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Obama Supports FISA Legislation, Angering Left
Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) today announced his support for a sweeping intelligence surveillance law that has been heavily denounced by the liberal activists who have fueled the financial engines of his presidential campaign. --Paul Kane
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| June 20, 2008; 6:41 PM ET |
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Trust in Congress Scrapes the Bottom of the Barrel
A new Gallup poll released this today shows the U.S. Congress at the bottom of a list of 16 "institutions" in terms of public trust. --Jon Cohen
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| June 20, 2008; 6:32 PM ET |
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Bloomberg Decries 'Whisper Campaign' Against Obama
New York's independent Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg urged Jewish voters to reject wedge politics. --Keith B. Richburg
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| June 20, 2008; 6:14 PM ET |
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McCain Defends NAFTA in Canada
By Perry Bacon Jr. OTTAWA, Canada -- Calling it "not a political campaign trip," John...
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| June 20, 2008; 2:27 PM ET |
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Emanuel Asks McCain to 'Clarify' Stance on Great Lakes Oil Drilling
By Michael D. Shear Democrats are not about to let Sen. John McCain's support for...
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| June 20, 2008; 2:11 PM ET |
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DNC FOIAs State Department on McCain Contacts
The Democratic National Committee has submitted a request under the Freedom of Information act to the State Department, asking for records relating to actions by Canadian Ambassador David Wilkins in helping to set up a visit to Ottawa by Sen. John McCain. --Michael D. Shear
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| June 20, 2008; 1:55 PM ET |
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Obama Holds Economic Roundtable with Governors
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.), center, listens during a meeting of Democratic Governors...
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| June 20, 2008; 12:24 PM ET |
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McCain Says He Expects to Be Outspent
"We are probably going to be outraised in this campaign," McCain told supporters in Minneapolis, Minn. --Perry Bacon Jr.
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| June 20, 2008; 10:28 AM ET |
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Obama Announces First Joint Appearance with Clinton
The event is planned for June 27th. --Anne E. Kornblut
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| June 20, 2008; 9:43 AM ET |
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Democrats Question Ambassador's Role in Organizing McCain Speech in Canada
A $100-a-plate luncheon speech by Sen. John McCain in Ottowa was organized in part by U.S. Ambassador David Wilkins, and Democrats alleged that Wilkins's actions could be construed as a violation of the Hatch Act, which prohibits many kinds of political activities by government employees. -- By Michael D. Shear
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| June 19, 2008; 11:49 PM ET |
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Politics Takes Hiatus in Flooded Iowa
Official campaigning ground -- or rather squished -- to a halt over the past week in Iowa as the state was inundated. --Kari Lydersen
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| June 19, 2008; 7:25 PM ET |
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Sierra Club to Endorse Obama
The Sierra Club, one of the nation's largest and most politically-active environmental organizations, announced this evening it would endorse Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) for president.--Juliet Eilperin
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| June 19, 2008; 6:34 PM ET |
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AFSCME, a Former Critic, Endorses Obama
By Alec MacGillis Only last month, Gerald McEntee, the president of the American Federation of...
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| June 19, 2008; 4:32 PM ET |
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Williams Gets the Call for "Meet the Press"
Brian Williams get first turn in Russert's Sunday seat.
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| June 19, 2008; 3:42 PM ET |
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McCain Sharpens Attack on Obama Over Public Financing
"This is a big, big deal," the Arizona senator said. --Perry Bacon Jr.
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| June 19, 2008; 3:26 PM ET |
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Beyond YouTube, Video Puts Users at the Center of the Campaign
Are viral personalization campaigns are the next big thing for campaigns? --Jose Antonio Vargas
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| June 19, 2008; 2:51 PM ET |
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Obama Launches Nationwide Ad Campaign
Sen. Barack Obama (Ill.) will launch an 18-state ad buy beginning tomorrow in which he speaks directly to voters in an attempt to get out in front of the misinformation likely to be spread about him as the general election campaign revs up. --Chris Cillizza
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| June 19, 2008; 12:44 PM ET |
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McCain Raises Money the Hard Way
By the count of some reporters who trail him daily, McCain has attended more than 90 fundraisers since March 5. --Michael D. Shear
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| June 19, 2008; 11:30 AM ET |
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Obama Opts Out of Public Financing
Barack Obama says it's time for his supporters to "declare your independence from a broken system." --Shailagh Murray
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| June 19, 2008; 9:07 AM ET |
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At Fundraiser, Bush Goes After Democrats
President Bush used his final appearance at the annual GOP fundraiser for House and Senate candidates to serve up some of the reddest meat he has dished out in recent days, trashing congressional Democrats.
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| June 18, 2008; 11:08 PM ET |
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McCain Touts 'Clean' Coal and Nuclear Power
By Perry Bacon Jr. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Continuing his emphasis on energy issues, Sen. John...
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| June 18, 2008; 6:27 PM ET |
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Obama Campaign Apologizes for Blocking Muslims at Event
Sen. Barack Obama's campaign apologized after a report surfaced that campaign volunteers in Detroit had shooed two Muslim women wearing headscarves out of camera range at a rally earlier this week. --Shailagh Murray
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| June 18, 2008; 4:38 PM ET |
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Albright Helping Obama Bridge Differences with Clinton
By Anne E. Kornblut Former secretary of state Madeleine Albright appeared to do a bit...
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| June 18, 2008; 4:27 PM ET |
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Obama Seeks out the Wise Old Men (and Women) of Foreign Policy
By Perry Bacon Jr. Interviewed in April about his role advising Barack Obama on foreign...
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| June 18, 2008; 4:20 PM ET |
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Obama VP Mention Campaigns for McCain
James Jones flies with John McCain to an energy event in Missouri. --Perry Bacon Jr.
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| June 18, 2008; 4:01 PM ET |
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What Makes a Good VP? Ask Bill Richardson.
Bill Richardson makes the case for a candidate who sounds like -- Bill Richardon. --Keith B. Richburg
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| June 18, 2008; 3:56 PM ET |
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Obama Fundraiser Set for Kennedy Homestead Tonight
Barack Obama is heading to Hickory Hill -- the famed Kennedy homestead in McLean, Va. -- for a party that costs $28,500 per person to attend tonight. --Anne E. Kornblut
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| June 18, 2008; 3:19 PM ET |
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Obama Convenes National Security Working Group
By Anne E. Kornblut As Sen. Barack Obama convened the first meeting of his new...
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| June 18, 2008; 2:04 PM ET |
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Giuliani's Approach to Terrorism, as Mayor and Candidate
Former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani, pictured at the Swiss Economic Forum in Thun,...
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| June 18, 2008; 12:50 PM ET |
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Michelle Obama's Campaign View
Michelle Obama co-hosts the view with Barbara Walters, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, and...
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| June 18, 2008; 12:38 PM ET |
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Poll: McCain Trounces Obama Among White Evangelicals
Sen. John McCain so far is performing well among rank and file evangelical voters, according to the latest Washington Post-ABC News poll. --Perry Bacon Jr.
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| June 18, 2008; 12:34 PM ET |
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Giuliani Chimes In, Bashing Obama on Sept. 11
Former New York mayor Rudolph Giuliani accused Barack Obama of having a "September 10" mentality and taking a "softer" approach to terrorism. --Michael D. Shear
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| June 18, 2008; 10:21 AM ET |
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Clinton, Obama to Meet with Her Top Fundraisers
Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton has scheduled her first joint appearance with Sen. Barack Obama since the end of the nomination fight. --Anne E. Kornblut
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| June 17, 2008; 7:27 PM ET |
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McCain Talks Energy, Slams Obama as "Carter"
In a speech intended to kick off a lengthy discussion about the nation's energy needs, John McCain accused Democratic Sen. Barack Obama of favoring failed energy policies based largely on the imposition of higher taxes. --Michael D. Shear
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| June 17, 2008; 5:42 PM ET |
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Obama Praises Former Clinton Campaign Manager
Patti Solis Doyle is "a terrific, experienced campaign hand," Obama said. --Anne E. Kornblut
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| June 17, 2008; 4:44 PM ET |
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Obama Accuses McCain of Playing Politics with National Security
Barack Obama strongly rejected accusations from the John McCain campaign that he is soft on terrorism. Anne E. Kornblut
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| June 17, 2008; 4:39 PM ET |
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Randy Scheunemann: McCain Adviser Campaigned for War
Randy Scheunemann, the foreign policy adviser to Sen. John McCain who today accused Sen. Barack Obama of a "policy of delusion" toward terrorism, in late 2002, Scheunemann helped create The Committee for the Liberation of Iraq. --Peter Slevin
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| June 17, 2008; 4:26 PM ET |
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Terrorism Takes Center Stage as Obama Responds to McCain Camp's Charges
Obama campaign clashes with McCain on how to handle terrorism. --Alec MacGillis
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| June 17, 2008; 2:40 PM ET |
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An Environmental Ad War
The Sierra Club launches a new radio ad in Ohio attacking John McCain's environmental bona fides. --Ed O'Keefe
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| June 17, 2008; 2:05 PM ET |
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Obama to Meet with Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Sen. Barack Obama will begin a series of meetings with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus tonight. --Anne E. Kornbut
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| June 17, 2008; 12:48 PM ET |
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McCain Advisers Slam Obama for 'Sept. 10 Mindset'
John McCain advisers call Barack Obama as "naïve" and "delusional" in his approach to terrorism. --Anne E. Kornblut
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| June 17, 2008; 11:11 AM ET |
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McCain's Declaration of Independence
By Howard Kurtz The Ad: John McCain stood up to the president and sounded...
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| June 17, 2008; 10:54 AM ET |
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New MoveOn Ad Targets McCain's War Stance
MoveOn and AFSCME team up to run an antiwar ad in Wisconsin, Ohio and Michigan. --Shailagh Murray
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| June 17, 2008; 10:36 AM ET |
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An Obama Crowd in Detroit Comes Ready to Boo
By Anne E. Kornblut DETROIT -- Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm received a deafening chorus of...
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| June 16, 2008; 9:48 PM ET |
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Obama Has 20 Point Lead on Lowering Gas Prices
Half of voters say Barack Obama would have better chances of easing pain at the pump. --Jon Cohen
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| June 16, 2008; 7:30 PM ET |
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McCain Calls for End to Offshore Drilling Ban
In a break with environmentalists, John McCain is advocating an end to the offshore oil rig drilling ban. --Micheal D. Shear
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| June 16, 2008; 3:53 PM ET |
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Gore to Endorse Obama in Speech Tonight
Former vice president Al Gore is making his debut appearance with Sen. Barack Obama in Detroit tonight. --Anne E. Kornblut
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| June 16, 2008; 3:35 PM ET |
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Obama Plans Pre-Election Trip to Iraq, Afghanistan
Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) speaks at a campaign rally at Kettering High School June 16,...
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| June 16, 2008; 3:20 PM ET |
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Clinton Insiders Take Umbrage at Solis Doyle Move
By Anne E. Kornblut FLINT, Mich. -- The nomination fight is over, but the warring...
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| June 16, 2008; 3:06 PM ET |
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Bush's Hoop Dreams Fall to Earth in N. Ireland
President Bush, in Northern Ireland, tries to join in on a game of basketball. --Dan Eggen
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| June 16, 2008; 2:50 PM ET |
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Solis Doyle Joins Obama Campaign
Former Hillary Clinton campaign manager Patti Solis Doyle was appointed as the Barack Obama campaign chief of staff to the future vice presidential nominee. Anne E. Kornblut
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| June 16, 2008; 1:50 PM ET |
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New Staffer for Michelle Obama
Democratic operative Stephanie Cutter is joining the Obama campaign as a senior adviser and chief of staff to Michelle Obama. --Shailagh Murray
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| June 16, 2008; 12:03 PM ET |
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Another Bush in the White House?
George W. and Laura Bush talk up the president's brother, Jeb Bush, as a possible future presidential contender. --Dan Eggen
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| June 16, 2008; 11:08 AM ET |
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Young Voters, Engaged and Online
By Jose Antonio Vargas Whoever wins the White House come November, this much is true:...
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| June 16, 2008; 8:30 AM ET |
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Obama Delivers Father's Day Sermon
Barack Obama delivers a lecture on the responsibilities of fatherhood at Chicago's Apostolic Church of God. --Juliet Eilperin
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| June 15, 2008; 5:02 PM ET |
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McCain Meets with Iraqi Foreign Minister
John McCain met privately with Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari this morning at his campaign headquarters. --Juliet Eilperin
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| June 15, 2008; 1:34 PM ET |
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McCain Texas Fundraiser Back On, Sans Oilman
Updated 4:37 p.m. By Juliet Eilperin Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz) has decided to hold a...
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