44: The Obama Presidency

Presidential Candidates Offer Prayers for Sen. Kennedy

The presidential candidates offer their prayers and best wishes to Sen. Ted Kennedy after he suffers a seizure and is hospitalized. --Matthew Mosk

Posted on May 17, 2008 at 01:17 PM ET | Comments (0)

McGovern Explains His Switch to Obama

George McGovern explains why he's switching his support from Clinton to Obama. --Matthew Mosk

Posted on May 17, 2008 at 10:46 AM ET | Comments (0)

Sounding the General Election Bell

The general election begins.

Posted on May 16, 2008 at 01:04 PM ET | Comments (61)

NARAL Affiliates Question Obama Endorsement

NARAL Pro-Choice America affiliates in key swing and primary states are openly distancing themselves from the decision by NARAL Pro-Choice America to endorse Illinois Sen. Barack Obama over Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton to be the Democratic nominee for president. --Garance Franke-Ruta

Posted on May 15, 2008 at 09:21 AM ET | Comments (0)

Edwards Announces His Choice: Obama

John Edwards comes out in support of the democratic front-runner. --Peter Slevin

Posted on May 14, 2008 at 08:12 PM ET | Comments (0)

Hillraisers Still 'In It to Win'

Clinton supporters say they are not delusional. --Matthew Mosk

Posted on May 14, 2008 at 07:41 PM ET | Comments (0)

NARAL Endorses Obama, but Unity in Short Supply

EMILY'S List president slams NARAL over endorsement. --Garance Franke-Ruta

Posted on May 14, 2008 at 06:30 PM ET | Comments (0)

Clinton Predicts Nominee Before Convention

Hillary Rodham Clinton suggested today that the Democratic party would have a nominee, in all likelihood, by June. --Anne E. Kornblut

Posted on May 14, 2008 at 05:03 PM ET | Comments (100)

Dems, McCain Jockey on Environment

Arizona Sen. John McCain claims the environmental mantle, but the record shows that Democrats Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama have also pushed for a strong response to global climate change. All three presidential hopefuls differ with President Bush on the issue.

Posted on May 14, 2008 at 07:17 AM ET | Comments (8)

Clinton: "This Race Isn't Over Yet"

No signs that Clinton plans to exit the race anytime soon after West Virginia victory.

Posted on May 13, 2008 at 09:42 PM ET | Comments (189)

Waiting for Clinton

Waiting for Clinton to declare victory in West Virginia.

Posted on May 13, 2008 at 08:57 PM ET | Comments (27)

The Pre-Spin from West Virginia

The Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama campaigns argue the meaning of tonight's likely Clinton win. --Eli Saslow

Posted on May 13, 2008 at 06:08 PM ET | Comments (82)

Clinton, Obama Get Cordial Senate Welcomes

There was no tension or spectacle in the chamber as Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama both returned to the Senate for an energy bill vote. --Shailagh Murray

Posted on May 13, 2008 at 04:16 PM ET | Comments (29)

Optimistic Clinton Backer Predicts W.Va. Blowout

State Sen. Harry Truman Chafin predicted that Hillary Clinton could exceed margins of 80-20 tomorrow. Anne E. Kornblut

Posted on May 12, 2008 at 03:56 PM ET | Comments (180)

Clinton Running Hard in West Virginia

Hillary Clinton presses her case in the sixth-to-last state to vote. --Anne E. Kornblut

Posted on May 12, 2008 at 01:54 PM ET | Comments (184)

In NY, Clinton Makes Concessions

By Perry Bacon Jr. NEW YORK -- Appearing with supporters at a fundraiser in New...

Posted on May 10, 2008 at 08:01 PM ET | Comments (114)

Obama Extends an Olive Branch Toward Clinton

Barack Obama says he's open to discussions with Hillary Clinton about doing whatever is necessary to unify the party. --Alec MacGillis

Posted on May 9, 2008 at 06:20 PM ET | Comments (236)

A Renewed Health Care Focus for Clinton

Clinton, stumping in Oregon, says she wants to pick up the thread of the health care fight she began in the early 1990s. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on May 9, 2008 at 02:33 PM ET | Comments (23)

Clinton, Flying Against the Wind

Clinton challenges Obama to another debate while hopscotching across the country on a 48-hour campaign swing. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on May 9, 2008 at 12:01 PM ET | Comments (52)

Clinton Argues She Has the Broader Coalition

In West Virginia, Hillary Clinton argues that her ability to attract "hardworking Americans" gives her greater general election viability than Barack Obama. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on May 8, 2008 at 01:47 PM ET | Comments (0)

Clinton Vows to Press on Through May

Clinton reiterates that she is staying in the race. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on May 7, 2008 at 04:46 PM ET | Comments (0)

Decision Time for Clinton

Former first lady's situation is much like it was just a day ago, but perceptions of her candidacy have taken a sharp turn for the worse. --Dan Balz

Posted on May 7, 2008 at 02:45 PM ET | Comments (727)

Clinton Lends Her Campaign $6.4 Million

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton loaned her campaign $6.4 million in the past few weeks in an attempt to keep pace with the prolific fundraising by Sen. Barack Obama, and her aides said she would continue to dip into her personal account if necessary, campaign officials said this morning. --Matthew Mosk

Posted on May 7, 2008 at 10:53 AM ET | Comments (0)

Gary, Ind., Calls It A Night (Almost)

Local law enforcement defends slow ballot counting in Gary, Ind. --Peter Slevin

Posted on May 7, 2008 at 02:47 AM ET | Comments (0)

Voter ID Law Consequences Mild in Ind.

Beyond the case of a dozen nuns turned away by a fellow sister at a convent for lack of photo ID, Indiana's strict voter-ID law was not reported to have caused many problems today. --Alec MacGillis

Posted on May 6, 2008 at 06:59 PM ET | Comments (0)

A Familiar Demographic Story in N.C.

A day following a local reporter in a small N.C. town reveals votes that break down along predictable demographic lines. --Krissah Williams

Posted on May 6, 2008 at 06:50 PM ET | Comments (0)

A Test for the Clinton Campaign

For Clinton, time to shine may be now or never. --Dan Balz

Posted on May 6, 2008 at 12:03 PM ET | Comments (381)

Bill Clinton Urges N.C. Voters to 'Start an Earthquake'

RALEIGH , N.C. -- A hoarse and visibly tired Bill Clinton rushed through the reasons to vote for his wife, telling a crowd of approximately 1,000 people tonight that "North Carolina can start an earthquake tomorrow." By Ed O'Keefe

Posted on May 5, 2008 at 11:59 PM ET | Comments (57)

For Clinton, It's the Economy, Stupid, from N.C. to Indiana

HIGH POINT, N.C. -- Campaigning in two cities in North Carolina before heading to the Hoosier State for three events, Hillary Clinton continued her intense focus on the economy. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on May 5, 2008 at 07:07 PM ET | Comments (46)

Economists Release Letter Opposing Clinton Gas Tax Plan

More than 230 economists -- Democrats, Republicans, advisers to past presidents and four Nobel laureates -- signed a letter today opposing proposals by Hillary Clinton and presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain to suspend the 18-cent federal gas tax for the summer driving season. --Jonathan Weisman

Posted on May 5, 2008 at 05:04 PM ET | Comments (371)

Clinton, Obama Stress Unity in Indianapolis

Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton addressed Indiana Democrats at the annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner on Sunday night in Indianapolis.

Posted on May 5, 2008 at 07:10 AM ET | Comments (57)

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

Posted on May 3, 2008 at 11:25 AM ET | Comments (237)

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

Posted on May 2, 2008 at 01:22 PM ET | Comments (118)

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

Posted on May 1, 2008 at 02:59 PM ET | Comments (142)

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

Posted on May 1, 2008 at 02:53 PM ET | Comments (595)

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

Posted on May 1, 2008 at 11:52 AM ET | Comments (0)

Bayh: Wright Controversy Is Ammo for GOP

Dan Balz sat down with Sen. Evan Bayh (D-Indiana) yesterday to talk about the Democratic...

Posted on May 1, 2008 at 09:21 AM ET | Comments (0)

Clinton Pulls Even on the Air

Obama has more money, but Clinton has more ads. --Matthew Mosk

Posted on April 30, 2008 at 04:33 PM ET | Comments (0)

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."

Posted on April 30, 2008 at 04:00 PM ET | Comments (0)

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

Posted on April 29, 2008 at 07:41 PM ET | Comments (0)

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

Posted on April 29, 2008 at 06:52 PM ET | Comments (0)

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

Posted on April 29, 2008 at 05:53 PM ET | Comments (0)

Candidates Court Trade Skeptics

Both Democratic presidential candidates have been quietly trolling for superdelegate support among trade skeptics. --Jonathan Weisman

Posted on April 29, 2008 at 05:50 PM ET | Comments (0)

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.

Posted on April 29, 2008 at 10:57 AM ET | Comments (0)

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

Posted on April 28, 2008 at 07:36 PM ET | Comments (0)

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.

Posted on April 28, 2008 at 06:01 PM ET | Comments (44)

Indiana, a Different Kind of Midwestern State

Quirks in the state's political landscape make Indiana a toss-up. --Alec MacGillis

Posted on April 28, 2008 at 05:00 PM ET | Comments (0)

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

Posted on April 28, 2008 at 04:01 PM ET | Comments (458)

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

Posted on April 27, 2008 at 11:16 PM ET | Comments (280)

Clinton Tries a Different Debate Debate

Clinton challenges Obama to a Lincoln-Douglas-style debate with no moderators. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on April 26, 2008 at 04:14 PM ET | Comments (699)

Clinton Sidesteps Questions About Staying in the Race

GARY, Ind. -- Hillary Clinton, who vowed earlier this month to stay in the race until Democratic officials figured out a way to seat the delegations of Michigan and Florida at the party's national convention in August, hinted yesterday that she might reconsider the state of her campaign if she loses in Indiana. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on April 25, 2008 at 08:34 PM ET | Comments (274)

Clyburn Warns Democratic Party: African Americans Matter

South Carolina Democratic Rep. James Clyburn warned today that if the heated Clinton-Obama contest continues on its present course it could have dire consequences on African American support for Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, should she win the Democratic nomination, and on African American faith in the Democratic Party, even if she does not. --Jonathan Weisman

Posted on April 25, 2008 at 06:50 PM ET | Comments (639)

Obama Plans May General Election Organizing Launch

Pivoting to general election mode, Sen. Barack Obama's campaign announced a 50-state voter registration drive that will kick off four days after the May 6 primaries in North Carolina and Indiana. --Shailagh Murray

Posted on April 25, 2008 at 03:17 PM ET | Comments (373)

Fox & Friends

After repeatedly trying to book Barack Obama, "Fox News Sunday" host Chris Wallace last month started running an "Obama Watch" clock on his show. Last Sunday the clock read 765 days, 13 hours and 54 minutes -- the time elapsed since Obama, at a Gridiron dinner, promised Wallace an interview. The clock will stop with the Illinois senator's appearance this Sunday. --Howard Kurtz

Posted on April 24, 2008 at 03:42 PM ET | Comments (78)

McCain Opposes Equal Pay Law

NEW ORLEANS -- Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), who skipped a Senate vote seeking equal pay for women last night in order to campaign for president, said he opposed the measure because it would prompt a flood of lawsuits. --Juliet Eilperin

Posted on April 24, 2008 at 02:11 PM ET | Comments (30)

Why Endorse? Bayh Asks Hoosier Reps

Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., tours Allison Transmission, Inc., in Indianapolis on...

Posted on April 23, 2008 at 07:28 PM ET | Comments (368)

Washington Sketch: The Neverending Primary

Dana Milbank.

Posted on April 23, 2008 at 03:39 PM ET | Comments (0)

Hillary's Post-Pa. Money Haul

Clinton's campaign is reporting that it has collected a flood of new contributions overnight that now totals more than $10 million. --Matthew Mosk

Posted on April 23, 2008 at 03:08 PM ET | Comments (160)

Obama Supporters Boo Clinton Win

In Evansville, Ind., Obama's supporters boo when he mentions Clinton's name. --Shailagh Murray

Posted on April 22, 2008 at 11:18 PM ET | Comments (0)

Suburban Party-Switchers at the Polls

Debbie McCarter, right, Ward 1 democratic leader, sips on her coffee as folks walk by...

Posted on April 22, 2008 at 02:48 PM ET | Comments (0)

Is McCain a Different Kind of Republican?

McCain is a different kind of Republican. But he will carry the burden of a damaged GOP brand all the way through to November. --Dan Balz

Posted on April 22, 2008 at 02:05 PM ET | Comments (0)

Bill Clinton: Obama Campaign 'Played the Race Card on Me'

Bill Clinton accuses the Obama campaign of "playing the race card." --Anne E. Kornblut

Posted on April 22, 2008 at 01:34 PM ET | Comments (0)

Obama Predicts a Race Through June

PITTSBURGH -- Girding for defeat in the Keystone State today, Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) predicted the primary campaign would last through June and suggested that no knockout blow of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) would be forthcoming. --Paul Kane

Posted on April 22, 2008 at 01:05 PM ET | Comments (0)

At Polling Station, Voters Torn Between Two Candidates

A 20-minute drive outside of Philadelphia in vote rich Montgomery County, the town of Glenside (population 8,000) is a window into the critical battleground of Philadelphia's suburbs today. --Krissah Williams

Posted on April 22, 2008 at 11:33 AM ET | Comments (0)

The Pa. Expectations Game

It is zero hour in Pennsylvania, and another opportunity to test the mettle of pollsters taking last minute reads of Democratic primary voters. --Jon Cohen

Posted on April 22, 2008 at 10:54 AM ET | Comments (0)

Clinton's Final Pennsylvania Push

On her final full day of campaigning in Pennsylvania, Hillary Clinton delivers a simple message: you know me, and I can lead. The Post's Anne Kornblut reports.

Posted on April 22, 2008 at 08:37 AM ET | Comments (0)

North Carolina Democratic Debate a No Go

Hillary Clinton had accepted a CBS offer to debate in North Carolina this Sunday, after "60 Minutes," but Barack Obama has turned down the offer and the session was officially called off today. --Howard Kurtz

Posted on April 21, 2008 at 05:09 PM ET | Comments (75)

Bill Clinton Defends Hillary's Campaign

PITTSBURGH -- Following a rally for his wife's campaign at Market Square in Pittsburgh, former president Bill Clinton suggested his wife would already be the nominee -- if she were running under Republican party rules. --Ed O'Keefe

Posted on April 21, 2008 at 04:43 PM ET | Comments (161)

Clinton Challenges Obama's Readiness

Osama bin Laden has made his first appearance in a Democratic primary ad, released today by the Hillary Clinton campaign. --Howard Kurtz

Posted on April 21, 2008 at 01:55 PM ET | Comments (101)

Clinton Team Exudes Confidence About Pa. Outcome

SCRANTON, Pa. -- Clinton campaign advisers, exuding confidence on the eve of the Pennsylvania primary, said a defeat here on Tuesday for Sen. Barack Obama will raise new doubts about his ability to win the general election. --Anne E. Kornblut

Posted on April 21, 2008 at 01:03 PM ET | Comments (0)

Beyond Pa., a Weakened Clinton

On the eve of the Pennsylvania primary, Hillary Clinton is a more weakened candidate than she was on the eve of the Ohio and Texas primaries. --Dan Balz

Posted on April 21, 2008 at 12:40 PM ET | Comments (670)

Clinton Says McCain No Better Than Bush

Keeping up her end of their long-distance dialogue, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton criticized Sen. Barack Obama on Sunday for praising Sen. John McCain on the campaign trail.--By Anne E. Kornblut

Posted on April 20, 2008 at 06:17 PM ET | Comments (0)

Clinton Chides Obama for Going 'So Negative'

BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton hit Sen. Barack Obama for being "so negative" on the campaign trail on Sunday -- and accused him of acting like a Republican in his criticism of her universal health care proposal. --Anne E. Kornblut

Posted on April 20, 2008 at 03:09 PM ET | Comments (282)

Clinton Critical of Attacks on Her Health Care Plan

Hillary Clinton is critical of Barack Obama's attacks on her health care policies and her character. The Post's Perry Bacon reports.

Posted on April 20, 2008 at 11:08 AM ET | Comments (0)

On the Gay Bar Circuit with Chelsea and the Gov.

PHILADELPHIA -- In her family's non-stop campaigning in Pennsylvania, Chelsea Clinton got the post-midnight duty on Friday night: stumping in Philadelphia's gay bars. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on April 19, 2008 at 11:26 AM ET | Comments (44)

Clinton Blames MoveOn for Caucus Losses

Hillary Clinton blamed her defeats by Barack Obama in caucuses around the country in part on MoveOn.org, the liberal activist group that was founded in 1998 to tell Congress to "move on" from its push to impeach Clinton's husband. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on April 19, 2008 at 11:23 AM ET | Comments (168)

At Clinton Rally, Talk of Breaking Barriers - and Those Awkward White House Years

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Appearing with African American author Maya Angelou, Hillary Clinton not only praised Barack Obama, but said the pair's candidacies helped break barriers for any American seeking the Oval Office. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on April 19, 2008 at 10:20 AM ET | Comments (19)

The Candidates as Media Critics

In recent years, Republicans have made an industry of bashing the media for what they describe as its liberal bias. But in 2008, the picture has flipped: John McCain has invited reporters to his Arizona home and proposed a media shield law, while Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have frequently acted as sharp critics of the press. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on April 17, 2008 at 07:05 PM ET | Comments (10)

Say 'She's Really Nice,' Clinton Tells Supporters

Campaigning in the Philadelphia suburbs, Sen. Hillary Clinton took a less aggressive approach on the stump today, choosing to emphasize work-life balance issues rather than attacking rival Sen. Barack Obama. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on April 17, 2008 at 04:50 PM ET | Comments (37)

Recapping the Philadelphia Debate

Chris Cillizza and Anne Kornblut recap the Clinton-Obama debate at the National Constitutional Center in Philadelphia, Pa.

Posted on April 17, 2008 at 11:12 AM ET | Comments (26)

British Prime Minister to Meet with McCain, Clinton, and Obama

The British prime minister is visiting Washington this week, and for the first time in seven years his most important meeting may not occur in the Oval Office: Gordon Brown is planning to meet Thursday with each of the three U.S. presidential candidates, an effort to obtain a first-hand judgment of how U.S. policies -- and the relationship between Britain and the United States -- may change come January. --Michael Abramowitz and Kevin Sullivan

Posted on April 15, 2008 at 06:40 PM ET | Comments (0)

Clinton Avoids 'Bitter' Talk at Newspaper Conference

"Bitter" got a breather when Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton addressed a newspaper conference this afternoon. --Shailagh Murray

Posted on April 15, 2008 at 04:36 PM ET | Comments (0)

On Cable, Obama Deluges Pa. with Ads

As the Democratic candidates for president close in on Pennsylvania primary day, Sen. Barack Obama continues to vastly outspend Sen. Hillary Clinton on television advertising in the state, an imbalance that is allowing him to pursue voters on such specialty channels as ESPN and MTV, where Clinton has no presence. --Matthew Mosk

Posted on April 15, 2008 at 12:39 PM ET | Comments (0)

When It Comes to Controversy, Obama Tries to Power Through

Obama tries to turn bitter remarks into broader argument. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on April 15, 2008 at 09:28 AM ET | Comments (0)

Sally Quinn on the Compassion Forum

On Faith's Sally Quinn gives her analysis of Hillary Rodham Clinton's and Barack Obama's performances at Sunday night's Compassion Forum at Messiah College.

Posted on April 15, 2008 at 09:18 AM ET | Comments (0)

Clinton Releases Tough New Anti-Obama Ad in Pa.

Hillary Clinton launches a new ad in Pennsylvania, in which voters accuse her rival Barack Obama of having insulted them. --Anne E. Kornblut

Posted on April 14, 2008 at 07:33 PM ET | Comments (0)

Bloomberg Uses Candidates to Argue for Tighter Gun Laws

A coalition of big-city mayors is using the words of the three presidential candidates as backing for their mission to enforce stricter gun control. The group, called Mayors Against Illegal Guns, has released a television ad that shows Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and John McCain each calling for legislation to close the loophole that allows guns to be sold at gun shows without the same checks as in a store. --Michael D. Shear

Posted on April 14, 2008 at 07:06 PM ET | Comments (0)

Clinton Met With Cries of 'No!' in Latest Bitter Speech

PITTSBURGH -- Criticizing Barack Obama for the fourth straight day over comments he made about Americans who live in small towns, Hillary Clinton finally encountered some resistance in person. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on April 14, 2008 at 01:03 PM ET | Comments (210)

Faith Forum an Occasion for Obama-Clinton Sparring

PITTSBURGH -- For Democrats who have been pushing the party's candidates to talk about faith and values since the 2004 election, in order to better compete with the GOP, the forum last night at Messiah College in Grantham, Pa., was a success: the two leading Democrats repeatedly invoked the Almighty only days before a crucial primary, while Republican Sen. John McCain declined to attend the event. Whether this will make any difference in November is a different question. --Perry Bacon, Jr.

Posted on April 14, 2008 at 12:33 PM ET | Comments (35)

"They'll Promise You Anything," Says Obama of Rivals

At a manufacturing forum in Pittsburgh, Barack Obama takes a shot at Hillary Clinton's positions on trade and called her honesty into question. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on April 14, 2008 at 11:21 AM ET | Comments (38)

Clinton Hammers Obama Over 'Bitter' Comments During Scranton Walking Tour

SCRANTON, Pa. -- For the third straight day, Sen. Hillary Clinton hammered Sen. Barack Obama over his comments about the frustrations of Americans who live in small towns, this time saying he reinforced negative stereotypes people have about Democrats. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on April 13, 2008 at 03:34 PM ET | Comments (0)

Sat. Night With Clinton: A Beer, a Slice and a Charge Against Obama

Hillary Clinton downs a beer, has a slice and accuses Barack Obama of dividing America into one that is enlightened and one that is not. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on April 13, 2008 at 11:06 AM ET | Comments (120)

Obama Concedes He Misspoke

As his political opponents heap on scorn, Sen. Barack Obama acknowledged that he chose his words poorly when describing small-town Pennsylvanians at a fundraiser on Sunday. But he didn't back off the message he had sought to convey. --Shailagh Murray

Posted on April 12, 2008 at 12:08 PM ET | Comments (596)

In Hoosier State, Clinton Ramps Up 'Bitter' Talk

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- For the second straight day, Sen. Hillary Clinton blasted Sen. Barack Obama for comments he made that voters in small towns in Pennsylvania and other states were "bitter" because of the loss of job in their states. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on April 12, 2008 at 11:56 AM ET | Comments (62)

Bill Clinton's Bosnia Comments Revive a Controversy

Bill Clinton's defense of his wife leads to a need for self-defense. --Michael Dobbs

Posted on April 11, 2008 at 08:03 PM ET | Comments (35)

Will Halt in Troop Withdrawals Give Dems Flexibility?

What if Bush's decision to suspend troop withdrawals from Iraq is actually doing a favor for a future Democratic president? What if, intentionally or not, he is giving a President Obama or a President Clinton more running room come January 20? --Peter Baker

Posted on April 11, 2008 at 12:35 PM ET | Comments (77)

Clinton Touts Crime Plan

PHILADELPHIA -- Signaling she is not conceding the black vote to Sen. Barack Obama, Sen. Hillary Clinton touted her plan to reduce urban crime while speaking at a YMCA in a mostly African America neighborhood here. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on April 11, 2008 at 11:57 AM ET | Comments (62)

Clinton: America Needs Leader Who Won't 'Bend' or 'Break'

Is Hillary Clinton saying Barack Obama isn't tough enough to be president? --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on April 10, 2008 at 06:31 PM ET | Comments (124)

Questions on Trade Agreement Bring Back the Laugh

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- Asked about her husband's receipt of almost $1 million from a group that backs a trade deal with Colombia that she opposes, Sen. Hillary Clinton turned to a tactic she had used often early in her campaign, though not recently: laughing off the question. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on April 10, 2008 at 06:20 PM ET | Comments (27)

Candidates React to Carter Hamas Plans

Former president Jimmy Carter plans to meet next week in Damascus with Khaled Meshal, the head of the Palestinian militant group Hamas, in a direct rebuke of the Bush administration's campaign to isolate it. Sen. John McCain, the presumptive Republican nominee, was quick to blast Carter's reported plans, while Clinton and Obama issued statements with milder language, saying they "disagreed" or did "not agree" with Carter's plans. --Glenn Kessler

Posted on April 9, 2008 at 07:13 PM ET | Comments (38)

Unique Tensions, When a Former President's the Spouse

Hillary Clinton's husband's business dealings create unique challenges for her campaign. --Matthew Mosk

Posted on April 9, 2008 at 06:19 PM ET | Comments (14)

Pelosi Pooh-Poohs the 'Dream Ticket' (Again)

In an interview with four student journalists as part of mtvU's "Editorial Board," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi revisited comments she made roughly a month ago -- that there was no way that the so-called "Dream Ticket" would come to pass.

Posted on April 9, 2008 at 02:07 PM ET | Comments (21)

Clinton Steps Away from Husband's Position on Trade

PITTSBURGH, Pa. -- In the wake of reports that both her husband and former chief strategist support expanded trade relations with Colombia, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton said again on Wednesday that she opposes the pending free trade agreement -- and that there is no conflict within her campaign on the subject. --Anne E. Kornblut

Posted on April 9, 2008 at 01:41 PM ET | Comments (131)

From Clinton, Fresh Questions for the President - and Obama

ALIQUIPPA, Pa. -- On the heels of congressional appearances by the top US leaders in Iraq, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton took the war back to the campaign trail on Wednesday, challenging President Bush to answer questions she said were dodged during testimony. --Anne E. Kornblut

Posted on April 9, 2008 at 12:20 PM ET | Comments (0)

A Clinton Supports Colombian Trade Deal

Former president Bill Clinton has spoken in favor of the proposed bilateral trade agreement with Colombia, which his wife opposes. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on April 8, 2008 at 06:06 PM ET | Comments (0)

Clinton's Questions for Crocker and Petraeus

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Posted on April 8, 2008 at 04:57 PM ET | Comments (0)

Clinton: Time for 'an Orderly Process of Withdrawing'

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Posted on April 8, 2008 at 02:47 PM ET | Comments (0)

No "Shermanesque" Statement from Rice

Condoleezza Rice has said she has no plans to seek the vice presidency, but hasn't

Posted on April 8, 2008 at 12:25 PM ET | Comments (0)

Clinton Told True Tale of Woe, Says Kin

The aunt of a young pregnant woman who died after a hospital told her she needed to pay $100 up front for care said in an interview on Monday that Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton has been telling the story accurately on the campaign trail -- following claims by an Ohio hospital that it did not turn the patient away. --Anne E. Kornblut

Posted on April 7, 2008 at 07:13 PM ET | Comments (0)

Clinton Calls for Bush Boycott of Olympic Ceremony

By Perry Bacon Jr. Criticizing the Chinese government for its attitude on human rights, Hillary Clinton today said President Bush should not attend the opening ceremonies of the Olympics in Beijing this summer. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on April 7, 2008 at 05:56 PM ET | Comments (0)

Penn Out as Clinton's Top Strategist

Mark Penn, the chief strategist behind Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's presidential bid, quit under pressure Sunday, two days after reports surfaced about Penn meeting with Colombian officials interested in promoting a trade deal that the New York senator opposes. --Anne E. Kornblut

Posted on April 6, 2008 at 06:50 PM ET | Comments (303)

Candidate Speeches a Study in Contrasts

Two speeches on the same night in Montana provide a vivid example of different speaking styles. --Alec MacGillis

Posted on April 6, 2008 at 06:41 PM ET | Comments (31)

Clinton Muses About the Hair-Prep Gap

At a campaign stop in an airplane hangar in Montana, Hillary Clinton talks about how much more time each day she's forced to spend on her hair than do her male peers. --Anne E. Kornblut

Posted on April 6, 2008 at 06:21 PM ET | Comments (26)

A Silver-Haired Superdelegate in Copper Country

BUTTE, Mont. -- Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton rolled into this legendary copper-mining town Saturday for that night's big state Democratic Party dinner, where they were to address some 4,000 Montanans electrified by the state's suddenly-relevant June 3 primary. --Alec MacGillis

Posted on April 5, 2008 at 09:27 PM ET | Comments (27)

A Tragic Tale - But is it True?

Is Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton repeating an anecdote on the campaign trail that turns out not to be true? --Anne E. Kornblut

Posted on April 5, 2008 at 06:30 PM ET | Comments (41)

Colombian Government Cancels Penn's Contract

In another international incident on the campaign trail, the Colombian government has canceled its contract with the public relations firm run by chief Clinton strategist Mark Penn after he tried to distance himself from a meeting he held with the country's ambassador to the United States. --Anne E. Kornblut

Posted on April 5, 2008 at 03:04 PM ET | Comments (24)

No Re-Vote in Michigan a Blow to Clinton

By Chris Cillizza The decision Friday by the Michigan Democratic Party executive committee not to...

Posted on April 5, 2008 at 11:34 AM ET | Comments (49)

Clintons Release Tax Returns

Bill and Hillary Clinton earned a combined $109 million between 2000 and 2007, with the former president and first lady parlaying their White House years into hefty publishing paydays, and with his oratorical gifts bringing in more than $51 million from paid speaking engagements. --Matthew Mosk

Posted on April 4, 2008 at 04:24 PM ET | Comments (374)

Clinton Reflects on an Early Meeting of King

MEMPHIS -- Sen. Hillary Clinton recalled being taken to meet the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. by a church youth leader in Chicago as a teenager, and choked up today as she spoke of the day she learned of his death. --Krissah Williams

Posted on April 4, 2008 at 02:48 PM ET | Comments (16)

Mark Penn Apologizes for Colombian Trade Meeting

Mark Penn, Hillary Clinton's top political strategist, apologized today for meeting with officials of the Colombian government to advocated a trade agreement that Clinton opposes. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on April 4, 2008 at 02:09 PM ET | Comments (26)

The Clinton (Campaign) Gift Registry

Hillary Clinton's latest effort is a fundraising page that lets donors choose where their money will be spent.--Matthew Mosk

Posted on April 4, 2008 at 11:35 AM ET | Comments (19)

Obama to Address King's Legacy in Indiana

Today is the 40th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, and both Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton and John McCain will commemorate the day with appearances in Memphis. Sen. Barack Obama, however, couldn't make it to Memphis. --Shailagh Murray

Posted on April 4, 2008 at 10:55 AM ET | Comments (14)

Clinton Mocks Herself, Bill on Tonight Show

BURBANK, Ca. -- Appearing on NBC's "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno," Hillary Clinton poked fun at a recent controversy where she incorrectly said that on a trip to Bosnia as First Lady she had been the target of snipe fire. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on April 3, 2008 at 08:37 PM ET | Comments (117)

In Balmy Calif., Clinton Shows Her Softer Side

By Perry Bacon Jr. BURBANK, Calif. -- Fernando Suarez asked Hillary Clinton about her upcoming...

Posted on April 3, 2008 at 07:02 PM ET | Comments (21)

Clinton, in Calif. for Fundraisers, 'Getting Used to Being Outspent'

BURBANK, Calif. -- Despite raising only half the money Barack Obama did last month, Sen. Hillary Clinton said "we're doing fine." --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on April 3, 2008 at 04:51 PM ET | Comments (18)

Katie Couric Inches Closer to Moderating a Debate

CBS, the only major network that hasn't sponsored a presidential debate this season, would very much like to host one in North Carolina on April 27. The Clinton camp has agreed to it; the Obama team has yet to respond. --Howard Kurtz

Posted on April 3, 2008 at 02:19 PM ET | Comments (41)

Clinton Unveils New 3 a.m. Ad

Updated 5:27 p.m. By Chris Cillizza Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) this afternoon released the...

Posted on April 2, 2008 at 04:41 PM ET | Comments (37)

A New Tone to the Long Primary Season

By Perry Bacon Jr. and Shailagh Murray HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Hillary Clinton, stumping in Pennsylvania...

Posted on April 1, 2008 at 08:05 PM ET | Comments (0)

To the Cheers of Her Supporters, Clinton Vows, 'I Never Quit'

As Hillary Clinton campaigns across Pennsylvania, nothing gets louder applause than her pledges to keep campaigning, which seems to have galvanized her crowds, which are full of women over 40. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on April 1, 2008 at 05:14 PM ET | Comments (0)

Hoyer's Breakfast Table Solution for Superdelegates

Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) right, talks with Calvert County commisioner Wilson Parran at a...

Posted on April 1, 2008 at 04:06 PM ET | Comments (6)

Ready to Bowl for Day One?

Hillary Clinton challenges Barack Obama to a bowl-off. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on April 1, 2008 at 02:50 PM ET | Comments (0)

Clinton Lagging in TV Ad Spending

Democrat Barack Obama out-spent Clinton 5-to-1 on the Pennsylvania airwaves, spending roughly $2 million to Clinton's $400,000, according to Evan Tracey of the Campaign Media Analysis Group. --Matthew Mosk

Posted on March 31, 2008 at 05:50 PM ET | Comments (0)

The Tuzla Tarmac Girl Has Her Say

NEW YORK -- For Sen. Hillary Clinton, that 1996 corkscrew landing into the sniper-infested Tuzla airport must seem like the tall tale that simply won't go away. --Keith B. Richburg

Posted on March 31, 2008 at 05:43 PM ET | Comments (0)

Michigan Pol Proposes Solution to State's Delegate Stalemate

Eight-term Rep. Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) proposed today a new system to parcel out Michigan's 156 Democratic convention delegates, granting most of them according to the results of the state's nullified Jan. 15 primary, with the remainder awarded according the nationwide popular vote. --Jonathan Weisman

Posted on March 31, 2008 at 02:33 PM ET | Comments (0)

Excerpts From Saturday's Clinton Interview

By Perry Bacon Jr. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton interrupted her weekend of campaigning in Indiana...

Posted on March 30, 2008 at 10:55 PM ET | Comments (46)

Clinton: Get Some Popcorn and Settle In

By Perry Bacon Jr. HAMMOND, Ind.--Asked about Sen. Barack Obama's remark today that the Democratic...

Posted on March 28, 2008 at 10:49 PM ET | Comments (0)

McCain Democrats? Putting a Survey in Historical Context

By Jon Cohen Democrats afraid their party will suffer from the extended primary battle point...

Posted on March 27, 2008 at 06:05 PM ET | Comments (15)

A Survey That Raises Tough Questions

Democratic superdelegates watching the competition between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama and wondering what to do ought to take a look at the latest NBC News-Wall Street Journal poll. The survey, out Thursday morning, doesn't provide all the answers they're looking for but does raise all the right questions. --Dan Balz

Posted on March 27, 2008 at 05:50 PM ET | Comments (44)

An Economic Call at 3 a.m.?

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Hillary Clinton is still imagining that 3 a.m. phone call.--Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on March 27, 2008 at 05:35 PM ET | Comments (27)

Obama Backers Urge Pelosi to Stand Firm

Online activists at MoveOn.org, a liberal group that has endorsed Sen. Barack Obama, responded today to a letter top donors to Sen. Hillary Clinton sent to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi yesterday. --Matthew Mosk

Posted on March 27, 2008 at 05:11 PM ET | Comments (70)

Chelsea Clinton Gets Fired Up

A day after her most pointed remark yet on the campaign trail, Chelsea Clinton will appear at several different fundraising events for her mother in Washington. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on March 26, 2008 at 03:00 PM ET | Comments (146)

Clinton Donors Warn Pelosi on Superdelegates

A group of major contributors to the Democratic Party sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi today calling on her to back away from previous comments and reaffirm that superdelegates should be free to back whichever candidate they believe would be the party's best nominee. --Dan Balz

Posted on March 26, 2008 at 02:25 PM ET | Comments (225)

On War and the Economy, McCain Provides a Clear Contrast

For all the talk about McCain's maverick style and cross-party appeal, his views on two of the biggest issues of the campaign put him sharply at odds with the Democrats. --Dan Balz

Posted on March 26, 2008 at 12:27 PM ET | Comments (177)

That Pesky Pledged Delegate Question

By Anne E. Kornblut Is the Clinton campaign planning to pursue pledged delegates - the ones awarded to Sen. Barack Obama in states that have already voted?

Posted on March 26, 2008 at 11:19 AM ET | Comments (53)

Clinton Weighs in on Wright Controversy

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, speaking for the first time directly about the association between the Rev. Jeremiah Wright and Sen. Barack Obama, said "getting up and moving" would have been the right response to hearing the preacher's fiery sermons. --Anne E. Kornblut

Posted on March 25, 2008 at 05:15 PM ET | Comments (584)

The Democrats' Good News Primary

There is understandable concern among Democrats that the longer the battle between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton goes on, and the nastier it gets, the more split the party will be heading into the fall campaign. But news out of Pennsylvania overnight offers contrary evidence, suggesting this contest is good news for the Democrats. Figures from Pennsylvania's Department of State showed that Democrats have now topped 4 million registered voters, the first time either party has crossed that threshold. --Dan Balz

Posted on March 25, 2008 at 03:37 PM ET | Comments (74)

Obama, Releasing Returns, Presses Clinton on Taxes

Sen. Barack Obama attempted today to up the ante in his effort to force rival Sen. Hillary Clinton to release her tax returns. --Matthew Mosk and Alec MacGillis

Posted on March 25, 2008 at 02:47 PM ET | Comments (176)

Clinton, Obama Camps Trade Outrage and Charges -- Again

The drama-filled tit-for-tat continued today between the campaigns of Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton. This time is was the Clinton campaign's turn to demand that an Obama supporter apologize for a comment that Clinton spokesman Phil Singer called the "most personal attack yet" by the Obama campaign. --Krissah Williams

Posted on March 24, 2008 at 06:30 PM ET | Comments (138)

Anti-Clinton Group's Appeal Brushed Aside by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court today turned down an appeal from a conservative group that was challenging the way it could promote "Hillary: The Movie," a film that criticizes Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton. --Robert Barnes

Posted on March 24, 2008 at 12:36 PM ET | Comments (24)

In Pa. Address, Clinton Homes in on Economy

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton laid out a plan to stem the growing housing crisis, calling for greater lender transparency and assistance for individual homeowners and communities to prevent more foreclosures. --Anne E. Kornblut

Posted on March 24, 2008 at 11:56 AM ET | Comments (82)

Who's the Stronger Democrat for the General Election?

Presidential hopefuls Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) shake hands after...

Posted on March 24, 2008 at 11:42 AM ET | Comments (302)

Clinton Camp Says Obama Has Double Standard

By Anne E. Kornblut Sen. Hillary Clinton's campaign continued its pushback Sunday against charges that...

Posted on March 23, 2008 at 03:43 PM ET | Comments (0)

The New Hyde Park Project

The Center for American Progress Action Fund Friday morning unveiled the first installment of its "Hyde Park Project" to defend progressive ideas. --Juliet Eilperin

Posted on March 21, 2008 at 06:47 PM ET | Comments (0)

Carbon Offsets Off Clinton's Priority List?

On Earth Day last year, Hillary Clinton announced that her campaign was taking the somewhat costly step of becoming carbon neutral. But is her campaign keeping up its commitment?By Matthew Mosk

Posted on March 21, 2008 at 03:51 PM ET | Comments (0)

Obama Camp Ratchets Up Attacks on Clinton

PORTLAND, Or. -- The Obama campaign fired off what may be its most aggressive broadside yet on Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's honesty this morning, with campaign manager David Plouffe issuing a diatribe on what they called her "history of misleading voters," then declaring on a conference call, "The American people simply are not going to elect someone who they think are not honest and trustworthy." --Jonathan Weisman

Posted on March 21, 2008 at 10:57 AM ET | Comments (0)

Obama Snags Richardson Endorsement

CHICAGO -- Gov. Bill Richardson (D-N.M.) will endorse Sen. Barack Obama's presidential candidacy today after a long courtship by both Obama and his rival for the Democratic nomination, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, the Obama campaign announced this morning. --Peter Slevin

Posted on March 21, 2008 at 09:13 AM ET | Comments (326)

Traveling with Bayh Across the Crossroads of America

Clinton drew large, enthusiastic crowds in Terre Haute and in Anderson, a working-class town that has suffered severe job losses in the manufacturing sector in recent years. --Anne E. Kornblut

Posted on March 20, 2008 at 07:12 PM ET | Comments (0)

Obama Campaign Harshly Critical of Clinton's NAFTA Role

Updated 6:38 p.m. By Jonathan Weisman Barack Obama's campaign pounced on newly released documents showing...

Posted on March 20, 2008 at 05:16 PM ET | Comments (0)

A Record Document Dump

The National Archives in Washington, Wednesday, March 19, 2008, where the Archives released more than...

Posted on March 20, 2008 at 01:01 PM ET | Comments (0)

A Do-Over Undone

How the Michigan primary deal fell apart.

Posted on March 20, 2008 at 12:09 PM ET | Comments (341)

The General Election

Sen. Hillary Clinton and a different kind of Generals' Revolt.--Rachel Dry

Posted on March 19, 2008 at 04:50 PM ET | Comments (18)

For Clinton, Michigan Revote a Voting Rights Issue

DETROIT -- Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton flew here on Wednesday to demand that the state hold another primary vote or count the earlier disqualified one, challenging Sen. Barack Obama to live up to his claim that he cares about making sure people's votes count. --Anne E. Kornblut

Posted on March 19, 2008 at 12:39 PM ET | Comments (0)

Obama Lawyer Questions Wisdom of Michigan Revote

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. -- Sen. Barack Obama's campaign has raised questions about a possible June 3 revote in Michigan, although the Democratic National Committee seems fine with the idea. --Shailagh Murray

Posted on March 19, 2008 at 11:45 AM ET | Comments (0)

The Meaning of Murtha

The biggest endorsement value of John Murtha, whose Johnstown-based district won't yield many Democratic votes for either candidate, may be in the power he commands among a handful of acolytes in the state's delegation. --Paul Kane

Posted on March 19, 2008 at 10:01 AM ET | Comments (31)

Heading to Detroit to Press Delegate Issue

Updated 11:09 p.m. By Anne E. Kornblut LANCASTER, Pa., Mar. 18 -- Sen. Hillary Rodham...

Posted on March 18, 2008 at 08:18 PM ET | Comments (17)

John Murtha Endorses Hillary Clinton

LANCASTER, Pa. -- Rep. John P. Murtha has announced his endorsement of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, bringing his clout as a 17-term member of the House and a prominent anti-war Democrat to bear with more than a month until the primary here in his home state. --Anne E. Kornblut

Posted on March 18, 2008 at 06:37 PM ET | Comments (152)

Michigan Revote Plan Up in the Air, and Up to Obama

WASHINGTON --The fate of Michigan's Democratic presidential delegates remained unclear Tuesday ahead of consultations between state politicians and strategists for Sen. Barack Obama. --Peter Slevin

Posted on March 18, 2008 at 05:59 PM ET | Comments (35)

Opening Up the Clinton Archives

After months of controversy, the William J. Clinton Presidential Library plans to make public tomorrow more than 11,000 pages of records from Hillary Rodham Clinton's time in the White House, in this case her daily schedule for eight years as first lady. --Peter Baker

Posted on March 18, 2008 at 05:32 PM ET | Comments (8)

Obama Speech Confronts Racial Divisions

PHILADELPHIA -- Sen. Barack Obama sought to quell the political firestorm stirred by his former pastor Jeremiah Wright with a deeply personal speech about black anger, white anger, and the gulf that race continues to represent in U.S. society. --Shailagh Murray

Posted on March 18, 2008 at 01:17 PM ET | Comments (138)

Five Years On, Iraq Slips Off the Radar

This was supposed to be the week of Iraq, the week that the fifth anniversary of the invasion focused the nation's attention back on its turbulent project in the Middle East. And yet the war debate that gripped the capital last year has slipped off the frontburner.

Posted on March 18, 2008 at 12:14 PM ET | Comments (31)

Gary Hart Takes a Few More Swings

In an interview this afternoon, Hart remained upset about Clinton's attacks on Obama's national security credentials. --Alec MacGillis

Posted on March 17, 2008 at 07:47 PM ET | Comments (29)

Elton John to Croon for Clinton

Musicians are permitted to donate their time and talents to assist candidates, even when the performers hail from foreign soil, said Bob Biersack, an FEC spokesman. --Matthew Mosk

Posted on March 17, 2008 at 07:05 PM ET | Comments (19)

Obama Racks Up Superdelegate Commitments

After winning the popular vote in the Texas and Ohio primaries on March 4, it seemed that Hillary Clinton had captured the momentum in the Democratic race. The all-important superdelegates don't seem to agree. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on March 17, 2008 at 01:08 PM ET | Comments (120)

Bill Clinton Pushes Back Against Critics

President Clinton, in two of his first interviews since his wife's campaign at times starting blocking reporters' access to him in the wake of controversial remarks he made in January, this weekend forcefully took on criticisms that his rhetoric against Barack Obama has had racial overtones. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on March 17, 2008 at 12:23 PM ET | Comments (33)

Clinton Says Iraq Surge Hasn't Accomplished Goals

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton said that the increase in U.S. troops in Iraq over the last year has "not accomplished its goals." --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on March 17, 2008 at 11:59 AM ET | Comments (125)

College Journalists Interview Bill Clinton

Addressing a group of college journalists Sunday in New Orleans, former president Bill Clinton said that Sen. Barack Obama has twisted his wife's experience "as a change maker" into "a disability for being elected." --Scott Butterworth

Posted on March 17, 2008 at 08:45 AM ET | Comments (26)

Clinton, Stumping in Pa., Takes on Oil Profits

PITTSBURGH -- Continuing her extensive campaigning in Pennsylvania, Hillary Clinton promised to increase the taxes on profits from oil companies and criticized her rival Barack Obama in an appearance at an event held at a gas station in Pittsburgh. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on March 14, 2008 at 06:29 PM ET | Comments (35)

21st Time's the Charm: Another Democratic Debate in the Works

If you're interested in another 30-minute argument about health care mandates, followed by one more round on the 2002 Congressional vote authorizing the use of force in Iraq, you're in luck: the two remaining Democratic presidential candidates will be holding another primary debate. That would be their 21st one. --Garance Franke-Ruta

Posted on March 13, 2008 at 04:41 PM ET | Comments (50)

Off the Trail for a Day, Senate Life Resumes

Marathon budget votes in the Senate, stretching from late morning until late tonight, mean lots of quality floor time for Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton. --Shailagh Murray

Posted on March 13, 2008 at 02:59 PM ET | Comments (13)

Obama on Race and the Race

CHICAGO -- Taking questions after winning the Mississippi primary, where he fared far better with black voters than white ones, Sen. Barack Obama argued that he has performed well across a range of demographic categories in a campaign that he believes is too often measured by race, gender and geography. --Peter Slevin

Posted on March 12, 2008 at 06:59 PM ET | Comments (0)

For Superdelegates, a Dinner with Clinton

Members of the elite -- and increasingly sought-after -- superdelegate universe are gathering at her home around 7 p.m. or 7:30 p.m., according to one Democratic aide. --Anne E. Kornblut

Posted on March 12, 2008 at 06:20 PM ET | Comments (50)

Ferraro Cuts Ties with Clinton

Geraldine Ferraro has relinquished her position on the Clinton campaign after causing a firestorm with her remarks that Sen. Barack Obama is only where he is politically because he is a black man. --Anne E. Kornblut

Posted on March 12, 2008 at 06:05 PM ET | Comments (0)

Obama's Brass Band

CHICAGO -- Sen. Barack Obama set out to address the military gravitas question Wednesday, standing before nine retired generals and admirals in a Chicago museum to offer fresh details of his national security thinking and renewed criticism of his chief rivals for their support of the Iraq war. --Peter Slevin

Posted on March 12, 2008 at 04:44 PM ET | Comments (0)

Bush Bashes Clinton (and Obama)

President Bush waded further into the presidential race today, slamming Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama for "empty, hollow political rhetoric" on trade and warning that they would make "a reckless mistake" by retreating from agreements to lower barriers with other countries. --Peter Baker

Posted on March 12, 2008 at 03:23 PM ET | Comments (0)

Primary Positioning

Eager to be able to claim victory in Michigan and Ohio, Hillary Clinton's campaign is aggressively pushing Barack Obama to reach an agreement for a re-vote in those states. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on March 12, 2008 at 01:51 PM ET | Comments (0)

Obama Beats Clinton in Mississippi

By Chris Cillizza Sen. Barack Obama (Ill.) defeated Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (N.Y.) in Mississippi's...

Posted on March 11, 2008 at 09:17 PM ET | Comments (0)

Clinton Disagrees With but Declines to Press Ferraro

Sen. Hillary Clinton's campaign declined today to force former Democratic vice-presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro from its finance committee, as her rival Sen. Barack Obama and his aides demanded, after Ferraro suggested Obama would not be in the position he is not if not for his race and gender. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on March 11, 2008 at 06:28 PM ET | Comments (0)

Obama Calls for Censure of Ferraro

FAIRLESS HILL, Penn. -- The Obama campaign called on Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton to censure former vice presidential nominee Geraldine Ferraro. --Peter Slevin

Posted on March 11, 2008 at 05:34 PM ET | Comments (0)

Clinton Drops a Hillraiser

Sen. Hillary Clinton has dumped another bundler. --Matthew Mosk

Posted on March 11, 2008 at 05:05 PM ET | Comments (0)

Hillary and Emily Bring Out the Female Voters

On Super Tuesday II last week, women comprised 59 percent of the electorate in Ohio, a seven percentage point increase over 2004, and in Texas, women made up 57 percent of the electorate, a four point rise over four years ago. --Jeff Birnbaum

Posted on March 11, 2008 at 04:10 PM ET | Comments (0)

Sinbad Unloads on Hillary Clinton

Then first lady, Hillary Rodham Clinton sings with her daughter Chelsea, singer Sheryl Crow, left,...

Posted on March 11, 2008 at 01:27 PM ET | Comments (0)

A Clinton Supporter, Sure, But Shy on the Stump

By Jonathan Weisman Eliot Spitzer's travails aren't all bad for Hillary Rodham Clinton -- but...

Posted on March 11, 2008 at 12:46 PM ET | Comments (0)

Obama: Clinton Hasn't Passed Commander in Chief Test, Either

The Obama campaign has awoken from the stupor of its Texas and Ohio losses with a series of tough hits today on Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton. --Shailagh Murray

Posted on March 11, 2008 at 11:55 AM ET | Comments (0)

Hillary Clinton's Spitzer Problem

For a supporter, New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer sure hasn't done Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton any favors lately. --Peter Baker

Posted on March 11, 2008 at 11:08 AM ET | Comments (0)

Granddaughter of a Millworker

SCRANTON, Penn. -- The Senator from New York who grew up in Chicago but lived her adult life in Arkansas and Washington now is bragging of her roots in another place: Scranton, Pennsylvania. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on March 11, 2008 at 10:25 AM ET | Comments (0)

Clinton Declines to Comment on Spitzer

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) declined to comment on reports that New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer, a supporter, was involved with a prostitution ring. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on March 10, 2008 at 05:27 PM ET | Comments (0)

Obama: I'm No V.P.

COLUMBUS, Miss. -- Sen. Barack Obama set out this morning to puncture the idea of a Clinton-Obama ticket, calling the suggestion an example of "gamesmanship" and "doubletalk" by Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and former president Bill Clinton, who said here Saturday that a ticket with Clinton on top and Obama as vice president would be "an almost unstoppable force." --Peter Slevin

Posted on March 10, 2008 at 02:48 PM ET | Comments (580)

Clinton Open to Obama as V.P.

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) would consider naming her rival for the Democratic nomination as her vice presidential pick, even if for now, she believes Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) is not ready to be the nation's commander in chief, her campaign's chief spokesman said.--Jonathan Weisman

Posted on March 10, 2008 at 12:30 PM ET | Comments (0)

Clinton Woos Voters in Obama Territory

At a state dinner in the Mississippi Delta, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton acknowledges rival Barack Obama's popularity, then gently urgers voters to consider supporting her anyway.

Posted on March 7, 2008 at 06:41 AM ET | Comments (72)

Vindicated McEntee Sounds Off

Among those breathing a big sigh of relief -- and crowing a bit in vindication -- after Hillary Clinton's victories in Ohio and Texas this week is Gerald McEntee, president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, the giant union that endorsed Clinton last fall. --Alec MacGillis

Posted on March 6, 2008 at 05:49 PM ET | Comments (13)

A $55 Million Month for Obama

Sen. Barack Obama continues to rewrite the book on presidential fundraising. Today his campaign announced he raised $55 million in February from more than 700,000 contributors. --Matthew Mosk

Posted on March 6, 2008 at 03:42 PM ET | Comments (96)

Clinton's Blueprint for Victory

By Chris Cillizza The conclusion of the Ohio-Texas Two-Step has spawned a series of strategy...

Posted on March 6, 2008 at 11:31 AM ET | Comments (49)

Pennsylvanians Get Set for 'Iowa on Steroids'

PHILADELPHIA -- Pennsylvania State Democratic Party Chairman T.J. Rooney sipped a cocktail in the Vesper Club off Walnut Street, ready for the political tsunami about to overtake his state. "I don't think most people know what we're in for," Rooney said, smiling. "And I mean that as a good thing." --Krissah Williams

Posted on March 5, 2008 at 06:03 PM ET | Comments (0)

Clinton Hints at Joint Ticket

By Ed O'Keefe Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama appeared on the six broadcast and cable...

Posted on March 5, 2008 at 05:48 PM ET | Comments (42)

Beyond Math to a Tougher Message for Obama

Barack Obama awoke Wednesday to a new race for the Democratic nomination. To hear him explain Hillary Clinton's stunning victories in Ohio and Texas, Tuesday's results did little to change the basic trajectory of the race. --Dan Balz

Posted on March 5, 2008 at 01:40 PM ET | Comments (0)

Democratic Group Launches Anti-McCain Ad

A Democratic group launched a massive new independently-financed ad campaign attacking John McCain today, launching the first assault on the Republican nominee in the absence of a Democratic candidate. --Matthew Mosk

Posted on March 5, 2008 at 11:49 AM ET | Comments (12)

Clinton: Millions More Want Their Turn

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Posted on March 4, 2008 at 11:47 PM ET | Comments (67)

Networks Call Ohio for Clinton

A volunteer makes phone calls in front of a mirror with the writing "I am...

Posted on March 4, 2008 at 11:06 PM ET | Comments (6)

Chaos Rules at Laredo Caucus

LAREDO, Tex. -- In an attempt to lure voters into this city's biggest caucus, the Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton campaigns have brought an all-out carnival to the main entrance of United High School on the north side of town tonight. --Eli Saslow

Posted on March 4, 2008 at 10:33 PM ET | Comments (13)

Counting Delegates and Hoping for a Win

By Shailagh Murray SAN ANTONIO -- Sen. Barack Obama's campaign aides are breathing a sigh...

Posted on March 4, 2008 at 10:01 PM ET | Comments (7)

McCain Clinches It

Republican presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain (Ariz.) and his wife, Cindy, in his hotel suite...

Posted on March 4, 2008 at 09:52 PM ET | Comments (2)

Obama Lawyer Crashes Clinton Call

In an extraordinarily aggressive bit of pushback, Bob Bauer, general counsel to the Barack Obama campaign, jumped onto a Hillary Clinton campaign phone call with reporters on Tuesday night to dispute the premise of the call. --Anne E. Kornblut and Matthew Mosk

Posted on March 4, 2008 at 09:17 PM ET | Comments (46)

Notes From the Mahoning Valley

Some observations and hunches from visiting the economically depressed Mahoning Valley region in Ohio. --Alec MacGillis

Posted on March 4, 2008 at 08:07 PM ET | Comments (9)

Texas Dems to Campaigns: Play Fair

With more than 8,000 precincts and not enough volunteers to serve as precinct captains for tonight's caucus events, the Texas Democratic Party decided that the job of chair would be handed out on what amounts to a first-come, first-served basis. --Matthew Mosk

Posted on March 4, 2008 at 06:57 PM ET | Comments (11)

Economy Tops Again in Early Exit Polls

Early exit polls showed the economy tops in Ohio and Texas, and high Hispanic turnout in Texas. --Jon Cohen and Jennifer Agiesta

Posted on March 4, 2008 at 05:43 PM ET | Comments (12)

In Hillaryland, Few Clues to the Candidate's Plans

HOUSTON -- In Hillaryland, the question is whether the candidate has stopped thinking about tomorrow. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on March 4, 2008 at 01:34 PM ET | Comments (32)

Clinton Down, but Not Out, for the Count

What running the delegate numbers shows about Clinton's chances.--Peter Baker

Posted on March 4, 2008 at 10:52 AM ET | Comments (0)

Penn Credits '3 AM' Ad With Momentum

By Chris Cillizza Mark Penn, the chief strategist for Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's (N.Y.) presidential...

Posted on March 3, 2008 at 12:30 PM ET | Comments (0)

In Ohio, Clinton Full of Fight

CLEVELAND -- In these final hours of the primary campaigns in Ohio and Texas, Hillary Clinton's message has all the subtlety of a clanging bell. It's: "I'm a champ. He's a chump." --Dan Balz

Posted on March 3, 2008 at 12:25 PM ET | Comments (407)

Clinton Questions Obama Adviser's Dealings With Canada

Clinton accused Obama of doing "the old wink-wink."--Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on March 3, 2008 at 11:26 AM ET | Comments (112)

In It, Yes -- But What if She Doesn't Win?

By Perry Bacon Jr. ABOARD THE CLINTON CAMPAIGN PLANE -- On her campaign plane Sunday...

Posted on March 3, 2008 at 08:52 AM ET | Comments (0)

A New Canadian Controversy, This One Musical

As Barack Obama heads into what could be the defining set of primaries against Hillary Clinton, the Illinois Democrat is doing everything he can to court the youth vote by cornering the indie band market. --Juliet Eilperin and Rena Kirsch

Posted on March 2, 2008 at 10:00 PM ET | Comments (0)

Clinton's Busy Nights

Aide says Senator has often visited emergency rooms over the years to observe patients.

Posted on March 2, 2008 at 01:00 PM ET | Comments (0)

Like Father, Like Daughter? Hardly.

AKRON, Ohio -- As Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton spent Saturday in Texas, Sen. Barack Obama still found himself still outnumbered in northeast Ohio by Clintons. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on March 2, 2008 at 08:00 AM ET | Comments (0)

Live From New York ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The reason for Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's side trip from the campaign trail has been revealed: She is on her way to Manhattan's Rockefeller Center, where she will appear tonight on NBC's "Saturday Night Live."--By Anne E. Kornblut

Posted on March 1, 2008 at 08:41 PM ET | Comments (0)

Clinton Skips Flight; Campaign Won't Say Why

By Anne E. Kornblut DALLAS -- Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton has disappeared from the campaign...

Posted on March 1, 2008 at 06:36 PM ET | Comments (0)

Clinton: 'We Have to Win'

By Anne E. Kornblut SAN ANTONIO, Tex. -- Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton has been careful...

Posted on March 1, 2008 at 02:17 PM ET | Comments (0)

The Chief Strategist as Author

SAN ANTONIO, Tex. --The new "red phone" ad produced by the Clinton campaign was not, in fact, made by ad guru Roy Spence, as earlier reported in the story "Clinton Ad Hints Obama Is Unprepared for Crisis". In a twist, it was written by Mark Penn, Clinton's chief strategist. --Anne E. Kornblut

Posted on March 1, 2008 at 10:07 AM ET | Comments (0)

Bill Clinton, a Changed Man?

Former president Clinton, after drawing headlines last month for his sharp criticisms of Obama, is now a changed man on the stump, having been limited by wife's staff in how he can make the case for her and against Obama. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on February 29, 2008 at 06:21 PM ET | Comments (29)

Clinton's Daunting Road Ahead

Victories in both Ohio and Texas would be incentive enough for Hillary Clinton to continue her candidacy into Pennsylvania, but if Obama emerges with no significant damage to his delegate advantage, her prospects for ending the primaries with a lead in pledged delegates remain daunting. --Dan Balz

Posted on February 29, 2008 at 12:55 PM ET | Comments (0)

Obama Responds to 'Children' Ad

Barack Obama campaign manager David Plouffe said on a conference call with reporters that the "Children" ad released by the Hillary Clinton campaign today would likely not have its intended effect. --Alec MacGillis and Shailagh Murray

Posted on February 29, 2008 at 11:59 AM ET | Comments (0)

Reenergized Clinton Talks Poverty and Healthcare

Updated 9:11 a.m. By Anne E. Kornblut HANGING ROCK, Ohio -- Sen. Hillary Rodham...

Posted on February 28, 2008 at 07:17 PM ET | Comments (0)

Hillary's Millions

Hillary Clinton raised more than $35 million in February, crucial funds that will enable her to compete in Ohio and Texas, her campaign finance team reported this afternoon. --Matthew Mosk

Posted on February 28, 2008 at 03:56 PM ET | Comments (197)

Obama: 'Remember N.H.'

AUSTIN, Texas -- Others may be writing Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's political obituary, but "I have not," Sen. Barack Obama told reporters aboard his campaign plane this afternoon. --Shailagh Murray

Posted on February 28, 2008 at 03:34 PM ET | Comments (54)

Clinton's Plan B

RIO GRANDE, Ohio -- Officially, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton is not looking past March 4. But as she went behind the counter at the original Bob Evans diner here today, Clinton made a rare crack about her Plan B. --Anne E. Kornblut

Posted on February 28, 2008 at 12:18 PM ET | Comments (21)

Clinton Faces Questions Over Supporter's Comments

By Anne E. Kornblut ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio -- Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton demanded that Sen....

Posted on February 28, 2008 at 09:15 AM ET | Comments (78)

Bill Clinton Courts Houston

Reminding voters of the high-stakes involved in the Texas and Ohio primaries next week, former president Bill Clinton touted his wife's experience and plans for education, health care, energy and jobs during a campaign sweep of through Houston on Wednesday. KPRC's Phil Archer reports.

Posted on February 28, 2008 at 06:00 AM ET | Comments (11)

Scrutiny of NYC Election Results Yields Few Changes

Official results have been released by the city's Board of Elections, including emergency, absentee and other categories of votes that were not part of the original election day tally. How do the new results change things? Not so much.

Posted on February 27, 2008 at 04:58 PM ET | Comments (4)

Clinton Outspent in Texas and Ohio

Barack Obama is significantly out-spending Hillary Clinton on television advertising in Texas and Ohio, and his advertising edge has been compounded by a raft of commercials being aired by two large labor unions that are supporting him. --Matthew Mosk

Posted on February 27, 2008 at 02:50 PM ET | Comments (91)

Final Debate Changes Little, Though Earlier Ones Changed Obama

CLEVELAND -- Two things were clear from Tuesday's Democratic debate here in Cleveland: Barack Obama is a much improved debater from what he was when he began his presidential campaign, and Hillary Clinton did not do what she needed to do to change the shape of the Democratic race. --Dan Balz

Posted on February 27, 2008 at 02:08 PM ET | Comments (43)

New Pennsylvania Poll Shows Slim Clinton Lead

A new poll shows Hillary Clinton hanging to a slim lead in Pennsylvania, highlighting the breadth of Barack Obama's newfound appeal and the challenges Clinton faces should the race for the Democratic nomination reach the Keystone State. --Jon Cohen

Posted on February 27, 2008 at 11:50 AM ET | Comments (98)

In The Spin Room, Talk Again Turns to Saturday Night

By Perry Bacon Jr. The two Democratic presidential campaigns don't agree on the skit that...

Posted on February 27, 2008 at 08:25 AM ET | Comments (39)

An Elegy, a Controversy, and the New Russian Leader

The 20th Democratic debate, part 2.

Posted on February 26, 2008 at 11:27 PM ET | Comments (52)

Of Pillows, Protectionism, and That SNL Parody

The 20th Democratic debate.

Posted on February 26, 2008 at 10:17 PM ET | Comments (62)

Coveted Endorsers Still Thinking About It

By Shailagh Murray and Paul Kane CLEVELAND -- Sen. Chris Dodd's endorsement of Sen. Barack...

Posted on February 26, 2008 at 05:44 PM ET | Comments (8)

Dodd Gives Clinton a Gentle Nudge

CLEVELAND -- In issuing his endorsement of Barack Obama here this morning, Chris Dodd made abundantly clear -- in the most decorous and senatorial of terms, to be sure -- that he believes it is getting near time for the Democrats to call it a race. --Alec MacGillis

Posted on February 26, 2008 at 02:03 PM ET | Comments (299)

With All Eyes on Clinton, Time to Question Obama, Too

CLEVELAND -- The focus will be on Hillary Clinton tonight when she and Barack Obama meet here for their last debate before next week's primaries in Ohio and Texas. But should it be Obama who comes under closer questioning?--Dan Balz

Posted on February 26, 2008 at 01:13 PM ET | Comments (0)

Clinton Camp Plans Continued Battle

Like a good lawyer and political street fighter, Harold Ickes came to breakfast with a case to make and argued it with gusto.--Dan Balz

Posted on February 25, 2008 at 02:15 PM ET | Comments (179)

Obama Slams Clinton Camp Over Drudge Photo

Barack Obama's campaign this morning sharply criticized Hillary Clinton for reportedly sending a picture to the Drudge Report of the Illinois senator that showed him in African dress, with Obama campaign manager David Plouffe accusing Clinton of engaging in "shameful, offensive fear-mongering." --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on February 25, 2008 at 12:22 PM ET | Comments (496)

Clinton Talks SNL and Press Scrutiny

Hillary Clinton lets down her hair and talks about the press, SNL, and her pantsuits -- oh, and strategy, too. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on February 25, 2008 at 11:40 AM ET | Comments (33)

Obama Accused of Flip-Flopping on Union Aid

Aides to Sen. Hillary Clinton today accused rival Sen. Barack Obama of flip-flopping because of union efforts in Ohio on his behalf. --Matthew Mosk

Posted on February 24, 2008 at 05:27 PM ET | Comments (66)

In R.I., Clinton Adopts a Mocking Tone

By Perry Bacon Jr. PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A day after she angrily criticized Barack Obama,...

Posted on February 24, 2008 at 04:19 PM ET | Comments (96)

Clinton Cites Husband's Record, 'Heart' on Race

By Perry Bacon Jr. NEW ORLEANS -- Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton acknowledged Saturday night that...

Posted on February 23, 2008 at 11:15 PM ET | Comments (48)

Obama: It Takes a Knockout

COLUMBUS -- Illinois Sen. Barack Obama fired back at Sen. Hillary Clinton this afternoon, defending campaign mailers she decried earlier in the day, and declaring that, because of her entrenched status in the Democratic Party, it would take her being "knocked out" to drive her out of the race. --Alec MacGillis

Posted on February 23, 2008 at 06:10 PM ET | Comments (0)

Obamamania in Corpus Christi

If anyone wonders why candidates often exhaust themselves and their staffs by scheduling rallies far from the big cities, this sort of local coverage is one good explanation. --Peter Slevin

Posted on February 23, 2008 at 01:22 PM ET | Comments (0)

Clinton's Worker Bee Campaign

By Anne E. Kornblut TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 22 -- Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton has been...

Posted on February 23, 2008 at 11:32 AM ET | Comments (0)

Obama Woos South Texas Students

EDINBURG, Tex. -- Sen. Barack Obama courted Hispanic voters in South Texas today, hoping to dent the significant advantage Sen. Hillary Clinton enjoys among one of the most important constituencies in the Lone Star State's March 4 primary. --Dan Balz

Posted on February 22, 2008 at 02:29 PM ET | Comments (46)

After Officer's Death, Clinton Cancels Event

FORT WORTH, Tex. -- After a police officer guarding her motorcade died in an accident in Dallas, Sen. Hillary Clinton canceled a rally here. --Anne E. Kornblut

Posted on February 22, 2008 at 12:35 PM ET | Comments (0)

No Valedictory from Clinton

AUSTIN -- When Hillary Clinton reached out to shake the hand of Barack Obama at last night's CNN-Univision debate and declared "I am absolutely honored" to be with him, there was a palpable pause in the press filing center to await the conclusion. Where was she heading? --Dan Balz

Posted on February 22, 2008 at 12:21 PM ET | Comments (113)

Officer Killed Guarding Clinton Motorcade

DALLAS -- A Dallas police officer guarding the Clinton motorcade was killed on Friday morning after getting into an accident just moments before Sen. Clinton passed by.--Anne E. Kornblut

Posted on February 22, 2008 at 11:37 AM ET | Comments (0)

Saving the Best for Last

By Jonathan Weisman The debate in Austin veered from cordial to contentious, then back to...

Posted on February 21, 2008 at 10:02 PM ET | Comments (0)

Politeness Rules in Austin -- at First

AUSTIN -- With Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton hoping for a game-changing moment, tonight's CNN-Univision debate is serving as an elusive target. --Jonathan Weisman

Posted on February 21, 2008 at 09:10 PM ET | Comments (0)

Clinton Working for Texas Votes

Laredoans turned out Thursday, Feb. 20, to see Democratic presidental candidate Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton...

Posted on February 21, 2008 at 07:59 PM ET | Comments (0)

The Face-Off

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Posted on February 21, 2008 at 05:48 PM ET | Comments (0)

James Hoffa and Bill Clinton: The Dinner

Last Wednesday, Israel honored Teamsters President James P. Hoffa with its Yitzhak Rabin Legacy Award for his support of the Jewish state at a dinner in Washington. Among the guests was Bill Clinton, who needless to say was very interested in whether the 1.4 million-member International Brotherhood of Teamsters planned to endorse a presidential candidate. --Jonathan Weisman

Posted on February 20, 2008 at 06:44 PM ET | Comments (0)

Pro-Clinton 527 Releases First TV Ad

By Matthew Mosk A new independent group has started raising substantial amounts of money to...

Posted on February 20, 2008 at 02:31 PM ET | Comments (67)

Obama's Strategy to Avoid a Convention Fight

By Peter Slevin CHICAGO -- Before Sen. Barack Obama added Wisconsin and Hawaii to his...

Posted on February 20, 2008 at 01:18 PM ET | Comments (77)

Another Bleak Wednesday for Clinton

It is another bleak Wednesday for Hillary Clinton's campaign, the second in as many weeks in which she has awakened to the aftermath of what President Bush would call a thumpin'. Can a different strategy turn the tide?--Dan Balz

Posted on February 20, 2008 at 12:09 PM ET | Comments (0)

Obama Opens Two-Front Fight

An increasingly confident Obama is beginning to battle on two fronts, holding off Hillary Clinton with one arm as he takes increasingly frequent swings at John McCain with the other. --Jonathan Weisman

Posted on February 19, 2008 at 10:33 PM ET | Comments (46)

Clinton Defiant After Wisconsin Loss

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Posted on February 19, 2008 at 09:49 PM ET | Comments (156)

A Morning at the Dakota

Before anyone declares fundraising from wealthy patrons to be outmoded, they should spend Wednesday morning at the Dakota, the gabled Central Park West high-rise made famous as the scene of John Lennon's assassination in 1980, where Hillary Clinton will have back-to-back fundraisers. --Matthew Mosk

Posted on February 19, 2008 at 06:40 PM ET | Comments (8)

Clyburn Pooh-Poohs the Power of the Superdelegates

Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) has joined an influential chorus on Capitol Hill that believes superdelegates will not play a decisive role in the nominating convention in August. --Paul Kane

Posted on February 19, 2008 at 03:56 PM ET | Comments (8)

In Wisconsin, Clinton Has a Specific Appeal

By Jose Antonio Vargas ON THE CLINTON CAMPAIGN PLANE -- Speaking to reporters late Monday...

Posted on February 19, 2008 at 12:34 AM ET | Comments (217)

Obama Shrugs Off Clinton Plagiarism Charge

NILES, Ohio - Sen. Barack Obama made clear this afternoon that he is decidedly unimpressed with the flap over his decision to borrow a few memorable lines about speechmaking from Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (D). --Peter Slevin

Posted on February 18, 2008 at 03:25 PM ET | Comments (299)

Clinton Camp Charges Obama with 'Plagiarism'

By Matthew Mosk and Jose Antonio Vargas The tightening battle between Sen. Hillary Clinton and...

Posted on February 18, 2008 at 01:15 PM ET | Comments (127)

In Wisconsin, Clinton Campaigns at Vigorous Pace

Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) reacts to a very long question from supporter Robert Chang,...

Posted on February 18, 2008 at 12:25 PM ET | Comments (41)

Derailed by Weather, Clinton Improvises in Wisconsin

Hillary Clinton makes impromptu campaign visits after bad weather scuttled the day's plans. --Garance Franke-Ruta