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May 9, 2008
2008 Election

Pa. primary results not expected to affect Obama

Updated 04/21/2008 11:51pm

Even if Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., wins today’s Pennsylvania primary, political experts said Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., still has a better chance of capturing the party’s presidential nomination.

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Candidates' debate choice disappointing, less crucial

In a country that prides itself on the separation of church and state, I was surprised to find that the Democratic candidates have turned down an opportunity to discuss science, but accepted one to discuss faith.

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Mich. Democratic Party nixes primary

Updated 04/06/2008 9:04pm

After months of uncertainty, the Michigan Democratic Party announced Friday that it will not hold a “redo” primary, according to The Associated Press.

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  • Column shows stereotypes of campaign behavior it criticizes

    Updated 03/25/2008 7:42pm

    I was very disappointed after reading Catherine Fish’s column Sexism big part of primary season (SN 3/24). She had a great opportunity to rise above the stereotype she claims is plaguing New York Sen. Hillary Clinton’s campaign by writing a column about why Clinton should be the next president and focusing on the issues at hand.

  • Sexism big part of primary season

    Updated 03/23/2008 9:22pm

    Ever heard the one about the Hillary Special from KFC? Two fat thighs with small breasts and a left wing. Yeah, it’s funny. And not in a politically incorrect har-har kind of way. Funny as in, wow, deranged sexist morons objectifying anyone with a vagina still roam among us?

  • Primary redo unlikely after Senate adjourns

    Updated 03/20/2008 10:21pm

    The prospects of a second Michigan primary are all but dead after the state Senate adjourned Thursday with no decision on a June 3 revote.

  • Fight for nomination may benefit Democrats

    Updated 03/19/2008 10:10pm

    The jousting match between Sens. Barack Obama, D-Ill., and Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., could have mixed results for the Democratic Party in November’s general election, political experts said.

  • Democrats cite potential primary concerns

    Updated 03/18/2008 9:29pm

    About 10 Democratic members of the Michigan House of Representatives voiced concerns Tuesday about proposed plans for a second state primary, including the lack of support from Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., and the time crunch on organizing a vote.

  • Mich. primary revote unlikely because of time, money barriers

    Updated 03/16/2008 11:31pm

    Despite a proposed plan to hold a privately funded June 3 Democratic primary, many questions remain about time, technicalities and where the money to fund it would come from, political analysts said Sunday.