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By Alex Koppelman Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008 22:40 EST McCain targets Obama ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- John McCain doesn't seem to be betting very heavily on a Hillary Clinton comeback. After McCain swept the D.C., Maryland and Virginia primaries tonight -- another step in his now nearly unstoppable march to the Republican nomination -- he focused all his rhetorical fire on Barack Obama, ignoring Clinton completely in his remarks. "Hope, my friends, is a powerful thing," McCain said. "I can attest to that better than many, for I have seen men's hopes tested in hard and cruel ways that few...

Clinton gets 'Obama-ed' TRIBUNE-REVIEW By Salena Zito Hillary Clinton did not look back in the rearview mirror tonight after getting “Obama-ed” in the "Potomac Primary." Instead, she did what she does best: move on and move forward to the next contest. Kicking off in El Paso in what has now become the most important phase of the primary campaign, she hit the border at the same time her campaign became more marginalized by stinging defeats to Barack Obama in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia.

For years, Bill and Hillary Clinton treated the Democratic National Committee and party activists as extensions of their White House ambitions, pawns in a game of success and survival. more stories like this. She may pay a high price for their selfishness soon. Top Democrats, including some inside Hillary Clinton's campaign, say many party leaders -- the so-called super delegates -- won't hesitate to ditch the former New York senator for Barack Obama if her political problems persist. Their loyalty to the first couple is build on shaky ground. "If (Barack) Obama continues to win .... the whole raison d'etre...

Hillary on the Offensive February 12, 2008 8:44 AM So what will these next three weeks look like, until we hit the March 4 primaries in Ohio and Texas where Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-NY, is looking for a win? They could get pretty tough, if last night's candidate interviews on WJLA, ABC's Washington DC affiliate, are any guide. You can watch them in full HERE. Or you can see our Good Morning America report from this a.m. on the interviews HERE. "I have been vetted, I have been through this," she said. "I understand exactly what is coming at me….I...

Late Update: With 51% reporting, the Associated Press has projected Donna Edwards the winner over Al Wynn — and apparently by a landslide. In Gilchrest's district, Harris leads 41%-35% with 74% of precincts in. No projection has yet been made, but it's not looking good for the incumbent here. Late Late Update: Harris has been projected the winner over Gilchrest.

McCain 'Fired Up' to Face Democrats By LIBBY QUAID – 1 hour ago ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Republican John McCain said he was "fired up and ready to go" against either Democratic presidential contender as he celebrated primary victories Tuesday in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. "We do not yet know for certain who will have the honor of being the Democratic Party's nominee for president," McCain said of Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton. "But we know where either of their candidates will lead this country, and we dare not let them." He told supporters at a...

For the second election night in a row, Hillary Clinton failed to acknowledge or congratulate Barack Obama after he won the day in dominating fashion. ... But as the race has shifted to a delegate chase with dozens of states in play around the country, the notion of congratulating one’s opponent seems, for Clinton, to have fallen by the wayside.

He was opposed by Moveon.org - If Al goes down get ready to say hello to Senator Al Franken in November ... The Obama sunami will change Amerika forever.Edwards, Donna 1974 64.85% Wynn, Albert R. 889 29.20%

CNN reporting that Deputy Campaign Manager for Hillary Clinton, Mike Henry, has resigned.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democratic Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton has found a lot of ways to explain her string of losses to Sen. Barack Obama. She's going to have to come up with yet another excuse for losing Virginia Tuesday night. Obama prevailed by a 2-to-1 margin in the state based on exit surveys conducted for The Associated Press and the television networks. He was also expected to win primaries in Maryland and the District of Columbia, after sweeping four states plus the Virgin Islands this past weekend. It's been a weekly challenge for Clinton, once the "inevitable" front-runner, to justify...

Washington Post Staff Writer Sen. John McCain narrowly defeated former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee in the Virginia Republican primary today. With about half the vote counted, McCain was ahead 47 percent to 44 percent, a lead that was expected to hold. Still, Huckabee's strong showing suggested difficulties for McCain. Despite his status as the presumptive nominee, McCain performed poorly among evangelicals and conservatives, according to the exit polls. Although it is nearly impossible for Huckabee to win the GOP nomination now, the results demonstrate the challenge McCain faces to win conservatives over before the fall election...

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FoxNEWS calls McCain win over Huckabee. 60 Delegates.

Mike Henry, deputy campaign manager for Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (N.Y.) has resigned, according to a source familiar with the decision. Henry tendered his resignation yesterday morning but worked the last two days on a volunteer basis. His departure is not entirely unexpected, as he was brought into the campaign by Patti Solis Doyle, who stepped down on Sunday. In an email sent to staff and obtained by The Fix, Henry writes: "As someone who has managed campaigns, I share the unique understanding of the challenges that the campaign will face over the next several weeks. Our campaign needs to...

Richmond, VA — With enemies like this, who needs friends? Could a Planned Parenthood radio ad launched Sunday taking aim at John McCain’s pro-life record actually help the Arizona Senator within the conservative activist community (on top of his Gary Bauer endorsement today) as McCain seeks to reach out to his right flank? The ad attacks McCain’s “anti-choice” stance, noting that his “plan to outlaw abortion threatens the lives and health of women.” The 60-second spot will air in the DC area through Tuesday and adds that McCain has a “zero percent rating from Planned Parenthood Action Fund, the lowest...

Did not see a live thread to keep track of how things were going. Latest results from VA on the Repub side Mike Huckabee 12,025 47.85% Precincts Reporting: 169 of 2,472 (6.836% reporting) John McCain 11,379 45.28% Ron Paul 867 3.45% Mitt Romney 628 2.49% Fred D. Thompson 163 0.64% Rudy Giuliani 65 0.25%

Obama ahead of Hillary 3-2; Huckabee ahead of McCain in early tallies.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Barack Obama has won Virginia's Democratic primary, defeating Hillary Rodham Clinton. Obama is also hoping to capture first place in Tuesday's Democratic primaries in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Republicans are voting, too, and it looks like Mike Huckabee is making an unexpectedly strong challenge to John McCain in Virginia. The Associated Press made its Democratic call based on surveys of voters as they left the polls. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.

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