Opinion
In Idaho, Democrats unite as GOP squabbles
On the national level, Republicans may have settled on a presidential candidate while Democrats are involved in a protracted struggle, but in Idaho, it is the Democrats who are coming together and the Republicans who are split asunder by a factional divide.
The Democratic unanimity among superdelegates mirrors the wishes of Democratic caucus-goers earlier in the season, who enthusiastically favored Obama over New York Sen. Hillary Clinton. It also displays recognition by Roark and others that a national ticket led by Obama will pose less threat to state and local Democratic candidates than would one Clinton headed.
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Wednesday May 14, 2008
- In Idaho, Democrats unite as GOP squabbles
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Tuesday May 13, 2008
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Monday May 12, 2008
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Sunday May 11, 2008
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Saturday May 10, 2008
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Friday May 9, 2008
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Thursday May 8, 2008
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