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Obama takes lead in FL 46-45 (Ras poll)

Wed Jul 23, 2008 at 09:19:30 AM PDT

Barack Obama has caught up to John McCain in Florida. The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the state finds Obama with a statistically insignificant one-point advantage over his rival, 46% to 45%. When "leaners" are included, the Democrat leads 49% to 47%.

The latest Ras poll released today shows Obama making remarkable progress in Florida.

Obama 46 (41)
McCain 45 (48)

http://rasmussenreports.com/...

Obama offering Clinton Cabinet position for exit?

Sat May 31, 2008 at 08:31:48 PM PDT

Personally I think this is a terrific idea.

The former First Lady would get the chance to pilot Mr Obama’s reforms of the American healthcare system if she agrees to clear the path to his nomination as Democratic presidential candidate.

Senior figures in the Obama camp have told Democrat colleagues that the offer to Mrs Clinton of a cabinet post as health secretary or to steer new legislation through the Senate will be a central element of their peace overtures to the New York senator.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/...

5 More Supers for Obama - Open Thread[updatedX2]

Sat May 10, 2008 at 01:24:31 PM PDT

Didn't see this Diaried anywhere yet, but it appears that Obama has taken the lead over Hillary in Supers according to AP.

Obama overtakes Clinton in Democratic superdelegates

Obama added superdelegates from Utah and Ohio, as well as two from the Virgin Islands who had previously backed Clinton. The additions enabled Obama to surpass Clinton's total for the first time in the campaign.

http://news.yahoo.com/...


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