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...says he spent it legitimately on campaign expenses.) But if pressure grows, he could step aside, allowing the party to pick a new leader. In a poll of Kadima members, 35% said they wanted Livni as the next party leader, giving her a 10% lead over her closest rival, Transportation Minister Shaul Mofaz, a former army chief. Livni doesn't try to hide her hopes. Friends who've asked her why she wants to become Prime Minister have received the reply, "I know I can do this...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Israel's Mrs. Clean | 6/5/2008 | See Source »

...First, Clinton. Obama made little reference to the historic nature of his victory as the first African-American to win a major party nomination on Tuesday night, but he gave a passionate homage to his vanquished rival, noting the barriers she broke as a candidate and her critical advocacy for universal health care. At 11:06 p.m. EST, shortly after he left the rostrum in Minneapolis, Obama left Clinton a message congratulating her on winning South Dakota and asking her to call him back. At 12:16 a.m. she did, and offered to "sit down when it makes sense...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: In Speech, Obama Heals, Then Attacks | 6/4/2008 | See Source »

...worked hard and played well even though we were hurt by losing last year’s class. We did better than most people thought we would.” Harvard started off its season with four consecutive wins, three of which came against Ivy rivals Brown, Dartmouth, and Cornell. When Harvard returned to the courts in the spring semester, the tables had turned, as long-time rival No. 1 Trinity handed the Crimson a dismal 9-0 loss. The Crimson was able to get back on track when it faced conference opponent Penn, notching a 6-3 victory...

Author: By Alison E. Schumer, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Title Hopes Crushed After Hard Losses | 6/3/2008 | See Source »

...time, we kind of hit a wall. We were able to pull it together by the end [of the season], but unfortunately we just couldn’t pull through in the finals.”Harvard began its season in commanding fashion, notching big wins over its ECAC rivals, including a 6-1 drubbing of St. Lawrence in which sophomore goaltender Kyle Richter recorded a career-high 42 saves to anchor the Crimson defense.The first turning point in Harvard’s season came on Dec. 12 against crosstown rival Boston College. Although the Crimson held...

Author: By Lucy D. Chen, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Tough Ending for Streaky Harvard | 6/3/2008 | See Source »

...think we were all disappointed, but all in all, I thought it was a pretty fun season,” co-captain Devon Shapiro said. Everything was looking up for Harvard after opening the season with a dominating 4-1 start that included a 3-1 victory over conference rival Penn. The Crimson remained unbeaten in Ivy League play heading into a road match against Cornell. What transpired in Ithaca proved to be the peak of Harvard’s promising season, as the Crimson twice overcame a one-goal deficit in the second half to force an overtime period...

Author: By Robert T. Hamlin, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Tough End Leaves Crimson Hoping for New Beginning | 6/3/2008 | See Source »

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