Posts tagged with 'dream_ticket'

Ted Kennedy puts down Hillary, alienates her voters

POSTED BY ALEXANDRA STEIGRAD, MAY 09 2008 05:26 PM | PERMALINK

When asked whether an Obama/Clinton ticket was possible, Ted Kennedy said the following to Bloomberg TV:

"Well, the first is always a demand that you're going to have someone that's going to be able to assume the responsibility. I would hope that he would also give consideration to somebody that has –- is in tune with his appeal for the nobler aspirations of the American people. And I think if we had real leadership –- as we do with Barack Obama –- in the number-two spot as well, it'd be...
Resentment, race and the dream ticket

POSTED BY ALEXANDRA STEIGRAD, MARCH 18 2008 02:32 PM | PERMALINK

Race and gender have been, and continue to be, the most provocative elements in this presidential race. From the race card and the gender card, to overzealous supporters, and controversial remarks, both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have captured the country, not only with their political platforms, but also with their unique backgrounds

Obama’s speech today was not a culmination of the dialogue we’ve been engaged in for months, but a continuation of something that’s important to address. There’s...