The Trail: A Daily Diary of Campaign 2008

The Fact Checker

McCain on equal pay

The presumptive Republican nominee says his record proves that he is committed to "equal pay for equal work." But he has opposed legislation to allow victims of salary discrimination to sue employers beyond a 180-day deadline. ( 4:32 PM ET) | More »

TOP NEWS

Gore Speaks at Netroots Nation

Former vice president Al Gore makes a surprise appearance in Austin. | More »

McCain Takes on the 'Cable Monster' and an 'Extreme' Obama

As the general election gets into full swing, John McCain is becoming increasingly adept at name calling. | More »

Obama Travels to Afghanistan

Barack Obama arrives in Afghanistan Saturday, the first stop on a weeklong foreign tour that will take him to seven countries, including Iraq. | More »

Gramm Makes Exit from McCain Team Official

Former Texas Senator formalizes departure after "mental recession" comment. | More »

Archives

More Campaign '08

Politics Newsletter (M-F)

Multimedia

The Presidential Field

Calendar / Events

Interaction

Polls

Archive

August 29, 2007

Clinton to Give Away Funds From Donor With Outstanding Warrant

Clinton donates the $23,000 she has received from Norman Hsu, a fundraiser who is wanted in California for failing to appear for sentencing on a grand theft charge.

Posted on August 29, 2007 at 6:56 PM ET | Comments (28)

Thompson Adds to Team

Former senator Fred Thompson has hired veteran political spokesman Todd Harris to fill communications role.

Posted on August 29, 2007 at 6:40 PM ET | Comments (2)

Soros-tied Group Fined Over '04 Ads

The Federal Election Commission fined George Soros' America Coming Together $775,000 for targeting specific federal candidates in the 2004 election.

Posted on August 29, 2007 at 4:30 PM ET | Comments (5)

Righting the Online Imbalance

Republican online leaders met today to strategize on how to make the "rightroots" compete with the left.

Posted on August 29, 2007 at 3:50 PM ET | Email a Comment

Idaho Provides Cash Crop for Romney

Mitt Romney distanced himself from Sen. Larry Craig, whose home state of Idaho has been an important fundraising base for the former Mass. governor.

Posted on August 29, 2007 at 2:30 PM ET | Comments (10)

These Days, a Not-So Grand Old Party

The Republican Party has a long way to go to regain the standing it...

Posted on August 29, 2007 at 12:46 PM ET | Comments (51)

Craig Not the First Supporter To Cause Candidates Headaches

Sen. Larry Craig, speaking at a press conference last year, went from campaign support...

Posted on August 29, 2007 at 12:04 PM ET | Comments (13)

Giuliani's First Responders

A coalition of New York City first responders rallies behind the former mayor.

Posted on August 29, 2007 at 11:45 AM ET | Comments (5)

Campaign Ads Go Do-It-Yourself

Mitt Romney lets supporters craft their own campaign ads.

Posted on August 29, 2007 at 12:01 AM ET | Comments (2)

 

© 2008 The Washington Post Company