44: August 5, 2007 - August 11, 2007
Romney Wins Handily in Straw Poll
AMES, Iowa -- Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney (R) drew 32 percent of the vote...
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| August 11, 2007; 10:22 PM ET |
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Iowa GOP Straw Poll | Mitt Romney greets a supporter Saturday as he arrives...
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| August 11, 2007; 2:58 PM ET |
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Death Watch in Ames
AMES, IOWA -- Behind the frivolity of today's Republican straw poll -- the banners, big...
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| August 11, 2007; 1:35 PM ET |
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Paul's Online Support Put to Offline Test
Though he's bigger on MySpace, Rep. Ron Paul did work the Iowa crowds the...
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| August 11, 2007; 7:00 AM ET |
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Obama: Enough With "Black Enough"
Obama hit on issues of race and foreign policy at the National Association of Black Journalists convention in Las Vegas.
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| August 10, 2007; 8:22 PM ET |
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What Happens In Vegas
Through the early primary scramble, Nevada remains a key state for campaign stops--and campaign spending.
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| August 10, 2007; 6:02 PM ET |
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A Fair Day for Politicking
DES MOINES -- With the Iowa straw poll a day away, most of the Republican...
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| August 10, 2007; 5:26 PM ET |
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The Mormon Factor
Part of the Romney outreach--to Mormons and everyone else--included Mitt Romney's son Josh's motor...
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| August 10, 2007; 5:01 PM ET |
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Ketch'in' Up With Voters at Iowa's Waveland
Play Video VIDEO | Ketch'in'up With The Waveland Cafe...
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| August 10, 2007; 4:36 PM ET |
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Giuliani: A "Gay Leader"?
Former New York mayor skipped the gay issues forum, but he's picking up fans in the group "Gays for Giuliani."
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| August 10, 2007; 3:32 PM ET |
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Following Bono's Lead in N.H.
The U2 frontman's campaign to make global poverty an issue in '08 appears to resonate with New Hampshire voters.
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| August 10, 2007; 2:11 PM ET |
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Colleges a Cash Cow for Dems
The Ivory Tower turns green for Democratic candidates.
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| August 10, 2007; 1:45 PM ET |
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After Tomorrow, One Less Thompson?
Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson speaks to supporters during a campaign stop last month...
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| August 10, 2007; 1:41 PM ET |
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Iowa Governor Saves Christmas
DES MOINES -- Iowa Gov. Chet Culver said Iowa will preserve its status as the...
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| August 10, 2007; 11:15 AM ET |
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Richardon's Dubious
"Choice" in LA
He trips over the question of what makes someone gay at Human Rights Campaign forum.
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| August 10, 2007; 11:10 AM ET |
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From the Sidelines, Giuliani Handicaps Iowa
Rudy Giuliani may be on the outside looking in at the famed Ames straw...
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| August 10, 2007; 6:00 AM ET |
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Clinton Lashes Out
At Health Care Critic
At black journalist's forum, former First Lady takes on critic who says she supports "socialized medicine."
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| August 9, 2007; 7:51 PM ET |
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Clinton Ruled Out
Nukes in 2006
Spokesman says Bush administration "saber-rattling" made comment appropriate at the time.
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| August 9, 2007; 6:31 PM ET |
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At the Breaking Point?
New Hampshire Secretary of State Bill Gardner and South Carolina GOP Chairman Katon Dawson...
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| August 9, 2007; 1:59 PM ET |
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Post Talk: Huckabee
Hits Romney Flips
In an interview with the Post's Dan Balz and Chris Cillizza, former Arkansas governor says Democrats would exploit Romney's "dramatic" shifts on issues.
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| August 9, 2007; 1:46 PM ET |
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South Carolina GOP
Makes it Official
Decision to move primary to Jan. 19 could scramble campaign calendar.
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| August 9, 2007; 11:39 AM ET |
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Hitting the Links
A roundup of some of the top political news stories from around the country.
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| August 9, 2007; 9:50 AM ET |
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Gay Issues
Forum Is a First
Six of the Democratic contenders will gather in Los Angeles for Human Rights Campaign/LOGO event.
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| August 9, 2007; 9:15 AM ET |
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Edwards's Turn
Of Fortune
You'll never see him on the cover of Fortune. But he might be profiled on the inside pages....
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| August 9, 2007; 8:44 AM ET |
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And Now, From the
West Wing Peanut Gallery
President Bush offered reviews of recent Democratic and Republican presidential debates. (Reuters). President Bush...
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| August 9, 2007; 8:16 AM ET |
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YouTube Creates
Issues Debate
New feature allows user to search by hot topics of the day.
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| August 8, 2007; 6:41 PM ET |
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Obama Expresses
Sympathy for Musharraf
Says Pakistani leader has "a difficult job."
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| August 8, 2007; 6:09 PM ET |
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Brownback Won't
Let Up on Romney
New web video in Iowa the latest in Kansas Senator's effort to slow Romney before Saturday's straw poll.
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| August 8, 2007; 5:04 PM ET |
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Iowa Idol or
ABC Debate?
Iowans and the Democratic presidential contenders may face a difficult choice next Sunday.
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| August 8, 2007; 4:35 PM ET |
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Mrs. Edwards on
Campaign Can't Dos
The candidate's wife notes her husband can't be the first black or female president--so the campaign gets attention in other ways.
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| August 8, 2007; 4:29 PM ET |
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AFL-CIO Frees
Unions to Endorse
Labor giant defers making its own endorsement, but smaller unions likely to begin choosing sides.
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| August 8, 2007; 4:14 PM ET |
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States Swing For
Clinton in Poll
New York Senator comes in ahead of the crowd in the Sunshine State
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| August 8, 2007; 4:12 PM ET |
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Obama Girl
Meets Her Match
A Trio of Romney Girls are Coming on Strong in a new video.
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| August 8, 2007; 12:20 PM ET |
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Seven Things We Learned
From the Democratic Debate
The view from Chicago's Soldier Field, where Democratic candidates sparred in front of a...
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| August 8, 2007; 12:08 PM ET |
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An Iowa Primer
Travel idea: If you're looking for a fun yet edifying way to spend your August...
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| August 8, 2007; 11:10 AM ET |
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Reagan Vet to Head
Thompson Effort
Bill Lacy steps in as "committee," rather than campaign, manager.
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| August 8, 2007; 10:30 AM ET |
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Ready for (Sub)Prime Time
It has emerged as one of the more intriguing subplots of the Democratic presidential primary...
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| August 8, 2007; 8:54 AM ET |
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Richardson's Riff
On Universal Care
In Iowa, New Mexico Governor Pitches Health Care For All
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| August 7, 2007; 5:55 PM ET |
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Keeping Obama Plugged In
CHICAGO: While visiting the Windy City for the Yearly Kos blogapalooza, we stopped by Sen....
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| August 7, 2007; 4:25 PM ET |
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Gingrich Speaks:
Take Debates
Back to the Future
Former Speaker Wants a Return to the Lincoln-Douglas days.
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| August 7, 2007; 3:08 PM ET |
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Thompson's Website
Gets an Upgrade
The non-candidate ups his on-line presence.
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| August 7, 2007; 12:20 PM ET |
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Dean Endorsement Weighs on Labor's Thinking
As they prepare for tonight's forum with Democratic presidential candidates in Chicago, leaders of...
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| August 7, 2007; 12:00 PM ET |
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Hitting the Links
A Roundup of Some of the Top News Stories From Around the Country.
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| August 7, 2007; 10:58 AM ET |
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Lobbyists Cheer
Clinton's Comments
"Real Americans" remark embraced by lobbyist for lobbyists.
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| August 7, 2007; 9:52 AM ET |
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Forum Puts Obama's
Heritage in Focus
National Association of Black Journalists to discuss whether Obama is "black enough."
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| August 7, 2007; 9:30 AM ET |
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Bombing Bush's Foreign Policy
When it comes to expressing faith in President Bush's foreign policy, few of the...
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| August 7, 2007; 9:06 AM ET |
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Edwards, Obama
Press Lobby Issue
Rivals won't let up on Clinton's comments at gathering of bloggers.
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| August 6, 2007; 6:01 PM ET |
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Video: Bloggers Size up the Candidates at YearlyKos
washingtonpost.com videographer Akira Hakuta takes a look inside the YearlyKos convention in Chicago....
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| August 6, 2007; 5:41 PM ET |
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A Giuliani's Support
Goes to - Obama
Slate Discovers Endorsement on Facebook
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| August 6, 2007; 2:56 PM ET |
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The Truth About Jeri Thompson
It is a measure of how rapid Jeri Kehn Thompson's rise to prominence has been...
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| August 6, 2007; 1:59 PM ET |
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Next Up:
Daily Show Primary
McCain, T. Thompson, Obama and Biden prepare to face Jon Stewart.
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| August 6, 2007; 12:33 PM ET |
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Giuliani Sitting Out Iowa?
Don't Bet on It
Rudy Giuliani may be sitting out Saturday's Iowa straw poll, but he was still...
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| August 6, 2007; 11:56 AM ET |
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Hitting the Links
A Roundup of Some of the Top Political Stories From Around the Country.
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| August 6, 2007; 9:53 AM ET |
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Debate Opens Elimination Round for GOP
Sunday's debate could be the beginning of the end for some of the Republicans...
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| August 6, 2007; 9:44 AM ET |
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Giuliani's Wal-Mart
Shop Op
In Iowa, Hizzoner on big box stores, golf and the Yankees
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| August 6, 2007; 9:04 AM ET |
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Netroots Look to Grow Up
CHICAGO-- So where, exactly, do the netroots find themselves today? It's almost Monday, and we're...
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| August 6, 2007; 8:52 AM ET |
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