Democratic rallying debate over superdelegates in 2008 race
With Obama leading by 140 delegates from primaries and caucuses two months into voting, Clinton wins three of four latest polls but trails on total delegates. Governors and aides cite different superdelegate loyalties where pledged counts or electability influence choice.
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Former DNC head doubts do-over for Florida Michigan contests
Former DNC chairman Don Fowler on the plan to redo the Florida and Michigan presidential nominating contests. He calls it a hellacious battle and says it may be impossible to win the required delegate shares under proportional rules while noting Clinton’s Ohio win and Obama’s continuing delegate lead.
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McCain Faces Conservative Skepticism in Ohio Primary
Exit polls show two thirds of GOP voters in Ohio call themselves conservative and just over half supported McCain. Some conservatives, including Teri Fehrman of Mount Vernon, oppose his conservative credentials while planning to back him in the general election.
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Ohio as Bellwether in National Elections
Hillary Clinton recalls Kent State protest suppression in 1970 while noting Ohio’s historic role in choosing presidential winners. The Washington Post cites The Fact that no candidate has won the White House without carrying Ohio, underscoring the state’s pivotal influence.
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