CNN Political Ticker AM: March 11, 2008
Posted by Kansas City for Barack Obama at Tuesday, March 11, 2008 5:32 AM and is filed under Political Events and News 
Political Hot Topics
(Today's top political stories from news organizations across the country)
Compiled by Jonathan Helman
CNN Washington Bureau
Clarion Ledger: Clinton Or Obama? Mississippi's Time
A close race between Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama will draw more voters to the polls today in Mississippi than the last presidential primary, Mississippi state officials predict.
http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080311/NEWS04/803110357
Washington Post: Ticket-Sharing Talk Dominates Day's Campaign Activity
Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama hardly sounded like potential running mates Monday, with Obama accusing his rival of "gamesmanship" and the campaigns sparring over who is more qualified to be commander in chief.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/10/AR2008031003022.html
AP: McCain Plans Trio Of Tours For Voters To Re-Examine Him
Sen. John McCain is finding out what the Republican presidential nomination is worth this week. Then he plans to buff his foreign policy credentials, remind the nation of his long military history and try to frame the issues for the
November election — in three separate tours while his two Democratic opponents continue to struggle for their party's nomination.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/election2008/2008-03-11-mccain-tours_N.htm
Biloxi Sun Herald: Obama Hopes For Win In Mississippi
Mississippi Democrats are deciding the last in a series of presidential contests between Barack Obama and Hillary
Rodham Clinton before the two rivals settle in for a six-week battle to win Pennsylvania.
http://www.sunherald.com/185/story/422610.html
LA Times: McCain's Health Is 'Fine'
John McCain declared Monday he has been cancer-free since a bout with skin cancer 7 1/2 years ago, although the presumptive Republican presidential nominee underwent a full medical examination — including a cancer screening — earlier in the day.
http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-mccain11mar11,1,7397631.story
NY Times: Obama Rejects Suggestion That He Lower His Sights
At first, the suggestion was a quiet one, raised by their supporters. Soon, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and her
husband, former President Bill Clinton, lent credence to the idea, telling voters in Mississippi and beyond that
Senator Barack Obama would make a fine partner — most likely as No. 2 — on the Democratic ticket.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/11/us/politics/11clinton.html
Clarion Ledger: Mississippi Democrats' Enthusiasm High
What did these three things have in common in 1976: gasoline prices, recession fears and the Mississippi Democratic Party? Answer: They all were soaring. And 2008 is beginning to look a little like '76 - especially when it comes to Mississippians' passion in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination.
http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080310/NEWS/803100330
NY Times: In Developer’s Trial, E-Mail Note Cites an Obama Role
An e-mail message made public on Monday in the fraud trial of Antoin Rezko, a businessman and political contributor,
brought attention to Senator Barack Obama’s role in discussions involving a state health planning board that Mr. Rezko
is accused of improperly influencing.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/11/us/11rezko.html
AP: Rep. King Defends Obama Comments
An Iowa Republican congressman on Monday defended his prediction that terrorists would celebrate if Democrat Barack
Obama were elected president, despite a rebuke from John McCain, the GOP's apparent presidential nominee.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/election2008/2008-03-10-king-obama_N.htm
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On the Trail
Compiled by Jonathan Helman
CNN Washington Bureau
Tonight is the Mississippi Primary.
*Hillary Clinton attends rallies in Harrisburg and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
*John McCain holds two town hall meetings in St. Louis, Missouri.
*Barack Obama holds a town hall meeting in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania.
(Today's top political stories from news organizations across the country)
Compiled by Jonathan Helman
CNN Washington Bureau
Clarion Ledger: Clinton Or Obama? Mississippi's Time
A close race between Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama will draw more voters to the polls today in Mississippi than the last presidential primary, Mississippi state officials predict.
http://www.clarionledger.com
Washington Post: Ticket-Sharing Talk Dominates Day's Campaign Activity
Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama hardly sounded like potential running mates Monday, with Obama accusing his rival of "gamesmanship" and the campaigns sparring over who is more qualified to be commander in chief.
http://www.washingtonpost.com
AP: McCain Plans Trio Of Tours For Voters To Re-Examine Him
Sen. John McCain is finding out what the Republican presidential nomination is worth this week. Then he plans to buff his foreign policy credentials, remind the nation of his long military history and try to frame the issues for the
November election — in three separate tours while his two Democratic opponents continue to struggle for their party's nomination.
http://www.usatoday.com/news
Biloxi Sun Herald: Obama Hopes For Win In Mississippi
Mississippi Democrats are deciding the last in a series of presidential contests between Barack Obama and Hillary
Rodham Clinton before the two rivals settle in for a six-week battle to win Pennsylvania.
http://www.sunherald.com/185
LA Times: McCain's Health Is 'Fine'
John McCain declared Monday he has been cancer-free since a bout with skin cancer 7 1/2 years ago, although the presumptive Republican presidential nominee underwent a full medical examination — including a cancer screening — earlier in the day.
http://www.latimes.com/news
NY Times: Obama Rejects Suggestion That He Lower His Sights
At first, the suggestion was a quiet one, raised by their supporters. Soon, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and her
husband, former President Bill Clinton, lent credence to the idea, telling voters in Mississippi and beyond that
Senator Barack Obama would make a fine partner — most likely as No. 2 — on the Democratic ticket.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03
Clarion Ledger: Mississippi Democrats' Enthusiasm High
What did these three things have in common in 1976: gasoline prices, recession fears and the Mississippi Democratic Party? Answer: They all were soaring. And 2008 is beginning to look a little like '76 - especially when it comes to Mississippians' passion in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination.
http://www.clarionledger.com
NY Times: In Developer’s Trial, E-Mail Note Cites an Obama Role
An e-mail message made public on Monday in the fraud trial of Antoin Rezko, a businessman and political contributor,
brought attention to Senator Barack Obama’s role in discussions involving a state health planning board that Mr. Rezko
is accused of improperly influencing.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03
AP: Rep. King Defends Obama Comments
An Iowa Republican congressman on Monday defended his prediction that terrorists would celebrate if Democrat Barack
Obama were elected president, despite a rebuke from John McCain, the GOP's apparent presidential nominee.
http://www.usatoday.com/news
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On the Trail
Compiled by Jonathan Helman
CNN Washington Bureau
Tonight is the Mississippi Primary.
*Hillary Clinton attends rallies in Harrisburg and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
*John McCain holds two town hall meetings in St. Louis, Missouri.
*Barack Obama holds a town hall meeting in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania.
i want obama to win
it is time for a good men to win
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I think mr. obama will be a fine president for america, am tired of hearing he`s not experience, not 1 of our presidents had been presidents before they were elected. and that stuff about his paster, the man should never take the fall for someone eles`s mistake. if obama doesn`t win the normine forget it am not voting for no one eles. americans will be damn not to elect such a fine young man.
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Someone will probably shoot B Hussein Obama if he wins the general election. At least I hope so.
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These types of comments are really quite disturbing and derive from just plain ignorance. While my personal politics may directly detract from appreciating and respecting many of our politicians, to wish/hope pain upon them is really quite foolish.
And next time, don't be such a coward...post your name, not initials. If you want to talk big, back it all up. But hiding behind initials is quite lame.
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Sen.Obama has the nerve to say any with the audacity to make this nation better vote for him.How about someone with the audacity to run for pres.and dosnt even know how many states their are,all 57 with one to go i think,but hasnt been to Alaska or Hawaii,because his staff wouldnt approve it? If God forbid this idiot gets elected,would he need his staffs approveal to make a descision,and he wont wear an American Flag Lapel Pin,because he's ashamed of his country. That alone takes audacity.Of all the nerve. Vote McCaine,Go John. Posted by a proud Republican.
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