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Campaignwatch: Music Stars Take Sides in Close Democratic Race
Spinner — Since the beginning of the race, the flip-flopping lead between Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have had political analysts gleefully marveling at the record-breaking turnout in state primaries. But after a recent big run from the Obama camp, it's down to the wire for Clinton this Tuesday, March 4, when primaries in Texas and Ohio may very well seal the fate of the former first lady, who trails her opponent by more than 100 delegates. And so, the battle surges forward. If there's one thing that's certain about this year's Democratic race, it's ...

News Crew Attacked on Camera
AOL Video Blog — ... and reportedly connected to the murder suspect - punched and tackled the black female reporter (Charmayne Brown, a 12 year veteran) while yelling racial abuse at her and her cameraman. Watch a report about the incident, and you can also see raw footage of the incident HERE . A white television crew was also there, and they were not attacked. Brown was not seriously injured. More From AOL News 'Dr. Death' Running for Congress? Woman Left in Cell for Four Days All the Latest on the 2008 Elections

Ellen Calls Homophobic Politician
AOL Video Blog — ... homosexuality. Leave it to Ellen to puncture the comments with a mix of seriousness, grace and humor. Watch as she calls to try to talk to the representative, who by the way says she isn't sorry and that she has received death threats because of the comments (though this is apparently a questionable claim ). Oh, and she actually has a gay son herself . Bet he feels great about himself. More From AOL Congress Has Secret Session News Crew Attacked on Camera More on the 2008 Elections

Alicia Keys Sports Obama, Kanye to Raps for Him + More
Spinner — Alicia Keys Sports Obama, Kanye to Raps for Him + More Posted Jul 29th 2008 8:00PM by Kim Davis Filed under: Campaignwatch [image] According to our sources , presumptive democratic nominee Barack Obama is leading John McCain in the polls by nine percent. While we wouldn't presume to know the intricacies behind the Illinois senator's lead, we can account for a recent increase in activity on his behalf in the wonderful world of music. From Kanye West to Melissa Etheridge , artists have been touting Obama's campaign and, as in the ...