2008 Presidential Race
Jan. 17th, 2008 01:48 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
chromodynamicsOn the Democratic side:
Everyone is focused on Nevada, where the race continues to be tight between Obama and Hillary. Watch for the outcome of the teacher's union court case against at-large caucus sites as it could have a significant affect on the contest.
This Politico article highlights the strain between Obama supporters and non-supporters within the Congressional Black Caucus.
On the Republican side:
Here is the first of I think many articles about something I have mentioned before, the idea that the Republican contest may not be settled to the convention. It points out that many Republican representatives had hoped to have a candidate early in the primary season. A deadlocked convention combined with reduced turnout and a funding disadvantage means a very difficult year ahead for the party.
In South Carolina, the mud-slinging I've mentioned before continues, though now some other campaigns are suggesting that McCain is exaggerating the amount for political benefit. Meanwhile, Romney is skipping the state and instead focusing on the Nevada caucuses, which until now have been relatively ignored on the Republican side.
Everyone is focused on Nevada, where the race continues to be tight between Obama and Hillary. Watch for the outcome of the teacher's union court case against at-large caucus sites as it could have a significant affect on the contest.
This Politico article highlights the strain between Obama supporters and non-supporters within the Congressional Black Caucus.
On the Republican side:
Here is the first of I think many articles about something I have mentioned before, the idea that the Republican contest may not be settled to the convention. It points out that many Republican representatives had hoped to have a candidate early in the primary season. A deadlocked convention combined with reduced turnout and a funding disadvantage means a very difficult year ahead for the party.
In South Carolina, the mud-slinging I've mentioned before continues, though now some other campaigns are suggesting that McCain is exaggerating the amount for political benefit. Meanwhile, Romney is skipping the state and instead focusing on the Nevada caucuses, which until now have been relatively ignored on the Republican side.