Vote 2008

Democratic leaders are pushing for a quick end to their party’s grueling presidential nomination battle, days ahead of the final primaries and a key party meeting.
Dems Seek End to Battle

Hillary Clinton hinged her whole campaign on an early knockout blow on Super Tuesday, while Barack Obama’s staff researched congressional districts in states with primaries that were months away. What they found were opportunities to win delegates, even in states they would eventually lose.
Obama used party rules to foil Clinton

Politics are a fundamental part of life for America’s unofficial 51st state. But as one island-based reporter says, Puerto Ricans are growing weary of a situation in which they can vote in the presidential primary but have no official role in the actual election.
NPR: Who Is Puerto Rico?

The close race for the Democratic presidential nomination has unexpectedly put Puerto Rico — and its 63 delegates — in the spotlight.
NPR: Democratic Primary a Big Moment for Puerto Rico

Fresh off a win in Kentucky and a defiant primary night speech, Hillary Clinton campaigns on in Florida. She is raising money and hammering at the idea that Florida’s votes must be counted.

Howard Wolfson, Clinton campaign communications director, joins The Takeaway’s John Hockenberry and Adora Udoji.

Howard Wolfson on The Takeaway

On the eve of Tuesday’s Oregon and Kentucky primaries, Hillary Clinton seemed concerned with the remaining contests. But Barack Obama has already turned his attention to November’s general election.

Tuesday’s primaries could be seen as an illustration of the two disparate wings of the Democratic Party. Oregon is affluent, green and anti-war. Kentucky represents the other side of the coin: rural and blue collar.
NPR: Oregon, Kentucky Primaries Latest to Shape Race

Ken Walsh, chief White House correspondent for US News & World Report, dishes out the top political news of the day with Brian Lehrer.

Brian Lehrer asks, should Obama and Clinton run together? Here’s what some commenters had to say:
Steve says, “To include [Clinton] on the ticker would go totally against [Obama’s] main message of change.
HJS says, “Yes it’s the only way to unite the party and he’s going to have an uphill battle as it is.”
The Brian Lehrer Show Political Wrap-Up