Electoral
Tensions (July/August,
2007)
Electoral
Tensions (July/August,
2007)
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The ongoing tensions between the camps of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama continues to grow worse as July turns to August in 2007. With polls showing them as the two top Democrats in the primary/caucus races, Clinton and Obama are beginning to let the tension between them show in public.
Below are links to news stories on this dispute.
Hillary hijacks a dream --by Charles Krauthammer for the Seattle Times, January 21, 2008 -A conservative columnist presents a very compelling explanation for why Bill Clinton's "Fairy Tale" quip, and Hillary Clinton's comments on Martin Luther King and President Lyndon Johnson causes such a stir.
Clinton-Obama Tensions Spill Into the Senate--By Jeff Zelany of the New York Times. This article gives details of how the ongoing tensions between the two candidates extends to their duties in the U.S. Senate.
Three Top Democrats Share Lead In Iowa Poll
Clinton, Obama, Edwards Are Tied--By Jon Cohen and Dan Balz of the Washington Post, Aug. 3, 2007. Details on the latest Iowa poll.
Clinton mentions Democratic spat
Jordan Falls News, July 30, 2007
Clinton, Obama face tight N.H. vote
By Donald Lambro for the Washington Times, August 2, 2007
Clinton vs. Obama--Christian Broadcasting Network, August 3, 2007
Obama Contrasts Himself With Clinton--Free Market News Network, August 3, 2007
Obama, Clinton Tussle Over Talks With Assad and Other Despots--Jewish Exponent, August 3, 2007
Running Mate: Candidates Butt Heads Over Nukes--CBS 4, August 3, 2007
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