Insiders Suggest Obama’s Pick Not Coming Soon
Posted in Main Blog (All Posts) on August 7th, 2008 4:41 am by HL
Insiders Suggest Obama’s Pick Not Coming Soon
Obama aides tell the Financial Times that “it is unlikely a running mate will be selected before the candidate returns from a week’s holiday in Hawaii, which starts this Friday. That leaves about 10 days until the start of the Democratic party convention in Denver.”
They also say it’s not likely to be leaked. “In addition to Michelle Obama, the candidate’s inner circle consists of just three people: David Axelrod, his senior strategist, David Plouffe, his campaign manager, and Robert Gibbs, a senior adviser. All three are intensely loyal and discreet Obama professionals.”
Nonetheless, the newspaper suggest Sen. Hillary Clinton “has made a comback” in recent days and may be on the short list.
Smith Maintains Edge in Oregon Senate Race
A new SurveyUSA poll in Oregon shows Sen. Gordon Smith (R-OR) fighting off rival Jeff Merkley’s (D) challenge, 49% to 37%.
Key findings: “Smith, considered by some to be vulnerable among the Republicans who must defend US Senate seats in 2008, leads today among both men and women, leads among the rich and poor, leads among the more educated and less uneducated, and leads in both the Portland area and the rest of the state. 9% of Republicans cross-over and vote Democrat. 3 times as many Demorats, 28%, cross-over and vote Republican. Independents split.”
CQ’s backgrounder says the race Leans Republican.
