Posts tagged with 'north_carolina'

Clinton isn't dropping out--and she shouldn't

POSTED BY ALEXANDRA STEIGRAD, MAY 07 2008 02:08 PM | PERMALINK

As many predicted, yesterday was a split-decision, however, Obama ran up huge margins in N.C. and narrowly lost in Indiana, signaling a change in the race to practically everyone in the media. While the pundits have already called the race, Clinton vows to go on--and she still should. Right now, this is a win-win situation for her.

If she loses, as many suspect, she will have the leverage to bargain with Obama to absorb her campaign debt. Furthermore, longer this goes on, (and there's only a...
Game changer for Obama

POSTED BY ALEXANDRA STEIGRAD, MAY 06 2008 09:43 PM | PERMALINK

CBS News may have called Indiana for Clinton--which is still debatable--but she got trounced in North Carolina, and she didn't do what she needed to do, namely keep it close in North Carolina and win convincingly in Indiana. Obama has found his voice again, giving a speech that reached out to Clinton supporters, while also lifting up the Democratic party. We'll see what Clinton says, and what the final totals are, but it's apparent that Obama withstood a few tough weeks, and overperformed expectations....
What does early reporting on tonight's primaries tell us?

POSTED BY ALEXANDRA STEIGRAD, MAY 06 2008 03:00 PM | PERMALINK

Something big could happen tonight to change the course of the Democratic nomination, but the feeling that's in the air is most likely just that--a feeling. After a long back-and-forth in the primary battle, I am more inclined to believe that many are feeling anxiety/anticipation rather than an actual game-changing moment. We all want to know when this thing is going to break. Is Hillary going to really shift the momentum in this race? Can Obama close the deal and sew this thing up?

After having read...
Clinton's ace in the hole

POSTED BY ALEXANDRA STEIGRAD, MAY 03 2008 10:02 PM | PERMALINK

The LA Times has a great profile of Clinton's North Carolina director Ace Smith. Part Michael Corleone, part Darth Vader, Smith is both feared and respected for his masterful ability to put together votes and deliver big victories. Smith is the man who helped Clinton clinch big wins in California and Texas. If you have any interest in campaign strategy, check out the story below.

Clinton consultant 'Ace' Smith feared and admire

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Sitting on the sunny patio of a coffee shop last...
NC Gov. endorses Hillary Clinton

POSTED BY ALEXANDRA STEIGRAD, APRIL 29 2008 05:50 PM | PERMALINK

Here's the video from this afternoon:
Obama repudiates Wright

POSTED BY MALCOLM RAY, APRIL 29 2008 03:49 PM | PERMALINK

The love affair is over. Obama, speaking in North Carolina today categorically repudiated Rev. Wright: "The person I saw yesterday was not the person that I met 20 years ago. His comments were not only divisive and destructive, but I believe that they end up giving comfort to those who prey on hate, and I believe that they do not portray accurately the perspective of the black church. They certainly don't portray accurately my values and beliefs. And if Rev. Wright thinks that that's political posturing,...