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January 30, 2008

In His Own Words: Giuliani's Endorsement

Rudy Giuliani bowed out of the Republican presidential contest and endorsed front-runner and longtime friend John McCain. Giuliani calls the Arizona Senator 'the most qualified candidate to be the next commander in chief of the United States.'

Posted on January 30, 2008 at 9:47 PM ET | Comments (0)

McCain vs. Romney, At Last (& Huckabee & Paul, Too)

The Washington Post's Fact Checker blog will be fact checking -- live and in real...

Posted on January 30, 2008 at 7:50 PM ET | Comments (5)

Giuliani Abandons White House Run, Endorses McCain

John McCain (R-AZ) and his wife Cindy (R) smile as his former rival former New...

Posted on January 30, 2008 at 6:29 PM ET | Comments (3)

Move Over YouTube, Here Comes YouBama

By Jose Antonio Vargas Never mind YouTube. Now there's YouBama. Yesterday, Stanford grads Chris Pedregal...

Posted on January 30, 2008 at 6:06 PM ET | Comments (5)

Blame It on the Kids

The youth movement behind Obama isn't just bringing 18-year-olds to the polls -- it's also providing cover for their parents. --Alec MacGillis

Posted on January 30, 2008 at 6:00 PM ET | Comments (1)

Drawing on Deep Ties, Kennedy Reaches Out to Hispanics

When Sen. Edward M. Kennedy hits the campaign trail for Sen. Barack Obama Thursday and Friday, his focus will be Hispanics, a voter group that doesn't know Obama well, but that has deep ties to Kennedy, who for 45 years has championed immigration rights. --Shailagh Murray

Posted on January 30, 2008 at 5:30 PM ET | Comments (3)

Rudy's Endorsement Just a Start for McCain Team

By Juliet Eilperin ABOARD THE MCCAIN CAMPAIGN PLANE -- Sen. John McCain's (R-Fla.) campaign manager...

Posted on January 30, 2008 at 5:18 PM ET | Comments (4)

Edwards Adviser Trippi Points a Finger at the Press

Standing outside in a New Orleans neighborhood awaiting John Edwards's speech here today, one of his senior advisers said that the central challenge of the campaign -- and its eventual failure -- revolved around efforts to "break through" in the media when so much was focused on the duel between Clinton and Obama. --Peter Whorisky

Posted on January 30, 2008 at 4:19 PM ET | Comments (12)

John Edwards: 'Time for Me to Step Aside'

John Edwards abandoned his presidential race this afternoon. But in reality, the former senator's long White House journey ended a year ago, Democrats who are close to Edwards said. --Shailagh Murray

Posted on January 30, 2008 at 2:57 PM ET | Comments (1)

A More Subdued Bill?

Has Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton silenced her surrogate-in-chief? --Anne E. Kornblut

Posted on January 30, 2008 at 2:29 PM ET | Comments (2)

Clinton Thanks Edwards for 'Public Service'

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton thanked former Sen. John Edwards and his wife "for their years of public service" following news that he had ended his bid for the presidency. But she said she had not asked him for his endorsement. --Anne E. Kornblut

Posted on January 30, 2008 at 2:19 PM ET | Comments (30)

Obama Praises Edwards, Hopes for His Backing

Barack Obama showered John Edwards with praise today at the outset of a huge rally here, saying his former rival for the Democratic nomination's "campaign may have ended, but his cause lives on for those who believe we can achieve one America." --Alec MacGillis

Posted on January 30, 2008 at 2:14 PM ET | Comments (15)

Edwards's Next Act

Former Sen. John Edwards (D-NC) speaks to the media after announcing that is he withdrawing...

Posted on January 30, 2008 at 2:06 PM ET | Comments (133)

McCain's Allies Expecting Endorsement Wave

John McCain's allies were already working to quickly capitalize on his newfound front-runner status. --Juliet Eilperin

Posted on January 30, 2008 at 12:39 PM ET | Comments (9)

The Bay State Battleground

In past elections, Massachusetts, that bluest of blue states, has served mostly as a cash machine for Democratic presidential candidates, but with this year's Feb. 5 primary, the Bay State is now a fiercely contested battleground.--Keith B. Richburg

Posted on January 30, 2008 at 11:57 AM ET | Comments (6)

The King is a Friend of Hers

In the topsy turvy war of endorsements, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton picked up a surprise one here this morning: Belvis. An entertainer -- one of a few -- known as the Black Elvis.--Anne E. Kornblut

Posted on January 30, 2008 at 11:07 AM ET | Comments (0)

Chelsea Clinton Finds Her Voice

Chelsea Clinton can talk! And here's the big news, sure to be ominous for those who abhor political dynasties: She can talk very, very well. --Joel Achenbach

Posted on January 30, 2008 at 10:16 AM ET | Comments (51)

Lamont Campaigns for Obama

Looking ahead to Super Tuesday, the question arises: Whither Ned Lamont, the antiwar, antiestablishment Connecticut would-be U.S. senator who won the Democratic primary in 2006?--Robin Shulman

Posted on January 30, 2008 at 10:05 AM ET | Comments (1)

John Edwards to Leave the Race

Former senator John Edwards (N.C.) will end his bid for the presidency today in New Orleans, bringing to a close a five-year quest for the nation's highest office. --Chris Cillizza

Posted on January 30, 2008 at 9:50 AM ET | Comments (5)

 

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