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February 11, 2008

The View From the Pulpit

In this video, African American church leaders in Maryland, D.C. and Virginia share their views on the Democratic candidates and issues ahead of Tuesday's Potomac Primary.

Posted on February 11, 2008 at 10:12 PM ET | Comments (7)

John.He.Is

An internet tribute video mocks Sen. John McCain and spoofs the will.i.am video in support of Barack Obama that became a viral sensation last week. --Jose Antonio Vargas

Posted on February 11, 2008 at 6:22 PM ET | Comments (6)

Obama Campaigns at Univ. of Maryland

Sen. Barack Obama speaks to thousands of supporters at the University of Maryland's Comcast Center on Monday.

Posted on February 11, 2008 at 5:57 PM ET | Comments (11)

Another Bush Tips His Hat to McCain

Just a day after President Bush said nice things about him, Sen. John McCain, former Florida governor Jeb Bush also decided to jump on board. --Juliet Eilperin

Posted on February 11, 2008 at 4:55 PM ET | Comments (12)

Huckabee's Campaign Keeps on Ticking

VIRGINIA BEACH -- While Arizona Sen. John McCain keeps rolling out endorsements from GOP figures and is the party's presumptive nominee, former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee says he has a simple rationale for staying in the race: He's winning states. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on February 11, 2008 at 4:39 PM ET | Comments (36)

Clinton Fundraiser Knows What's Good for GM

Hillary Clinton visited a hybrid transmission GM plant in Maryland today. One of GM's main lobbyists on the issue is Steve Ricchetti, a deputy chief of staff in the Clinton White House and one of Hillary Clinton's "Hillraisers," individuals committed to raising at least $100,000 for her presidential campaign. --Ann Marimow and Matthew Mosk

Posted on February 11, 2008 at 4:20 PM ET | Comments (4)

McCain Vows to Compete in Maryland

Campaigning Monday morning in Annapolis, Sen. John McCain, along with former governor Robert Ehrlich, vows to compete for the presidential nomination in the traditionally democratic state of Maryland.

Posted on February 11, 2008 at 12:48 PM ET | Comments (3)

The John Edwards Primary

The John Edwards primary is now in full swing. Hillary Clinton made a clandestine visit to see her former rival last Thursday at his home in North Carolina to seek his support. Soon it will be Barack Obama's turn to make the pilgrimage to Tobacco Road. The Illinois senator ought to be ready for some serious conversation. --Dan Balz

Posted on February 11, 2008 at 12:43 PM ET | Comments (143)

Clinton Rallies African American Students in Md.

Hillary Clinton traveled to Bowie State University in Maryland Sunday night where she urged supporters to "change the direction of our country."

Posted on February 11, 2008 at 12:42 PM ET | Comments (8)

Dueling Washington GOP Web Sites

By Russ Walker Washington state's GOP chairman may think John McCain is the hands-down winner...

Posted on February 11, 2008 at 12:23 PM ET | Comments (4)

A New Online Fundraising Record on the Horizon

At the rate that Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. Hillary Clinton are raising money on the Internet, February is poised to set a new record in online fundraising. --Jose Antonio Vargas

Posted on February 11, 2008 at 10:27 AM ET | Comments (18)

 

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