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Sam Roberts / New York Times:
Unofficial Tallies in City Understated Obama Vote — Black voters are heavily represented in the 94th Election District in Harlem's 70th Assembly District. Yet according to the unofficial results from the New York Democratic primary last week, not a single vote in the district was cast for Senator Barack Obama.
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Jeralyn / TalkLeft:
Voting Malfunctions: Obama Votes in Harlem Not Counted — The bad news is voting machines malfunctioned in Harlem and many Obama votes didn't get counted. The good news: It's being rectified. — The tip-off: Several Harlem precincts recorded 0 votes for Obama.
Big Tent Democrat / TalkLeft:
These Kinds Of Sexist Remarks Are Not What I Am Looking For … In a campaign marked by news coverage unrelenting in its sexism and misogyny, especially from NBC, the last thing we can afford is sexism from the frontrunning candidate. Barack Obama needs to apologize for this remark.
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The Newshoggers, The New Republic, Obsidian Wings, Liberal Values, Balloon Juice and Corrente
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T-Steel / The Moderate Voice:
This is sexist? Really? For real? — According to Big Tent Democrat at Talk Left, the remarks by Senator Obama about Senator Clinton, in the video below, are sexist: — http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=_qNpeGPdhEw — For those that can't see the video, here is the meat:
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The Ruckus
White House:
Myth/Fact: Five Myths About the House's Failure to Give Our Intelligence Professionals the Tools They Need to Monitor Terrorists Effectively — House Leadership's Decision To Block A Vote On A Bipartisan Senate Solution Will Create Unacceptable Risks To Our National Security
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Kathryn Jean Lopez / The Corner:
“At this moment, somewhere in the world, terrorists are planning a new attack on America. And Congress has no higher responsibility than ensuring we have the tools to stop them." — Today's presidential radio address: … Keep reading this post . . .
Domenico Montanaro / MSNBC:
CLINTON CAMP: ALL THE WAY TO CONVENTION — From NBC/NJ's Athena Jones and NBC's Domenico Montanaro — The Clinton campaign held a conference call, led by Harold Ickes, a top aide, to discuss the superdelegates issue and expectations for the upcoming contests.
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Ed Morrissey / Captain's Quarters:
The Coming Obama ‘Theocracy’ — People mocked Mike Huckabee and Mitt Romney for their religious backgrounds often during the presidential campaigns, but at least they never claimed to be on a mission to save the souls of Americans through government action.
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Houston Chronicle:
For Obama: The Chronicle endorses the senator from Illinois for the Democratic presidential nomination — The presidency of the United States is a powerful bully pulpit. The occupant of the White House must not only issue orders, but also inspire and advocate for all Americans.
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The Swamp
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Shaun Mullen / The Moderate Voice:
Politics & Never Having To Say You're Sorry — For someone whose handlers said they didn't expect to win any more February primaries, Hillary Clinton is campaigning in Wisconsin like her life depends on it. Which politically speaking, it does. — Despite numerous promises to take the high road …
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Lydia Saad / Gallup:
Democrats' Hold on House Looks Secure, for Now — Current advantage is greater than that seen in last two elections — PRINCETON, NJ — The Republican Party last carried a majority of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2004, and Gallup polling conducted in the days preceding …
Ed Morrissey / Captain's Quarters:
The Final Atrocity — Khalid Sheikh Mohammed planned and helped execute the 9/11 attacks that killed 3,000 Americans. He also planned the 1993 World Trade Center Attack, the attacks in Bali and Kenya that killed hundreds more, and attacks that never had the chance to take place thanks …
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Balloon Juice
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New York Times:
McCain Calls for Obama to Use Public Financing — OSHKOSH, Wis. — Hammering Senator Barack Obama for a fourth straight day, Senator John McCain said here on Friday that he expects Senator Obama to abide by his pledge use public financing for his general election if Mr. McCain does so as well.
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Associated Press:
Danish lawmakers refuse to apologize, cancel trip to Iran — Visit by Danish group cancelled after Iran demands apology for Muhammad cartoons — Unyielding stance by Denmark: A group of Danish lawmakers has canceled a trip to Iran because Tehran demanded they condemn the reprinting …
Zeeshan Haider / Reuters:
Bomb kills 37 on last day of Pakistan vote campaign — ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - A suicide car bomb outside a Pakistani election candidate's office killed 37 people in the violent northwest on Saturday, the last day of campaigning for an election meant to complete a transition to civilian rule.
Mike Allen / The Politico:
Playbook: Florida Dem floats mail-in do-over — Good Saturday morning. — MICHELLE OBAMA is on the cover of the Newsweek closing tonight. “He Calls Her His ‘Rock.’ The Real Michelle Obama.” Profile and interview by Richard Wolffe, essay by Raina Kelley on the image of black women …
Associated Press:
Is McCain's Sharp Tongue Achilles Heel? — WASHINGTON (AP) — Temper, temper. Republican John McCain is known for his. He's been dubbed “Senator Hothead” by more than one publication, but he's also had some success extracting his hatchet from several foreheads.
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Matthew Yglesias