﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Hoosier Hoedown from Newser</title><description>And on to the Midwest.</description><link>http://www.newser.com/</link><copyright>2008 - Newser</copyright><language>en-us</language><generator>Newser Feed Generator</generator><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 7:44:50 CDT</pubDate><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.newser.com/story/26901/did-rushs-dittoheads-tilt-indiana-for-hillary.html?refid=rss_all_default</guid><title>Did Rush's Dittoheads Tilt Indiana for Hillary?</title><description>Despite what has been hailed as a strong showing by Barack Obama in Indiana, his campaign claims he would’ve done better but for the sabotage of Rush Limbaugh, the  Washington Post  reports. Under his “Operation Chaos,” the conservative radio host urged Indiana Republicans to vote for Clinton in order to prolong the Dems' dogfight and "bloody up Obama politically."</description><link>http://www.newser.com/story/26901/did-rushs-dittoheads-tilt-indiana-for-hillary.html?refid=rss_all_default</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 11:19:30 CDT</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.newser.com/story/26761/obama-claws-back-with-key-demos.html?refid=rss_all_default</guid><title>Obama Claws Back With Key Demos</title><description>Barack Obama romped to victory in North Carolina and almost fought Hillary Clinton to a draw in Indiana by relying on his most loyal coalitions: young voters, African-Americans, and liberals. He also did better yesterday than in recent races among white men, pulling about 40% of that demo in Indiana. That puts Obama back at the level of support he enjoyed on Super Tuesday, reports Politico.</description><link>http://www.newser.com/story/26761/obama-claws-back-with-key-demos.html?refid=rss_all_default</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 4:42:18 CDT</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.newser.com/story/26731/ind-nuns-dont-have-a-prayer-at-polls.html?refid=rss_all_default</guid><title>Ind. Nuns Don't Have a Prayer at Polls</title><description>A dozen nuns who lacked proper photo ID were turned away from an Indiana voting booth yesterday—by a fellow nun. None of the nuns, all over 80, had a driver's license because they don't drive, and some presented outdated passports, the AP reports. Their convent has launched a major push to arrange for proper ID in time for November's election.</description><link>http://www.newser.com/story/26731/ind-nuns-dont-have-a-prayer-at-polls.html?refid=rss_all_default</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 22:43:22 CDT</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.newser.com/story/26746/scrambling-hillary-changes-the-target.html?refid=rss_all_default</guid><title>Scrambling Hillary Changes the Target</title><description>Barack Obama's resounding win in North Carolina and fight to the finish in Indiana has left the Clinton campaign with one final strategy to win the nomination: move the goalposts and play for time. Team Hillary is now telling journalists that the winning candidate actually needs almost 200 more delegates than both sides had said earlier, reports the  Los Angeles Times.</description><link>http://www.newser.com/story/26746/scrambling-hillary-changes-the-target.html?refid=rss_all_default</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 3:21:37 CDT</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.newser.com/story/26712/clinton-wins-by-a-whisker-in-indiana-primary.html?refid=rss_all_default</guid><title>Clinton Wins by a Whisker in Indiana Primary</title><description>Hillary Clinton held on to beat Barack Obama by the slimmest of margins in the Indiana primary, CNN reports. Though Clinton led by double digits early in the night, Obama made a dramatic recovery late and closed the gap to 51% to 49%. Populous Lake County held up the results until after 1am ET. Having lost in North Carolina earlier, Clinton sorely needed an Indiana victory.</description><link>http://www.newser.com/story/26712/clinton-wins-by-a-whisker-in-indiana-primary.html?refid=rss_all_default</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 6:33:15 CDT</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.newser.com/story/26725/hillary-vows-to-go-full-speed-to-white-house.html?refid=rss_all_default</guid><title>Hillary Vows to Go 'Full Speed' to White House</title><description>Though she lost in North Carolina and was locked in a race too close to call in Indiana, Hillary Clinton remained unbowed tonight while addressing supporters, NBC reports. Noting that Barack Obama predicted she'd win Pennsylvania, he'd win North Carolina, and that Indiana would be a "tie-breaker," she declared victory in the state and said the triumph would propel her "full speed" to the White House. She appealed for more money and echoed Obama's confidence that the party will unite behind a candidate.</description><link>http://www.newser.com/story/26725/hillary-vows-to-go-full-speed-to-white-house.html?refid=rss_all_default</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 6:33:15 CDT</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.newser.com/story/26713/indiana-nc-voters-rate-economy-no-1-issue.html?refid=rss_all_default</guid><title>Indiana, NC Voters Rate Economy No. 1 Issue</title><description>In exit polling in both Indiana and North Carolina today, voters overwhelmingly said the economy was the No. 1 issue influencing their decision in the presidential primary. In Indiana, 65% said the economy was most important, compared to 60% in North Carolina. Asked if the recession had affected their lives, 89% in Indiana said yes, as did 81% in North Carolina, MSNBC reports.</description><link>http://www.newser.com/story/26713/indiana-nc-voters-rate-economy-no-1-issue.html?refid=rss_all_default</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 6:33:15 CDT</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.newser.com/story/26629/and-then-what-each-of-3-dem-results-would-mean.html?refid=rss_all_default</guid><title>And Then? What Each of 3 Dem Results Would Mean</title><description>With polls still seesawing as voters pull their levers, maybe it’s best to stop predicting results, and start figuring out what they’ll mean. Adam Nagourney takes a shot in the  New York Times :       A Hillary Clinton victory in both primaries could “change the world.” Indiana would be Barack Obama’s third consecutive loss due to a blue-collar gap, and the North Carolina result would be chalked up to Rev. Wright. Disaster for Obama.</description><link>http://www.newser.com/story/26629/and-then-what-each-of-3-dem-results-would-mean.html?refid=rss_all_default</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 11:19:27 CDT</pubDate></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.newser.com/story/26661/8-questions-on-the-table-in-todays-primaries.html?refid=rss_all_default</guid><title>8 Questions on the Table in Today's Primaries</title><description>Voters in North Carolina and Indiana go to the polls today in what many are seeing as the last major battle in the Democratic race. The  Washington Post  outlines the stakes.        Has Obama put the Wright controversy behind him?  Pretty much, say both sides; it's a media story now.       How's the gas tax holiday playing?  Economists hate it, but it was a smart strategic move for Clinton.       Is the race going to the convention?  At least until June 3, if Hillary wins one of today's contests.</description><link>http://www.newser.com/story/26661/8-questions-on-the-table-in-todays-primaries.html?refid=rss_all_default</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 6:08:01 CDT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>