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Nov 10, 2007 12:19 PM CST

Clinton Rocks the Youth Vote

Poll shows Hillary has big lead among twenty-somethings

(Newser) - Hillary has taken a big lead over Obama among twenty-somethings, a new poll says. The recent survey of 400 18- to 29-year-old Democrats shows Clinton with 54% of the vote over Obama's 24%, reports Politico. Previous polls had showed Obama ahead among youths or the two running neck-and-neck. "Young...

Obama Vows New Ties With Iran

Nov 2, 2007 2:10 PM CDT

Obama Vows New Ties With Iran

He would reward 'changes in behavior' with economic incentives

(Newser) - Barack Obama says he would take a much different approach to Iran than the Bush administration, pushing high-level talks and economic incentives in exchange for cooperation on Iraq and nuclear issues. In an interview with the Times, the candidate said Iran's obstinance on those issues is caused in part by...

She's Tough, Focused, Blunt
and Efficient

Oct 26, 2007 7:35 PM CDT

She's Tough, Focused, Blunt and Efficient

Not like that other Clinton who was all leadership, no management

(Newser) - “The worst thing you can do when you work for Hillary Clinton is sit there and nod yes," one veteran of the other Clinton administration told the New York Times. Hillary has a penchant for bluntness, she likes data, and she hates meandering meetings. In an analysis of...

Clinton, Pelosi May Divide Dems

Oct 25, 2007 11:16 AM CDT

Clinton, Pelosi May Divide Dems

One is genuine hawk, the other authentic dove

(Newser) - They may have a lot in common on the surface, but Hillary Clinton and Nancy Pelosi differ vastly when it comes to foreign policy, Politico says. With votes to authorize the Iraq war and designate Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as terrorists, Clinton is an honest-to-goodness, unapologetic hawk, while Pelosi is...

Clintons Keep White House Papers Buried

Oct 21, 2007 1:40 PM CDT

Clintons Keep White House Papers Buried

Hillary's documents unlikely to see daylight before 2008 election

(Newser) - People curious about Hillary Clinton’s role in her husband’s White House won’t find anything helpful in his presidential library, Newsweek reports. Less than 1% of the 98 million documents and emails there are public, though all are subject to the Freedom of Information Act. Bill Clinton instructed...

Hillary Offers 401(k)s for All

Oct 9, 2007 6:10 PM CDT

Hillary Offers 401(k)s for All

Feds would match up to $1,000 for middle income Americans

(Newser) - Today Hillary unveiled a new plan, vowing to help Americans retire by matching $1,000 of their savings with federal funds. She says feds can match 50-100% of the first $1,000 saved in a 401(k)-style account, depending on one's income. She plans to pay the $20-$25 billion tab by...

Hillary's Lead Forces Hopefuls to Get Tough

Sep 23, 2007 4:23 PM CDT

Hillary's Lead Forces Hopefuls to Get Tough

Obama, Edwards adjust strategy, take aim at lead candidate

(Newser) - Polls are putting Hillary in first place among the Dems, forcing other hopefuls to campaign aggressively against her. She has allayed credibility doubts and can stay the course on health care, education, and energy, the New York Times reports. Obama and Edwards, meanwhile, each hope to be the other half...

Hsu Surrenders; Campaigns Lick Wounds and Revisit Vetting

Sep 1, 2007 9:09 AM CDT

Hsu Surrenders; Campaigns Lick Wounds and Revisit Vetting

So many donors, so little time?

(Newser) - Fugitive financier Norman Hsu surrendered to a San Mateo, CA, court yesterday, and was released on $2 million bail, leaving political types to wonder how someone with an outstanding grand theft charge could slip under the radar of so many campaigns, especially the experienced hands who let him donate and...

Who Wants to Meet With a Dictator?

Jul 25, 2007 4:42 AM CDT

Who Wants to Meet With a Dictator?

Clinton, Obama emerge from debate with a disagreement in tow

(Newser) - The gloves came off in the Democratic presidential race yesterday as Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama tangled over an issue that arose in Monday's debate. The frontrunners released statements that revealed tensions in the more or less united effort to reclaim the White House, Reuters reports, with Clinton's camp emphasizing...

Loophole Lets Candidates Double Dip

Jul 23, 2007 10:30 AM CDT

Loophole Lets Candidates Double Dip

Funds from other races, PACs, offer a way to evade limits

(Newser) - A campaign finance loophole is allowing candidates to supplement funding of their presidential runs with cash raised for their current offices and PACs, the Washington Post reports. While barred from putting that money directly to presidential purposes, candidates have so far used it to pay salaries, organize local support, and...

The Senator Wears Prada (Maybe)

Jul 20, 2007 3:20 PM CDT

The Senator Wears Prada (Maybe)

Clinton's 'startling' show of cleavage gets the Post 's attention

(Newser) - Hillary Clinton was discussing the high cost of college, but some eyes were trained on the low cut of her neckline. Under the senator’s pink blazer sat a black top that revealed a modicum of cleavage and caught the eye of Washington Post fashion editor Robin Givhan, who finds...