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December 28, 2007

Biden on Bhutto

Ed O'Keefe talks with Joe Biden for the Post Talk video program.

Posted on December 28, 2007 at 7:20 PM ET | Comments (2)

Incomplete Picture in New Obama Health Care Ad

Sen. Barack Obama is touting his health care plan in an Iowa ad unveiled today, six days before the state's caucuses. But the commercial misrepresents some newspaper assessments of the Illinois Democrat's proposal. --Howard Kurtz

Posted on December 28, 2007 at 6:55 PM ET | Comments (40)

McCain Outspoken in Defense of Musharraf

John McCain expressed confidence in the government of General Pervez Musharraf.--Alec MacGillis

Posted on December 28, 2007 at 6:17 PM ET | Comments (4)

527 Group Supportive of Edwards Backed by Mellon Money

Newly public documents filed with the Federal Election Commission this week show there has also been a hefty infusion of private money behind the efforts of Alliance for a New America, a group that is promoting the candidacy of Democrat John Edwards. --Matthew Mosk

Posted on December 28, 2007 at 3:25 PM ET | Comments (19)

For Huckabee, Immigrant Threat Heightened by Events in Pakistan

Mike Huckabee, unlike his GOP rivals, is trying to connect the instability in Pakistan to the biggest issue in the Republican primary, immigration. --By Perry Bacon

Posted on December 28, 2007 at 2:43 PM ET | Comments (15)

Huckabee's Unusual Closing Speech

With six days remaining before the Iowa caucuses, conventional candidates are offering their closing arguments to the voters. Mike Huckabee delivers a sermon. --Dan Balz

Posted on December 28, 2007 at 1:46 PM ET | Comments (241)

With Clinton in Iowa as She Presses Her Case

Assessing Hillary Clinton's closing argument.

Posted on December 28, 2007 at 12:01 PM ET | Comments (16)

Richardson Calls for an End to Pakistan Military Aid

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson sharply criticized the Bush administration's Pakistan policy. --Dan Balz

Posted on December 28, 2007 at 11:08 AM ET | Comments (8)

An End to the Polling Truce

And it's in: the first pollsters to brave the uncertain waters of calling folks during the holidays. --Jon Cohen

Posted on December 28, 2007 at 11:04 AM ET | Comments (11)

Caucus, the Musical, Set to Open in Des Moines

Caucus the musical opens in Des Moines.

Posted on December 28, 2007 at 10:52 AM ET | Comments (2)

Romney Rips McCain on Senate Record

Mitt Romney, who targeted Mike Huckabee in an earlier commercial, is now running the most negative campaign of any presidential candidate in either party. --Howard Kurtz

Posted on December 28, 2007 at 10:38 AM ET | Comments (52)

From a Fair Tax to Life on the Road

Jonathan Weisman takes a look at former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee's tax policy. He writes:...

Posted on December 28, 2007 at 9:47 AM ET | Comments (7)

 

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