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January 18, 2008
McCain's Closing Argument
Standing on the deck of a decommissioned aircraft carrier docked in the Port of Charleston, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) tonight made the closing sales pitch for his close friend, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.). On Saturday South Carolinians have the "awesome responsibility" of choosing "the military leader of the country," Graham said, and one candidate was best qualified to lead American troops stationed abroad. --Juliet Eilperin
Posted on January 18, 2008 at 7:50 PM ET | Comments (24)
Obama Camp Pushes Back On 'Rookie' Ad
Obama spokesperson says Magic Johnson's basketball history is incomplete.
Posted on January 18, 2008 at 7:11 PM ET | Comments (38)
Taking a Chance on McCain
John McCain considers a new theme song -- from a 1970s Swedish disco group. --Juliet Eilperin
Posted on January 18, 2008 at 7:03 PM ET | Comments (3)
Huckabee Reacts to Bush Stimulus Plans
Mike Huckabee weighs in on the nation's economic problems from Greenville Technical College in Greenville, S.C.
Posted on January 18, 2008 at 6:49 PM ET | Comments (0)
For McCain, Views on Abortion Come to the Fore
When Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) was courting New Hampshire voters, the issue of abortion rarely came up in his town-hall meetings or stump speeches. But now, he mentions it on nearly every stop. --Juliet Eilperin
Posted on January 18, 2008 at 5:06 PM ET | Comments (43)
For Both Clinton and Obama, Nuclear Donors
Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are both hip-deep in contributions from the nuclear energy industry. --Matthew Mosk
Posted on January 18, 2008 at 4:16 PM ET | Comments (11)
In Nevada, Obama Tries Tough New Tack
Sen. Barack Obama has added some tough new lines to his campaign speech that call into question Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's candor and authenticity, while adding a dash of humor to disguise the sting. --Shailagh Murray
Posted on January 18, 2008 at 4:14 PM ET | Comments (30)
Trying to Heal a Rift in New Hampshire
By Alec MacGillis Three New Hampshire Democratic leaders who signed a letter two days before...
Posted on January 18, 2008 at 4:06 PM ET | Comments (50)
Obama as a Reagan-Like Figure
If the confused but nevertheless spirited reaction in the blogosphere, left and right, is any indication, Sen. Barack Obama is going to have plenty of explaining to do regarding his comments to the Reno Gazette-Journal editorial board in the days ahead. --Jose Antonio Vargas
Posted on January 18, 2008 at 3:43 PM ET | Comments (51)
Presidential Candidates Court S.C. Black Newspaper
By Krissah Williams COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Black newspapers have a long history of advocacy, dating...
Posted on January 18, 2008 at 3:25 PM ET | Comments (1)
McCain and the Disaffected GOP Base
John McCain returns a salute to veterans at a campaign event in Florence, S.C....
Posted on January 18, 2008 at 1:39 PM ET | Comments (37)
Obama's Labor Backers Planning TV Campaign
Yesterday, the radio ad launched by UNITE HERE's local chapter in Nevada sparked sharp exchanges between the campaigns of Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and John Edwards. Today, they'll have a television commercial to argue about. --Matthew Mosk
Posted on January 18, 2008 at 12:59 PM ET | Comments (19)
Back to School for Huck and Chuck
In a lively atmosphere rivaling a rock concert, Mike Huckabee and Chuck Norris went to Clemson University Thursday to encourage students to vote for Huckabee in Saturday's primary election. (Video by Jonathan Forsythe/washingtonpost.com).
Posted on January 18, 2008 at 11:52 AM ET | Comments (2)
Romney to Appear on Tonight Show
While his rivals courted voters in South Carolina, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney barnstormed across Nevada as he sought a victory on Saturday to provide momentum before Florida's contest at the end of the month. Friday afternoon, he planned to jet to Los Angeles to tape an appearance on the "Tonight Show" with Jay Leno. --Michael D. Shear
Posted on January 18, 2008 at 11:40 AM ET | Comments (24)
Lobbyist Backing McCain Reaches Out
One of John McCain's senior advisers made a sympathy call last night to one of Mitt Romney's senior advisers, a fellow lobbyist. --Juliet Eilperin
Posted on January 18, 2008 at 10:54 AM ET | Comments (26)
