the flat-lining US economy, Michael Mandel argues in BusinessWeek. Tax cuts or increased government spending aren’t the cure. “Innovation is the best—and maybe the only—way the US can get out...

Palin Attacks Have Damaged Dems, but It's Not Over

And Obama can't make the media look dumb on this one, or it'll get really bad

(Newser) - The only way to contain the new power that is Sarah Palin (the power conferred by Democratic attacks) is to start ignoring her and return to the basics, Peggy Noonan advises in the Wall Street Journal. To overcome the "catastrophe" of the last two weeks, Barack Obama needs to...

Paul Un dorses McCain, Obama
 Paul Undorses McCain, Obama 
Sep 10, 2008 4:48 PM CDT

Paul Undorses McCain, Obama

Texan calls for strong third-party protest vote

(Newser) - Ron Paul wants you to vote for a third-party candidate, CNN reports. The failed Republican presidential wannabe doesn’t particularly care whether you back Ralph Nader, Bob Barr, Cynthia McKinney, or Chuck Baldwin—all of whom are declared candidates—but he had no kind words for John McCain or Barack...

Palin 'Exactly Who I Need' to Remake Washington: Mac

Alaska governor 'honored,' aims appeal at women displeased with Democrats

(Newser) - John McCain described Sarah Palin, his choice for vice presidential running mate, as "exactly who I need. She's exactly who this country needs to help us fight the same old Washington politics of me first and country second." McCain and Palin appeared together in Ohio on their way...

Obama: 'We Are a Better Country Than This'

(Newser) - Barack Obama made the most of his historic night at Denver's packed Invesco Field with a broad-based attack on the "broken politics of Washington and the failed policies of George W. Bush," Reuters reports. "We are here because we love this country too much to let the...

Gore: 'We Must Seize This Opportunity'

(Newser) - Al Gore set the stage for Barack Obama's historic address later tonight with an appeal to keep John McCain from continuing the legacy of President Bush, particularly on climate change, CNN reports. "I believe in recycling, but that's ridiculous," said Gore. He said the oil industry has a...

Dems Plan to Crash GOP Convention, Too

Campaign lays out anti-RNC programs

(Newser) - All's fair in the war between conventions, and the Democrats are readying their spoiling machine ahead of the GOP gathering next week, the Swamp reports. An Obama campaign operative’s email lays out the attack Dems will launch from their war room literally across the street from the RNC:
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Biden: McCain 'Doesn't Get It'
 Biden: McCain
 'Doesn't Get It'
Aug 27, 2008 10:01 PM CDT

Biden: McCain 'Doesn't Get It'

(Newser) - Joe Biden accepted his party's nomination to be vice president tonight, then took to the podium to pound the theme that John McCain will offer nothing more than a third Bush term, CNN reports. "John McCain doesn't seem to get it," said Biden, stressing his own humble roots...

Bill Clinton: 'Obama Is Ready'
 Bill Clinton: 'Obama Is Ready' 
Aug 27, 2008 8:29 PM CDT

Bill Clinton: 'Obama Is Ready'

(Newser) - Bill Clinton tonight delivered a forceful endorsement of Barack Obama, saying that the newly anointed nominee is ready and able to undo the damage of the Bush administration. "Barack Obama is the man for this job," said Clinton, who had feuded with his wife's rival throughout the primaries....

Historic First: Obama's the Nominee

(Newser) - Barack Obama today became the first black candidate to earn the presidential nomination of a major party. His main rival, Hillary Clinton, got him there with a flourish by personally suspending the official roll call and asking that he be nominated by acclamation. She said she did so "in...

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