The real story is that the Clinton camp keeps putting out ridiculous statements that damage Obama and then walk the statements back an inch or two to the point that they become barely or maybe somewhat defensible and less offensive and/or damaging to the Democrats' chances in the general, should Obama get the nomination.

Josh has recognized this in his posts. The pattern is clear, the desperation is clear, and the win-at-any-cost tactics need to be called out for what they are.

Posted at March 13, 2008 2:35 PM in response to Penn: Pennsylvania Will Show That Obama "Really Can't Win The General Election"

how many "Wolfson says: . .. " stories do we need?

Posted at March 7, 2008 4:40 PM in response to Wolfson: We'll Keep Hitting Obama For Lack Of "Commander-In-Chief" Cred

forget the name calling. who is advising Obama on foreign policy? and what exactly was Power's alleged expertise? She is an expert on genocide and since she has shown that the US has never sufficiently engaged in efforts to halt genocide, it seems that she is a rookie on the major issues that guide US policy. I am not saying that US policy should not be guided by more idealism.

Posted at March 7, 2008 12:46 PM in response to Power Resigns Over Hillary-Is-Monster Comment

I have no problem with academics shaping and informing foreign policy. It is imperative. But was Power really the lynch pin of Obama's foreign policy positions? If so, Obama is in trouble. Does she have any national security and foreign policy experience outside of her research? Is she a Middle East expert? What experience does she have with US - China relations?

Posted at March 7, 2008 12:33 PM in response to Power Resigns Over Hillary-Is-Monster Comment

Just sent $100. And will send $100 more the next time Wolfson or Penn say something stupid.

Posted at March 6, 2008 3:18 PM in response to Breaking: Obama Campaign Raises $55 Million In February

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jxvi2EXc1Wc&NR=1

Posted at March 6, 2008 1:14 PM in response to Hillary Spokesperson Compares Obama To...Ken Starr!

I think Billy is very wrong. I have been amazed at the number of people who have flipped from HRC to Obama because of the Clinton-fatigue factor and refreshed memories of the 1990s. I am not sure I believe all of them, but most of them say they will not vote for HRC now. These people are not young net-roots radicals. I am talking about professors, lawyers, bankers, journalists (MSM).

Posted at March 6, 2008 12:18 PM in response to Hillary Spokesperson Compares Obama To...Ken Starr!

Am I the only one who sees this as a dangerous rhetorical move by the Clinton camp? I think there are many Dem primary voters who may hate Ken Starr but also feel Clinton-fatigue and recall HRC's dishonest "right wing conspiracy" defense.

I thought her red phone commercial also recalls Bill's extracurricular activities, as in "it's 3am , do you know where Bill is?"

Posted at March 6, 2008 11:38 AM in response to Hillary Spokesperson Compares Obama To...Ken Starr!

Modest but significant? Significantly modest? Modestly significant.

Sounds like a massive hedge by MSNBC

Posted at March 5, 2008 10:26 AM in response to MSNBC: Last Night's Delegate Breakdown Shows Hillary's Gains Were Modest

The Obama camp has already said the Brokaw report was wrong.

http://hotlineblog.nationaljournal.com/archives/2008/03/its_wrong.html

That was posted last night

Posted at March 5, 2008 9:44 AM in response to Brazile: Howard Dean And Other Party Leaders Should Be Prepared To Step In