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September 19, 2007

Richardson Says He's Best at Grass-roots Politics

In an interview with Washington Post editors, New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson talks about how he'd fix the primary process and his regrets about last month's Human Rights Campaign forum.

Posted on September 19, 2007 at 7:00 PM ET | Comments (5)

Still Waiting on Union Endorsement

The SEIU decided today that before it can endorse a candidate, it needs more time to hear their strategies for victory

Posted on September 19, 2007 at 5:32 PM ET | Comments (1)

Candidates Voice Outrage on 'Jena 6'

Democrats uniformly decry the "Jena 6" saga, but Rev. Jesse Jackson criticizes Barack Obama for not saying more.

Posted on September 19, 2007 at 4:46 PM ET | Comments (149)

Richardson on the Weighty Issues

At a forum on obesity, the New Mexico governor promises to work to end the "stigma" associated with being overweight.

Posted on September 19, 2007 at 4:05 PM ET | Comments (1)

Time to Play Ball

Pinstripes and politics collide in pennant season.

Posted on September 19, 2007 at 4:00 PM ET | Comments (2)

Democrats Gearing Up For Delegate Fight

Obama appears to be preparing for a drawn out primary fight with a newly-announced New York fundraiser.

Posted on September 19, 2007 at 1:35 PM ET | Comments (22)

Lawyer in Plea Deal Was Edwards Bundler

Though his former law firm came under indictment more than a year ago, prominent trial lawyer William S. Lerach slipped past the vetting of John Edwards' presidential campaign and was permitted to raise large amounts of money for the Democrat's 2008 bid.

Posted on September 19, 2007 at 12:40 PM ET | Comments (33)

Obama's New Ad: Change is Possible, Forget 'Cynics'

Obama releases his most aggressive advertising campaign yet in the Iowa battleground, urging people to believe in change.

Posted on September 19, 2007 at 12:34 PM ET | Comments (6)

Clinton's Health Care Headstart

Hillary Clinton said she would begin working with Congress on her health care plan "starting as soon as I'm elected president."

Posted on September 19, 2007 at 11:16 AM ET | Comments (6)

Thatcherites Sign on With Giuliani

Former New York mayor Rudolph Giuliani skipped across the Pond yesterday, and is spending a...

Posted on September 19, 2007 at 9:00 AM ET | Comments (6)

 

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