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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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February 26, 2008

An Elegy, a Controversy, and the New Russian Leader

The 20th Democratic debate, part 2.

Posted on February 26, 2008 at 11:27 PM ET | Comments (35)

Of Pillows, Protectionism, and That SNL Parody

The 20th Democratic debate.

Posted on February 26, 2008 at 10:17 PM ET | Comments (62)

IRS Investigating Obama's Church

The United Church of Christ, Sen. Barack Obama's spiritual home, has been notified by the IRS that it has opened an investigation into Obama's address at the UCC's 2007 General Synod in Hartford, Conn., the UCC said yesterday.--Jacqueline L. Salmon

Posted on February 26, 2008 at 7:03 PM ET | Comments (68)

Coveted Endorsers Still Thinking About It

By Shailagh Murray and Paul Kane CLEVELAND -- Sen. Chris Dodd's endorsement of Sen. Barack...

Posted on February 26, 2008 at 5:44 PM ET | Comments (8)

Dodd Gives Clinton a Gentle Nudge

CLEVELAND -- In issuing his endorsement of Barack Obama here this morning, Chris Dodd made abundantly clear -- in the most decorous and senatorial of terms, to be sure -- that he believes it is getting near time for the Democrats to call it a race. --Alec MacGillis

Posted on February 26, 2008 at 2:03 PM ET | Comments (283)

McCain Supporter Disparages Obama; McCain Apologizes

CINCINNATI -- A supporter of Ariz. Sen. John McCain repeatedly used Barack Obama's middle name, Hussein, while ridiculing him as a terrorist sympathizer in an introductory speech for McCain at a rally here this morning. --Michael D. Shear

Posted on February 26, 2008 at 1:36 PM ET | Comments (158)

With All Eyes on Clinton, Time to Question Obama, Too

CLEVELAND -- The focus will be on Hillary Clinton tonight when she and Barack Obama meet here for their last debate before next week's primaries in Ohio and Texas. But should it be Obama who comes under closer questioning?--Dan Balz

Posted on February 26, 2008 at 1:13 PM ET | Comments (257)

Richardson: 'I Might Soon' Endorse

By Glenn Kessler Much-wooed New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson, spotted this morning having coffee at...

Posted on February 26, 2008 at 12:18 PM ET | Comments (29)

Obama's Ohio Grilling

CLEVELAND -- The Clinton campaign has sent indication that Barack Obama better be ready for a tough debate here tonight ("Meet me in Ohio," the senator herself warned on Saturday). If he is in for some tough questions, then Obama got a decent tuneup in this city two days ago, when he attended a meeting with about 100 Jewish community leaders.--Alec MacGillis

Posted on February 26, 2008 at 10:25 AM ET | Comments (95)

Dodd to Endorse Obama

Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.), a former contender for the Democratic nomination, is expected to endorse Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) this morning, sources close to the campaign said. --Shailagh Murray

Posted on February 26, 2008 at 7:35 AM ET | Comments (67)

 

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