Commentary by Dick Morris

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January 30, 2008Out of Florida: The Frontrunner: A Commentary by Dick Morris
  
After the Florida primary, John McCain is the clear front-runner in the Republican primaries, the first we've had since Rudy Giuliani vacated the role. 

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                            January 30, 2008McCain May Win, Romney Can't: A Commentary By Dick Morris
  
One fact remains pre-eminent — McCain has a much better chance of winning the election than does former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (R).
January 28, 2008Obama - And Kennedy -Raise the Stakes: A Commentary by Dick Morris
  
Barack Obama used his victory in South Carolina to change the dialogue with the Clintons in the presidential race. He has taken Hillary’s and Bill’s attempt to use the race issue and replied with a clever move. He has basically called their bluff.
January 26, 2008Bill Clinton's Temper Negatively Affects Hillary's Campaign: A Commentary by Dick Morris
  
Unfortunately, I’ve seen it all before.That picture of the seething, red-faced former president of the United States shaking his finger at members of the press who dare to question his wife’s slimy campaign tactics, is all too familiar to those who have worked closely with him in the past.
January 24, 2008There's a Method to Crazy Bill's Madness: A Commentary by Dick Morris
  
Why is Bill Clinton courting such intense publicity, inevitably much of it negative? Is he crazy? Crazy like a fox.

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                            January 23, 2008How Clinton Will Win The Nomination by Losing South Carolina: A Commentary By Dick Morris
  
Hillary Clinton will undoubtedly lose the South Carolina primary as African-Americans line up to vote for Barack Obama. And that defeat will power her drive to the nomination.

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                            January 21, 2008Hillary v. McCain Might Just Be The Final: A Commentary by Dick Morris
  
Both Clinton and McCain scored hugely significant wins on Saturday in Nevada and South Carolina, wins which might set them on the road to the nomination.

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                            January 19, 2008Hillary Clinton's Massive Conflict of Interests: A Commentary by Dick Morris
  
As American banks go hat in hand to foreign financial institutions and governments, begging for capital to help them get out of the mess into which their subprime loans have landed them, the question arises as to whether the United States should permit nations like China, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the banks they control to acquire part ownership of our leading banks.
January 18, 2008In Contrast to Obama, Hillary Plays the Race Card: A Commentary by Dick Morris
  
On the evening of Jan. 3, it became clear that Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) was going to be a serious candidate for president with a viable chance of winning. 
January 17, 2008Time for Edwards' Exit: Hillary, Barack Fate in His Hands: A Commentary by Dick Morris
  
The Democratic nomination for president will likely be decided by the subtle pulls of ego against duty that tug at the conscience of John Edwards. He manifestly can no longer win - but he helps Hillary Clinton if he stays in the race and boosts Barack Obama if he pulls out. 
January 16, 2008Michigan's Meaning: GOP Chaos: A Commentary by Dick Morris
  
The GOP race has now descended into total chaos. Mike Huckabee, John McCain and now Mitt Romney have each won an important primary or caucus and lost two others. 
January 14, 2008Man to Beat: McCain's Cross-Party Appeal: A Commentary by Dick Morris
  
John McCain is starting to look like the candidate to beat for the GOP nomination.
     Not long ago, he was dismissed, unable to compete with Rudy Giuliani's star power.
January 10, 2008Now Barack Better Brace for Barrage: A Commentary by Dick Morris
  
    Hillary Rodham Clinton's stunning comeback victory in New Hampshire duplicates the feat of Bill Clinton who overcame the draft and Gennifer Flowers in the Granite State primary in 1992.
    
But Hillary did Bill one better.
  
January 5, 2008Hillary Clinton: Don't Stop Thinking About Tomorrow: A Commentary by Dick Morris
  
Fleetwood Mac would roll over in their musical graves if they could hear how the Hillary campaign has gotten into a time warp, obsessing with the 90s while a new political generation demands a focus on tomorrow. 

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                            January 5, 2008Hillary on the Ropes: A Commentary By Dick Morris
  
The amazing victories by Obama and Huckabee in Iowa are truly historic. They demonstrate the impact and viability of a message of change in both parties. 
December 29, 2007The 'Two-Fer' Problem: A Commentary By Dick Morris
  
As Bill Clinton crisscrosses America defending his wife's candidacy, he's fuel ing speculation about who'd be in charge should Hillary be elected.
December 15, 2007Hill's Big Goof - In Dem Primaries, Experience Loses: A Commentary by Dick Morris
  
Sound familiar? A young, charismatic candidate campaigns calling for change and new directions. Defying the traditional prejudices that have kept his ilk out of the White House, his effortless good looks and measured cadence attract voters to his vision of new possibilities.
December 13, 2007The Oprah Factor: A Big Boost for Obama: A Commentary by Dick Morris
  
The era of celebrity endorsements ended some time ago. We no longer buy the shaving cream that Derek Jeter tells us to use; nor do we vote as some Hollywood actor suggests.
December 8, 2007Bill Hurts, Not Helps, Hillary's Campaign: A Commentary by Dick Morris
  
Bill Clinton’s poll ratings are very high so Hillary figures he can be of great help to her on the campaign trail. So far, so good — but then they extrapolate that view and conclude that he would be a good person to make her negative attacks on opponents, to answer charges against her and to take the media to task for their coverage. And that’s where they are wrong.
December 6, 2007Hillary, Rudy Know Life After Death: A Commentary by Dick Morris
  
It now seems possible, and some would say probable, that both front-runners for their party nominations will be wiped out in the early caucuses and primaries.