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December 6, 2007

For Some, Negative Turn is a Turn-Off

One former Hillary Clinton supporter says negativity drove him away.--Anne E. Kornblut

Posted on December 6, 2007 at 8:00 PM ET | Comments (58)

Clinton's Triple Threat

Three of the largest players in national politics have all launched efforts on Clinton's behalf, using one media firm in the process.--Matthew Mosk

Posted on December 6, 2007 at 7:39 PM ET | Comments (26)

Giuliani's Network Support

He was late to the party, but now the former New York mayor has an online social network all his own.--Jose Antonio Vargas

Posted on December 6, 2007 at 6:42 PM ET | Comments (5)

Obama the Orator Invokes "Dream"

Obama's new ad.

Posted on December 6, 2007 at 5:50 PM ET | Comments (15)

How Romney Played Among (a Few of) the Iowa Faithful

How Romney's speech played for an Iowa couple in search of a candidate.--Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on December 6, 2007 at 4:15 PM ET | Comments (15)

A History Lesson With Dr. Paul

Ron Paul on John McCain's campaign "coming to an end."--Alec MacGillis

Posted on December 6, 2007 at 4:05 PM ET | Comments (48)

A Candidate's Dilemma: Oprah vs. the Senate

Oprah Winfrey, meet your weekend competition: A cloture vote on a motion to proceed to the Senate energy bill.--Shailagh Murray

Posted on December 6, 2007 at 3:16 PM ET | Comments (30)

With His Message Delivered, Romney Awaits Verdict

Mitt Romney walked a fine line in the most important speech of his political career.--Dan Balz

Posted on December 6, 2007 at 2:00 PM ET | Comments (31)

Romney on Faith and History

Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney pledged to serve the common good and no single religion if he is elected president.--Dan Balz

Posted on December 6, 2007 at 11:58 AM ET | Comments (91)

Making the Pitch for McCain

McCain faithful hope for a Red Sox-like surge for the Arizona senator.--Alec MacGillis

Posted on December 6, 2007 at 10:48 AM ET | Comments (7)

Is All Fair in Attacks on the Attacker?

Hillary Clinton's campaign was determined to respond to Barack Obama's insistence that, unlike some candidates, he had not been planning to run for president for years.--Howard Kurtz

Posted on December 6, 2007 at 10:34 AM ET | Comments (10)

From JFK to Romney

Looking back at the JFK moment, as Romney speaks on faith.--Peter Baker

Posted on December 6, 2007 at 9:45 AM ET | Comments (3)

First Look at Romney's Speech

"There are some who would have a presidential candidate describe and explain his church's distinctive doctrines. To do so would enable the very religious test the founders prohibited in the constitution. No candidate should become the spokesman for his faith. For if he becomes President he will need the prayers of the people of all faiths."

Posted on December 6, 2007 at 9:37 AM ET | Comments (36)

 

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