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Thu. May 1, 2008National Journal's Daily Briefing on Politics

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Switch Hitters

No offense to IN, NC, KY et. al., but it's not about you. Well, it hasn't been for sometime, but now the candidates aren't even being subtle. It's all about the superdelegates. Or at least that's the message Obama is sending this week.

If Obama really wanted to go for the white working class vote, shouldn't he just have jumped on the gas tax bandwagon? Sure, it'll be seen as pandering. But if he wants to shed the 'effete' label, this seems like a better option than bowling.

What Obama did show off, however, was his get of ex-HRC-backer and ex-DNC Chair Joe Andrew. For those keeping score that's 2 super switchers for Obama, zero for HRC. But what reason did Andrew give for the switch? Obama's understanding of small-town, Hoosier values? Nope. It was his inspirational message. Nice, but is that what undecided IN voters are looking for?

Obama's red-state superdel rollout this week has been impressive. But how many more does he have in the bank? And is the new slew of polls out today showing him losing ground to HRC - and losing the confidence of Dem voters as the stronger McCain foe - making them antsy?

Quote of the Day

"And, you know, I'm going to express my opinion, others can express theirs."

— HRC, on Rev. Wright, "O'Reilly Factor," FNC, 4/30

Top News
  • Demographics Are Destiny

    New NC poll shows Obama up by 7 pts. thanks to 87% support from black voters.

  • Never Go Home Again?

    PA Q poll shows both HRC and Obama beating McCain, but HRC does 13 pts. better than Obama among Dems, he does 5 pts. better among indies.

  • Wright And Wrong

    Obama spends 60-secs. telling voters the "Truth" about gas tax; but still answering Wright Q's on stump in IN.

  • Blow Out The Candles

    MoveOn.org starts $1M anti-McCain ad campaign today in NM and IA that features 5 yr. Iraq anniversary.

  • Getting Frank(en) In MN

    Franken's still dealing w/ tax fall-out in MN SEN.; is there a real chance of a primary challenge?

 

Contents Thu. May 1, 2008

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  • Tuesday, April 29, 2008
  • Monday, April 28, 2008
  • Friday, April 25, 2008
  • Thursday, April 24, 2008

Today's Frontpage

    White House 2008 -- The Republicans

  • MCCAIN: "Candles" In The Wind

    White House 2008 -- The Democrats

  • THE FIELD: There's A Gas Station, Pull Over
  • FLORIGAN: Recounting The Recount
  • SUPERDELEGATES: Righting A Wright
  • CLINTON: Bound And Determined
  • OBAMA: Itching To Switch? Now's The Time.

    White House 2008 -- Other Updates

  • THE FIELD: Hablo Espanol?
  • CBS NEWS/NEW YORK TIMES: Steady As He Goes
  • FOX NEWS/OPINION DYNAMICS: She's Still Got It
  • NBC NEWS/WALL STREET JOURNAL: Setting Up For The Fall
  • INDIANA (5/6 PRIMARY): It'll Be A Gas!
  • NORTH CAROLINA (5/6 PRIMARY): Bet They'll Double Check Next Time
  • NORTH CAROLINA (5/6 PRIMARY): Not As Well-Heeled As Once Thought
  • OREGON (5/20 PRIMARY): Riddle Me This, Dems
  • NEW MEXICO (6/3 PRIMARY): Play By The Rules
  • CONVOS: No Citation Without Representation
  • FLORIDA (27 EVS): A Seminole Moment?
  • OHIO (20 EVS): Roses Are Red, Ohio Is Blue. But Only With Hillary.
  • PENNSYLVANIA (21 EVS): Look At Those Dems Deserting Obama
  • 2008 SCHEDULES: He's Goin Cleveland Rocks, Cleveland Rocks!

    National Briefing

  • IRAQ: Mission: Impossible?
  • CONSULTANT SCORECARD: Business Is Good!
  • CONSULTANT CANDID: Clinton's Mo-Jo
  • BLOGOMETER: A Turning Of The Tide?

    Senate 2008

  • ALASKA: Bros Before Pols
  • GEORGIA: Dude, Pete Rose Analogies Are SO 20 Years Ago... Still, At Least You Didn't Say It's "David Vs. Goliath"
  • KENTUCKY: Sealed With A Kiss
  • MINNESOTA: Watch Your Bakk
  • NEBRASKA: Almost As Heart-Warming As "High School Musical"
  • NEW JERSEY: A Campaign About Energy, Of All Kinds

    Governor 2008

  • MISSOURI: He Is Legend
  • MONTANA: Huck-A-Boo!
  • NORTH CAROLINA: No One's Walking Away Just Yet

    Poll Update

  • FOX NEWS/OPINION DYNAMICS: Foxy Lady
  • CBS NEWS/NEW YORK TIMES: Hillary's The Dem General
  • NBC NEWS/WALL STREET JOURNAL: Check Out That GOP Brand

    People

  • BYRD: Back, And Still Outraged
  • MCCAIN, C.: Take A Look, It's In A Book
  • GIBBONS: There's No Such Thing As A Free Search
  • GRANHOLM: Obstructing A Governor
  • SCHWARZENEGGER: Look Who's Elitist Now
  • KERREY: So Many Layers Of, "Wait, What?"
  • KILPATRICK: Scandalous As A Child, Too
  • NEWS BAZAAR: In Bets Like These, Everyone Wins

    Media Monitor

  • MEDIA MONITOR: This Morning
??? Overlooked ???

Romer Roams Alone

Of the 11 living DNC chairs between '81 and '05, six have endorsed Obama and four Clinton. Only ex-CO Gov. Roy Romer has remained neutral.

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