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...maybe not, which leaves only one other means of avoiding a vicious floor fight at August's Democratic National Convention in Denver. In the past few weeks, the Clinton and Obama campaigns have both stepped up their courtship, cajoling and sometimes arm-twisting of super-delegates. These are the roughly 800 party insiders - including elected officials, national-committee members and state chairmen - who get to vote at the convention by virtue of the positions they hold...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: It's Not Over Yet | 2/7/2008 | See Source »

...centralized education strategy helps Democrats best the Republican Party, as it puts them truly arm-in-arm with the American Dream. Senator John McCain is focused on pumping up the voucher system rather than transforming a more-than-salvageable policy. If the Democratic public policy agenda calls for a high-standards education system, attached to a strong economy and national security—at a time when middle-class voters are beginning to link these concepts in their own minds—they will be victorious in November. Raúl A. Carrillo ‘10, a Crimson editorial editor...

Author: By Raúl A. Carrillo | Title: The Dems Can Save NCLB | 2/6/2008 | See Source »

...came up to me and said, Tom, don't leave; she'll retaliate. I said, she can't; it's in the contract. He said, I've called in two weeks in a row and she won't give me a time. He looked so forlorn. I grabbed his arm and said, Steve, I give you my word. I won't go back until you go back. How's that...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Comedy at the Edge Excerpt | 1/30/2008 | See Source »

...interest-rate cuts; the average 30-year mortgage now goes for 5.57%, according to Bankrate.com near historic lows. Mark Johannessen, managing director at the asset-management firm Harris SBSB, says to consider refinancing if you can save more than half a point. And if you're in an ARM, think about moving to a fixed-rate for peace of mind in an economically uncertain time...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Surviving a Slowdown: What You Can Do Now | 1/24/2008 | See Source »

...stage the night he conceded the New Hampshire primary, Barack Obama looked exhausted. Closing his eyes for a moment, he leaned back on his wife, Michelle, who encircled his waist with one arm, giving him a squeeze, while pumping her other fist in the air, as if in victory. If anything, Michelle looked, in the words of her husband's campaign slogan, "fired up" and "ready...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Michelle Obama Finds Her Voice Too | 1/24/2008 | See Source »

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