Read more Democratic nomination stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/13479/democratic-nomination.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 18:19:25 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/62597/la-mayor-wont-run-for-governor.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe mayor of Los Angeles said yesterday he will not run for governor of California next year, upending the race to succeed Arnold Schwarzenegger. In an interview with the Times, Antonio Villaraigosa said he made the "agonizing" choice to stay at city hall to tackle the fiscal crisis and spiking...http://www.newser.com/story/62597/la-mayor-wont-run-for-governor.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 23 Jun 2009 9:39:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/58576/edwards-staff-planned-to-sabotage-him.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSuspicious that John Edwards was having an affair, several of his campaign staffers drew up a “doomsday” plan to take him down if he seemed likely to win the Democratic nomination, George Stephanopoulos blogs for ABC News. Most staffers dismissed the rumors, but a few close advisers saw the light...http://www.newser.com/story/58576/edwards-staff-planned-to-sabotage-him.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 10 May 2009 15:13:43 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/42925/history-of-lincoln-inspires-obamas-team-of-rivals.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tag“Team of rivals” is the post-campaign buzzphrase, Graeme Allister writes in the Guardian , replacing the lipsticked pigs and pitbulls. The term refers to Barack Obama’s strategy of filling Cabinet positions with Republicans and political enemies (ie, Hillary Clinton), and comes from a 2005 book by Doris Kearns Goodwin chronicling similar...http://www.newser.com/story/42925/history-of-lincoln-inspires-obamas-team-of-rivals.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 17 Nov 2008 14:55:01 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/36132/down-to-earth-barack-brought-fire.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBarack Obama took on two of his greatest challenges head-on in his acceptance speech last night, Patrick Healy writes in the New York Times . The Democratic nominee added some down-to-earth proposals to his lofty talk of change, while proving he could take the fight to John McCain with "memorable fire,...http://www.newser.com/story/36132/down-to-earth-barack-brought-fire.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 29 Aug 2008 7:55:36 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/35912/obama-dont-squander-this-moment.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe right convention speech at the right moment can transcend politics, and Barack Obama may miss his moment with his plans to give a "workmanlike" speech tomorrow, writes Michael Gerson in the Washington Post . The candidate should focus on big themes like faith and equality, and return to his early...http://www.newser.com/story/35912/obama-dont-squander-this-moment.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 27 Aug 2008 6:26:04 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/35679/denver-gears-up-for-democratic-convention.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe Democratic convention is ready to roll in Denver tomorrow despite a few hiccups, like the 1,500 anti-war marchers who gathered outside the Pepsi Center today, the Denver Post reports. But the "Recreate 68" protesters dispersed when asked by police, returning the spotlight to the Democrats' mega-plan—which includes...http://www.newser.com/story/35679/denver-gears-up-for-democratic-convention.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 24 Aug 2008 18:06:36 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/34918/clinton-will-get-denver-roll-call.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagHillary Clinton’s delegates will be counted in Denver, the Atlantic Monthly’s Marc Ambinder reports, as her supporters near an agreement with Barack Obama’s. Reports of tensions over the issue are exaggerated, advisers on both sides tell Ambinder. Both sides agree that overlooking Clinton could anger her supporters, as would a...http://www.newser.com/story/34918/clinton-will-get-denver-roll-call.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 14 Aug 2008 11:09:00 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/34697/clinton-backers-push-for-convention-nomination.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagA group of Hillary Clinton's delegates are working to make sure their candidate's name is put up for nomination at the Democratic convention, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Clinton backers say the symbolic move will serve as recognition for the 18 million voters who chose Hillary in the primaries, and...http://www.newser.com/story/34697/clinton-backers-push-for-convention-nomination.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 12 Aug 2008 7:26:44 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/30275/rivals-plan-joint-unity-event.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBarack Obama and Hillary Clinton will make a joint appearance in Washington next week in a show of party solidarity—despite behind-the-scenes tensions. Though Clinton's finance director invited top supporters to the event, some Hillary backers are frustrated by signals that their candidate won't be invited to join the ticket,...http://www.newser.com/story/30275/rivals-plan-joint-unity-event.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 18 Jun 2008 2:59:07 CDT