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Save to My PortfolioDemocratic Nod in Barack Obama’s Reach

William A. Galston, May 07, 2008, The Brookings Institution

Democratic Nod in Barack Obama’s ReachVoters in North Carolina and Indiana padded Barack Obama’s popular vote margin by more than 200,000. William Galston writes that continuing warning signs remain. Obama doesn't have a strong base among religious and more moderate voters. Plus, if nominated, he must reunite the party. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioDemocrats Need Quick End to Infighting

Michael Fullilove, May 07, 2008, The Australian Financial Review

Michael Fullilove offers insight into the continuing Democratic nomination process. He believes that while both candidates would be formidable in the general election, the fight needs to end sooner rather than later. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioThe Catholic Vote in the 2008 Democratic Primary Campaign

William A. Galston, May 05, 2008, The Brookings Institution

The Catholic Vote in the 2008 Democratic Primary CampaignIn the 2008 Democratic nominating contest, Catholics have emerged as key members of Hillary Clinton’s base, says William Galston. Therefore, he says, if Barack Obama is the party's nominee, "he will have to work hard to improve his standing among white Catholics. If he does not, even states that Democrats count on—such as Pennsylvania—may be up for grabs this November.” Read More

U.S. Politics, Campaigns, Elections, Religion, Faith-based Initiatives

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Save to My PortfolioPennsylvania Speaks: The Democratic Contest Will Continue

William A. Galston, April 23, 2008, The Brookings Institution

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Save to My PortfolioU.S. Presidential Elections: Talk Might Be Cheap, But a Great Speech is Divine

Michael Fullilove, April 21, 2008, The Sydney Morning Herald

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Save to My PortfolioObama Criticized for 'Bitter' Blue-Collar Remarks

Sherry Linkon, Reihan Salam and Ruy Teixeira, April 14, 2008, NPR Talk of the Nation

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Save to My PortfolioPresidential Politics Can Help Iraq Policy

Ivo H. Daalder and Philip H. Gordon, March 29, 2008, Boston Globe

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Save to My PortfolioHow and When Experience in a President Counts

Charles O. Jones, March 2008, The Brookings Institution

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Save to My PortfolioMichigan and Florida Broke the Rules; Don’t Bail Them Out

Thomas E. Mann, March 20, 2008, USA Today

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Save to My PortfolioHow “Super Delegates” Can Do Super Damage to America

Hady Amr, March 18, 2008, Qatar Tribune

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Save to My PortfolioEuropeans and the U.S. Election

Philip H. Gordon, March/April 2008, E!Sharp

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Save to My PortfolioReality and the Iraq War

Michael E. O'Hanlon, March 11, 2008, blogs.usatoday.com

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Save to My PortfolioMarch 4 Primaries: One Nomination Settled; One Muddled

William A. Galston, March 05, 2008, The Brookings Institution

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Save to My PortfolioLe phénomène Obama

Justin Vaisse, March 05, 2008, Le Monde

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William A. Galston

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A former policy advisor to President Clinton and presidential candidates, Bill Galston is an expert on domestic policy, political campaigns, and elections. His current research focuses on designing a new social contract and the implications of political polarization.


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