44: November 4, 2007 - November 10, 2007
Edwards Recalls Legal Victories
To Reinforce Outsider Image
Medical malpractice and product liability cases from his days as a trial lawyer provide John Edwards with a framework for his populist message. --Shailagh Murray
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| November 10, 2007; 4:46 PM ET |
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Grassley on the Presidential Field: Clinton Hard to Beat, Huckabee "Catching On a Bit"
Charles Grassley, the popular veteran Iowa senator said he may skip picking a favorite, because he's skeptical that any Republican in the field can put away Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton.
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| November 10, 2007; 3:56 PM ET |
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Firm With Ties to Clinton Takes On Toy Recall Troubles
Clinton strategist Mark Penn's firm Burson Marsteller is handling crisis communications for the company that distributes the toy recalled over date rape drug concerns.--Anne E. Kornblut
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| November 9, 2007; 7:07 PM ET |
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McCain Campaign May Borrow Money For Primary Push
The Arizona senator's campaign is considering a loan to finance advertising and other expenses in the run up to the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primaries.--Michael D. Shear
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| November 9, 2007; 6:52 PM ET |
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McCain Takes Aim at Kerik - and Giuliani
The long-anticipated indictment of Bernard Kerik was expected to provide an opening for political rivals of Kerik's mentor, Rudy Giuliani, and the first one to seize it was John McCain.
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| November 9, 2007; 4:45 PM ET |
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Not Running, But He is Making The Right (Facebook) Friends
New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg is meeting with Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg today.--Jose Antonio Vargas
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| November 9, 2007; 2:34 PM ET |
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Ohio Gov. Strickland Backs Clinton
Hillary Clinton has picked up the endorsement of Ohio Governor Ted Strickland, fueling further speculation that Clinton may pick him as her running mate should she win the nomination.--Alec MacGillis
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| November 9, 2007; 1:48 PM ET |
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Liberal Iowa Group Endorses Edwards
The Iowa branch of a national group for cutting defense spending gives its support to the former North Carolina senator.--Alec MacGillis
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| November 9, 2007; 12:46 PM ET |
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Bill Clinton and Obama Agree: GOP Will Make Immigration an Issue
Barack Obama said publicly Thursday what many Democrats are fretting about privately these days, which is that the Republicans will be coming after them next year on the issue of immigration and they'd better get ready.
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| November 9, 2007; 12:28 PM ET |
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Romney's New Entry in Immigration Fray
Mitt Romney's new immigration-focused ad.
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| November 9, 2007; 11:17 AM ET |
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Firing It Up On the Stump
Sen. Barack Obama's stump speech is a work in progress - sort of like his presidential campaign.
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| November 9, 2007; 11:00 AM ET |
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The Clintons' Eternal Return
Channel surfing the other night, you might have come across Kathleen Willey, on Fox, telling us once again that President Clinton groped her - "It was an assault" -- in the White House.
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| November 9, 2007; 6:00 AM ET |
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Group Files Suit Over Release of Clinton Records
The group Judicial Watch has filed suit in federal court to require the National Archives to release thousands of pages of papers from Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's years as First Lady.--Anne E. Kornblut
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| November 8, 2007; 5:56 PM ET |
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RNC Rules Early States to Lose Delegates
The five states who set primaries before Feb. 5 will see delegate count halved--Alec MacGillis
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| November 8, 2007; 5:44 PM ET |
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President Clinton on the Clinton Who Would Be President
Former President Clinton heads to Iowa on behalf of his wife.--Perry Bacon Jr.
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| November 8, 2007; 3:00 PM ET |
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For GOP, Back-to-the-Future Week
The current crop of Republicans has reached back in time for validation from leaders who have neither the power nor the influence they once had.
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| November 8, 2007; 2:40 PM ET |
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Rubin Pledges Clinton Support
Former Treasury Secretary Rubin takes time away from new Citigroup duties to formally endorse Hillary Clinton.--Anne E. Kornblut
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| November 8, 2007; 1:43 PM ET |
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Borat: Obama Is Nice
A new celebrity endorsement for "Barak Obamas."
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| November 8, 2007; 12:53 PM ET |
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The Men From Hope
Two former Arkansas governors--Clinton and Huckabee--on the campaign trail in Iowa.
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| November 8, 2007; 12:50 PM ET |
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Biden Criticizes Bush on Pakistan
At a campaign stop, the Democratic senator and White House hopeful says Bush waited too long to call Musharraf.--Shailagh Murray
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| November 8, 2007; 11:15 AM ET |
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Tempest in a Tip Jar
A Maid-Rite diner waitress who turned into a stump speech anecdote for Hillary Clinton says the senator failed to leave a tip.
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| November 8, 2007; 11:02 AM ET |
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Images of War in the Battle for Votes
Images from the war in Iraq enter the battle for votes in Iowa.
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| November 8, 2007; 10:55 AM ET |
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Flying High--And a Little Too Far--in Iowa
In a busy Iowa week, an unexpected delay for Barack Obama.
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| November 7, 2007; 8:35 PM ET |
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Michigan Primary
Up in Air
A judge's ruling could scuttle Michigan's Jan. primary.--Alec MacGillis
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| November 7, 2007; 6:28 PM ET |
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While Visiting Bush, Sarkozy Makes a Call to Clinton
The French president makes a call to Hillary Clinton.
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| November 7, 2007; 6:25 PM ET |
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Obama Notes 'Reversal' for Clinton on Energy
Sen. Barack Obama says his opponent lacks consistency on energy issues, especially ethanol.--Shailagh Murray
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| November 7, 2007; 5:33 PM ET |
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Brownback Endorses McCain, Robertson for Giuliani
Arizona Sen. John McCain received the endorsement of former rival, Kansas Sen. Sam Brownback and Rudy Giuliani got the backing of Pat Robertson.
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| November 7, 2007; 4:29 PM ET |
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Clinton's Answers on Immigration Grant License to Criticize
Immigration continues to roil the Democratic presidential race.
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| November 7, 2007; 2:05 PM ET |
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Obama's American Dream Agenda
Obama pledges more help for the middle-class.
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| November 7, 2007; 11:56 AM ET |
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Giuliani, Sarkozy and the Civil Service
Some of Rudy Giuliani's ideas on civil service appear to have been the brainchild...
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| November 7, 2007; 6:00 AM ET |
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Paul's Money-Bomb Throwers
Is Ron Paul the Ross Perot of 2008?
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| November 6, 2007; 6:00 PM ET |
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Small Snag in Kucinich's Impeachment Quest
As the Ohio Democrat brings discussion of Cheney impeachment to the Hill, technical trouble means his supporters must wait a few more days for a conference call on the question.
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| November 6, 2007; 4:25 PM ET |
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A Back-Handed Compliment For Clinton
In an interview in Iowa, the Democratic front-runner talks about being misunderstood and how from now on she'll stick to singing 'behind closed doors.'--Perry Bacon Jr.
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| November 6, 2007; 4:22 PM ET |
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Can the Vote Still Rock?
Young voters may not be turning up in droves for election day today, but will they show up next year to elect a president?--Krissah Williams
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| November 6, 2007; 2:50 PM ET |
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In GOP Race, Blurring the Lines in the Abortion Debate
On key social issue, Giuliani seeks to keep focus on his governing philosophy.
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| November 6, 2007; 1:43 PM ET |
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The Clinton Campaign, By The Book
Clinton's Iowa playbook and other Hawkeye state coverage.
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| November 6, 2007; 12:18 PM ET |
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'I Would Consider Joe Biden For Anything'
Iowa voters ask Clinton to play the V.P. speculation game.--Perry Bacon Jr.
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| November 6, 2007; 12:16 PM ET |
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The Clinton Campaign, By The Book
The Clinton team's "textbook" plan on display in back-to-back Iowa events.
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| November 6, 2007; 11:34 AM ET |
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Clinton Hits the Red Arrow
Sen. Hillary Clinton makes a New Hampshire diner stop.--video by Michael D. Shear
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| November 6, 2007; 7:00 AM ET |
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Obama Takes a Beach Day
Sen. Barack Obama quietly took his campaign southward over the weekend -- flying to.St. Thomas and Puerto Rico.--Anne E. Kornblut
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| November 6, 2007; 6:40 AM ET |
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Waiting For Specifics on Iraq
Former senator John Edwards slammed Hillary Clinton's talk on Iraq, saying she still hasn't offered a real plan for troop withdrawal.--Perry Bacon Jr.
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| November 5, 2007; 4:57 PM ET |
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Ron Paul's Record Online Haul
The Texas congressman raised more than $3.5 million in one day online.
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| November 5, 2007; 4:31 PM ET |
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The Armey Primary
Former House Majority Leader Richard K. Armey tells Hillary Clinton opponents: "Don't mess with her."--Jeffrey H. Birnbaum
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| November 5, 2007; 3:05 PM ET |
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Clinton's Support Among Liberals is Rising
Despite criticisms aiming to discredit her positions among liberals, Clinton's support is growing.
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| November 5, 2007; 3:00 PM ET |
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Dodd a Web Darling
On the Internet, the Conn. senator's star is rising.--Jose Antonio Vargas
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| November 5, 2007; 2:28 PM ET |
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Thompson Backer With Criminal Past Resigns
Thompson adviser with criminal past leaves the campaign.
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| November 5, 2007; 2:13 PM ET |
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Edwards Pressed on Immigration in Iowa
The Democratic hopeful told one crowd that people should learn English if they want to be American citizens.--Perry Bacon Jr.
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| November 5, 2007; 12:19 PM ET |
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From the Post Politics Hour
Today's web chat with the Post's Dan Balz.
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| November 5, 2007; 12:17 PM ET |
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Sharpening Critiques Over Weekend in Iowa
Welcome to the last two months of the Iowa caucuses, where candidates are campaigning more intensely than ever.
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| November 5, 2007; 11:41 AM ET |
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