July 2, 2008
Posted: 04:00 PM ET
From CNN's Steve Turnham  CNN's Joe Johns speaks with professor Ron Walters about black members of Congress who supported Sen. Clinton.  (CNN) – Members of the Congressional Black Caucus have some of the safest seats in Congress. Many come from heavily Democratic districts where the only contest that really matters is the primary: Forget November, if you can keep any Democratic rivals out of the primary, you’re on the path to victory. The formula for holding these seats is relatively simple: stay in touch with your constituents, stick to the well established liberal policy agenda, gain seniority, and use that seniority to convince voters they need your power in Congress. It’s worked. Until now. Filed under: Barack Obama June 26, 2008
Posted: 07:00 PM ET
From CNN's Steve Turnham 
Watch Palin discuss her thoughts on being VP. (CNN) — Would Gov. Sarah Palin join the Republican ticket if asked? The Alaska governor is among the popular names being tossed out there as a possible vice presidential running mate. In many ways Palin is considered a good match for Sen. John McCain: young, conservative, a reformer who took on and beat Alaska's old guard Republican machine, and hugely popular. On the other hand, Alaska may be geographically large, but in the presidential race it’s the electoral map that counts, and Alaska only has three electoral votes. CNN Correspondent Joe Johns put the question to the governor in a recent interview. Filed under: John McCain • Sarah Palin |
 
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