Obama campaign used party rules to foil Clinton

Obama's campaign mastered some of the most arcane rules in politics, and then used them to foil a front-runner who seemed to have every advantage _ money, fame and a husband who had essentially run the Democratic Party for eight years as president. "Without a doubt, their understanding of the nominating process was one of the keys to their success," said Tad Devine, a Democratic strategist not aligned with either candidate. "They understood the nuances of ... Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by TJ Murphy - May 31, 2008 - 1:03 PM PDT
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by TJ Murphy - May. 31, 2008

Analysis stories like this help voters understand why the Democratic nomination process has gone on so long, and how campaign strategies ultimately determine who will win. The Democratic Party's arcane rules left many voters confused, but this story helps to explain how an upstart like Obama can ultimately overtake a well-financed frontrunner like Clinton.

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