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Gerri Peev / The Scotsman:
Inside US poll battle as fight turns dirty for Democrats — HILLARY Clinton has been branded a “monster” by one of Barack Obama's top advisers, as the gloves come off in the race to win the Democrat nomination. — In recent TV appearances Mrs Clinton had looked desperate and on the back foot.
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Rick Pearson / Chicago Tribune:
Clinton: I've crossed commander-in-chief threshold — In a Cabinet-style setting, surrounded by retired military leaders, Sen. Hillary Clinton said the public should ask whether Democratic presidential rival Barack Obama has met the criteria needed to become the nation's commander in chief.
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Charles Krauthammer / Real Clear Politics:
The Great Non Sequitur — WASHINGTON — She threw the kitchen sink at him. Accused Barack Obama of plagiarism. Mocked his eloquence. Questioned his truthfulness about NAFTA. — Wasn't enough. Hillary Clinton still faced extinction in Ohio and Texas. So what do you do when you have thrown the kitchen sink?
Carrie Budoff Brown / The Politico:
Clinton weapon double-edged in Pa. — Together, New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell make an odd pairing. Clinton is the model of message discipline, a politician whose steely demeanor and unerring ways cause voters to question her authenticity.
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Times of London:
Row over military uniforms in public — Plans to urge soldiers, sailors and airmen to wear their uniforms in public were in disarray last night after RAF personnel were ordered to dress in civilian clothes while off-duty because of persistent threats and abuse.
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Tahman Bradley / Political Radar:
Ron Paul Moves on From Presidential Campaign — ABC News' Z. Byron Wolf reports: “Elections are short-term efforts,” Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, told supporters in a Web video tonight. “Revolutions are long-term projects.” — Paul indicated that the 2008 presidential campaign portion of his revolution is over.
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John Bresnahan / The Politico:
Pre-bombing photos mailed to House Dems — A number of House members were mailed a letter and photo of a Times Square recruiting station in Manhattan before it was bombed on Thursday morning, according to House insiders and law-enforcement officials. — Initial information …
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Jerusalem Post:
‘Terrorist fired 500-600 bullets before he was killed’ — Eight people were reported to be killed and approximately 35 wounded in a terror attack at a seminary located near the entrance to Jerusalem on Thursday evening. — The exact number of people killed was yet to be confirmed …
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Larry David / The Huffington Post:
On the Red Phone — Here's an idea for an Obama ad: a montage of Clinton's Sybillish personalities that have surfaced during the campaign with a solemn voiceover at the end saying, “Does anyone want this nut answering the phone?” — How is it that she became the one who's perceived …
USA Today:
Archivists block release of Clinton papers — LITTLE ROCK — Federal archivists at the Clinton Presidential Library are blocking the release of hundreds of pages of White House papers on pardons that the former president approved, including clemency for fugitive commodities trader Marc Rich.
Kenneth T. Walsh / US News:
Exclusive Interview: Clinton Looks Ahead to Mississippi — Clinton talks about a Michigan, Florida do-over and sharing the ticket with Obama — The day after her victories in Ohio, Texas, and Rhode Island, Sen. Hillary Clinton was scheduled to take some time off, but she went ahead …
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Domenico Montanaro / MSNBC:
OBAMA GAINS MORE SUPERS — From NBC's Domenico Montanaro — Obama gained two more superdelegates today — NV State Party Vice Chairwoman Teresa Benitez-Thompson and Rep. Nick Rahall (D-WV). — This brings the delegate total to: Obama 1,581-Clinton 1,481 — Superdelegates: Clinton 254-Obama 215
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White House:
Press Briefing by Dana Perino — James S. Brady Press Briefing Room — Press Briefing Slides (PDF, 571 KB, 2 pages) — MS. PERINO: Hello. Just a few — couple of announcements for you. Today USA Freedom Corps launched the Financial Literacy Volunteer Initiative …
Hillary Clinton / CNN:
Obama radio ad targets Clinton's Mississippi comments — (CNN) - Barack Obama's campaign has debuted a new radio ad in Mississippi called “Respect,” highlighting what they call “derogatory” remarks Hillary Clinton made about the state late last year. — The ad also argues that Obama will …
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The Swamp
Hindrocket / Power Line:
HE DEBATED FIRING THE EMPLOYEE BEFORE HE FIRED HIM — The Washington Times reported today on an odd legal maneuver by former Minnesota Senator Mark Dayton. Dayton has been sued by a former employee, who claims that Dayton fired him when he told the Senator that he needed heart surgery:
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