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September 28, 2007

N.H. Sets Filing, But Not Primary Date

Secretary of State sets filing period for Oct. 15-Nov.2.

Posted on September 28, 2007 at 5:43 PM ET | Email a Comment

Obama in NYC: Changing the Past?

In huge Washington Square rally, candidate hints at party-boy past. But his memoir tells a different story.

Posted on September 28, 2007 at 5:03 PM ET | Comments (33)

Clinton Floats Baby Bonds

Democratic frontrunner proposes $5,000 downpayment so newborns can pay for college later.

Posted on September 28, 2007 at 4:54 PM ET | Comments (11)

First the Fundraising Reports, Then the Campaign Fallout

The end of a fundraising quarter is a tense time for every presidential campaign. A...

Posted on September 28, 2007 at 4:35 PM ET | Comments (10)

Is Obama Really Trailing Clinton?

Highlights from today's Politics chat on Clinton on NAFTA, Obama's real grassroots support and whether Joe Biden is running for Secretary of State

Posted on September 28, 2007 at 1:06 PM ET | Comments (48)

The New (Old) Rule Book

If anyone needed evidence that John Edwards doesn't intend to play by the rules in this campaign, his decision Thursday to play by the rules should settle the question.

Posted on September 28, 2007 at 12:34 PM ET | Comments (18)

Focus on Race For Obama at Howard

Speech will address the need to overhaul the criminal justice and broader issues of criminal disparities.

Posted on September 28, 2007 at 11:22 AM ET | Comments (5)

Obama Brings on Top Lobbyist

Former Dick Gephardt presidential campaign adviser Moses Mercado hasn't even joined the Barack Obama presidential campaign team and already he's making waves.

Posted on September 28, 2007 at 8:00 AM ET | Comments (19)

 

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