44: April 27, 2008 - May 3, 2008
Obama Family Ties, Past and Present
By Shailagh Murray KEMPTON, Ind. - Saturday was family day on the campaign trail. Sen....
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| May 3, 2008; 11:24 PM ET |
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Obama Wins Guam by Slimmest of Margins
By Shailagh Murray LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Sen. Barack Obama won the Guam caucuses, but not...
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| May 3, 2008; 9:13 PM ET |
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AP: Obama Wins Guam Caucuses by 7 Votes
Updated 8:07 p.m. Sen. Barack Obama won the Democratic caucuses on Guam by seven votes...
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| May 3, 2008; 4:52 PM ET |
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Obama Courts the Working Class
Obama denounces Clinton's gas tax holiday while trying to woo working class voters.
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| May 3, 2008; 2:54 PM ET |
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Clinton Gets Personal
CARY, N.C. -- Hillary Clinton talked about short skirts, Snow White and trying to break open a very tough coconut Saturday morning as she began her campaign day with a revealing and very personal conversation about the pressures of raising children and balancing the demands of work and family. --Dan Balz
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| May 3, 2008; 11:25 AM ET |
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Battling the "Elitist Pointy-Headed Intellectual" Tag
By Peter Slevin MUNSTER, Ind. - By emphasizing his personal story this week, Sen. Barack...
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| May 2, 2008; 11:18 PM ET |
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Guam, Where Tomorrow's Voting Begins Tonight
By Garance Franke-Ruta The race for the Democratic presidential nomination that has stretched across 15...
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| May 2, 2008; 8:09 PM ET |
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Reid: 'Everyone Knows About McCain's Temper'
Senate Majority Leader has harsh words for Arizona Senator and all-but-certain GOP presidential nominee.
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| May 2, 2008; 6:29 PM ET |
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Your Photo Here
Or here, actually. The washingtonpost.com has launched a new feature allowing readers to submit their...
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| May 2, 2008; 4:18 PM ET |
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Clinton, in Her Element
Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton waves to supporters as she takes the stage...
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| May 2, 2008; 2:27 PM ET |
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Former Dem Party Chairs Pen Pro-Clinton Letter
Stung by the defection of a former chairman of the Democratic Party, Hillary Clinton's campaign struck back Friday with a letter from a group of former party chairs arguing that she has a better chance to defeat John McCain than does Barack Obama and urging superdelegates to support her. --Dan Balz
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| May 2, 2008; 2:08 PM ET |
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Contested Video Spreads Like Wildfire Online
A provocative video clip alleging to show a longtime friend of Hillary Clinton using a racial slur to describe the citizens of Indiana was sent to political reporters this morning by an independent public relations consultant who favors Barack Obama. Both the filmmaker and the subject of the film excerpt are calling the clip a fraud. --Jonathan Weisman
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| May 2, 2008; 1:22 PM ET |
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Under Fire, Obama Returns to Basics
INDIANAPOLIS -- Entering the final weekend before polls open in Indiana and North Carolina on Tuesday, Sen. Barack Obama explained his recent back-to-basics approach as he works to recover from what he called "a couple of rough weeks." --Peter Slevin
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| May 2, 2008; 11:40 AM ET |
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Obama's Hoosier Hoop Dreams: The Lessons of P-I-G
UNION MILLS, Ind. - Farm talk gave way to hoop dreams on a driveway in rural Indiana as Sen. Barack Obama dueled a 14-year-old in a game of P-I-G last night. --Peter Slevin
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| May 2, 2008; 10:52 AM ET |
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MN Gov. Pawlenty Questions McCain's Stance on Bridge Collapse
Sen. John McCain today attempted to clarify comments about the collapse of a bridge in Minneapolis, saying that he never intended to say that federal budget earmarks were the cause of the fatal collapse of the span.--Juliet Eilperin and Michael D. Shear
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| May 1, 2008; 11:15 PM ET |
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Clyburn Blasts Wright for 'Knee-Capping' Obama
For a Democratic superdelegate who is officially still unaligned, House Majority Whip James Clyburn (S.C.) is sounding more and more like a Barack Obama fan. --Jonathan Weisman
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| May 1, 2008; 5:17 PM ET |
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Pelosi Comes Out Against Proposed Gas Tax Holiday
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) lent her name to the growing chorus of Democrats opposed to a gasoline tax holiday proposed by Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton and John McCain. --Jonathan Weisman
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| May 1, 2008; 2:59 PM ET |
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A Tipping Point for Obama -- or Just a Dip?
After Obama's rough patch, the Clinton campaign says the tide is turning her way. But is it? --Dan Balz
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| May 1, 2008; 2:53 PM ET |
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Rev. Wright and the Return of the Soundbite
A crucial fight is afoot between soundbite politics and soundblast politics. --Jose Antonio Vargas
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| May 1, 2008; 12:02 PM ET |
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Joe Andrew Jumps from Clinton to Obama
Former Democratic Party leader Joe Andrew announced he is switching sides in the primary battle, from longtime ally Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton to Sen. Barack Obama. --Shailagh Murray
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| May 1, 2008; 11:52 AM ET |
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Bayh: Wright Controversy Is Ammo for GOP
Dan Balz sat down with Sen. Evan Bayh (D-Indiana) yesterday to talk about the Democratic...
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| May 1, 2008; 9:21 AM ET |
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McCain Visits a Hospital in Allentown
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- Sen. John McCain heaped praise on a hospital here for its innovative use of technology as he continued a week-long health-care tour aimed at highlighting his free-market plans for revamping the way medical insurance is delivered. --Michael D. Shear
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| April 30, 2008; 6:56 PM ET |
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Clinton Pulls Even on the Air
Obama has more money, but Clinton has more ads. --Matthew Mosk
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| April 30, 2008; 4:33 PM ET |
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More Distancing--This Time from Obama
A Mississippi Democrat doesn't want to be linked with Obama.
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| April 30, 2008; 4:15 PM ET |
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The Hillary Factor
In an excerpt from her taped appearance tonight on FOX's "The O'Reilly Factor," Sen. Hillary Clinton calls Jeremiah Wright's comments at the National Press Club on Monday "offensive and outrageous." In the interview, she also takes a backhanded shot at Barack Obama for not denouncing Wright earlier, saying, "He made his views clear -- finally."
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| April 30, 2008; 4:00 PM ET |
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The Two Obamas
One Obama is somber in talking about recent controversies. The other is still fired up, ready to go. --Peter Slevin
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| April 30, 2008; 2:26 PM ET |
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Clinton Carpools in Indiana
Hillary Clinton carpools to an event today to highlight the difference between her and Barack Obama on the gas tax.
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| April 30, 2008; 2:14 PM ET |
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Hoyer Sides with Obama on Gas Tax
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer says there are no plans for a gas tax holiday.
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| April 30, 2008; 11:56 AM ET |
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Clinton's North Carolina Test
Clinton's momentum could be halted Tuesday by black voters, a constituency that has overwhelmingly gone for her opponent.
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| April 30, 2008; 11:35 AM ET |
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Clinton Exuding Confidence
As Obama struggles, the Clinton camp is feeling pretty good.
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| April 30, 2008; 11:10 AM ET |
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The Candidates on Iran
The Institute for Science and International Security, a Washington-based nonpartisan research organization, today released the candidates' responses on whether they would demand that Iran suspend its uranium enrichment program. --Glenn Kessler
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| April 29, 2008; 7:41 PM ET |
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Reynolds Claims No Ulterior Motive in Wright Invite
At the Howard University School of Divinity on Tuesday, Barbara Reynolds, head of the National Press Club speaker's committee, responds to allegations that she invited Rev. Jeremiah Wright to speak before the club with an ulterior motive to harm Sen. Barack Obama's campaign. (Hamil Harris / The Washington Post)
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| April 29, 2008; 7:35 PM ET |
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Independent Groups Ramp Up Ads
Independent groups continued to pour money into the presidential contest this week, with two new negative ads emerging today focused on a topic compelling to voters this year: health care. --Matthew Mosk
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| April 29, 2008; 6:52 PM ET |
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Clinton to Appear on 'O'Reilly Factor'
Bill O'Reilly has been trying to book Hillary Clinton for years. Tomorrow night, he finally gets his shot. --Howard Kurtz
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| April 29, 2008; 5:53 PM ET |
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Candidates Court Trade Skeptics
Both Democratic presidential candidates have been quietly trolling for superdelegate support among trade skeptics. --Jonathan Weisman
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| April 29, 2008; 5:50 PM ET |
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Obama Strikes Back, Denouncing Wright
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Sen. Barack Obama today strongly criticized the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, his former pastor, saying that Wright's comments about the United States in recent days have been "appalling" and "outrageous." --Peter Slevin
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| April 29, 2008; 4:25 PM ET |
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The Impact of Wright
Public polling has revealed several potentially troubling trends for Barack Obama's campaign over the past few days.
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| April 29, 2008; 3:43 PM ET |
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McCain Unveils Health Care Plan
TAMPA, Fla. -- Sen. John McCain rejected calls for universal health coverage and reaffirmed his faith in the economic principles that have guided President Bush for eight years, declaring Tuesday that government's role in health care should be limited to kick-starting a competitive marketplace so people can buy their own insurance. --Michael D. Shear
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| April 29, 2008; 12:29 PM ET |
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N.C. Gov. Easley Backs Clinton
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Gov. Mike Easley officially endorsed Hillary Clinton, giving her another boost in a state where the demographics suggest she might struggle. --Perry Bacon Jr.
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| April 29, 2008; 10:57 AM ET |
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Obama on Rev. Wright: "He Does Not Speak for Me"
WILSON, N.C. -- Sen. Barack Obama wants everyone to know that he is not the Rev. Jeremiah Wright and that the talkative Wright does not speak for him. --Peter Slevin
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| April 28, 2008; 8:19 PM ET |
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Health Care on McCain Horizon
Sen. John McCain will outline his market-based health care plan tomorrow. --Michael D. Shear
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| April 28, 2008; 7:57 PM ET |
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McCain Plans Major NY Fundraiser
Sen. John McCain will hold his first really big fundraiser next week in New York City, a gala event hosted by New York Jets owner Woody Johnson in conjunction with the Republican National Committee and expected to raise about $4 million. --Michael D. Shear
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| April 28, 2008; 7:44 PM ET |
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Clinton Joins McCain in Criticizing Obama on Gas Tax
GRAHAM, N.C. -- In the latest example of Sen. Barack Obama facing two opponents, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton today joined Arizona Sen. John McCain in criticizing Obama for not supporting a temporary suspension of the federal gas tax. --Perry Bacon Jr. and Peter Slevin
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| April 28, 2008; 7:36 PM ET |
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N.C. Gov. Easley to Endorse Clinton
North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley will endorse Hillary Clinton at a rally tomorrow in Raleigh, according to Clinton campaign sources. --Perry Bacon Jr.
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| April 28, 2008; 6:01 PM ET |
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With the FEC Inactive, the Complaints Fly
If the Federal Election Commission weren't paralyzed, its members would be pretty busy today, thanks to a slew of complaints surrounding presidential campaign ads and financing activities. --Matthew Mosk
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| April 28, 2008; 5:26 PM ET |
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Indiana, a Different Kind of Midwestern State
Quirks in the state's political landscape make Indiana a toss-up. --Alec MacGillis
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| April 28, 2008; 5:00 PM ET |
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With Bingaman Endorsement, Obama Takes Senate Support Lead
Sen. Barack Obama officially pulled ahead today in the scramble for endorsements from colleagues in the U.S. Senate, thanks to Sen. Jeff Bingaman of New Mexico. --Jonathan Weisman
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| April 28, 2008; 4:01 PM ET |
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For Obama, a Voice of Doom?
Dana Milbank's Rough Sketch.
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A Tale of Two Wrights
Two Jeremiah Wrights showed up at the National Press Club this morning: the nationally recognized preacher and the bombastic firebrand. The first version of Wright delivered a reflective speech on African American church culture. The second did his most famous congregant no favors. --Shailagh Murray
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| April 28, 2008; 1:06 PM ET |
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Mississippi Republican Runs Ad Against Obama
Another Republican congressional candidate thinks he can get electoral mileage out of linking his Democratic opponent to the presidential candidacy of Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) and the controversies around his former pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright. --Paul Kane
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| April 28, 2008; 12:43 PM ET |
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For Obama, Wright the Latest in a Long Line of Tests
The testing of Barack Obama continues. The Illinois senator has been on a month-long slide of bad news, poor performances and self-inflicted wounds. Still the favorite to win the Democratic nomination, Obama nonetheless needs a pair of victories next week in Indiana and North Carolina to kick-start his candidacy. --Dan Balz
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| April 28, 2008; 12:23 PM ET |
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Clinton Still Talking Up Her Debate Plan
By Perry Bacon Jr. WILMINGTON, N.C. -- Barack Obama has been pretty clear that he...
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| April 27, 2008; 11:32 PM ET |
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Rev. Wright: 'Different Does Not Mean Deficient'
Sen. Barack Obama's former pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, concluded a weekend back in the media spotlight Sunday evening with a nationally televised address to the NAACP's Detroit branch that was at turns defiant and inviting. --Shailagh Murray and Scott Butterworth
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| April 27, 2008; 11:16 PM ET |
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Obama Cites Need 'To Work Harder' for Blue-Collar Votes
By Zachary A. Goldfarb Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) acknowledged today that he must work harder...
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| April 27, 2008; 2:05 PM ET |
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