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October 9, 2007

Michele Obama in Iowa Accident

The candidate's wife was involved in a car accident while traveling to a campaign event in Iowa.

Posted on October 9, 2007 at 6:03 PM ET | Comments (14)

Candidates Shun Mich. Primary

Leading Democrats withdraw from the contest, leaving Hillary Clinton the lone top candidate in a contest that is in violation of DNC rules.

Posted on October 9, 2007 at 4:04 PM ET | Comments (18)

Too Soon to Write Off Thompson

Tonight's GOP debate on economic issues probably won't decide the outcome of the Republican presidential race, despite what you may have heard.

Posted on October 9, 2007 at 1:15 PM ET | Comments (24)

"I Could Have Had a Baby in the Time I've Been Campaigning"

Hillary Clinton tries not to trip up in Iowa as she talks tax cuts and retirement, and gets some helpful advice.

Posted on October 9, 2007 at 12:27 PM ET | Comments (10)

Facebook for Friends, Funds

At the moment, Facebook is the big news in online social networking. Google, Microsoft and...

Posted on October 9, 2007 at 11:45 AM ET | Email a Comment

Debate Will Focus on Economy, But Campaign Already Has

Forget immigration or abortion. The real question among the Republican candidates is who's the best man to cut taxes and spending.

Posted on October 9, 2007 at 10:48 AM ET | Comments (1)

George Allen's Back And Touting Thompson

Felled in 2006, former Va. Senator/Governor gets behind Thompson's White House bid.

Posted on October 9, 2007 at 9:56 AM ET | Comments (14)

Bartlett Unleashed: On Flip-Flops, a "Dud" and the Guy With the Funny Name

A stark assessment of the 2008 race from the former White House counselor.

Posted on October 9, 2007 at 9:35 AM ET | Comments (154)

 

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