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News Articles by Andrea Bernstein

Clinton Back in New York to Continue Campaign

May 10, 2008

by Andrea Bernstein

Senator Hillary Clinton is back in New York to rally supporters in her continued quest for the Democratic nomination. WNYC's Andrea Bernstein reports. REPORTER: With long odds against her, Clinton i....

Clinton's Superdelegates Sticking With Her

May 08, 2008

by Andrea Bernstein

Hillary Clinton's superdelegates are sticking with her -- but at least one of them showed admiration for Obama this morning. WNYC's Andrea Bernstein has more. As Barack Obama entered the House of R....

Local Superdelegates Hold Their Ground

May 07, 2008

by Andrea Bernstein

No sudden moves from eight undecided superdelegates from our region in the wake of last night's primary results. Some Obama supporters are calling for an end to the Clinton campaign in the wake of h....

Obama and Clinton on Urban Policies

April 21, 2008

by Andrea Bernstein

In the six weeks the Democratic candidates have spent campaigning in Pennsylvania, there’s been a lot of talk about trade deals, and penalizing companies that export jobs. There hasn’t been much....

Clinton Aims to Cut Urban Murder Rate by Half

April 11, 2008

by Andrea Bernstein

Senator Hillary Clinton is laying out a plan today to cut the murder rates in cities by half. WNYC's Andrea Bernstein has more. The $4 billion-dollar plan is being unveiled in Philadelphia, the city....

Fallout from Clinton Campaign Shakeup Continues

April 07, 2008

by Andrea Bernstein

Mark Penn, Sen. Hillary Clinton’s chief presidential campaign strategist, was removed from his position after it was revealed that he had met with the Colombian government to promote a free trade d....

Hillary Clinton Still Has Supporters in Pennsylvania

April 04, 2008

by Andrea Bernstein

More bad news for Hillary Clinton this week. Polls are tightening in Pennsylvania, where she hopes to win handily on April 22. New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine is hinting he might switch his support to Se....

In New York, Obama Outlines Foreclosure Relief Plan

March 27, 2008

by Andrea Bernstein

Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama outlined his plan to provide relief for homeowners facing foreclosure in a speech in Manhattan. WNYC's Andrea Bernstein says the Illinois Senator also ....

GOP Insider May Have Had Role in Spitzer Inquiry

March 25, 2008

by Andrea Bernstein

The name of an influential, behind-the-scenes Republican strategist has surfaced in connection with former Gov. Eliot Spitzer’s scandal. Back in November, Roger Stone had his lawyer write to the F....

Paterson Backs Congestion Pricing

March 21, 2008

by Andrea Bernstein

Gov. David Paterson has come our in support of congestion pricing. Gov. Spitzer had been in favor, but Paterson had reserved judgment. Paterson’s support is crucial for passage of the legislation....

Spitzer Huddles at Home as Pressure to Resign Mounts

March 11, 2008

by Andrea Bernstein

All day Tuesday the governor remained huddled with his family and close advisers in his Fifth Avenue apartment. Even some top aides were not informed of his plans. But shortly before the business d....

Clinton Campaign Says "No Comment" on Joint Ticket Remarks

March 05, 2008

by Andrea Bernstein

Hillary Clinton's campaign is refusing comment on her remarks that she'd consider a ticket with Barack Obama. Clinton stoked talk of the joint ticket by saying on CBS's Early Show, "it may come to t....

Obama, Clinton Supporters Hard at Work Before Primary

February 04, 2008

by Andrea Bernstein

As Democrats Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama stumped through the Midwest yesterday, their supporters fanned out in heavily democratic New York City to drum out turnout on primary day. WNYC’s Andr....

Obama Campaign Sends Out Anti-Clinton Mailer

February 01, 2008

by Andrea Bernstein

The campaign of Barack Obama has sent out a mailer attacking Hillary Clinton's health care plan. Clinton supporters are saying the move is reminiscent of the 1990's ad that helped kill the universal....

Rudy Makes Final Push in Florida

January 29, 2008

by Andrea Bernstein

Accompanied by the actor John Voight, who vouched for his work as mayor, Giuliani flew around the state of Florida Monday, speaking to crowds that never topped 100 - until he got to Miami for a rally....

Giuliani Continues Speaking Tour Around Florida

January 28, 2008

by Andrea Bernstein

As he drops in the polls in Florida, Mayor Giuliani is speaking to small but ardent crowds around the state. WNYC’s Andrea Bernstein reports from Sanford, Florida. REPORTER: Beginning his day in O....

Giuliani Lags in the Polls One Day Before Florida Primary

January 28, 2008

by Andrea Bernstein

The latest poll in Florida shows Mitt Romney and John McCain tied at 30% each. Mike Huckabee has 14% and Rudy Giuliani's at 13. That poll is from Zogby and came out just Sunday night. Tuesday is the....

Giuliani Campaigns Among Ex-New Yorkers in Florida

January 27, 2008

by Andrea Bernstein

Republican presidential hopeful Rudy Giuliani has been spending the day campaigning among Jewish and Italian ex-New Yorkers in Florida, ahead of that state's Tuesday primary. WNYC’s Andrea Bernstei....

Giuliani Speaks at Boca Raton Synagogue

January 27, 2008

by Andrea Bernstein

GOP presidential hopeful Rudy Giuliani continues campaigning in Florida ahead of Tuesday's primary. WNYC's Andrea Bernstein was with the campaign as the former mayor spoke at the Boca Raton synagogue....

Giuliani Banking on Early Votes in Florida

January 27, 2008

by Andrea Bernstein

Now that Democratic voters in South Carolina have had their say, attention is turning to Florida's primary on Tuesday. Former New York Mayor and Republican presidential hopeful Rudy Giuliani is banki....