Hillary Clinton


Hillary campaigns for Obama, declines to attack Palin

Hillary Clinton made several campaign appearances in Florida for the Obama campaign over the weekend, and while she emphatically said “”No way, no how, no McCain - no Palin!” she declined to be drawn into an attack on McCain’s VP pick, Sarah Palin. The RealClearPolitics blog reports that:
“After someone in the audience yelled, ‘Tell us about […]

Palin on the Dem primaries: “So Sambo beat the bitch”

And now for this week’s edition of ‘overheard on the campaign trail’. We hope this one isn’t true.

Hillary congratulates VP nominee Sarah Palin

Hillary Clinton’s released a short but pointed statement in response to the news that Sarah Palin is America’s first female nominee for vice president.

Huff Po: Hillary Delivers at DNC

Huff Po delivers a favourable report card to Hillary Clinton’s speech to the DNC.

VIDEO: Hillary Clinton’s DNC speech highlights

Whether you voted for me, or whether you voted for Barack, the time is now to unite as a single party with a single purpose.”

VIDEO: Hillary Clinton suspends rollcall and calls for Obama’s nomination

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Huff Post on Barack Obama’s nomination

Day 3 of the DNC and the big moment was always going to be Barack Obama’s official nomination as the Democratic candidate for President.

DNC: The Clinton factor

Michelle may have been the star of the opening night of the DNC, but what about the conventions problematic Other Woman - Hillary Clinton?

Huff Po: Does it always have to be about the Clintons?

The Huff Po’s David Sirota has penned an op ed column on Clinton supporters attempting to railroad Day 1 of the DNC.

McCain’s latest ad uses Hillary to attack Obama

The McCain camp is attempting to capitalise on the rupture between Hillary and Obama supporters with its latest ad.

Day 2 at the DNC: Speakers to watch

Day 2 of the DNC features a keynote speech by former Governor Virginia Mark Warner, but all eyes will probably be on Hillary Clinton. Here’s a quick guide to Day 2 of the DNC speakers.

Joe Biden: just another old white haired guy

All Biden does is draw attention to how insubstantial Obama is on foreign policy, writes Bernard Keane.

Rundle08: Obama and Hillary skip Boring, meet in Unity instead

They met in Unity, New Hampshire because meeting in Poughkeepsie, New York wouldn’t have struck quite the tone the Democrats were looking for. Guy Rundle reports.

A message to you Ruddy

The voters of Gippsland have sent you a message…

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US Media Wrap: Heading for a GOPocalypse?

The Republicans in the Senate are aiming low in November - if they can “only” lose 8 seats they’ll be happy. Meanwhile, Obama’s VP search continues, and people can’t stop talking about the Clintons.

Rundle08: Hillary concedes, let the contest begin

Clinton concedes on her own terms and Obama has yet to announce his running mate. And the real contest has yet begun, writes Guy Rundle.

US08 media wrap: The race for VP, and it’s about the economy, stupid

As the Democrats work to dodge the Hillary fallout, Obama is moving on with the selection of a running mate. He’s taking the fight about economic credentials to John McCain, while McCain’s challenged him to a series of “town hall” debates.

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Hillary’s inspiring ‘yet to make a decision’ speech

We endured Fox News on the television all morning waiting for the speech. This was it. Finally, it was over, writes Sophie Black.

Libs pummelled in the polls but landing blows in parliament

Even with the polls firmly against them, Nelson and the Libs are doing what a good opposition should - putting some heat on their opponents in parliament, writes Bernard Keane.

US08 media wrap: Now for the real fight

The primaries are over and Hillary has been vanquished, nearly. Now it’s time for glorious, gory battle between Obama and McCain.

US08 media wrap: Democrats count down to Hillary’s D-Day

Even if Hillary does withdraw from the race tomorrow as widely tipped, Barack Obama will face a tough fight to win over her supporters, writes Sarah Stokely.

US08: Hillary set to concede (no, really)

There’s no classy way for Hillary to withdraw from the race now, writes Guy Rundle.

US08: The defining moments of Hillary’s death march

Where did it all go wrong for the bug-eyed lady? wonders Crikey intern Emma Kemp. Here are the top-ten death-inflicting Hillary moments.