Clinton leads in congressional endorsements

Who is your representative endorsing as the next Presidential candidate?

The Hill - Wednesday, July 18, page 30.

Hillary Rodham Clinton (54)
Barack Obama (22)
John Edwards (15)

Spielberg Gives Clinton Top Billing

Don't you just wonder what really happen to make Spielberg switch from supporting Obama to supporting Clinton.

LOS ANGELES — Steven Spielberg’s exploratory phase is over: He’s a Hillary Clinton man.

After a flirtation with Senator Barack Obama in February, and maxing out his contributions to both Mr. Obama and former Senator John Edwards, the famous filmmaker today threw his support formally behind Senator Clinton.

It’s the most significant indication yet that Hollywood luminaries are returning to what was expected to be their default position at the start of the campaign, before Mr. Obama suddenly grew white-hot.

Why Hollywood is endorsing Obama

Like me, those in Hollywood think Clinton has moved too far to the right and doesn't stand a chance of defeating a Republican candidate.

The real reason for not desiring a Hillary coronation, as described to me by California Democrats, is resentment of her cautious sidestep rightward over the past six years. They still cannot get over her sponsorship in 2005 of legislation against flag burning. The whispered worry is that Clinton as the presidential nominee would be a loser in a year when the stars seem aligned for a Republican defeat.

This is significant - Obama apears to be moving in front of Clinton

While Sen. Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign launched a weeklong, $1 million fund-raising drive, the Hollywood gala raised $1.3 million for Sen. Barack Obama in a single night.

This is probably the real reason why Hillary Clinton is upset and wants Obama to give the money back to David Geffen. He's simply outshining her.

Minnesota Congressman Ellison Endorses Barack Obama for President

The fact that he had to mention that exposes the race problem in America. You will never see or hear anyone make this type of statement pertaining to a White male presidential candidate. And White people make a point to support each other all the time.

When Ellison made this statement, he is saying there is a race-based issue in America but he is not supporting Barack because both of them are Black, yet feels the need to clarify his position, which is problematic in and of itself. Why do we feel we have to clarify these types of issues when Whites don't have to clarify their positions no matter what racial group the individuals belong to? Would Blacks be attacked by White America if they didn't clarify their position?

Minnesota U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison says he supports Illinois Sen. Barack Obama for president."Not because he's black," said Ellison, who is black, on Tuesday. "That's identity politics. I reject identity politics.

Obama's Hollywood Debut

It was very successful. $1.3 million was raised at the event.

Sen. Barack Obama Tests Hollywood Appeal With Fundraiser

This is a nice story told from the perspective of those at Fox News, the very ones who broke a fictitious story trying to smear Obama's name. Maybe this new portrayal by Fox of Obama is a direct result of Obama refusing to give Fox an interview. This may be the calm before the storm.

Sen. Barack Obama received rock-star treatment here from Democratic donors. On Tuesday, he tests his appeal in Hollywood — a political stage long owned by Bill and Hillary Clinton.

One Million Strong for Barack

The successful Facebook group One Million Strong for Barack

Virginia Governor backs Obama's 08 bid

Can you believe the Governor of the former capital of the Confederacy endorsed Obama? This is a good sign. Obama is off to a good start.

Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine, a Democrat, became the first governor outside Illinois to endorse Obama, a first-term senator.