Politics To Go: McCain Desperately Tries To Get Back On Media Map May 8, 2008
POSTED: 8:15 pm EST January 17,
2007
UPDATED: 10:33 pm EDT May 8,
2008
News 4 New York political reporters Jay DeDapper and Melissa Russo break down the day's political events in our new daily podcast, titled "Politics To Go." Be sure to check back each weekday for another installment.
NEW: You can now
subscribe to the podcast via iTunes! Politics To Go: The Arizona senator spent 36 hours on a media blitz traveling throughout New York City. This is the morning Democrats have been waiting for since Jan. 4. Clinton, Obama each claim a victory in two key primaries. The subject on the campaign trail Friday was regarding the gas tax holiday. The budget may be balanced but the mayor warns the economy is still sinking. A special guest joins Politics To Go to weigh in. Barack Obama effectively ended his relationship with his pastor Tuesday. Obama’s former pastor has broken his silence and defended some of his most controversial statements. In a new poll, Obama matches up well against McCain in a historically Republican state; plus, Clinton wants another debate. Hillary Clinton hopes her Pennsylvania win will help her on the road ahead. Sloan Breeden/Getty Images
Hillary Clinton, however, remains short on cash. Although many questions have been raised, few answers are known. Throughout the first 40 minutes of Wednesday night’s debate, Obama was put on the defensive. Many council members were furious that some of the changes would give some of council’s power to give away to the mayor, make the process of getting the money harder for community groups and that they were not consulted before she make the announcements. The mayor had spent a year pushing the failed congestion pricing plan. The governor has asked that members of the legislator stay until the budget is passed. Christine Quinn says all of the money mentioned was actually spent on legitimate purposes like parks and zoos Meanwhile the battle for Pennsylvania seems to be closing. The controversial plan is now headed to Albany. The entire project could be finished by 2020. McCain, Obama call for an investigation. A man has posted a rap song about Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton.More New York State will have a new governor at noon Monday. Few said they believed Spitzer could hold onto power. Barack Obama wraps up a tough week, and now he faces the question of whether he will fight back after running a high-road campaign. The Democratic candidates likely still have a long road ahead of them. Hillary Clinton Gleefully Talks Up Her Change In Fortunes Obama dances with Ellen. Should one additional senator switch sides, it would mean the Democrats would control all three branches of government for the first time in decades. The Obama team accused the Clinton campaign of fear mongering. Sen. John McCain faces a new problem as the Democrats continue to battle for the nomination.More There were few fireworks in Thursday night’s debate. Former President Bill Clinton said his wife’s campaign will come down to Texas and Ohio. It’s getting late in the season and both candidates have a lot to lose. Bloomberg tries to deal with illegal guns in Baltimore. More suspense in Decision 2008. Even after all the primaries are over, the Democrats might not have a presidential nominee. How so? While McCain has it almost entirely wrapped up, it's at best half time for the Democrats. © 2008 by WNBC.com . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
