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September 17, 2007

Clinton Tells Broder What She's Learned

"Having worked on both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue now," she said, "I think I have a better chance of being successful with this legislation."

Posted on September 17, 2007 at 6:25 PM ET | Comments (32)

St. Vincent's No Safe Harbor For Romney

The GOP hopeful set up shop to slam Hillary Clinton's health plan in front of the New York City hospital--and then was slammed by the hospital itself.

Posted on September 17, 2007 at 6:01 PM ET | Comments (7)

Obama Takes to the Street

In a speech today, Barack Obama criticized Wall Street winners for not thinking about the losers in the "new global marketplace."

Posted on September 17, 2007 at 6:00 PM ET | Comments (4)

In South Carolina, Michelle Obama Courts Black Women

She referred to her husband as "a brilliant brother" who went to Harvard and mentioned her childhood trips to Georgetown, S.C. where her father's family held big family reunions,

Posted on September 17, 2007 at 5:46 PM ET | Email a Comment

50 Cent In Clinton's Club

The rapper hasn't given an official endorsement, but says "I like Hillary."

Posted on September 17, 2007 at 5:14 PM ET | Comments (13)

MoveOn Fires Back at Giuliani

The liberal organization criticizes the former New York mayor's record on the Iraq war.

Posted on September 17, 2007 at 5:00 PM ET | Comments (7)

Clinton Unveils Health Care Plan

In Iowa, Clinton discusses a plan that would use government resources and private insurance to insure Americans.

Posted on September 17, 2007 at 3:28 PM ET | Comments (38)

What Clicks With Voters Online

In the Wiki-race to the White House, Rep. Ron Paul's way ahead of the crowd.

Posted on September 17, 2007 at 2:00 PM ET | Comments (2)

Biden Focuses on Iraq, Hoping For an Iowa Surprise

In Iowa this weekend, Joe Biden spoke about Iraq policy and the responsibility of the next president to end the war.

Posted on September 17, 2007 at 1:15 PM ET | Comments (3)

Can Anyone Fix Health Care?

Thoughts on health care and other current political questions from the Post Politics Chat.

Posted on September 17, 2007 at 12:20 PM ET | Comments (2)

New Twists in the Money Chase

Money is once again be the obsession of the 2008 presidential candidates over the next two weeks as they press supporters for cash before the latest campaign finance deadline on Sept. 30

Posted on September 17, 2007 at 9:33 AM ET | Email a Comment

 

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