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On AlterNet: obama

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "obama"

Poll-Watch: Big Convention Bounce for Obama?

Poll-Watch: Big Convention Bounce for Obama?

Joshua Holland, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. August 28, 2008.
Gallup says so.

Columngate: The Media's Latest Alarmist Non-Story

Columngate: The Media's Latest Alarmist Non-Story

Jill Hussein C., Brilliant at Breakfast AlterNet: PEEK. August 28, 2008.
Is this really the best they can come up with?

With the Dem Nomination in Hand, Time Portrays a Darker Image of Obama

With the Dem Nomination in Hand, Time Portrays a Darker Image of Obama

Michael Shaw, BAGnewsNotes AlterNet: Election 2008. August 28, 2008.
TIME's convention preview has Obama surrounded in shadows.

Say What You Will About Bill Clinton, He's Still a Helluva Politician

Say What You Will About Bill Clinton, He's Still a Helluva Politician

Digby, Hullabaloo AlterNet: PEEK. August 28, 2008.
Clinton has definitely still got it.

Poll-Watch: Obama up in 3 Battleground States; Nader Polling Strong

Poll-Watch: Obama up in 3 Battleground States; Nader Polling Strong

Joshua Holland, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. August 27, 2008.
But third-party candidates' support in the Summer doesn't necessarily translate into support in the Fall.

Forget the Media Driven Drama, Guess Whose Vote Will Nominate Obama?

Forget the Media Driven Drama, Guess Whose Vote Will Nominate Obama?

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. August 27, 2008.
Hillary to cast nominating vote for Barack.

McCain's Ad Scam: Why Pay For What the Media Will Do For Free?

McCain's Ad Scam: Why Pay For What the Media Will Do For Free?

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. August 27, 2008.
McCain isn't airing most of his ads, just sending them directly to a media all too willing to show them around.

Hillary's Speech: I was There

Digby, Hullabaloo AlterNet: PEEK. August 27, 2008.
Lots of love for Hill last night from Dems of all stripes.

Maureen Dowd is Dishonest and a Very Bad Writer

Booman, Booman Tribune AlterNet: PEEK. August 27, 2008.
MoDo writes another column that helps McCain.

George Lakoff: Take Apart McCain's Phony 'Country Above All' Theme

George Lakoff: Take Apart McCain's Phony 'Country Above All' Theme

Egregious, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. August 27, 2008.
The king of framing has some advice for Democrats.

Half of Americans Believe GOP Spin on Obama's Tax Plan

Half of Americans Believe GOP Spin on Obama's Tax Plan

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. August 26, 2008.
Even though Obama says he'll cut taxes for 95 percent of Americans, Gallup records 53 percent thinking he'll raise them.

What Should Hillary's Role Be After the Convention?

What Should Hillary's Role Be After the Convention?

Marie Cocco, Washington Post Writers Group. August 26, 2008.
It is usually the job of the party nominee to build unity once a vanquished rival has conceded. Unless the loser happens to be a woman.

Kennedy, Michelle, and Two Little Obamas Make Dems' First Night a Win

Kennedy, Michelle, and Two Little Obamas Make Dems' First Night a Win

Blue Texan, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. August 26, 2008.
Some people are worried that the Dems didn't go after McCain last night ... be patient, last night wasn't the night to attack.

James Carville's Bitter Take on the Dems Convention

Steven D., Booman Tribune AlterNet: PEEK. August 26, 2008.
Carville blasts the first night's proceedings on CNN

Updated: Report: Police May Have Stopped Plot to Kill Obama

Updated: Report: Police May Have Stopped Plot to Kill Obama

Joshua Holland, AlterNet AlterNet: Election 2008. August 25, 2008.
Story requires confirmation.

Hillary Urges Unity, Attacks McCain

Hillary Urges Unity, Attacks McCain

Petulant, Shakesville AlterNet: PEEK. August 25, 2008.
Hillary on McCain's recent attack ads that feature her: "I am Hillary Clinton and I do not approve that message."

Kennedy to Pass the Torch, Prepares to Speak at DNC

Kennedy to Pass the Torch, Prepares to Speak at DNC

Jill Hussein C., AlterNet: PEEK. August 25, 2008.
It doesn't get any more dramatic than this.

Poll-Watch: Majority of Voters Don't Know Joe Biden

Poll-Watch: Majority of Voters Don't Know Joe Biden

AlterNet Staff, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. August 25, 2008.
According to Gallup, his selection doesn't hurt the ticket, but may not help all that much at this stage.

The McCain Junior High Reaction to Obama's Choice of Joe Biden

The McCain Junior High Reaction to Obama's Choice of Joe Biden

Steven Reynolds, The All Spin Zone AlterNet: PEEK. August 25, 2008.
All whine, no policy.

Outrageous CEO Salaries Are a Nationwide Scandal -- Where Are the Politicians?

Outrageous CEO Salaries Are a Nationwide Scandal -- Where Are the Politicians?

Sarah Anderson, AlterNet. August 25, 2008.
Obama and McCain are both taking whacks at overpaid CEOs, but their solutions fall short.

Obama and McCain: The Stakes Are Too Huge for 'Civil' Politics

Obama and McCain: The Stakes Are Too Huge for 'Civil' Politics

Frank Rich, The New York Times. August 25, 2008.
R.I.P., 'Change We Can Believe in.' The fierce urgency of the 21st century demands Change Before It's Too Late.

Will Hillary Clinton Release her Delegates?

Will Hillary Clinton Release her Delegates?

John Nichols, The Nation AlterNet: Election 2008. August 25, 2008.
This may be the only drama in an otherwise thoroughly-scripted TV show.

Welcome to Denver: Cheers, Jeers and Hillary Rodham Clinton

Welcome to Denver: Cheers, Jeers and Hillary Rodham Clinton

Steven Rosenfeld, AlterNet AlterNet: Election 2008. August 24, 2008.
Without a campaign job, Jimmy Carville said to be spreading nasty rumors; right-to-lifer picks fights.

It's MBNA Joe, and I'm Underwhelmed

It's MBNA Joe, and I'm Underwhelmed

Richard Blair, The All Spin Zone AlterNet: PEEK. August 24, 2008.
Please excuse me if my enthusiasm level for the presidential race has dropped a notch further than it already was.

Joe Biden Is a Key Fighter in Dissolving Bush's 'Terror' Myths

Joe Biden Is a Key Fighter in Dissolving Bush's 'Terror' Myths

Andy Worthington, AlterNet. August 24, 2008.
Biden doesn't have clean hands when it comes to Iraq, but he's been a leader in re-establishing the rule-of-law in Bush's terror war.