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Analysis: Google App Engine alluring, will be hard to escape Ars Technica Aimed almost squarely at the loosely-coupled Amazon Web Services, Google is betting that developers and startups will opt to host their applications in Google's cloud, taking advantage of Google APIs, and leveraging the nearly unlimited processing power and storage capacity of Google's servers. ..... it allows you, the developer, to begin coding without having to worry about all the nitty-gritty issues involved with hosting, buying expensive hardware, and scaling your code. ..... Amazon's more open-ended EC2 service

Officials extinguish Olympic flame amid heavy protests in Paris CBC.ca
India joins queue for Africa's resources Guardian
Tibetan leaders struggle to speak for split populace Christian Science Monitor In the past 20 years, the Dalai Lama has transformed the Tibetan government in exile from the semitheocracy he brought from Tibet to a relatively independent democracy. In doing so, he has invested it with more responsibility. ....... 80 schools and 40 refugee settlements across South Asia .... 110,000 Tibetan refugees worldwide ...... more than 140 Tibetans have been killed in the crackdown. ....... embassy-like missions in 13 cities from New York to London to Tokyo ...... "He always says, 'You should work as though there is no Dalai Lama' " ...... 43-member parliament, which are held every five years in the subcontinent, Europe, and North America.
Barack Obama Opens Campaign Headquarters In Lexington WYMT
Clinton's Mark Penn Problem TIME Burson-Marsteller, one of the largest firms in the world of public relations ...... Penn's private blog for his Burson-Marsteller colleagues
Help for Sex-Starved Wives a desire gap ..... one out of every three couples experiences this difficulty ...... the kinds of hills and valleys that all couples go through, even when they have a really healthy sex life ..... what becomes the main issue in their relationship. ...... the person with the higher desire just lives their life in lonely misery ..... Low desire in men has got to be America's best-kept secret. ...... the vast majority of men who experienced low sexual desire were completely unwilling to talk with their wives, go to a doctor or go to a therapist ..... it is very, very common for people to be mismatched in their sexual desire ...... the person with the lower sex drive controls the sexual relationship ...... they have veto power. .... biological, emotional or relationship-oriented ....... most antidepressants dampen desire and the ability to be aroused. A cardiovascular disease of any sort is a problem too ........ depression is rampant ...... if he has a childhood history of sexual abuse, or if he grew up in a dysfunctional family and has low self-esteem ....... underlying, unresolved relationship problems ...... wives are critical or nagging ....... criticism and nagging are not aphrodisiacs. So, many men just go into a cave. ...... she has totally let herself go. She doesn't eat well. She doesn't exercise. All she ever wears is sweatpants ....... attraction is a very basic, animalistic thing ..... Men are more visually oriented ...... anyone wanting a more robust sex life can have it. It's never too late to have a great sex life.

Situation unfavourable for polls in five districts: NEMA NepalNews Dhankuta, Dhanusha, Dhading, Jumla and Kalikot ..... out of 290 incidents of code of conduct violations recorded over the last two weeks, Maoist have their involvement in all except for one in Doti

Violence-hit Nepal ups security ahead of polls AFP
The Life of a Polygamous Woman ABC News largest child abuse case in the nation's history ..... some wonder how and why women in the cloistered community led by the jailed polygamist leader Warren Jeffs were silent for so long. .... The women spend much of their days caring for children on the compound's 1,700 acres. The women till gardens, quilt and often were forced to marry while still in their teens. ..... it's the power of persuasion and control that keeps the women captive. ...... Women wear hand-sewn garments, their extremely long hair pinned up in braids, and don ankle-length dresses, as if from another century. ....... He allowed no television, radio or Internet access. Even laughter was forbidden. ....... he did allow iPods, which people could use to listen to hours of his sermons, and his control extended beyond what people could read, see and wear. He also controlled who married whom and, he claimed, who got to go to heaven. ........ You don't do anything except do what you're told ...... many women remain loyal to Jeffs ...... "I have a right to worship any damn thing I want; wear any damn clothes I want," said one female follower.
ANALYSIS: Asian giants India, China prepare to compete in Africa Monsters and Critics.com
Iraqi cleric cancels plans for massive protest march Los Angeles Times Shiite cleric Muqtada Sadr abruptly canceled plans for a massive anti-government and anti-U.S. march on Wednesday after accusing security forces of blocking followers from reaching the capital.
Why The Clintons Held Onto Mark Penn CBS News
Clinton Punches, Obama Bowls, and McCain Reminisces Media Channel
Obama to Question Petraeus This Afternoon CBS News
Obama visited Pakistan as a college student Thaindian.com
Strategist's behaviour may rob Clinton of weapon against Obama Globe and Mail

Clinton campaign wobbles after top strategist quits AFP Penn's departure had been rumored as early as January, when Clinton lost the leadoff nominating contest in Iowa to Obama, in what has evolved into a furious confrontation for the nomination. ..... But Clinton's win in New Hampshire a few days later staved off a shakeup and left internal rivalries simmering
Obama Raises Cash, Clinton Shakes Up Staff KCBS Obama raised more than $1 million at four private fundraisers
Clinton: ‘The Boys’ Made Me Tough New York Times all those years fighting off the “boys” that gives her the strength to resist calls to drop out ..... “Well, I have not bowled since I left the White House,” Mrs. Clinton said. ..... She didn’t fare much better than Mr. Obama. Her first try was a gutter ball. On the second try, she knocked down a lone pin.
Campaign to highlight Clinton's humanity after Penn's departure Guardian, UK clashes over his outside work for other clients - notably the government of Colombia, screaming matches with senior campaign staff, and withering criticism of his strategy. ...... Clinton would gradually try to shift the focus from experience and readiness to lead - Penn's vision for her candidacy - towards highlighting her more human side. ...... Penn would continue to provide polling for Clinton. ........ Penn's latest blunder had merely been a pretext to end a relationship that was no longer benefiting the Clintons. ...... Penn has earned $13 million for his work for the Clinton campaign - while maintaining his corporate jobs. ...... Garin describe him as a solid, data-driven strategist with a command of intricate polling data. ...... a more personable character than Penn, and is less likely to be a part of publicly aired infighting
Dean: Clinton or Obama Will Be Firm Leader for Nomination by July U.S. News & World Report, DC Once the Democratic primaries conclude in early June, the superdelegates will make their final decisions and put either Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama on a clear path to the party's presidential nomination, says Howard Dean ....... he expects the unpledged delegates to clarify their positions by July 1 ...... will make the national convention in Denver much less contentious than is now feared. ..... Florida and Michigan ..... seat the delegates in some way ..... Puerto Rico, Montana, and South Dakota in early June .... the long fight for the Democratic nomination has been good for the party because it has generated intense excitement and drawn hundreds of thousands of new voters to the party ....... he liked an extended primary season because it allows candidates to build excitement, recruit supporters, and show their mettle over a long time. ....... the Texas Democratic Party has had a "rebirth"
Poll: Obama widening lead over Clinton Kansas City Star
Gallup Daily: Obama Moves to 9-point Lead Over Clinton Gallup Poll News









Tibetan Buddhism's next leader? International Herald Tribune In a thriller that is already a legend among Buddhists, the Karmapa and two fellow monks drove in secret from Tsurphu Monastery, north of Lhasa, to the remote and rugged border of Mustang, a former Buddhist kingdom now part of Nepal. From there he and his companions made a dash by horseback to the nearest Nepali airport, from which they were able to fly unnoticed via Katmandu to Delhi. The Karmapa, born Ogyen Trinley Dorji, arrived unannounced in Dharamsala, the Dalai Lama's base, in January 2000, and has remained under the watchful eye of the Tibetan leader since. ...... The Karmapa's American followers would like to have him establish his base in the United States, making him the first Asian religious leader of that magnitude to live in the West. ..... the wise older man and the vigorous young lama



McCain Calls Plans to Withdraw From Iraq, ‘Reckless’ New York Times
McCain rebukes Democrats' views on Iraq withdrawal Los Angeles Times
McCain says Iraq approaching normalcy MSNBC
Protest Disrupts Torch Relay in Paris New York Times
Olympic torch relay again met with protests Sports Network

Princess Diana unlawfully killed BBC News the "gross negligence" of driver Henri Paul and the paparazzi ...... Mr Paul's drink-driving and a lack of seatbelts contributed to their deaths. ....... unlawful killing through grossly negligent driving - or gross negligence manslaughter...... The total cost to British taxpayers of investigating Princess Diana's death is expected to top £10 million. ....... "For 10 years I have endured two police investigations. The French and the Scotland Yard inquiries were wrong. These inquests prove it. They said it was an accident and their findings are now dismissed." ........ there is no conspiracy



Hillary Clinton strategist quits amid Colombia trade flap Reuters
Top Clinton Aide Leaving His Post Under Pressure New York Times
Hillary's chief strategist is ousted Newsday
Penn Out As Clinton Senior Strategist The Associated Press
Campaign Memo Up Close, Montana Compares Clinton and Obama New York Times
Obama's trip out West MSNBC

Can Ed Rendell Deliver for Clinton? Time "I am the best messenger to Philadelphia and Pennsylvania about the 1990s," Rendell boasts. "What part of the 1990s didn't you like—the peace or the prosperity?" ...... "It's stunning. Does Keith Olbermann get checks from the Obama campaign?" ..... grew up on Manhattan's Upper West Side ..... "I like Barack," he says. "If he's the nominee, we'll bust a hump for him."
Being American — and Muslim Wearing the hijab is first and foremost an act of worship and obedience ...... In Saudi Arabia, there was easy access to mosques — almost every street or neighborhood had one. While out shopping, I didn't have to plan around prayer times: shops closed at each prayer, and we would simply walk over to the closest mosque, pray, then resume our shopping. It's different in America. ...... I have a husband who can't understand how I spend so much time at the mall; I have big dreams for work; I play sports; I love to run. ..... Shireen Khan is a producer for Time.com

Texas removes 183 women and girls from sect ranch Reuters
Zimbabwe Opposition Reluctant on Runoff The Associated Press
Rival Resists Zimbabwe Runoff, Saying He Won New York Times
135000 police on the streets as Nepal waits for vote that could ... Scotsman
Roles Collide: Adviser To Clinton Campaign Loses Job for His Firm Washington Post The two roles collided last week when Penn met with Colombian officials to discuss a pending trade agreement
In Tibetan Monasteries, the Heavy Hand of the Party Washington Post After widespread protests swept the Tibetan plateau last month, Chinese leaders responded with a combination of arrests, interrogations and vigorous education campaigns. ....... For Tibetan Buddhists, the education campaigns undermine their core beliefs and are a hated humiliation. For the Chinese, the campaigns boil down to a simple loyalty oath. ...... the two years since tough-talking Zhang Qingli took over as party secretary for the Tibet Autonomous Region ...... China liberated Tibet from oppressive feudalism in the 1950s ..... officials insisted the only problem in Tibet was that a small group of "splittists" had incited people to riot and that the monks needed more education. ....... The campaigns intensified in 1995 after China named its own Panchen Lama, the second-most-revered figure in Tibetan Buddhism, and the Panchen Lama recognized by the Dalai Lama disappeared. ...... so many monks have fled in the past five decades that there are no more senior monks living in Tibet itself. That makes it nearly impossible to pass on core Buddhist teachings and provides little buffer between Chinese government officials who control the monasteries and the increasingly restive young monks attempting to study there.
Crushing New Poll For Clinton: Obama Leads By 23 In NC 411mania.com After days of Pennsylvania polls showed Hillary Clinton crumbling in the state .... just one month ago, Rasmussen's NC poll had Clinton not far behind in the state, trailing by 7%, 47% to 40%. .... The huge drop also gives more credibility to her huge drops in PA. ..... Obama leads 86% to 9% among black voters while Clinton is holding on to a slight lead among whites, 47% to 38%. A month ago, Clinton led by 20 points among whites. ...... Obama is flooding states with ads which he can afford because of the massive amounts of money he's raising .... she is basically out of money ..... The end is near.
Casey’s backing may be Obama’s key to win Lebanon Daily News It positions the junior senator against virtually the entire Democratic political establishment in the state — while it pits him even in his home town of Scranton against Hillary Clinton, the “hometown girl.” .... Casey, who won his Senate seat with almost 60 percent of the vote .... Casey, who will travel to many campaign stops with Obama and help him navigate through the often-byzantine world of state politics ... Of the state’s 29 supers, Casey becomes only the fourth to side with Obama.
Clinton Ramps Up Call to Count Fla, Mich The Associated Press
No Re-Vote in Michigan a Blow to Clinton Washington Post

We Got The Mo, We Will Win

By the time the last primary/caucus is held, Hillary has to be out of the race.

1. Barack needs a full summer to campaign against McCain who we have to decimate, annihilate in November.
   
2. Barack needs a full summer to give us a 60 strong US Senate.
   
3. Barack needs a full summer with running mate Hillary.
   

How do you get Hillary out?

1. Spend the money. The primaries will be won through TV ads, and there money talks. Already we are giving Hillary a good chase in PA. I think we could win in PA if we do more of it.
   
2. Don't take any remaining state for granted.
   
3. Publicly keep urging the superdelegates to cast their preferences, one way or the other, now. Before the last primary/caucus, all of them must have come out of the closet. These are professionals, they must know by now which horse to pick. You pick the one with the most votes, the most delegates, the most states, the most money, the most volunteers, the most donors.

Summer

1. Pick Hillary immediately.
   
2. Bring in a million people for a summer rally in Central Park.
   

In The News

Mugabe Faces an Uphill Battle in Presidential Runoff (Update2) Bloomberg
The Comedy of Horrors: Obama vs. Clinton The Lincoln Tribune
Political Perceptions: Obama, Overflowing with Glamor Wall Street Journal Blogs
Weekend fix for poll junkies: Obama gains in Gallup, Rasmussen USA Today
Bill Clinton Earned $15.4 Million From Burkle Firm Since 2003 Bloomberg
Three bomb blasts erupt in Nepal's capital USA Today
Nepal ramps up security ahead of key polls AFP Nepal's government began air patrols on Saturday and deployed thousands of police nationwide ahead of key polls planned for next week that will likely abolish the world's last Hindu monarchy. ...... between seven to 25 police stationed at close to 21,000 voting centres ..... "The main challenge on the security front is 'booth capturing' and scaring voters into not turning up" ...... alcohol has been banned from Monday, along with carrying "swords, knife, sticks and batons ....... The lowland districts bordering India have seen sporadic outbreaks of deadly ethnic unrest over the past year, and observers have expressed fears that some of the worst election day violence could take place there.
John McCain regrets now opposing Martin Luther King Jr. holiday Los Angeles Times
McCain Gives Unvarnished View of His Past Wall Street Journal McCain, who has said he will compete for African-American votes ..... He began Monday in Meridian, Miss., near the Navy's McCain Field, named for his grandfather, and devoted most of the subsequent days to discussing his own past. ...... In Annapolis, Md., amid frigid weather and a nonfunctioning TelePrompTer, he skipped a full page of text. ...... he spoke of his poor academic record and demerits for misbehavior. He talked about unauthorized "nocturnal sojourns" off campus and "other petty acts of insubordination." He spoke of a youth spent drinking, dating and generally having a good time. ...... "I knew Fred real well," he said reading one plaque. "He was behind me at the Naval Academy," he said passing another. ..... "What did you do with the officers' club?" he asked a local official. "That's the most important thing!" he said, laughing. It was eradicated, he was told. "Oh no!" McCain replied.
Man lynched for stealing books in Bihar Thaindian.com
India: The Olympic Torch and Tibet Global Voices Online
Police Fire on Tibetan Protesters; 8 Die The Associated Press
IRAQ: Maliki vs Sadr, round 5 Los Angeles Times
The Dems, Now Dancing to His Tune Washington Post
WiMax is suffering from 'growing pains': Intel ZDNet Asia
Microsoft Said to Be Standing Pat on Yahoo New York Times “Since the offer was made, the market has deteriorated and there are numerous indications that Yahoo’s business has declined.”
Lines Drawn for Microsoft and Yahoo, and Neither Is Ceding Ground
What’s Online: At Last, Buffett’s Key to Success is patient and does his research — like most female investors ...... women trade much less often than men, do a lot more research and tend to base their investment decisions on considerations other than just numbers. ...... Men tend to be “frazzled, frenetic day traders, with their ties askew, hair on end and eyes bleary,” she writes. “Patience and good decision-making help set women apart here.” ....... As a result, women’s portfolios on average gain 1.4 percent more than men’s ..... Single women’s portfolios do 2.3 percent better than single men’s. ..... Just like Mr. Buffett, women “typically look beyond the shiniest, newest bio-techno-gadget and focus instead on retailers meeting their needs, on products that they can’t live without, and on consumer goods they buy in their day-to-day lives”
Mobile Phone Industry Takes Aim at the iPhone packing phones with multimedia and Web features. ....... 3.2-megapixel camera ..... high-speed network, includes a navigation function and eight gigabytes of memory, and has Internet radio and easy access to multimedia Web sites like YouTube and Flickr ...... more phones in the coming months were likely to combine touch screens with a keypad or slide-out keyboard
Report: Beyonce and Jay-Z Married on Friday Washington Post in New York ....... Jay wanted it to be a really private affair -- close friends and family. ...... the rapper's TriBeCa apartment ....... friend Gwyneth Paltrow ..... the roof of the building, where a white tent was erected. ..... the couple, who have been dating for several years ..... Gossip blogger Perez Hilton fanned the flames when he reported the wedding would take place Friday, then followed up by posting the address of Jay-Z's apartment as the location. ....... Jay-Z, 37 ..... Beyonce, 26 ..... onetime street hustler from Brooklyn
Verizon reveals plans for airwaves Los Angeles Times faster wireless Internet service by 2010. ..... new rules that forced the winning company to allow consumers to use any device or application on those airwaves. ..... Verizon Wireless has pledged to let customers use any device or software program on its entire network by the end of the year. ..... Having met its primary goal for the auction, Google never submitted another bid ..... the FCC's complex online auction appealed to the geeky side of the company's founders ...... "Larry and Sergey really dove into understanding the details of the auction" ..... "They wanted to be the one that pressed the button"

52 Girls Are Taken From Mormon Sect’s Ranch in Texas New York Times The compound is in Eldorado, roughly 160 miles northwest of San Antonio. ..... The breakaway group continued to teach that a man must have three wives to reach heaven’s highest realms.
In Nepal, a monarchy makes way for democracy Malaysia Star the king at the wheel of a Mercedes-Benz, driving himself and his queen through the crowded streets of Katmandu. ....... Gyanendra's 269-year-old Shah dynasty has reached the end of the line. ...... His US$3.1 million (euro2 million) annual allowance and 10 of the family's palaces were taken away, as were the queen's beauticians and about half his ceremonial guard. ...... a hardheaded businessman with interests in tourism, tea and tobacco. ..... "I know the king certainly believes that he will still be the king next year, and the year after,'' Thapa said. "Maybe he knows something we don't.''
Clinton, Obama visits have Montana Democrats in a festive mood The Missoulian
Obama, Clinton Return to ND The Associated Press

Clintons report $109 million in income over 8 years MarketWatch The Clintons listed $10.25 million in charitable contributions over those eight years. ..... the former president earned more than $10 million in speeches in 2007. He also earned $4.4 million in book income in 2007. ....... the couple have now made 30 years of tax returns public, "a record matched by few people in public service."
Mugabe unleashes thugs in Harare in final bid to stay in power Times Online
Chinese police open fire on protesters United Press International
Polls: Obama Leads Clinton Nationally, Closing Gap in Pennsylvania Trailwatch Pennsylvania polls, where Barack Obama has dramatically narrowed Hillary Clinton’s lead ..... Clinton has averaged 48%, and Obama has averaged 41.4%.
Chelsea Clinton coming to Purdue Monday Journal and Courier
Why China's Olympics is Good for Tibet, Darfur, and Puppies and ... Huffington Post
Sprint Delays Commercial Launch of WiMAX Sci-Tech Today
Jaya accuses Mayawati of targeting Amitabh for cheap publicity Hindustan Times
Amitabh, Shatrughan reunite Rediff
Windows 7, Successor To Vista, May Ship Next Year InformationWeek If Microsoft is moving up the release date for Windows 7, it may be because Vista has received only a lukewarm embrace from home and business computer users. Many have complained about Vista's hefty resource requirements and lack of compatibility with their existing applications.





Despite $20 million haul, signs of trouble emerge for Clinton The Hill the stream of money flowing to the former first lady is slowing significantly ..... While her fundraising numbers would be record-shattering in any other cycle ..... an opponent who appears to have near unlimited resources to counter any attack. ..... Her absence on the airwaves in key states like North Carolina and Indiana had been seen as another indication that money woes were plaguing the campaign. ..... the New York senator’s donor base might not be able to stem the Obama tide.

Carlos Odio In The Washington Post "We came in with a huge disadvantage, and we've introduced him more and more with pretty steady progress," said Carlos Odio, an Obama operative who works on Hispanic outreach in South Texas. "If we were down here for 10 months instead of one and [Obama] could make multiple visits, I'm sure we'd do very, very well. But it just came down to a matter of time and familiarity, and I'm not sure if people got to know him well enough."
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/04/AR2008030402755.html



New signs of Mugabe crackdown in Zimbabwe International Herald Tribune
Obama’s Support Softens a Bit, Poll Shows New York Times
India Tiptoes in China’s Footsteps to Compete but Not Offend New York Times
In Iraq, Maliki warns of more offensives Los Angeles Times
Poll shows tight state primary race between Clinton, Obama Indianapolis Star
Obama events bringing buzz to Indiana campaign WLFI.com
Poll: Obama, Clinton Close in US Race The Associated Press Barack Obama, 46 percent Hillary Rodham Clinton, 43 percent
McCain outlines problems to be fixed as Obama gets Carter lift The Herald
Clinton Campaign Backpedals on Richardson Comments CBS News
Clinton to Leno: Bill “Does Get A Little Carried Away Sometimes” CBS News

A Flush Obama Campaign Pulls Out All the Stops Washington Post A whole lot of airtime and office space. ...... Two Obama television ads are airing around the state ..... The Obama campaign's latest gimmick: a high school-outreach program that targets students who will turn 18 by the Nov. 4 general election, making them eligible as primary voters. Indiana students who register at least 20 of their peers by April 6 will be eligible to play three-on-three basketball with Obama, a big-time hoops fan and reputed aggressor on the court.

Jay-Z: Music's $150 Million Man Time "I've turned into the Rolling Stones of hip hop." ..... Madonna announced a 10 year, roughly $120 million deal in 2007, while U2 revealed a 12 year touring and merchandising partnership earlier this week. .... the concert industry is booming. Last year revenues were up 8% to $3.9 billion ...... With top grossing pop (Madonna), rock (U2) and rap (Jay-Z) acts in its stable, the company certainly won't be short on inventory.








Zimbabwe Opposition Offices Raided The Associated Press
Mugabe Party Seems Poised to Fight for Presidency New York Times
Will Mugabe go out like a lion or a lamb? Christian Science Monitor
Dalai Lama Envoy Says Tibet Is Grim The Associated Press
ELECTION NOTEBOOK Clinton: Obama outspending us 4-1 in Pennsylvania MarketWatch
The writing on Clinton's wall Guardian
Obama Catches Clinton in Support From Superdelegate Lawmakers Bloomberg has pulled even with Barack ObamaHillary Clinton in endorsements from top elected officials
Barack Obama: Clinton Slayer Huffington Post
Clinton, Obama Use Different Tactics To Court Superdelegates CBS News Al Gore even joked that he was getting so many call from both sides that in order to do his "60 Minutes" interview with Leslie Stahl, he had to disconnect his phones.
Chelsea Clinton plans three Mountain State stops to stump for mom Daily Mail - Charleston

John McCain Has Carly Fiorina On His Mind

John McCain looks in Carly Fiorina's direction and he likes what he sees. He is like, dang, I can't be black, but I sure can get a woman on the ticket. Otherwise I have no chance at this thing. I might have no chance regardless, but at least if I have Carly on the ticket, I prevent total collapse in November. That is the John McCain thought train, and I admire him for that.



This video below is by yours truly. I am a Carly admirer. I think she was very unfairly thrown out of HP. It was sexist.



McCain might look like a tough guy because he has been a vet, but he is hopeless on economic issues. He needs desperate help. And who better than Carly? It is a thumbs up from me. I am a Carly Fiorina fan.

Without Carly on the ticket, McCain will get trounced. He might carry five states in November.





In The News

Mugabe party loses Parliament, official results show International Herald Tribune
Nepal Police Detain Tibetan Protesters The Associated Press
For India, Tibet Poses Some Delicate Issues Washington Post
Al-Sadr Stronghold Brims With Confidence The Associated Press
The Early Word: Former Rep. Hamilton Tilts Obama New York Times
Clinton Leads Obama in Pennsylvania as Electorate Split by Race Bloomberg The March 24-31 survey released today found that Clinton has support of 50 percent of likely Democratic voters in Pennsylvania compared with 41 percent who support Obama. A March 18 Quinnipiac poll found that Clinton had 53 percent to 41 percent for Obama. ..... Clinton, 60, a New York senator, has support from 59 percent of the state's white voters, compared with 34 percent who back Obama.
Clinton lead narrows in Pennsylvania Boston Globe her lead in must-win Pennsylvania has shrunk into the single digits -- to 50 percent to 41 percent over Barack Obama .... The two are running even among men.
Obama Casts Race Between Him, McCain The Associated Press remarks McCain recently made when he said the U.S. could end up having a long-term military presence in Iraq, similar to the more than 50-year presence of U.S. soldiers in Germany and South Korea

McCain Derides Obama's National Security Thinking Washington Post
Clinton's Real Choice Washington Post of emerging from the primaries with a lead in the popular vote, though it seems impossible for her to overtake Obama in the delegate count. Clinton's campaign song has become: Don't Stop Thinking About the Next Primary. Kevin Rudd offers help to Hillary Clinton Sydney Morning Herald Democrats fear the battle between the two senators will damage the party in the presidential race. Mr Clinton said it was strengthening the party.

Superdelegates turn increasingly to Obama Houston Chronicle Clinton still leads Obama among committed superdelegates 250 to 217, but Obama has been steadily closing the gap. Since Super Tuesday on Feb. 5, 64 superdelegates have announced their support for Obama, compared with nine for Clinton. That trend is increasing pressure on Clinton, who trails Obama in two other important benchmarks — total delegates and overall popular vote — to consider stepping aside. ..... Of the nearly 800 superdelegates, roughly 330 remain undecided.
Obama Fails to Assuage White Indiana Voters With Speech on Race Bloomberg this overwhelmingly white region ..... He was able to use what was a pretty potentially dangerous issue for his campaign as a way to reinforce his campaign message ..... 39 percent of all white voters said the controversy made them less favorable toward Obama. ..... Wright is heard saying ``God damn America'' and ``U.S. of KKKA'' ..... the Indiana contest is competitive. Even if he loses in Pennsylvania, winning in Indiana and North Carolina two weeks later could allow him to wrap up the nomination. ...... culturally conservative southwest Indiana ..... ``I understood where he was coming from, but I don't think anyone else will,'' said Rivera, who currently is backing Clinton. ..... Obama may be able to turn Indiana around. He is stepping up efforts to court white rural voters in Pennsylvania, where he is on a six-day bus tour
Zimbabwe group says Mugabe trails in race Boston Globe Zimbabwe election laws require that a winning candidate get more than 50 percent of the vote. The new election probably would be held on April 19. ..... the observer group, a coalition of 38 nongovernmental organizations. ...... even his once-massive advantage in rural areas has eroded ..... Tsvangirai might win a majority.