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And the Winner Is...
The Des Moines Register endorses Clinton and McCain. --Chris Cillizza
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| December 15, 2007; 9:11 PM ET |
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Giuliani's Closing Argument
Giuliani unveils his new theme: "Tested. Ready. Now."
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| December 15, 2007; 3:45 PM ET |
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Romney Hits Huckabee for Criticizing Bush
Romney accused Huckabee of sounding more like a Democrat than a Republican. --Michael D. Shear
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| December 15, 2007; 3:35 PM ET |
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Obama, Clinton, and the Negative Campaign Turn
Illinois senator says questions about his political experience, raised in recent days by the Clinton campaign, are a predictable turn of events. --Shailagh Murray
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| December 15, 2007; 2:06 PM ET |
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Murky Waters for Huckabee
Former Arkansas governor turns to "the clear, clean waters of worship" to wash away the mud of the campaign. Liz Clarke
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| December 15, 2007; 1:40 PM ET |
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A Word on Obama
The candidates distilled to a single word. -- Jennifer Agiesta
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| December 14, 2007; 6:45 PM ET |
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Clinton Promises No Surprises in Her Past
Clinton boasts of having been "vetted." --Shailagh Murray
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| December 14, 2007; 6:03 PM ET |
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Huckabee Critiques Bush in Foreign Affairs Piece
The presidential hopeful makes one of the bluntest critiques of the Bush administration heard from the current crop of GOP candidates. -- Michael Abramowitz
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| December 14, 2007; 5:41 PM ET |
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Chopping to it in Iowa
Clinton takes to the skies to lift her campaign in Iowa. --Shailagh Murray
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| December 14, 2007; 5:30 PM ET |
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Still Undecided in Des Moines
At the Waveland, excitement for Obama, but concern he's inexperienced.
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| December 14, 2007; 5:25 PM ET |
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Rollins: Huckabee Can Fill Reagan's Shoes
Huckabee's wingmen: Rollins and Norris.--Alec MacGillis
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| December 14, 2007; 4:26 PM ET |
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Overbooking Obama
Keeping a tight schedule with Obama.--Kevin Merida
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| December 14, 2007; 4:15 PM ET |
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Huckabee on the Grassy Knoll?
Is Huckabee feeling the heat?--Libby Copeland
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| December 14, 2007; 2:33 PM ET |
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Holiday Wishes from Ron Paul
Insurgent libertarian's many grandchildren send season's greetings. -- Garance Franke-Ruta
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| December 14, 2007; 12:23 PM ET |
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Fateful Minutes in Philadephia Dimmed Clinton's Prospects
Clinton's advisers will long wonder why a few minutes in Philadelphia caused so many problems for the once high-flying candidate. -- Dan Balz
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| December 14, 2007; 11:35 AM ET |
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No Escape for Bloomberg from Presidential Questions
New York mayor says he is "too old to work for somebody else" and won't be president. -- Juliet Eilperin
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| December 14, 2007; 10:53 AM ET |
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FEC Weighs Web Funds
Decision on online Edwards donations expected later today. --Jose Antonio Vargas
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| December 14, 2007; 8:45 AM ET |
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The Thompson Nixon Knew
Transcripts show former president's doubts about former Tenn. senator. --Joel Achenbach
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| December 14, 2007; 8:04 AM ET |
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Clinton N.H. Official Resigns After Comments on Obama
Clinton approached Obama on the tarmac of Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington to personally apologize for the remarks. --Alec MacGillis
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| December 13, 2007; 7:02 PM ET |
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In Tame Democratic Debate, Respite From Political Wars
Democratic debate in Des Moines. --Dan Balz and Anne E. Kornblut
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| December 13, 2007; 6:29 PM ET |
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John McCain's Big Tease
John McCain, Dec. 6, 2007. (Melina Mara/TWP). In his profile of John McCain in...
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| December 13, 2007; 4:29 PM ET |
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Biden's Debate Soundtrack
Getting crunk--sort of--outside the Johnston, Iowa debate site today with Joe Biden supporters. --Jennifer Agiesta
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| December 13, 2007; 3:04 PM ET |
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N.H. Blog Unmasks a Campaign in Comments
Blue Hampshire bloggers trace internet signatures back to Clinton campaign. --Jose Antonio Vargas
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| December 13, 2007; 12:20 PM ET |
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When it Comes to Bush, Republican Hopefuls Press the Mute Button
After nearly a year of intense campaigning, Bush has become yesterday's news. --Peter Baker
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| December 13, 2007; 11:47 AM ET |
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Campaign Ads a Clinton Family Affair
Clinton campaign begins airing an ad from the candidate's mother. --Anne E. Kornblut
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| December 13, 2007; 11:36 AM ET |
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Stakes High Going into Final Democratic Debate
Democrats will debate in Des Moines this afternoon, and this time it could be for all the marbles. --Shailagh Murray
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| December 13, 2007; 10:55 AM ET |
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Now Playing: An Anti-Clinton Ad?
A new film boasts interviews from the anti-Clinton gang. --Matthew Mosk
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| December 13, 2007; 10:15 AM ET |
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The Word on McCain
A "tag cloud" reveals thoughts about his age. --Jennifer Agiesta
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| December 13, 2007; 8:01 AM ET |
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Tim Robbins On Board for Edwards
Tim Robbins heads to Iowa in support of John Edwards.--Peter Slevin
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| December 12, 2007; 7:24 PM ET |
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Romney Boasts of Healthcare Plan
His campaign has a new mailer on the issue. --Perry Bacon Jr.
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| December 12, 2007; 7:10 PM ET |
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At GOP Debate, Talk Turns Away from Top Issues
Moderator bars talk of the war. --Jennifer Agiesta
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| December 12, 2007; 5:54 PM ET |
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For Republicans, Debate is a Civil Affair
In last GOP debate before Iowa caucuses, Republicans avoid fireworks. -- By Michael D. Shear and Dan Balz
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| December 12, 2007; 5:00 PM ET |
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Clinton and Obama Camps Both Cheered by Polls
Both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama found good news overnight in newly-released polls.--Dan Balz
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| December 12, 2007; 4:15 PM ET |
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Clinton N.H. Official Warns Obama Will Be Attacked on Drug Use
Billy Shaheen says Obama's candor on the subject would "open the door" to further questions, attacks from Republicans. --Alec MacGillis
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| December 12, 2007; 2:40 PM ET |
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Coming Soon, an End to Debate Season in Iowa
The GOP field holds its final debate in Iowa today. --Michael D. Shear
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| December 12, 2007; 11:32 AM ET |
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Fred Thompson's Casting Call
Former senator excelled in his first screen role -- as himself. --Joel Achenbach
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| December 12, 2007; 11:10 AM ET |
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Giuliani Backers Attack 'Taxachusetts Romney'
Congressional backers of Rudy Giuliani launch a new attack on Mitt Romney in New Hampshire.--Michael D. Shear
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| December 12, 2007; 10:05 AM ET |
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How Obama Won a N.H. Legislator's Support
Rep. Carol Shea-Porter's Obama endorsement carried more of a jolt than one would normally expect from a rookie congresswoman. --Alec MacGillis
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| December 12, 2007; 8:45 AM ET |
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The Word on Thompson: An Actor
A Fred Thompson "tag cloud" shows wide knowledge of his acting career. --Jennifer Agiesta
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| December 12, 2007; 8:01 AM ET |
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National Review Endorses Romney
"Romney has President Bush's virtues and avoids his flaws," says the magazine. --Michael D. Shear
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| December 11, 2007; 6:41 PM ET |
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The Missing Oprah Bounce
More than eight in 10 Democrats said Oprah Winfrey's endorsement would not make any difference come primary day. --Jennifer Agiesta
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| December 11, 2007; 6:22 PM ET |
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For Thompson, a New Focus on Iowa
Trailing badly in the New Hampshire polls, former Tennessee senator Fred Thompson has decided to campaign "nonstop" in Iowa for the next three weeks. --Michael D. Shear
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| December 11, 2007; 5:23 PM ET |
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Ron Paul, a Write-In Candidate
Supporters take pen in hand on behalf of Ron Paul.--Matthew Mosk
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| December 11, 2007; 4:31 PM ET |
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The Obama Iceman Cometh
The Obama campaign deploys a seasonal advocate, "Snowbama," outside its Des Moines, Iowa, headquarters. --Michael D. Shear
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| December 11, 2007; 4:03 PM ET |
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With Reporters Grounded, Obama and Clinton Hold Competing Conference Calls
N.H. Rep. Carol Shea-Porter endorses Obama on his call. --Anne E. Kornblut
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| December 11, 2007; 3:21 PM ET |
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Reconsidering the Primary Calendar
Imagine if the primary calendar were organized around the weather. --Dan Balz
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| December 11, 2007; 2:30 PM ET |
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The Ice Storm
Ice storm forces slowdown in Iowa campaigning. --Michael D. Shear
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| December 11, 2007; 1:17 PM ET |
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Huckabee Picks Up Minuteman Founder Endorsement
Jim Gilchrist praises former Arkansas governor's border security plan. --Perry Bacon
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| December 11, 2007; 12:26 PM ET |
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Biden on Air in Iowa
Senator Joe Biden's first ad is up in Iowa.--Shailagh Murray
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| December 11, 2007; 11:08 AM ET |
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Huckabee and the Bush Legacy
Huckabee's rise in polls raises questions about the future of "compassionate conservatism." --Peter Baker
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| December 11, 2007; 11:03 AM ET |
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Giuliani's Security Measures
Judith Nathan, always by Rudy Giuliani's side.--Alec MacGillis
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| December 11, 2007; 10:18 AM ET |
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A Word on John Edwards
A John Edwards "tag cloud."
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| December 10, 2007; 7:47 PM ET |
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A Paul on Paul Supporters: 'Crazy in a Good Way'
CONCORD, N.H. -- The country has already been introduced to the Five Brothers Romney, a.k.a....
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| December 10, 2007; 7:15 PM ET |
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Hillary Clinton as LBJ?
Bill Clinton on the stump for his wife in Iowa.--Anne E. Kornblut
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| December 10, 2007; 6:32 PM ET |
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No Missed Connections Here
Craigslist founder co-hosts fundraiser for Obama. -- Jose Antonio Vargas
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| December 10, 2007; 6:25 PM ET |
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Romney Goes Negative in Iowa Ad
Is Romney suddenly running scared?--Michael D. Shear
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| December 10, 2007; 6:01 PM ET |
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Edwards Driving Toward 'Crunch Time' In Iowa
John Edwards kicks off his Iowa bus tour.--Dan Balz
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| December 10, 2007; 5:52 PM ET |
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In His Father's Footsteps
Romney, running for (and with) dear old dad.
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| December 10, 2007; 5:03 PM ET |
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Huckabee's Rise and Rise
The most surprising conversations running through Republican circles this week are all about Mike Huckabee. --Dan Balz
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| December 10, 2007; 3:10 PM ET |
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Mayors Query the Candidates on Guns
Mayors Against Illegal Guns sends the candidates a survey. --Michael Shear
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| December 10, 2007; 12:49 PM ET |
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Clinton's Off-Key Performance
For Clinton, pitch-trouble at an early age.--Sally Jenkins
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| December 10, 2007; 11:30 AM ET |
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Huckabee Talks Tough on Immigration
Huckabee says he'll fight to secure the borders.--Howard Kurtz
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| December 10, 2007; 10:57 AM ET |
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Caucusing The Iowa Way
An Iowa caucus how-to from the state historical society.--Shailagh Murray
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| December 10, 2007; 10:53 AM ET |
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Giuliani Won't Release Client Names
In combative "Meet the Press" appearance, former New York City mayor defends business arrangements.
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| December 9, 2007; 5:33 PM ET |
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