Veep! Veep! The McCain Possibilities: A Commentary by Larry J. Sabato
Almost a year ago, the Crystal Ball took a first crack at listing the vice presidential possibilities in both parties.
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February 28, 2008
February 28, 2008
How Not to Run for VP: An Inside Report by Robert D. Novak
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Minnesota's Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty carefully prepared his plan for controlling greenhouse gas emissions to present it at the annual Washington winter meeting of governors.
February 27, 2008
The Clintons Just Won't Learn: A Commentary by Dick Morris
Whether one likes, dislikes, loves, hates, admires, fears, despises, or envies them, every Clinton watcher has this in common: They are dumbfounded both by the incompetence with which Hillary has run for president and her intransigence at sticking to a failed message.
February 27, 2008
Ohio GOP Primary: McCain 55% Huckabee 29%
The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of Likely Republican Primary voters in Ohio found John McCain ahead of Mike Huckabee 55% to 29%.
February 27, 2008
Vermont GOP Primary: McCain 68% Huckabee 17%
The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of likely Republican primary voters in Vermont found John McCain with a commanding lead in the state. McCain earns support from 68%, Mike Huckabee from 17% and Ron Paul from 5%.
February 27, 2008
24% Have Favorable Opinion of New York Times
Just 24% of American voters have a favorable opinion of the New York Times. Forty-four percent (44%) have an unfavorable opinion and 31% are not sure.
February 27, 2008
McCain Trusted More than Obama on National Security, Iraq, and the Economy
With the general election campaign season coming soon, voters currently trust John McCain more than Barack Obama on issues of National Security, the War in Iraq, the Economy, and Taxes.
February 27, 2008
The Suicide of Emma Beck and Silence No More: A Commentary by Michelle Malkin
She didn't have to die. And neither did her unborn children. Over the weekend, London newspapers reported on the 2007 suicide of 30-year-old Emma Beck, a young British artist who hung herself after the abortion of her twin babies. Perhaps the retelling of her suffering can prevent more needless deaths.
February 26, 2008
Clinton Lead Slipping in Ohio
With just a week to go until the crucial March 4 Democratic Presidential Primaries, Barack Obama continues to gain ground on Hillary Clinton in Ohio.
February 26, 2008
Obama's Real Experience: His Candidacy: A Commentary by Dick Morris
The best evidence of Obama’s readiness to lead the nation is the ability with which he has run for president. After all, what is more difficult, complicated, or challenging than getting elected president?
February 26, 2008
Texas: McCain 52% Huckabee 31%
John McCain has opened a substantial lead over Mike Huckabee in the Texas Republican Presidential Primary.
February 26, 2008
What About the Woman Lobbyist?: A Commentary by Froma Harrop
Both John McCain and lobbyist Vicki Iseman denied any romantic involvement. Mrs. McCain said she trusts her husband.
February 25, 2008
Texas: Clinton 46% Obama 45%
The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in Texas finds Senator Hillary Clinton clinging to a one-point lead over Senator Barack Obama.
February 25, 2008
Rhode Island: Clinton 53% Obama 38%
While most of the attention in the Democratic Presidential Primary is focused on Ohio and Texas these days, Rhode Island and Vermont will also be voting on March 4.
February 25, 2008
Vermont: Obama 57% Clinton 33%
In Vermont, Barack Obama holds a commanding twenty-four point lead over Hillary Clinton with just over a week to go before the Primary.
February 25, 2008
More Small Business Owners See Economic Conditions for Their Businesses Improving
Small business owners' attitudes about the U.S. economy in February improved for the first time since July 2007, according to the Discover Small Business Watch.
February 25, 2008
Who Will Bell Hillary?: An Inside Report by Robert D. Novak
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Even before Sen. Barack Obama won his ninth-straight contest against Sen. Hillary Clinton in Wisconsin last Tuesday, wise old heads in the Democratic Party were asking this question: Who will tell her that it's over, that she cannot win the presidential nomination and the sooner she leaves the race the more it will improve chances of defeating Sen. John McCain in November?
February 24, 2008
New Mexico: Obama and McCain Tied at 44%
The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey of New Mexico voters found Barack Obama and John McCain tied at 44% in a general election match-up. If Hillary Clinton is the democratic nominee, McCain holds a twelve point lead, 50% to 38%.
February 24, 2008
Wisconsin: Obama 44% McCain 43%
Barack Obama and John McCain are essentially tied in the contest to win Wisconsin’s ten Electoral College votes in November.
February 24, 2008
Clinton and Obama Have Slim Edge Over GOP in Wisconsin
Wisconsin may again prove to be too close to call in 2008. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey finds that Democrats currently have the edge in the presidential race here, but only by slim-to-moderate margins.
