44 - Politics and Policy in Obama's Washington - February 10, 2008

The Clinton Team's Long View

Harold Ickes, one of Sen. Hillary Clinton's senior advisors, announced the campaign's "long view" in a conference call this morning.--Jose Antonio Vargas

By Washington Post editors | February 16, 2008; 2:20 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (411)

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Black Commenter, Criticizing Obama, Causes Firestorm

Tavis Smiley leading a town hall at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Washington, D.C., April...

By Web Politics Editor | February 16, 2008; 11:15 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (162)
Categories: Barack Obama, New Media
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Flexing Her Rhetorical "Will"

By Jose Antonio Vargas LYNDHURST, Ohio -- Sen. Hillary Clinton has upped the imperative ante,...

By Post Editor | February 15, 2008; 8:44 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (67)
Categories: Hillary Rodham Clinton
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Obama (D-Bears) in Packerland

By Peter Slevin GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Sometimes a candidate just needs to get...

By Web Politics Editor | February 15, 2008; 7:53 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (21)

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McCain Takes on Obama Over Public Financing

OSHKOSH, Wisc. -- Has the fund-raising juggernaut that is Barack Obama's campaign disarmed itself for the general election? John McCain thinks so. --Perry Bacon Jr.

By Web Politics Editor | February 15, 2008; 4:45 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (59)

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Obama's Texas Test

A volunteer prepares a poster in advance of the opening of Barack Obama's Austin,...

By Web Politics Editor | February 15, 2008; 1:40 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (255)
Categories: Barack Obama, Dan Balz's Take, John McCain
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Obama Waiting to Hear From Lewis

Sen. Barack Obama's campaign is delighted by the thought that Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), former civil rights leader and current Congressional Black Caucus notable, might switch allegiances and support the Illinois Democrat.--Peter Slevin

By Washington Post editors | February 15, 2008; 1:08 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (79)

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Elder Bush to Endorse McCain

Former president George H. W. Bush, the father of the current president, plans to endorse Sen. John McCain in Houston on Monday, according to Republican sources familiar with the decision.--Michael D. Shear

By Washington Post editors | February 15, 2008; 1:05 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (9)

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Chili Dogs, Economic Policy on Clinton Breakfast Menu

CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Nothing like starting your morning out with a bowl of chili -- and credit card talk. At 10:22 a.m., Sen. Hillary Clinton addressed a jam-packed, standing room only crowd at Skyline Chili, a popular spot in Cincinnati. (So popular, in fact, that it's got a Wikipedia entry.) Before even setting foot in the joint, Clinton's aides called and ordered the New York senator two Cheese Coney chili dogs. No onions, please. --Jose Antonio Vargas

By Web Politics Editor | February 15, 2008; 11:42 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (8)

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Danson to Hit the Road for Clinton Again

During a speech Thursday at the National Press Club, actor Ted Danson finally admitted why he and his wife, Mary Steenburgen, are working so hard to elect Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) president: They're running low on those cool Camp David mugs.--Juliet Eilperin

By Washington Post editors | February 15, 2008; 10:34 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (8)

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Clinton Supporter John Lewis Has Second Thoughts

Confusion erupted Thursday night amid reports that a prominent African American supporter of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's had changed his mind. --Anne E. Kornblut

By Web Politics Editor | February 14, 2008; 11:34 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (175)

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Shooting for the Stars, Clinton Finds Skeptics on the Ground

In Ohio, Clinton talks about her youthful ambition to be an astronaut. --Jose Antonio Vargas

By Web Politics Editor | February 14, 2008; 8:18 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (48)

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New Mexico Finally Called

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton was declared the winner of the New Mexico caucuses, a Feb. 5 state that took its time tallying the results. --Shailagh Murray

By Web Politics Editor | February 14, 2008; 6:01 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (196)
Categories: B_Blog, Barack Obama, Hillary Rodham Clinton
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Superdelegates Are People, Too, Says Dean

CHICAGO -- While the Democratic presidential primary process has attracted most of the attention in recent months, the day-to-day business of Democratic politics grinds on. For Democratic National Committee chair Howard Dean, that means fund-raising for the general election race, regular outreach to core constituency groups, and -- these days -- defending the superdelegate system. --Kari Lydersen

By Web Politics Editor | February 14, 2008; 5:50 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (8)

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Romney Endorses Former Rival McCain

Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney (R) glances toward Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) during the CNN/Los...

By Web Politics Editor | February 14, 2008; 5:36 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (122)

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SEIU to Consider Obama Endorsement

By Chris Cillizza The Service Employees International Union executive board will meet tonight via conference...

By Web Politics Editor | February 14, 2008; 4:44 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (20)

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Obama Fires Back at Clinton Debate Ad

Hillary Clinton fired the first shot -- with an ad attacking Barack Obama in Wisconsin, and now Obama has answered back.--Matthew Mosk

By Washington Post editors | February 14, 2008; 3:59 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Clinton's Primary Gift

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton listens to a family tell their story during a campaign stop...

By Web Politics Editor | February 14, 2008; 2:04 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (101)
Categories: Barack Obama, Dan Balz's Take, Hillary Rodham Clinton
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Former R.I. Sen. Chafee Endorses Obama

Former Rhode Island senator Lincoln Chafee has chosen to back Illinois Democrat Barack Obama instead because of Obama's 2002 opposition to the Iraq War. --Garance Franke-Ruta

By Web Politics Editor | February 14, 2008; 12:14 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (37)

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McCain's Rewrite of His Anti-Rumsfeld Script

As he gets closer to the Republican nomination, John McCain has been trying to balance his unqualified support for the Iraq war by reminding audiences that he was also a tough critic of the way it was managed until President Bush finally changed strategies a year ago.--Peter Baker

By Washington Post editors | February 14, 2008; 10:06 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (40)
Categories: John McCain, Morning Cheat Sheet, Primaries, The GOP
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A Taste of Texas, and Memories of 1972

SAN ANTONIO -- In a mobile society, people have an easy time claiming multiple home towns -- and no one does so more than candidates seeking national office in an election year. --Anne E. Kornblut

By Web Politics Editor | February 13, 2008; 9:18 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Barack Obama, Hillary Rodham Clinton
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For Huckabee, a Weekend Detour Through the Cayman Islands

PEWAUKEE, Wis. -- While he is continuing his campaign despite almost impossible odds, former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee will also take a day off the trail this weekend to give a paid speech in the Cayman Islands. --Perry Bacon Jr.

By Web Politics Editor | February 13, 2008; 8:23 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (12)

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Keep Hopi Alive

By Garance Franke-Ruta On a day when the Hillary Clinton campaign has been circulating comments...

By Web Politics Editor | February 13, 2008; 7:15 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (15)
Categories: The Debate Rages On...
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Sen. Feingold to Stay Neutral, for Now

Wisconsin Sen. Russ Feingold is still on the fence in the Democratic nomination battle. And the popular Wisconsin lawmaker is not budging anytime soon. --Shailagh Murray

By Web Politics Editor | February 13, 2008; 5:06 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)

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McCain Eager for General Election Debates

John McCain will challenge his Democratic opponent to many debates if he is the Republican nominee, his campaign manager Rick Davis told reporters today, and will accept public financing of the general election campaign.-- David S. Broder

By Washington Post editors | February 13, 2008; 4:10 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: A_Blog, David Broder, John McCain, Primaries, The GOP
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Extended Take: Clinton's Challenges Ahead

A supporter holds a pen and campaign flier, hopefully to be signed by Democratic presidential...

By Web Politics Editor | February 13, 2008; 3:56 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Dan Balz's Take
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The GOP Favorite, McCain Lags Online

Sen. John McCain may have effectively clinched the Republican nomination last night, with convincing wins in the Potomac Primary states. But online, McCain has not only fallen behind Rep. Ron Paul, the Internet rock star, but also badly trails Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. --Jose Antonio Vargas

By Web Politics Editor | February 13, 2008; 3:47 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Clinton MSNBC Debate Back On

By Howard Kurtz Brian Williams and Tim Russert must be relieved. After threatening for days...

By Web Politics Editor | February 13, 2008; 2:50 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (98)

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Silver Lining for Clinton: Evangelical Support

Hillary Clinton lost to Barack Obama by sizable margins in all three contests yesterday, but one number out this week does break in her favor. According to a new poll, the quarter of white evangelicals who identify as Democrats overwhelmingly support Clinton..--Michelle Boorstein and Jacqueline L. Salmon

By Washington Post editors | February 13, 2008; 2:08 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)

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GOP House Leaders Flock to McCain

Republican presidential nominee-to-be John McCain received a far warmer welcome this morning from House Republicans than he had been led to expect -- he accepted the endorsements of the entire top House GOP leadership. --Jonathan Weisman

By Web Politics Editor | February 13, 2008; 1:18 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (6)

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Clinton Sees No Cause for Alarm

MCALLEN, Tex. -- In the wake of her larger-than-expected losses on Tuesday, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton made a case that goes something like this: We always knew Sen. Barack Obama would win there. So it doesn't count. --Anne E. Kornblut

By Web Politics Editor | February 13, 2008; 1:09 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (20)

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Clinton Frames Race as Solutions vs. Promises

Clinton officials are signaling a sharpened approach is on the way, and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton gave a taste of it here at her first rally one day after losing by wide margins in the three-state Potomac primaries.--Anne E. Kornblut

By Washington Post editors | February 13, 2008; 11:48 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Obama Team Touts Delegate Lead

Obama campaign manager David Plouffe asserted this morning that the Illinois senator had opened up a pledged delegate lead that appears all but insurmountable.--Shailagh Murray

By Washington Post editors | February 13, 2008; 11:10 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Clinton Makes a Play for Wisconsin

Hillary Clinton's strategists have staked their bets on Texas and Ohio, but she is also now making a play for Wisconsin in hopes of scoring at least one more victory this month. Wisconsin has its contest on Feb. 19, the same day as Hawaii. --Anne E. Kornblut

By Web Politics Editor | February 12, 2008; 11:01 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (137)
Categories: B_Blog, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Primaries, The Democrats
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Clinton Reshuffles Online Team

By Garance Franke-Ruta Along with the departures of campaign manager Patti Solis Doyle and deputy...

By Web Politics Editor | February 12, 2008; 10:52 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Hillary Rodham Clinton, Primaries, The Democrats
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Ebullient Obama Rallies in Madison

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By Web Politics Editor | February 12, 2008; 10:37 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Barack Obama, Primaries, The Democrats
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McCain Wins All Three Potomac States

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By Web Politics Editor | February 12, 2008; 10:22 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: John McCain, Primaries, The GOP
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Dems Swamp GOP in Va. Turnout

By Garance Franke-Ruta Barack Obama campaign spokesman Bill Burton notices the trend and writes reporters,...

By Web Politics Editor | February 12, 2008; 10:15 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Barack Obama, Primaries, The Democrats
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Clinton Looks Past Losses, to Texas

EL PASO -- As news of a triple loss in the Potomac primary became official, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton did what has become a new specialty of hers: She fled someplace else. --Anne E. Kornblut

By Web Politics Editor | February 12, 2008; 10:02 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Hillary Rodham Clinton, Primaries, The Democrats
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Obama Sweeps Potomac Primary

The "Obama Mommas" -- from left to right, Kim O'Neale, Jasmine Beard, Nadirah Moreland, Christine...

By Web Politics Editor | February 12, 2008; 9:52 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Barack Obama, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Primaries, The Democrats
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Md. County-by-County Results

County-by-County Results Click at right to see the county-by-county results showing how John McCain and...

By Web Politics Editor | February 12, 2008; 9:45 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Primaries
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Mayor Fenty on Obama's Strength in D.C.

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By Web Politics Editor | February 12, 2008; 9:26 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Video Report
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McCain Wins Virginia

Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) walks to his office from the subway on Capitol Hill Tuesday...

By Web Politics Editor | February 12, 2008; 8:55 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: John McCain, Primaries, The GOP
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More Shakeups in Hillaryland

By Anne E. Kornblut EL PASO -- On the heels of another trouncing, deputy campaign...

By Web Politics Editor | February 12, 2008; 8:31 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Holmes Norton Talks Primary Results

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By Web Politics Editor | February 12, 2008; 7:53 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Video Report
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County-by-County Va. Results

County-by-County ResultsClick on the map at right for an interactive map of county-by-county results...

By Web Politics Editor | February 12, 2008; 7:49 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Primaries
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Obama Defeats Clinton in Virginia Primary

Sen. Barack Obama (Illinois) waves to voters as his car pulls away from Eastern Market...

By Web Politics Editor | February 12, 2008; 7:25 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Primaries, The Democrats
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Clintons Boast $12 Million Online Haul

The fundraising hauls just keep piling higher. Bill Clinton let the latest number slip while speaking in front of about 4,000 people at George Mason University last night -- his wife has taken in $12 million in Internet contributions since Super Tuesday, he said. --Matthew Mosk

By Web Politics Editor | February 12, 2008; 7:22 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Economy Tops in Exit Polls

By Jon Cohen and Jennifer Agiesta In both Maryland and Virginia, the economy is again...

By Web Politics Editor | February 12, 2008; 6:46 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Primaries, The Democrats
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Potomac Primary: Who's Been Focusing Where

As results roll in tonight, take a look at The Washington Post's map of...

By Web Politics Editor | February 12, 2008; 5:07 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Political Geography 101
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MoveOn's Regional Move

When the antiwar group MoveOn.org endorsed Barack Obama recently, that brought the insurgent-turned-front-runner more than just money or the imprimatur of one of the most powerful institutions on the American left. It also brought forth a serious peer-to-peer get out the vote operation designed to bring MoveOn's activist members -- many of whom are intensely civically engaged already -- to the polls. --Garance Franke-Ruta

By Web Politics Editor | February 12, 2008; 4:36 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (1)
Categories: Barack Obama, Primaries, The Democrats, The Hidden Campaign
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McCain in the Lion's Den

If McCain is looking for a wet kiss from the Republican leadership, he might think again. --Jonathan Weisman

By Web Politics Editor | February 12, 2008; 4:20 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Obama TXTing His Way Forward

Early this morning, Sen. Barack Obama sent the first of three text messages to supporters who've signed up to his messaging program and live in the D.C. area. It's a jam-packed message, starting out with an Obama quote, then asking supporters to forward the text to their friends. Most importantly, the text provides an 866 number to call to find your polling location. All you'd have to do is click on the number on your cellphone to make the free call. --Jose Antonio Vargas

By Web Politics Editor | February 12, 2008; 4:02 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)

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From Wilder to Obama, a Changing Virginia

In the nearly two decades since Wilder's historic victory as the nation's first elected black governor, Virginia has changed, and so has the African American candidate presenting himself to her electorate in today's Democratic presidential primary. --Peter Baker

By Web Politics Editor | February 12, 2008; 3:46 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (8)
Categories: Morning Cheat Sheet
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McCain, Obama Hug it Out

Sen. John McCain crossed the aisle in the Senate this morning to shake hands with Sen. Barack Obama. --Shailagh Murray

By Web Politics Editor | February 12, 2008; 2:52 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (10)

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Labor Money Swings Clinton's Way

Outside players, especially labor unions looking to help Sen. Hillary Clinton, poured more money into the presidential contest this past week. --Matthew Mosk

By Web Politics Editor | February 12, 2008; 2:44 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: B_Blog, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Primaries, The Democrats, The Hidden Campaign
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Milbank on Rebuilding Hillary

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By washingtonpost.com Editors | February 12, 2008; 2:38 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Hillary Rodham Clinton, Video Report
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McCain Camp Touts Ollie North Endorsement

One of the key figures in the Iran-contra scandal is now endorsing Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), but is McCain endorsing him back? --Juliet Eilperin and Rena Kirsch

By Web Politics Editor | February 12, 2008; 2:34 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Why a Clinton Losing Streak
Won't Mean it's Over

Unless she manages to win one of the Potomac primaries Tuesday, Hillary Clinton will wake up Wednesday having lost eight consecutive contests to Barack Obama in just five days.--Dan Balz

By Washington Post editors | February 12, 2008; 1:50 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: A_Blog, Dan Balz's Take, Primaries, The Democrats
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Voting Pace Brisk in Maryland Suburbs

By Megan Greenwell and Steve Hendrix As voting in the "Potomac Primary" began this morning...

By Web Politics Editor | February 12, 2008; 12:16 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Primaries, The Democrats
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Dem Voters Speak Out in NoVa

Voters go tothe polls in Virginia. (Reuters.) By Nick Anderson Post reporters are finding some...

By Web Politics Editor | February 12, 2008; 12:12 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Primaries, The Democrats
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Who's the Underdog?

Is Hillary now the underdog? So says her husband. --Joel Achenbach

By Web Politics Editor | February 12, 2008; 11:38 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: B_Blog, Joel's Two Cents, Primaries, The Democrats
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The View From the Pulpit

In this video, African American church leaders in Maryland, D.C. and Virginia share their views on the Democratic candidates and issues ahead of Tuesday's Potomac Primary.

By washingtonpost.com Editors | February 11, 2008; 10:12 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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John.He.Is

An internet tribute video mocks Sen. John McCain and spoofs the will.i.am video in support of Barack Obama that became a viral sensation last week. --Jose Antonio Vargas

By Web Politics Editor | February 11, 2008; 6:22 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: John McCain, Making the Rounds
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Obama Campaigns at Univ. of Maryland

Sen. Barack Obama speaks to thousands of supporters at the University of Maryland's Comcast Center on Monday.

By washingtonpost.com Editors | February 11, 2008; 5:57 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Barack Obama, Video Report
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Another Bush Tips His Hat to McCain

Just a day after President Bush said nice things about him, Sen. John McCain, former Florida governor Jeb Bush also decided to jump on board. --Juliet Eilperin

By Web Politics Editor | February 11, 2008; 4:55 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Huckabee's Campaign Keeps on Ticking

VIRGINIA BEACH -- While Arizona Sen. John McCain keeps rolling out endorsements from GOP figures and is the party's presumptive nominee, former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee says he has a simple rationale for staying in the race: He's winning states. --Perry Bacon Jr.

By Web Politics Editor | February 11, 2008; 4:39 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)

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Clinton Fundraiser Knows What's Good for GM

Hillary Clinton visited a hybrid transmission GM plant in Maryland today. One of GM's main lobbyists on the issue is Steve Ricchetti, a deputy chief of staff in the Clinton White House and one of Hillary Clinton's "Hillraisers," individuals committed to raising at least $100,000 for her presidential campaign. --Ann Marimow and Matthew Mosk

By Web Politics Editor | February 11, 2008; 4:20 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)

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McCain Vows to Compete in Maryland

Campaigning Monday morning in Annapolis, Sen. John McCain, along with former governor Robert Ehrlich, vows to compete for the presidential nomination in the traditionally democratic state of Maryland.

By washingtonpost.com Editors | February 11, 2008; 12:48 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: John McCain, Video Report
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The John Edwards Primary

The John Edwards primary is now in full swing. Hillary Clinton made a clandestine visit to see her former rival last Thursday at his home in North Carolina to seek his support. Soon it will be Barack Obama's turn to make the pilgrimage to Tobacco Road. The Illinois senator ought to be ready for some serious conversation. --Dan Balz

By Web Politics Editor | February 11, 2008; 12:43 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Dan Balz's Take
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Clinton Rallies African American Students in Md.

Hillary Clinton traveled to Bowie State University in Maryland Sunday night where she urged supporters to "change the direction of our country."

By washingtonpost.com Editors | February 11, 2008; 12:42 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Hillary Rodham Clinton, Video Report
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Dueling Washington GOP Web Sites

By Russ Walker Washington state's GOP chairman may think John McCain is the hands-down winner...

By washingtonpost.com Editors | February 11, 2008; 12:23 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: New Media
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A New Online Fundraising Record on the Horizon

At the rate that Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton are raising money on the Internet, February is poised to set a new record in online fundraising. --Jose Antonio Vargas

By Web Politics Editor | February 11, 2008; 10:27 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
Categories: Barack Obama, Hillary Rodham Clinton, The Green Zone
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Obama Campaigns in Northern Virginia

Democrat Barack Obama went to Alexandria, Va., on Sunday to hold a rally at T.C. Williams High School.

By washingtonpost.com Editors | February 10, 2008; 11:09 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (11)
Categories: Barack Obama, Video Report
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Obama Beats Clinton for Award

LOS ANGELES -- Another day, another "Obama-beats-Clinton" headline. Barack Obama's "The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream" won the Grammy Award for best spoken word album this afternoon, besting a field that included Bill Clinton along with another ex-prez, Jimmy Carter. --Josh Freedom duLac

By Web Politics Editor | February 10, 2008; 7:17 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (27)

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