Blind, Endless Movement

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig May 23, 2008 Clinton wants only one thing -- the presidency -- and she wants it now, not later. If success means using the Florida and Michigan "issue" to tie the party in knots until the convention, so be it. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Clinton’s Last Stand

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig May 23, 2008 Hillary Clinton is talking as if the battle over seating disputed delegations from Florida and Michigan at the Democratic National Convention is the greatest crisis for democracy since the 2000 Florida recount. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Movie Mogul Weinstein Reportedly Pressured Pelosi

Staff / Truthdig May 9, 2008 Studio honcho Harvey Weinstein is a force to be reckoned with -- it was no coincidence that Disney subsidiary Miramax became a major player in the film industry under his watch -- and recently he reportedly attempted to use his powers of persuasion to convince House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to follow his plan for a Democratic primary revote in Florida and Michigan or else. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Howard Dean: ‘We’re Gonna Win’

Staff / Truthdig May 3, 2008 The man who made his mark on the last presidential election cycle with his campaign-sinking scream, DNC Chairman Howard Dean, was the bearer of good predictions for Democrats on Thursday's "Daily Show." He explained the super-cryptic superdelegate system, the controversial notion of "electability" and what it's like to be the candidate who missed out in '04 for "saying boo-ya at the wrong time." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Revote Schemes Stall and Fizzle

Staff / Truthdig Mar 18, 2008 Florida has dropped plans to hold a revote because, in the words of the state party chair: "The consensus is clear: Florida doesn't want to vote again." That's a setback for Hillary Clinton, who probably would have picked up delegates in the Sunshine State. Another revote proposal is stalling in Michigan, the other state with a disputed delegation. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Rumors of a Michigan Do-Over

Staff / Truthdig Mar 7, 2008 The Political Wire has it from a couple of sources that Michigan, which along with Florida was stripped of its Democratic delegates, will hold caucuses in order to have a say about the party's nominee. Also, Florida's governor, a Republican, is pushing for a re-vote in his state. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Pelosi Warns Superdelegates

Staff / Truthdig Feb 16, 2008 Nancy Pelosi, who is not only one of the highest-ranking members of the Democratic Party but the chair of its approaching national convention, has weighed in on two of the most controversial issues looming over the presidential nomination. Superdelegates, Pelosi said, should not overrule the will of the voters, and the disputed delegations from Michigan and Florida "can't make the difference because then we would have no rules." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Democrats’ Three Choices

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Feb 12, 2008 The Democrats' hopes of regaining the White House hinge on how the party proceeds in the coming weeks and months. If momentum or civility reigns, they've got a shot. But if back-room dealing and cheating prevail, don't hold your breath. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘My Brother the Superdelegate’

Staff / Truthdig Feb 12, 2008 Hollywood bigwig Ari Emanuel knows a thing or two about superdelegates. His brother, Congressman Rahm Emanuel, is one. But, as Ari writes on the Huffington Post, "as much as I love and respect him, I don't trust him and his fellow superdelegates to decide for me and the American people who should be the Democratic nominee -- and, therefore, most likely the next president of the United States." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

A Party of Winners

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Romney Finally Wins

Staff / Truthdig Jan 16, 2008 Mitt Romney has captured a crucial victory in Michigan. He had desperately needed to win in a big state. The outcome of the latest primary means Republicans have three proven candidates in contention for the nomination. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Romney Hits Out at Rivals Over Immigration

Staff / Truthdig Jan 15, 2008 Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney is engaged in a make-or-break contest in Michigan, and his eleventh-hour mailers to supporters are striking an urgent note, as evidenced by this recent swipe at rivals John McCain, Rudy Giuliani and Mike Huckabee over their stands on immigration. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )