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October 30, 2007

Nader Suing DNC Over '04, Hasn't Ruled Out '08

Activist and repeat presidential hopeful Ralph Nader is suing the DNC over his 2004 race and has not decided definitively on 2008.--Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on October 30, 2007 at 7:04 PM ET | Comments (14)

Anti-Clinton Video Viral Web Hit

A former Clinton donor--and convicted felon--turned foe takes criticism of the New York senator to a large YouTube audience.--Jose Antonio Vargas

Posted on October 30, 2007 at 6:05 PM ET | Comments (3)

Thompson's Money Chief Moves On

Thomas D. Bell Jr. will no longer be the campaign finance chair for Thompson, yet another change on a staff that has been constantly shifting since even before the former senator formally declared his candidacy.--Matthew Mosk

Posted on October 30, 2007 at 5:02 PM ET | Comments (2)

Huckabee Deems Himself 'In Play'

In his quest for the GOP nomination, the former Arkansas governor is raising money and keeping a packed media schedule, touting his experience running against "the Clinton machine."--Michael D. Shear

Posted on October 30, 2007 at 2:32 PM ET | Comments (13)

What's On the Table For Obama and Social Security?

In a matter of months, Obama has moved from being open to a solution that might include raising the retirement age or indexing benefits to prices rather than wages, to making the protection of benefits one of his three core principles for dealing with Social Security.

Posted on October 30, 2007 at 1:05 PM ET | Comments (63)

A Dem. Candidate Chorus Against Mukasey

Democratic presidential candidates voice opposition to attorney general nominee Michael Mukasey following his comments on waterboarding at his confirmation hearings earlier this month.--Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on October 30, 2007 at 12:41 PM ET | Comments (1)

Questioning Where Criticism Fits in the 'Politics of Hope'

As Obama steps up attacks on Clinton, the New York senator's campaign accuses Obama of abandoning his "politics of hope."--Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on October 30, 2007 at 11:51 AM ET | Comments (12)

What Ford's Thoughts on One Clinton's Past Say About Another Clinton's Future

As demonstrated once again by a new book detailing Ford's from-the-grave assessment, Bill Clinton's history of extracurricular activity may never be completely removed from the national dialogue, no matter how much everyone may want it to be.

Posted on October 30, 2007 at 9:59 AM ET | Comments (15)

The Colbert Clan: 1.2 Million Strong and Counting

Colbert's Facebook fans.

Posted on October 30, 2007 at 8:00 AM ET | Comments (4)

 

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