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Democratic Convention Watch: Kentucky and Oregon Primary Results

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Kentucky and Oregon Primary Results

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Kentucky and Oregon hold their primaries today. A total of 103 delegates are up for grabs.

Polls opened in Kentucky at 6am EDT and close at 6pm in the Eastern and Central time zones.. There are a total of 51 pledged delegates which include 34 district, 11 at-large and 6 pledged PLEOs. Continue Reading...

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Democratic Convention Watch: Superdelegate endorsements for Tuesday 5/20

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Superdelegate endorsements for Tuesday 5/20

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Obama leads in superdelegates so far today with 2.

Guam Representative Madeleine Bordallo has endorsed Obama Continue Reading...

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Democratic Convention Watch: Senator Kennedy diagnosed with a brain tumor

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Senator Kennedy diagnosed with a brain tumor

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Our thoughts and prayers are with Senator Kennedy and his family.

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Democratic Convention Watch: A (former) Edwards pledged delegate speaks out

Monday, May 19, 2008

A (former) Edwards pledged delegate speaks out

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We’ve been following John Edwards’ pledged delegates since he endorsed Barack Obama last week. One of those delegates, Rob Groce of South Carolina, was kind enough to answer some questions for us.

Why did you support John Edwards in the first place? Continue Reading...

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Democratic Convention Watch: Superdelegate endorsements for Monday May 19th

Monday, May 19, 2008

Superdelegate endorsements for Monday May 19th

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Obama leads so far today with 5 superdelegates:

Washington State Democratic Party Chairman Dwight Pelz endorsed Obama overnight: Continue Reading...

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Democratic Convention Watch: Sad news to report…

Monday, May 19, 2008

Sad news to report…

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Although not political I think it’s important to share.

Police say a trailer loaded with 14 tons of double-stuffed Oreos has overturned, spilling the cookies still in their plastic sleeves into the median and roadway. Continue Reading...

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Democratic Convention Watch: Not-so-Distinguished Party Leaders

Monday, May 19, 2008

Not-so-Distinguished Party Leaders

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NPR explains that John Edwards, George McGovern and Mike Dukakis are not Distinguished Party Leaders, and therefore not superdelegates, and talks to two former Democratic nominees about it:

Dukakis is not a superdelegate, either — only winners are superdelegates. Continue Reading...

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Democratic Convention Watch: California add-on superdelegates named

Sunday, May 18, 2008

California add-on superdelegates named

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We would like to introduce you to the 5 newest superdelegates:

California Democrats on Sunday selected their final delegates to the party’s national convention this summer, including five additional superdelegates. Continue Reading...

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Democratic Convention Watch: The Real McCain

Sunday, May 18, 2008

The Real McCain

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While we’re all waiting to hear who the new add-on superdelegates are from California I want to share a video from BraveNew Films that nails John McCain using his own words.

As soon as we find out who the add-ons are we’ll let you know. Add-ons named… you can see who they are here Continue Reading...

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Democratic Convention Watch: Nevada Add-on named

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Nevada Add-on named

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Here’s an update on the Nevada add-on, from Inside Nevada Politics, who’s at the State Convention:

Still to come tonight is a floor vote on the add-on delegate, which could go for either Obama or Clinton. Word is the campaigns are trying to find a truly neutral candidate to make the process easier. If the two campaigns don’t agree, then it’s a floor fight.

Convention chair Chris Wicker is intent on finishing the agenda business tonight, but it’s shaping up to be a long one. Continue Reading...

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