Obama has fund rainsing success...31 Mil

Obama’s April Fund-Raising Passes $31 Million

Aided by his army of small donors, Senator Barack Obama bested Senators Hillary Rodham Clinton and John McCain in April fund-raising, taking in $31.3 million and ending the month with more cash on hand than either rival.

This is a DECLINE by the way. Previously raising around $40 mil and more in previous months. They all have been raising in the double digits of millions. However, these released figures of current fund-raisings show the importance of money in running for the presidency. Even if the ability is there, having the money necessary to push you out there might not be there. With the Democratic Nominee nearing this is good news for Obama who raised the most money.

Clinton continues to be stubborn

Clinton Sees Many Reasons to Stay In

Rebuffing associates who have suggested that she end her candidacy, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton has made it clear to her camp in recent days that she will stay in the race until June because she believes she can still be the nominee — and, barring that, so she can depart with some final goals accomplished.

Hillary Clinton continues to stay in the race despite the chances of her being selected as the Democratic candidate seeming slimmer and slimmer. She also responds to her critics saying she is creating a divide in the Democratic party as untrue and over exaggerated. I think she really believes that her staying in will have some impact like make her seem more serious for 2012. Despite her spending millions out of pocket she says she will continue to stay. Obama however has given her much less attention that before because he believes her chance is very small.

Obama: No victory declaration Tuesday

Obama: No victory declaration Tuesday by Sarah Hallman

"MILWAUKIE, Ore. - Concerned about appearing presumptuous or antagonistic towards Hillary Rodham Clinton, Barack Obama will not declare victory in the Democratic nomination fight Tuesday in the event he wins enough pledged delegates to claim a majority"
It has been a long and dirty fight trying to make it to the top between those two, but it is finally coming towards a close. "the campaign now appears secure enough in its commanding position that it no longer feels compelled to declare victory in an attempt to marginalize Clinton."

So by not declaring victory they are silently showing their confidence towards a win. I think I can speak for everyone when I say, thank god it's finally over.

Huckabee Says He Wants to Be McCain's Republican Running Mate

Huckabee Says He Wants to Be McCain's Republican Running Mate , By Sarah Hallman

``There's no one I would rather be on a ticket with than John McCain,'' said Huckabee. Huckabee was previously running for president himself, but now that this is no longer an option he is trying for the next best thing. However, McCain claims that the search for a vice is "still in initial stages.' So we shall see how things pan out for Mr. Huckabee.

DANIEL- Republicans block Democrats' war funding bill

Republicans block Democrats' war funding bill

Republicans in the House of Representatives blocked a $163 billion war funding bill Thursday, dealing a surprising defeat to Democrats who had expected to pass the measure.

At first this sounded weird but then I read even further and found out why the GOP blocked the war funding bill. Democrats included a time line in it and the GOP opposes that. They wanted all of the troops out in a couple of years rather than letting things progress and seeing what happens.

DANIEL- Obama to respond to Bush remarks

Obama to respond to Bush remarks

CNN has confirmed that Barack Obama will respond directly to President Bush’s apparent criticism of his foreign policy vision, which includes a willingness to consider dialogue with Iran and other nations hostile to the United States. The Illinois senator’s response will come at a campaign event later Friday in South Dakota.

It will be interesting to see how Obama responds to what Bush said. I think this will make the election campaign much more interesting to see how he handles those comments.