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January 11, 2008

Clinton Says Economy 'Isn't Working for Everybody'

Sen. Hillary Clinton on Friday brought the slumping economy into the center of her presidential campaign.--Karl Vick

Posted on January 11, 2008 at 8:18 PM ET | Comments (23)

Huckabee Defends 'Fair Tax'

Appearing at the Detroit Economic Club, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee largely avoided using the populist tone that has distinguished him from the other 2008 GOP hopefuls.--Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on January 11, 2008 at 4:55 PM ET | Comments (56)

To Clarify 'Fairy Tale' Remarks, a Call to Sharpton

Updated: 6:14 p.m. By Rachel Dry The next chapter in the tale about former president...

Posted on January 11, 2008 at 4:44 PM ET | Comments (45)

Obama, Clinton Amp Up Fundraising

Both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are continuing their efforts to turn the burst of momentum each gained out of their respective early contest victories into cash. Media experts estimate it could cost $40 million to wage even a targeted television ad campaign in the nearly two dozen states with Feb. 5 primaries, and so both candidates are shifting into overdrive to raise the needed funds. --Matthew Mosk

Posted on January 11, 2008 at 4:23 PM ET | Comments (4)

John Edwards: Spoiler, Surrogate or Surprise?

John Edwards is the forgotten man in the race for the Democratic nomination, but not an inconsequential candidate.--Dan Balz

Posted on January 11, 2008 at 1:40 PM ET | Comments (50)

Clinton, Obama Fight for Vegas Votes

Both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton spend time courting voters in Las Vegas.--Paul Kane

Posted on January 11, 2008 at 12:48 PM ET | Comments (21)

Napolitano Cites Need For 'Fresh Voices' in Obama Pick

Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano, one of the most prominent female elected officials in the country, announced this morning her endorsement of Barack Obama's presidential candidacy. --Dan Balz and Shailagh Murray

Posted on January 11, 2008 at 11:32 AM ET | Comments (65)

Giuliani Advisers Forgo Salaries

Top advisers to former New York mayor Rudolph Giuliani have voluntarily agreed to forgo their salaries or consultant fees, an indication that Giuliani's strategy of sitting out the early primaries is causing fundraising problems for the campaign.--Michael D. Shear

Posted on January 11, 2008 at 10:52 AM ET | Comments (62)

Obama Lands Arizona Gov.'s Endorsement

Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano will endorse Sen. Barack Obama's presidential campaign today, according to two sources familiar with the decision. --Chris Cillizza

Posted on January 11, 2008 at 10:15 AM ET | Comments (45)

Populist, But Not Popular Message on Economy

As the presidential candidates tumble all over each other offering economic plans, the two contenders who have offered populist messages aimed at the economically dislocated have not gotten as much traction as they might have expected.--Peter Baker

Posted on January 11, 2008 at 10:14 AM ET | Comments (4)

 

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