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October 4, 2007

Clinton Vows to End 'Assault on Science'

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton talked about her childhood astronaut dreams at a science-focused address today.

Posted on October 4, 2007 at 4:40 PM ET | Comments (20)

Can Young 'BarackStars' Rock the Vote?

Barack Obama may have skipped a forum on senior issues, but he's counting on support on the other end of the spectrum: youth voters.

Posted on October 4, 2007 at 3:40 PM ET | Comments (23)

Reaching Young Voters

Are polls understating young Iowa voters' support for Barack Obama?

Posted on October 4, 2007 at 3:30 PM ET | Comments (1)

Giuliani in GOP Fundraising Lead, But Just Barely

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani finally filled out much of the rest of the Republican money picture, and if you're a stalwart for the GOP, it ain't pretty.

Posted on October 4, 2007 at 2:15 PM ET | Comments (2)

$11 Million For Giuliani

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani finally filled out the rest of the Republican money...

Posted on October 4, 2007 at 2:04 PM ET | Comments (12)

The Health Care Divide

There are few divides larger this year between Republican and Democratic presidential candidates than on the issue of health care--and at this point, according to a Washington Post-ABC News poll, public opinion is on the side of the Democrats.

Posted on October 4, 2007 at 1:15 PM ET | Comments (31)

Romney and Giuliani Clash on Taxes

Republican contenders fight over fiscal issues.

Posted on October 4, 2007 at 1:15 PM ET | Comments (3)

Clinton's Foray Into Giuliani Territory

In a new ad, the New York senator says she was a champion of those whose health was endangered by the attacks at the World Trade Center.

Posted on October 4, 2007 at 1:00 PM ET | Comments (11)

Huckabee: 'Christian Ticket' Would Help Elect Clinton

The former Arkasas governor says he's sticking with the Republican party, even if Christian conservatives seek a third party candidate.

Posted on October 4, 2007 at 12:32 PM ET | Comments (20)

Romney's Quarter Helped By Own Dime

Romney raised $10 million this quarter, and will loan the campaign $8.5 million of his own money.

Posted on October 4, 2007 at 12:08 PM ET | Comments (5)

The Bill Factor

The great thing about being a former president is the public likes you as much if not more than it did while you were in office.

Posted on October 4, 2007 at 10:17 AM ET | Comments (7)

Ron Paul: The Howard Dean of '08?

Among the Texas congressman's loyal, passionate, Web-savvy supporters, it's not a question that Paul is the Dean of '08. It's a statement.

Posted on October 4, 2007 at 6:00 AM ET | Comments (79)

 

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