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The Pre-Spin from West Virginia

The Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama campaigns argue the meaning of tonight's likely Clinton win. --Eli Saslow | More »

McCain Supporting Pastor Apologizes

Pastor John Hagee apologized today in a letter to the Catholic League for comments that angered Catholic leaders. --Michael D. Shear | More »

McCain Breaks with Bush on Climate Change

John McCain broke sharply with President Bush today, arguing for mandatory curbs on greenhouse gas emissions and issuing emissions credits to polluters. --Juliet Eilperin | More »

Clinton Running Hard in West Virginia

Hillary Clinton presses her case in the sixth-to-last state to vote. --Anne E. Kornblut | More »

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January 9, 2008

McCain Looking for a Lucky Streak

By Juliet Eilperin ABOARD THE MCCAIN CAMPAIGN PLANE--Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) may be the winner...

Posted on January 9, 2008 at 11:24 PM ET | Comments (7)

Obama Draws Throng in Jersey City

Thousands can't get into Jersey City event.

Posted on January 9, 2008 at 8:42 PM ET | Comments (33)

What if the Polls Were Right?

By Jon Cohen Democratic Pollster Peter Hart has a contrarian view on the latest polling...

Posted on January 9, 2008 at 7:55 PM ET | Comments (28)

Bill Richardson to Exit Race

Sources close to his campaign said Wednesday that New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson has decided to end his campaign for the presidency after a meeting with top advisers and that he will formally announce the decision Thursday in Santa Fe. --Garance Franke-Ruta

Posted on January 9, 2008 at 7:34 PM ET | Comments (17)

Lindsey Graham, Friend of John

On the plane with John McCain. (Reuters). By Juliet Eilperin ABOARD THE MCCAIN CAMPAIGN...

Posted on January 9, 2008 at 7:23 PM ET | Comments (3)

In Michigan, Student Enthusiasm for McCain

With dance music pumping from the speakers and high-schoolers screaming, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) told a group of supporters at a rally here that he would work to protect America from overseas threats even as he would boost the economy. --Juliet Eilperin

Posted on January 9, 2008 at 6:45 PM ET | Comments (5)

The View from Virginia

Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine, one of Barack Obama's national co-chairmen, said yesterday that Obama's loss in New Hampshire means the contest for the nomination may be decided Feb. 12 in Virginia. --Tim Craig

Posted on January 9, 2008 at 6:12 PM ET | Comments (0)

Voters Face Confusion in Michigan Dem Race

Updated 6:37 p.m. By Peter Slevin CHICAGO -- Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton is the only...

Posted on January 9, 2008 at 5:45 PM ET | Comments (11)

Clinton Fundraising Remains Strong

Hillary Clinton's fundraising team raised more money than Democratic rival Barack Obama in the final three months of 2007, staking claim to the biggest fundraiser in the presidential race for the second straight quarter. --John Solomon

Posted on January 9, 2008 at 4:38 PM ET | Comments (9)

No Cash Flow Woes for Clinton

Any speculation that Sen. Hillary Clinton would be strapped for cash as she enters the tense weeks leading into the Feb. 5 primaries has evaporated overnight.--Matthew Mosk

Posted on January 9, 2008 at 3:10 PM ET | Comments (0)

Nevada Unions Endorse Obama

The Service Employees International Union in Nevada endorsed second-place New Hampshire finisher Sen. Barack Obama last night.--Garance Franke-Ruta

Posted on January 9, 2008 at 2:35 PM ET | Comments (8)

McCain Victory Fuels Influx of Funds

Sen. John McCain's (R-Mich.) cash-strapped campaign has received a significant influx of funds since the New Year, according to his aides and supporters.--Juliet Eilperin

Posted on January 9, 2008 at 2:19 PM ET | Comments (1)

On N.H. Jaunt, Fenty Stumped for Obama

Adrian Fenty, knocking on doors in New Hampshire for the Obama campaign.--Kevin Merida

Posted on January 9, 2008 at 1:02 PM ET | Comments (0)

Clinton Teaches Politics 101

Hillary Clinton's stunning victory here on Tuesday night was another powerful reminder of something that is taught in Politics 101: Campaigns matter.--Dan Balz

Posted on January 9, 2008 at 12:25 PM ET | Comments (124)

Obama's Fundraising Strong

Sen. Barack Obama raised $23.5 million during the last three months of 2007, and raised another $8 million in the first eight days of 2008, according to a campaign memo released this morning. --Matthew Mosk

Posted on January 9, 2008 at 11:41 AM ET | Comments (7)

The Cloudy Crystal Ball

It's early still, but here is one leading contender for quote of the day from former Bush aide Peter Wehner.

Posted on January 9, 2008 at 10:39 AM ET | Comments (1)

Straight to Michigan for McCain

Fresh off his New Hampshire victory, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) shifted gears and emphasized an economic message this morning as he prepared to greet Michigan voters in the run up to next week's primary.--Juliet Eilperin

Posted on January 9, 2008 at 10:28 AM ET | Comments (12)

Reports of Clinton's Death, Greatly Exaggerated

I guess it was premature to write those forward-looking analyses of President Obama's re-election strategy in 2012.--Joel Achenbach

Posted on January 9, 2008 at 8:49 AM ET | Comments (51)

About Those Democratic Polls

Yesterday's Democratic result is sure to fuel debate among poll-watchers about the accuracy of polls in contests with African American candidates. --Jon Cohen

Posted on January 9, 2008 at 12:55 AM ET | Comments (50)

 

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