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Chris Cillizza / The Fix:
Clinton's Deputy Campaign Manager Steps Aside — Mike Henry, deputy campaign manager for Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (N.Y.) has resigned, according to a source familiar with the decision. — Henry tendered his resignation yesterday morning but worked the last two days on a volunteer basis.
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Clinton: Still no congratulations for Obama — EL PASO, Texas (CNN) - For the second election night in a row, Hillary Clinton failed to acknowledge or congratulate Barack Obama after he won the day in dominating fashion. — On Tuesday in El Paso, hours after Virginia had been called for Obama …
Chris Cillizza / Live Coverage:
Obama Sweeps Maryland, Virginia and D.C. — Sen. Barack Obama (Ill.) swept today's Democratic Potomac Primary, claiming a trio of victories to extend his consecutive winning streak over Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (N.Y.) to eight states and jurisdictions. — Obama won by wide margins in Virginia …
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Jennifer Parker / ABCNEWS:
Obama, McCain Sweep Potomac Primaries — Clinton Defeated in VA, MD, DC: McCain Wins MD, DC, and Battles Back Huckabee in VA — On a primary winning streak, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., has swept the so-called Potomac primaries today, overwhelming defeating Senator Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y. …
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Adam Nagourney / New York Times:
With a Surge in Momentum, Obama Makes His Case — WASHINGTON — The lopsided nature of Senator Barack Obama's parade of victories on Tuesday gives him an opening to make the case that Democratic voters have broken in his favor and that the party should coalesce around his candidacy.
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Bill Nichols / The Politico:
Obama sweeps Potomac primary — Barack Obama won the Virginia primary Tuesday, and also scored long-anticipated victories in Maryland and the District of Columbia - a triple play that keeps his momentum rolling and throws Hillary Rodham Clinton further on the defensive.
Beth Fouhy / Associated Press:
Analysis: Facing losses, Clinton recasts — WASHINGTON - Democratic Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton has found a lot of ways to explain her string of losses to Sen. Barack Obama. — Caucus states, the former first lady says, are undemocratic and cater only to party activists.
MSNBC:
Obama sweeps Maryland, Va., D.C. — 'Tonight we're on our way,' senator says as he extends lead in delegates — WASHINGTON - Sen. Barack Obama was projected to sweep Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton in Tuesday's primaries in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia, NBC News said …
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Associated Press:Early Exit Poll Data in MD, VA
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Josh Marshall / Talking Points Memo: THE SPEECHES — Hillary Clinton ... Barack Obama ... John McCain ...
Jonathan Weisman / Washington Post: Shifting Loyalties — Cracks in Clinton Coalition May Mark a Turning Point
Joseph C. Wilson IV / Baltimore Sun:Battle-tested — Hillary Clinton fought the Republican attack machine …
Washington Post:
Md. Challenger Edwards Wins Stunning Victory Over Long-Time Incumbent Wynn — U.S. Rep. Albert R. Wynn (D) conceded a short time ago after a stunning loss to Prince George's County lawyer Donna F. Edwards. — Wynn, who had served in the 4th District for eight terms, had been targeted …
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Chris Bowers / Open Left:
Consolidated Potomac Primary Returns Thread — Update 2—Edwards Wins MD-04: The Washington Post has projected Donna Edwards as the winner in the Democratic primary for Maryland's 4th congressional district! Yes, yes, yes! I'm going to sign off for the night now, and provide updated pledged delegate …
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Josh Marshall / Talking Points Memo:GOP NOMINEE — McCain: “Anyone who worries about how long we're …
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Dennis Sanders / The Moderate Voice:
McCain's Decent Conservatism — As I was coming home tonight, I listened to some of John McCain's victory speech after winning today's Potomac Primaries. I found the speech interesting, because it seems to offer a window into John McCain's philosophy and character.
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City Room:
When Kissinger Met the Bloggers — It was a bit like the great-grandson throwing a party for the patriarch. On Monday night, the 6-year-old conservative blog Power Line gathered a group of the movement's luminaries — including — Henry A. Kissinger, William Kristol and Paul D. Wolfowitz …
Spencer Ackerman / The Washington Independent:
What is Leon Wieseltier Talking About? — My old TNR colleague Leon Wieseltier has a weird column that judges Barack Obama insufficiently simple-minded, unwise and bloodthirsty. This, to Leon, is a bad thing. … Was no one editing this piece to remind Leon of a certain controversy from August?
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Eric Lichtblau / New York Times:
Senate Passes Bill to Expand U.S. Spying Powers — WASHINGTON — After more than a year of heated political wrangling, the Senate handed the White House a major victory Tuesday by voting to broaden the government's spy powers after giving legal protection to phone companies that cooperated …
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Washington Post:
What We Need Next in Iraq — Over the past year, we have seen that Iraqis are committed to affirming their own sovereignty. The Iraqi army and police are taking the lead in providing security over much of the country. Iraq is building relationships with other nations in the Middle East.
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Michael Cooper / New York Times:
Campaign Correspondence Suggests Giuliani's Committee Is in a Financial Hole — WASHINGTON — Winding down a presidential campaign that sputters — like cleaning up after one of those great Hollywood epics that remain unfinished — can be a complicated, joyless task.
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