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July 01, 2008
Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill on How Campaigns Confront Rumors
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July 01, 2008
In Appeal to Evangelicals, Obama Backs Expansion of Faith-based Programs
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June 27, 2008
For Clinton and Obama, the Word of the Day is Unity
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June 25, 2008
Obama Calls on Donors to Help Reduce Clinton's Debt
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June 24, 2008
Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill on Campaign Financing and Top Voter Issues
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June 23, 2008
McCain to Pitch Car Battery Prize as Obama Aims at Oil Speculators
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June 17, 2008
Obama and McCain Sharpen Attacks Over Energy Policy
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June 12, 2008
After Exit of Key Adviser, Obama Goes on Rumor Patrol
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June 10, 2008
Reporter's Notebook: Gwen Ifill on Defining the Candidates
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June 10, 2008
McCain, Obama Trade Attacks on Economic Policies
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June 05, 2008
Clinton Ready to End Presidential Bid, Support Obama
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June 04, 2008
Obama Vows Support for Israel; McCain Issues Town Hall Challenge
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June 03, 2008
Five Months After First Win in Iowa, Obama Wins Final Contest in Montana
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June 03, 2008
McCain Slams Obama, Distances Himself from President's Policies
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June 03, 2008
Clinton Claims S.D. Primary Despite Obama Delegate Milestone
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June 03, 2008
With S.D. Votes Still Being Counted, Obama Captures Delegate Majority
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June 03, 2008
As Obama Races toward Nomination, Clinton Hints at VP spot
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June 03, 2008
Super Delegates Veer toward Obama in Primary Season's Final Hours
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May 31, 2008
Status of Michigan Delegation Emerges as Key DNC Problem
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May 31, 2008
Protesters Stress Need to Count Fla., Mich. Primary Votes
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May 31, 2008
Florida Pushes Democrats to Seat Delegation
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May 30, 2008
Democrats Head into Touchy Meeting over Fla., Mich. Delegates
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May 29, 2008
Poll Shows Tightening Obama-McCain Match-up, Sharpening Divisions Among Democrats
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May 29, 2008
Obama Might Visit Iraq, But Not with McCain
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May 23, 2008
Healthy McCain Releases Medical Records Amid VP Rumors
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May 21, 2008
After Dueling Victories, Democrats Focus on Florida's Future
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May 20, 2008
Obama Projected to Win Oregon Primary
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May 20, 2008
Clinton Projected to Win Kentucky Primary
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May 20, 2008
Clinton Eyes Likely Ky. Win; Obama Aims for Delegate Milestone
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May 19, 2008
Facing Daunting Math, Clinton Says 'This Is Nowhere Near Over'
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May 19, 2008
Another McCain Adviser Quits Amid Ethics Crackdown
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May 16, 2008
GOP-Obama Spat Could Stir Larger Foreign Policy Debate
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May 16, 2008
McCain Urges Closing Gun Show Loophole but Touts Gun Rights in NRA Address
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May 15, 2008
Obama Condemns Bush's Terrorist 'Appeasement' Accusation
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May 14, 2008
Former Democratic Rival Edwards Gives Coveted Endorsement to Obama
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May 13, 2008
Clinton Projected to Win W.Va. as Democratic Race Nears End
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May 13, 2008
W. Va. Votes, but Twinges From Lack of Obama Face Time
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May 12, 2008
Clinton Looks to Reclaim Momentum with Big W.Va. Win
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May 08, 2008
Democratic Contest Descends into Never-ending Math Equation
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May 07, 2008
As Dust Settles From Ind., N.C., Clinton Lends Her Campaign $6.4M
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May 07, 2008
Clinton Narrowly Takes Indiana, Networks Project
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May 06, 2008
Obama Projected to Seize North Carolina Victory
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May 06, 2008
High Voter Turnout in Ind., N.C. Expected to Boost Obama
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May 06, 2008
Clinton Pitches Work Ethic to Middle-Class N.C., Ind. Voters
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May 05, 2008
Contrasting Polls Show Mixed Views of Candidates Ahead of Tuesday Primaries
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May 02, 2008
Obama Gets Another Ex-DNC Chair Vote, Fights to Keep Lead in N.C. Contest
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May 02, 2008
Indiana's Largest Newspaper Backs Clinton Over Obama
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May 01, 2008
Ex-DNC Chair Under President Clinton Defects to Obama
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April 29, 2008
Obama Denounces Former Pastor's Remarks on Race
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April 29, 2008
Clinton Gets N.C. Boost from Gov. Mike Easley
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April 28, 2008
Wright Emerges to Critique Media, Defend Black Church
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April 23, 2008
Democrats Focus on Funds, Ind. as Pa. Delegates Divvied
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April 22, 2008
Clinton Projected to Win Pa. Democratic Primary
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April 22, 2008
A Look at Early Exit Poll Results in Pennsylvania
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April 17, 2008
Clinton, Obama Exchange Sharp Attacks at Philadelphia Debate
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April 16, 2008
Clinton, Obama to Debate in Philly as Pa. Vote Looms
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April 14, 2008
McCain Campaign Calls Obama's Remarks 'Elitist'
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April 14, 2008
In 'Damage Control Mode,' Obama Lands Pa. Endorsements
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April 10, 2008
McCain Calls for Limited Intervention to Help Ailing Homeowners
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April 08, 2008
New Poll Shows Obama Continues to Gain on Clinton in Pa.
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April 07, 2008
Ahead of Petraeus Testimony, McCain Attacks Dem Iraq Policy
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April 04, 2008
Presidential Hopefuls Honor King Anniversary
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April 04, 2008
Candidates React to Jobs Report, Stay on Economic Message
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April 03, 2008
Couric to Host Clinton, Obama Debate in N.C.
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April 02, 2008
Obama Outpaced Clinton in Super Delegates and Money in March
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April 02, 2008
Clinton's Pa. Poll Lead Narrows, General Election Appeal Increases
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March 31, 2008
Obama Picks Up Minnesota Lawmaker's Nod, Tours Pennsylvania
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March 31, 2008
Clinton Vows to 'Finish What We Started' and Stay in Race
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March 28, 2008
McCain Touts Military Experience in First General Election Ad
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March 28, 2008
Casey Endorses Obama in Major Pennsylvania Boost
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March 27, 2008
Obama Weighs In on Economy, Calls for Regulation
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March 24, 2008
Clinton Pushes for Expert Panel to Advise on Economy
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March 21, 2008
Passport Files of 3 Presidential Candidates Breached
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March 21, 2008
Richardson Backs Obama Despite Long Ties to Clintons
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March 20, 2008
Michigan Re-Vote Unlikely
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March 19, 2008
Presidential Hopefuls Reflect on Iraq on War's Fifth Anniversary
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March 18, 2008
Clinton's First Lady Records to be Released
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March 18, 2008
Obama Stresses Being 'Our Brother's Keeper' in Speech on Race
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March 17, 2008
Florida Democrats Abandon Plan to Re-vote
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March 17, 2008
Clinton, Obama Remark on Economy Woes
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March 14, 2008
Obama, Clinton Agree on One Thing -- At least One More Debate
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March 14, 2008
Michigan, Florida Craft Proposals for New Votes
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March 12, 2008
Ferraro in Hot Seat Over Comments, Quits Clinton's Team
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March 11, 2008
Obama Projected to Coast to Victory in Miss. Primary
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March 10, 2008
Clinton Aims to Chip Away at Obama's Lead in Miss.
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March 09, 2008
Obama Continues Caucus Winning Ways in Wyoming
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March 07, 2008
Clinton, Obama Court Wyoming Democrats
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March 06, 2008
Florida, Michigan Battle for DNC Representation
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March 05, 2008
Obama Takes Media to Task as Campaigns Push On
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March 05, 2008
President Bush Backs McCain on 'Character and Courage'
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March 05, 2008
Clinton Caps Big Night with Win in Texas Primary
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March 05, 2008
Clinton Projected to Defeat Obama in Critical Ohio Race
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March 04, 2008
Clinton Campaign Alleges Wrongdoing in Texas Caucuses
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March 04, 2008
Clinton Projected to Win Rhode Island Primary
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March 04, 2008
Obama, McCain Projected to Rack up Early (Albeit Small) Vt. Wins
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March 04, 2008
Clinton Says Nomination Will Be 'Long Process'
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March 04, 2008
Obama Vows to Keep Going Regardless of Tuesday's Outcome
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March 04, 2008
For the Democrats, a Numbers Game
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March 04, 2008
In Texas, Democrats Vote Early and Often (Well, Twice Anyway)
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March 03, 2008
Vermont and Rhode Island: Don't Forget About Us!
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March 03, 2008
Clinton Targets Safety, Obama Floods Airwaves with Ads
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February 29, 2008
Clinton, Obama Rake In Whopping $80 Million in Feb.
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February 28, 2008
McCain, Obama Grab Spotlight With Iraq Jabs
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February 27, 2008
Democrats Have a Candid -- but Still Civil -- Debate in Ohio
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February 26, 2008
In Ohio, it's NAFTA, NAFTA, NAFTA
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February 26, 2008
Dodd Backs Obama, Rules Out VP Aspirations
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February 25, 2008
Clinton Touts Foreign Policy Cred, Jabs at Obama
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February 25, 2008
Nader's New Bid Conjures Tales of Elections Past
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February 22, 2008
Clinton-Obama Matchup in Texas a Mix of Civility, Competition
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February 21, 2008
Clinton, Obama Spar in Texas Ahead of Debate
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February 20, 2008
Obama Takes Aloha State, Extends Winning Streak to 10
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February 19, 2008
Obama Projected to Win Wis. Primary for Ninth Straight Victory
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February 19, 2008
After Projected Wis. Win, McCain Takes a Swipe at Obama
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February 19, 2008
Hawaii Democrats Expect Huge Turnout for Caucuses
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February 19, 2008
Clinton Spars with Obama in WI, Downplays Badger State Results
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February 15, 2008
Coveted Labor Unions Vow to Labor for Obama
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February 15, 2008
Clinton Narrowly Takes New Mexico After Final Caucus Count
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February 14, 2008
Clinton, Fighting for Delegates, Targets Economy in Ohio
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February 13, 2008
Potomac Primary Victor Obama Outlines His Ideas on Economy
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February 12, 2008
Obama Projected to Sweep Potomac Primary, Takes Delegate Lead
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February 12, 2008
Obama Continues Potomac Victories, Wins 7th Straight in Maryland
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February 12, 2008
Obama Projected to Win Va. Primary; GOP Race Too Close to Call
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February 12, 2008
Obama Aspires to Extend Streak in Potomac Primaries
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February 11, 2008
Clinton Replaces Campaign Manager Before Potomac Primaries
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February 11, 2008
Obama Courts Md. Voters in Bid to Sweep 'Potomac Primaries'
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February 10, 2008
Obama Extends Weekend Winning Streak with Maine Victory
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February 09, 2008
Obama Beats Out Clinton in Bayou Primary Fight
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February 09, 2008
Obama Scores Decisive Wins in Wash., Neb. Caucuses
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February 07, 2008
In Democratic Delegate Race, Everyone Says They're Winning
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February 07, 2008
Super Tuesday Momentum Amasses Millions for Clinton, Obama
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February 06, 2008
With Eye on Delegate Count, Obama Declares 'Our Time Has Come'
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February 06, 2008
Race for States Over, Campaigns Focus on Delegate Counts
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February 06, 2008
Obama Appears to Edge Out Clinton in Tight Missouri Race
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February 06, 2008
Missouri too Close to Call; Networks Present Mixed Projections
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February 06, 2008
If It's a Caucus, It Is Probably an Obama Win
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February 05, 2008
Obama Scores Series of Midwest Wins, Narrowly Loses in Missouri
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February 05, 2008
Economy, Iraq Continues to Weigh on Democratic Voter
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February 05, 2008
Clinton Wins Massachusetts; Obama Scores Delaware, Alabama Wins
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February 05, 2008
Illinois Native Son Brings Home Victory; Clinton Takes Oklahoma, Tennessee
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February 05, 2008
U.K. Newspapers Ask: Does Britain Care About Feb. 5?
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February 05, 2008
Obama Courts Voters in Conn., Tenn., Aims for Big Win in Ill.
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February 05, 2008
Obama Projected Winner in Early Peach State Primary
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February 05, 2008
Looking to Lower Expectations, Obama Team Looks Beyond Feb. 5
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February 04, 2008
Ahead of Tuesday, Democratic Poll Numbers Show Tight Race
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February 04, 2008
Obama and Friends Make Coast-to-Coast Pitch to Feb. 5 Voters
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January 31, 2008
Obama Camp Reports $32 Million January Haul
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January 29, 2008
Gravel Hangs in Democratic Race Despite Long-Shot Status
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January 29, 2008
Kennedys Summon Family Legacy in Obama Endorsement
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January 26, 2008
Clinton Trails Obama By Double Digits; Edwards Third in S.C.
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January 26, 2008
Turnout Appears Heavy in Crucial South Carolina Primary
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January 24, 2008
Kucinich to Drop Out of Democratic Race, Newspaper Reports
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January 22, 2008
Gloves Come Off in Democrats' South Carolina Debate
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January 21, 2008
Clinton, Obama Court Black Voters in S.C. on MLK Day
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January 19, 2008
Clinton Wins Nevada Vote, but Delegate Confusion Rules the Day
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January 19, 2008
Clinton Beats Obama to Score Win in Tight Nevada Race
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January 19, 2008
Clinton Projected Winner in Nevada Caucuses
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January 19, 2008
Obama, Clinton Trade Barbs in Nevada Campaign Blitz
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January 18, 2008
Vegas Papers Split Their Calls in Democratic Race
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January 17, 2008
Judge Rules to Allow Special Vegas Casino Caucuses
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January 17, 2008
Edwards Continues Fight for Nomination With Eye on S.C.
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January 15, 2008
Dems Debate in Vegas; Clinton First in Uncontested Mich. Race
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January 15, 2008
Turnout Looks to Be Light in Snowy Michigan Primary
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January 10, 2008
Kerry Announces Obama Endorsement in S.C.
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January 09, 2008
N.H. Voters Angry with President, Concerned About Economy
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January 09, 2008
Obama Takes Second Place in N.H., Defying Pollsters
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January 09, 2008
What Happened to Obama's Double-Digit Lead in Polls?
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January 08, 2008
Clinton Captures Win in N.H. in 'Miracle Comeback'
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January 08, 2008
John Edwards Finishes Third, Shows No Sign of Stopping
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January 08, 2008
Clinton, Obama Locked in Close N.H. Race
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January 08, 2008
N.H. Voters to Get Respite After Campaign Ad Blitz
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January 08, 2008
As N.H. Casts Votes, Clinton Ready to Fight to the Finish
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January 08, 2008
With 46 Votes In, McCain, Obama Jump to Early 'Leads'
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January 07, 2008
Edwards Dubs Self 'Underdog', Spars with Clinton Camp
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January 07, 2008
Richardson Keeps on Keeping on in Hopes of Heading West
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January 07, 2008
Obama Aims to Ride Iowa Wave into New Hampshire
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January 04, 2008
First-timers Boost Iowa Parties to Record Caucus Turnout
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January 04, 2008
Edwards, Clinton Claim Real Campaign Has Just Begun
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January 03, 2008
Obama Captures Caucus Win in Close Democratic Fight
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January 03, 2008
The Whole World seems to be Watching Obama
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January 03, 2008
For Dems, It's Be Viable or Go Home
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January 03, 2008
Granite State-focused Kucinich Offers Iowa Boost to Obama
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January 03, 2008
Despite Bus Breakdown, Miles to Go Before Edwards Sleeps
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January 02, 2008
Clinton Camp Says Des Moines Register Poll 'Out of Sync'
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January 02, 2008
Obama Gets a Boost from Kucinich, 'Superman' on Eve of Iowa Race
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December 31, 2007
Richardson Criticizes Bush's Pakistan Policy as Caucus Nears
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December 28, 2007
Kucinich Speaks on Bhutto's Death, Sees Online Boost
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December 27, 2007
'08 U.S. Candidates React to Bhutto Assassination
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December 26, 2007
Despite Bad Weather, Clinton Heads Back to Iowa
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December 21, 2007
Clinton Strategy May Center on Thwarting Obama in Iowa
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December 21, 2007
Biden Noted for Biting Comments of '07, Makes Final Push in Iowa
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December 21, 2007
Obama Leads in Iowa Polls, Reaches Out to Independents
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December 14, 2007
Obama Outlines First Year in Office, Fires Back at Clinton Camp Jabs
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December 13, 2007
Clinton Campaign Co-Chair Steps Down Over Obama Remarks
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December 12, 2007
Jackie Dodd Braves Iowa Storms as Husband's Campaign Releases TV Ad
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December 12, 2007
Bill Clinton More Likely to Influence Voters Than Oprah, Poll Shows
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December 07, 2007
Underdog Biden Revving up in Iowa
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December 07, 2007
Obama Reaches Out to Students, Welcomes Oprah to Campaign Trail
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December 06, 2007
Edwards Strategy: Stay Above Clinton-Obama Fray
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December 05, 2007
Kucinich Questions Himself, Opposes Biden Ad
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December 03, 2007
Richardson Focuses on Domestic Issues in Iowa Visit
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November 29, 2007
Oprah to Join Obama on the Campaign Trail in Key States
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November 27, 2007
Clinton Launches Global AIDS Initiative, Attacks Obama Fundraising
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November 21, 2007
Obama on the Defense Amid Close Iowa Race
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November 20, 2007
Biden Criticizes Bush Pakistan Policy, Applies for Federal Funding
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November 20, 2007
Clinton Faces a Tight Race in Iowa, Poll Shows
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November 16, 2007
Richardson Plays Peacemaker in Las Vegas Debate
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November 14, 2007
Clinton Losing Lead in Early-Decision States
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November 09, 2007
Obama's Poll Gaps Add Intrigue to Iowa Contest
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November 08, 2007
Edwards Remains Solid Third, Attacks Clinton on Iran, Iraq
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November 02, 2007
Obama Cranks Up the Heat on Clinton
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October 25, 2007
Obama Scores Endorsement From Massachusetts Gov. Patrick
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October 22, 2007
Obama Talks Taxes in New Hampshire
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October 04, 2007
Obama Re-visits 2002 Anti-war Speech
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October 01, 2007
Obama Pulls in $19 Million, Edwards $7 Million in Primary Funds
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September 27, 2007
Reviews Chide Obama for Holding Back in Debate
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September 20, 2007
Jena Six Challenges Obama's Position as Black Candidate
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September 12, 2007
Dodd Slams Clinton, Obama for Murky Iraq Plans
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September 12, 2007
Obama Presents Four-Step Iraq Plan
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September 06, 2007
Obama Promotes Experience, Health Care
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August 30, 2007
Obama Tackles National Issues in New Orleans; Foreign Policy Towards Iran
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August 23, 2007
Obama's Comments on Cuba Raise Eyebrows
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August 17, 2007
Obama Touts Transparency in Government
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August 16, 2007
Biden's Iraq Plan Gets Nod from Fellow Candidate
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August 09, 2007
Obama, Clinton and Dodd Spar over Remarks
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August 02, 2007
Obama Lays Out Five-Step Counterterrorism Plan
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July 27, 2007
Obama, Clinton Continue Foreign Policy Debate off the Stage
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July 19, 2007
Obama Devises Plan to Fight Urban Poverty
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July 12, 2007
Obama Reminds Voters He Opposed the War from the Start
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July 05, 2007
Obama Rakes in Record-breaking $32.5 Million
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June 28, 2007
Ending His Capitol Hill Campaign, Biden Takes to the Trail
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June 28, 2007
Obama Releases First Iowa Ads
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June 21, 2007
Obama Apologizes for Memo Criticizing Clinton's Ties to India
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June 14, 2007
Obama Campaigns in Iowa, Calls for Car Emissions Cut
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