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The anxiety election

Friday, March 7th, 2008

By Paul Krugman from the March 7 New York Times

Democrats won the 2006 election largely thanks to public disgust with the Iraq war. But polls — and Hillary Clinton’s big victory in Ohio — suggest that if the Democrats want to win this year, they have to focus on economic anxiety. Full Article.

What happened in Ohio and what it means for Democrats

Thursday, March 6th, 2008

By Joe Hallett and Jonathan Riskind from the March 6 Columbus Dispatch

In the past 116 years, only two Democrats have ascended to the White House while losing Ohio. With Hillary Clinton winning all but five of the state's 88 counties Tuesday, doubt was cast on Barack Obama's oft-made claim that he would be the party's strongest general-election candidate. Full Article.

Clinton hints at shared ticket

Wednesday, March 5th, 2008

Clinton hints at shared ticket

Hillary Rodham Clinton, fresh off a campaign saving comeback, hinted Wednesday at the possibility of sharing the Democratic presidential ticket with Barack Obama — with her at the top. Obama played down his losses, stressing that he still holds the lead in number of delegates. Full Article.

Few voting problems emerge, even in Ohio

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008

By Deborah Hastings from the Associated Press on March 4

Save for a few sputters in troublesome Ohio, voting appeared to run smoothly in four state primaries that could decide whether Hillary Rodham Clinton abandons her quest to be the first female president. Full Article.

Officials see few glitches across Ohio

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008

From the Columbus Dispatch blog on March 4

Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner's office is reporting only minor voting problems so far in today's balloting. Full Article.

Clinton seeks crucial presidential win in Ohio

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008

By Andrew Welsh-Huggins of the Associated Press on Cleveland.com March 4

Hillary Rodham Clinton battled to keep her presidential campaign alive as Ohio's primary election concluded Tuesday following repeated candidate visits and millions in spending. Full Article.

Of Ohio, Texas and Onion dip

Saturday, March 1st, 2008

By Gail Collins from the March 1 New York Times

Everything — the Democratic nomination, the fate of the presidency, the solution to global warming, the next American Idol — hinges on Tuesday’s primaries. Texas and Ohio rule! Full Article.

Can Clinton's campaign be saved in Ohio?

Friday, February 29th, 2008

By Kevin Hechtkopf of CBSNews.com on Feb. 29

After a string of 11 straight losses, Sen. Hillary Clinton's presidential bid rests on the shoulders of voters in two large, vital states on Tuesday. Full Article.

Obama, Clinton campaigns zero in on Ohio as primary nears

Friday, February 29th, 2008

By Sabrina Eaton from the Feb. 29 Cleveland Plain Dealer

Presidential candidates Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama will try to wring votes from every cranny of Ohio before a primary election Tuesday that could decide the Democratic Party's nominee. Full Article.

The push for delegates is on

Friday, February 29th, 2008

By Sabrina Eaton from the Feb. 29 Cleveland Plain Dealer

Presidential candidates Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama will try to wring votes from every cranny of Ohio before a primary election Tuesday that could decide the Democratic Party's nominee. Full Article.