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Obama Celebrates a Small-Town Fourth

Obama kicks of a July 4 parade in Butte, Mont. | More »

Obama Responds to Online FISA Critics

Critics of Obama's FISA stance have organized the single largest group on his web site. | More »

Obama Softens on Iraq Withdrawal Timeline

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Jeb Bush Joins McCain on Tour of Basilica in Mexico City

John McCain visited the Basilica of the Virgin of Guadalupe this morning along with his wife and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush. | More »

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August 8, 2007

YouTube Creates Issues Debate

New feature allows user to search by hot topics of the day.

Posted on August 8, 2007 at 6:41 PM ET | Comments (2)

Obama Expresses Sympathy for Musharraf

Says Pakistani leader has "a difficult job."

Posted on August 8, 2007 at 6:09 PM ET | Comments (4)

Brownback Won't Let Up on Romney

New web video in Iowa the latest in Kansas Senator's effort to slow Romney before Saturday's straw poll.

Posted on August 8, 2007 at 5:04 PM ET | Comments (6)

Iowa Idol or ABC Debate?

Iowans and the Democratic presidential contenders may face a difficult choice next Sunday.

Posted on August 8, 2007 at 4:35 PM ET | Email a Comment

Mrs. Edwards on Campaign Can't Dos

The candidate's wife notes her husband can't be the first black or female president--so the campaign gets attention in other ways.

Posted on August 8, 2007 at 4:29 PM ET | Comments (3)

AFL-CIO Frees Unions to Endorse

Labor giant defers making its own endorsement, but smaller unions likely to begin choosing sides.

Posted on August 8, 2007 at 4:14 PM ET | Email a Comment

States Swing For Clinton in Poll

New York Senator comes in ahead of the crowd in the Sunshine State

Posted on August 8, 2007 at 4:12 PM ET | Comments (7)

Obama Girl Meets Her Match

A Trio of Romney Girls are Coming on Strong in a new video.

Posted on August 8, 2007 at 12:20 PM ET | Comments (1)

Seven Things We Learned From the Democratic Debate

The view from Chicago's Soldier Field, where Democratic candidates sparred in front of a...

Posted on August 8, 2007 at 12:08 PM ET | Comments (57)

An Iowa Primer

Travel idea: If you're looking for a fun yet edifying way to spend your August...

Posted on August 8, 2007 at 11:10 AM ET | Email a Comment

Reagan Vet to Head Thompson Effort

Bill Lacy steps in as "committee," rather than campaign, manager.

Posted on August 8, 2007 at 10:30 AM ET | Comments (1)

Ready for (Sub)Prime Time

It has emerged as one of the more intriguing subplots of the Democratic presidential primary...

Posted on August 8, 2007 at 8:54 AM ET | Comments (1)

 

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