Bill Clinton Doesn’t Want ‘Any S— From Anybody’

Staff / Truthdig Apr 22, 2008 Speaking over the phone to Philadelphia's WHYY, Bill Clinton defended his controversial comments following the South Carolina primary, saying the Obama campaign had played the race card against him. After the interview, apparently neglecting to hang up, the former president could be heard using language not normally aired on public radio: "I don't think I should take any s--- from anybody on that, do you?" Update: Denial. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Orangeburg Massacre

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Apr 17, 2008 Sen. Barack Obama is clearly a bad bowler. But it was not too long ago that African-Americans were not allowed in some bowling alleys. In Orangeburg, S.C., three young African-American men were killed for protesting against that town's segregated bowling alley. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Looking Beyond Race

Bill Boyarsky / Truthdig Jan 29, 2008 Although racial politics apparently still has a place in the national discourse, there are times when an emphasis on unity is necessary. According to Boyarsky, Barack Obama's win in South Carolina last weekend reflects his appeal among voters across a broad demographic range and among the diverse volunteer squad rallying support for him in California. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Yes, We Can’

Staff / Truthdig Jan 27, 2008 The full effect of Barack Obama's transcendent victory speech in South Carolina has yet to be felt, but his historically stirring and inspirational words have already generated praise from around the country and even across the political aisle. Whether this speech proves to be the turning point in this election, we don't know. What we do know is that Obama has made Hillary Clinton's contention that words don't matter seem so very small and suspect. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama Sweeps South Carolina Primary

Staff / Truthdig Jan 27, 2008 Sen. Barack Obama scored a big win in South Carolina on Saturday, winning the state's Democratic primary with 55 percent of the votes -- an impressive lead over competitors Hillary Clinton and John Edwards, who earned 27 percent and 18 percent of the Palmetto State's primary tally. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Did Bill Clinton Hurt Hillary’s S.C. Showing?

Staff / Truthdig Jan 27, 2008 Former President Bill Clinton's strong words in the days leading up to the South Carolina Democratic primary may have affected Saturday's results in ways that didn't help Hillary Clinton, according to exit polls. While polling is under (well-deserved) scrutiny lately, statistics aren't needed to indicate how risky some of Bill Clinton's choices have been. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Message From Third Place

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Jan 25, 2008 Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys took the stage at a rally for John Edwards in South Carolina on Wednesday, and out of a clear sky it started raining metaphors. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

CNN Readers Raise Hell Over ‘Gender or Race’

Staff / Truthdig Jan 23, 2008 CNN has posted a mea culpa of sorts on its Web site over a story, reported from a hair salon in South Carolina, that probed the alleged dilemma of African-American women voters. As one of many angry readers put it: "The article itself shows black women have brains and actually choose candidates based on issues and not just gender or race, but CNN doesn't seem to give them that credit." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Thompson Drops Out

Staff / Truthdig Jan 23, 2008 Fred Thompson was supposed to be the political savior of his party, but instead he sputtered and fizzled his way through a disappointing few months of campaigning. After poor showings in every primary and caucus to date, Thompson has decided to call it quits. Next up, Rudy Giuliani? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Fireworks in South Carolina

Staff / Truthdig Jan 22, 2008 Despite all the smiles, the Democratic campaign has been contentious for a while now. With the nomination on the line like never before, the candidates really let it fly in this, the most heated presidential debate yet. Yes, there have been a thousand already, but if there's one Democratic debate you don't want to miss, it's this one. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

McCain Wins in S. Carolina, Avenges 2000 Drubbing

Staff / Truthdig Jan 20, 2008 John McCain dashed Mike Huckabee's hopes of a strong showing in the first Southern primary with a big victory in South Carolina on Saturday. McCain famously lost a nasty contest with George W. Bush there eight years ago. By contrast, Mike Huckabee said his rival's campaign was "civil and good and decent." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Romney, Reporter Spar in a Staples Store

Staff / Truthdig Jan 18, 2008 Following presidential candidates from state to state as they shake hands, kiss babies (and backsides, some might say, in the figurative sense) and promise to be the Best Prez Ever! must get tiresome for reporters on the campaign trail. In this clip, it's hard to say if the grind got to AP scribe Glen Johnson or whether Mitt Romney's claims about eschewing lobbyists made him snap. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )