Results for: Democratic Presidential Candidates

Obama Misplays the Race Card
https://townhall.com/columnists/tonyblankley/2008/01/16/obama_misplays_the_race_card
– Both in the 1992 and 1996 presidential elections (as well as in Al Gore's 2000 campaign), nasty race-baiting advertisements on urban … blacks to vote on the basis of racial identity, rather than on the basis of issues and the actual characters of the Republican candidates … It is an old and proven method of corrupting the democratic process.…
The Giuliani “Surge” for Afghanistan
https://townhall.com/columnists/charleshill/2008/01/15/the_giuliani_“surge”_for_afghanistan
– America can’t let that happen, and Mayor Giuliani is the only presidential candidate to offer a serious plan to ensure victory in Afghanistan … The leading Democratic candidates for president want to pull-out of Iraq and transfer troops to Afghanistan – as if surrendering one … This is what separates Mayor Giuliani from the rest of the candidates: He not only identifies problems, but comes up with realistic…
A Rush To Judgement
https://townhall.com/columnists/chucknorris/2008/01/15/a_rush_to_judgement
– More than any other election in decades, this presidential one has erected a fighting ring in which conservatism either will maintain … Even now, our own GOP candidates are wrestling over who is truly conservative. … Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has waffled enough around his pro-abortion, pro-gay, pro-gun control views to recruit many Democratic
Clinton and Obama Don’t Offset Econ Plans
https://townhall.com/columnists/amandacarpenter/2008/01/14/clinton_and_obama_don’t_offset_econ_plans
– Obama presented a $75 billion “economic stimulus” package two days after his top Democratic rival Hillary Clinton proposed spending … Both of the Democratic presidential candidates’ proposals would give hefty subsidies to those who face home foreclosure. … Link: When Congress resumes, Democratic leadership will attempt to shape some kind of economic package that could resemble Clinton…
The Not-So-Great Debaters
https://townhall.com/columnists/suzannefields/2008/01/14/the_not-so-great_debaters
– This sounds to a lot of Republicans like a Democratic platform, but he scolds Democrats for their trade protectionism, state-run social … The greatest difference between conservatives and liberals, a difference yet to be effectively aired out in the young presidential … Somebody should tell the candidates.…
CSR and the Democratic Policies of the 2008 Elections
https://townhall.com/columnists/waynewinegarden/2008/01/12/csr_and_the_democratic_policies_of_the_2008_elections
– nominee will likely continue to vilify throughout the 2008 Presidential campaign. … The positions of the 2008 Democratic candidates are a testament to how successful this campaign has become. … It is universally held by the Democratic candidates that the U.S. must adopt strict greenhouse gas emission requirements.…
Women vs. Oprah
https://townhall.com/columnists/robertnovak/2008/01/12/women_vs_oprah
– John McCain say there is no possibility that Independent Democratic Sen. … No, they were told, this was a real presidential endorsement. … candidates for fund-raising in South Carolina.…
The Political Landscape After Iowa and New Hampshire
https://townhall.com/columnists/michaelbarone/2008/01/12/the_political_landscape_after_iowa_and_new_hampshire
– This is not a new split in the Democratic Party. … The Republicans have more factions and more live candidates. … Even though Democratic Party rules favor proportional representation in delegate allocation, the Democratic race is likely to be decided…
Oh, Camelot!
https://townhall.com/columnists/kathleenparker/2008/01/30/oh,_camelot!
– WASHINGTON -- Americans finally have narrowed the presidential race to two front-runners: John Kennedy and Ronald Reagan … Smart Democratic candidates embrace both Kennedy and Reagan.…
Are Senators Doomed To Lose?
https://townhall.com/columnists/michaelmedved/2008/01/30/are_senators_doomed_to_lose
– Republicans, however, see McCain opposed by three candidates with the sort of executive background voters seem to prefer: two governors … Given all his other obvious drawbacks as a candidate (just imagine four years of droning, pompous Presidential speeches by John Kerry … Concerning the “Senatorial Curse” purportedly applied to Presidential candidates, McCain seems especially well-situated to shatter…
The Clintons Are Everywhere
https://townhall.com/columnists/georgewill/2008/01/29/the_clintons_are_everywhere
– Soon Edwards will join Harris in the book of presidential trivia. … (What presidential candidate was known as "Little Lyndon from Lawton"? Answer: Former Sen. Harris from Lawton, Okla.) … , and seven of the previous 10, presidential elections.…
Could the Republicans Win This One?
https://townhall.com/columnists/billmurchison/2008/01/29/could_the_republicans_win_this_one
– Our long, long, long presidential campaign is producing clarifications. … which is more than one can say for certain Democratic competitors. … It's a necessity that keeps even presidential candidates off balance -- a pretty good way of keeping them, by the way.…
The Clintons' Possible Political Demise -- a Bittersweet Pill
https://townhall.com/columnists/davidlimbaugh/2008/01/29/the_clintons_possible_political_demise_--_a_bittersweet_pill
– Bill Clinton's feigned lament -- repeated loudly and often -- that voters were choosing their candidates on the basis of race and gender … Clintons' loathsome, sinister tactics, being used against fellow Democrats for the first time in a big way since Bill's first presidential … Bill's charm and their nonpareil adroitness at ruthless politics, are virtually powerless without their liberal enablers in the Democratic
Presidential Buyer's Remorse
https://townhall.com/columnists/chucknorris/2008/01/29/presidential_buyers_remorse
– Speaking of presidential ebbs and flows, I believe many are suffering now from a type of presidential buyer's remorse. … The bases for political remorse are varied: -- Realizing that all the Democratic candidates would raise taxes, expand … This past week, news agencies reported how some of the presidential candidates' campaigns are running into financial hardships.…
Dems Upset Culture of Life, No Matter How Likable They Are
https://townhall.com/columnists/kathrynlopez/2008/01/28/dems_upset_culture_of_life,_no_matter_how_likable_they_are
– Each of the leading presidential candidates was also criticized for having either that same lack of leadership or a hostility to the … In separate conversations about the state of the presidential race, multiple well-informed conservatives told me of their affinity … This floors his opponent in the Democratic primary, Hillary Clinton.…
Barack Obama's Great Challenge
https://townhall.com/columnists/paulgreenberg/2008/01/28/barack_obamas_great_challenge
– A specter is facing Barack Obama's once bright-as-hope presidential campaign. … presidential campaign. … Would that all the presidential candidates follow Barack Obama's lead, and try to raise the level of political discourse in this country…
Florida's I-4 corridor crucial for GOP hopefuls
https://townhall.com/columnists/salenazito/2008/01/28/floridas_i-4_corridor_crucial_for_gop_hopefuls
– Since their South Carolina primary Jan. 19, all of the Republican candidates have traveled I-4 in search of votes. … The I-4 corridor is home to two of Florida's top media markets, a critical factor for candidates. … It is not like New Hampshire, where candidates make their pitches in small town hall meetings.…
Nomentum 2008
https://townhall.com/columnists/salenazito/2008/01/27/nomentum_2008
– The electorate had become accustomed to candidates winning one primary state and then running the table. … (Maybe Democratic Party politics is all about emotion. … So, here’s the best recommendation for the presidential races: Watch, but do not bet.…
The Incumbent
https://townhall.com/columnists/michaelgerson/2008/01/25/the_incumbent
candidates, she seems incapable of using the word "victory" in a time of war). … All the Republican candidates are able to run as fresh faces. … A presidential election between, say, McCain and Obama -- both positive and honorable candidates -- would be better for the country…
South Carolina: Who Would Dr. King Vote For?
https://townhall.com/columnists/harryrjacksonjr/2008/01/25/south_carolina_who_would_dr_king_vote_for
– Until this presidential election, the Democratic Party had consistently begun to tack in an anti-faith direction. … On the Democratic side, he would probably see no substantive differences in the policy recommendations of any of the top Democraticcandidates.…
Clinton and McCain Spar on Iraq
https://townhall.com/columnists/amandacarpenter/2008/01/25/clinton_and_mccain_spar_on_iraq
– Republican John McCain swiped at Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, who recently claimed she is the best Democrat … On January 21, Clinton said at a Democratic debate in South Carolina that she would begin to withdrawal U.S. troops from Iraq within … Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney has won two as well in Michigan and Nevada, although most of the candidates did not aggressively…
The Ten Most Annoying Things About the Race for the Presidency
https://townhall.com/columnists/johnhawkins/2008/01/25/the_ten_most_annoying_things_about_the_race_for_the_presidency
– On the other hand, ironically, the three Republican candidates whose views most closely mirrored those of rank and file conservatives … presidential candidates, but I don't really care what their stance on evolution is, don't want to see long debates about bookshelves … Class Warfare on the Democratic Side: The Democratic race has been particularly sickening to watch, not just because of how openly…
Truth Squads and Robo-Politics
https://townhall.com/columnists/kathleenparker/2008/01/25/truth_squads_and_robo-politics
– At least two squads formed recently around the need to counter false attacks intended to smear candidates. … In Obama's case, the e-mail often features a photograph of him standing on a raised platform with other Democratic candidates, including … Will the presidential nominee be the one who tells the fewest lies?…
The View From Florida: What's About to Happen?
https://townhall.com/columnists/billbunkley/2008/01/24/the_view_from_florida_whats_about_to_happen
– When the Republican members of the Florida legislature began seriously contemplating moving the state’s primary up in the presidential … None of the candidates can benefit this time from independent outsiders—and I prefer it this way. … Senator Mel Martinez and former Governor Jeb Bush—have not endorsed any candidates.…
High Stakes in Florida Debate
https://townhall.com/columnists/salenazito/2008/01/24/high_stakes_in_florida_debate
Democratic voters won't get to see their candidates in person or participating in a debate before the primary election. … No Democratic candidates have committed to take part in a debate or visit the state because of the state's decision to move up its … Because of this, the Democratic National Committee has stripped the state of its delegates.…
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