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March 5, 2008
Pennsylvanians Get Set for 'Iowa on Steroids'
PHILADELPHIA -- Pennsylvania State Democratic Party Chairman T.J. Rooney sipped a cocktail in the Vesper Club off Walnut Street, ready for the political tsunami about to overtake his state. "I don't think most people know what we're in for," Rooney said, smiling. "And I mean that as a good thing." --Krissah Williams
Posted on March 5, 2008 at 6:03 PM ET | Comments (0)
Clinton Hints at Joint Ticket
By Ed O'Keefe Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama appeared on the six broadcast and cable...
Posted on March 5, 2008 at 5:48 PM ET | Comments (42)
As McCain Presses On, Press (Briefly) Forgotten
Sen. John McCain wins the nomination, visits the White House, takes over the RNC -- and promptly forgets about the press.--Michael D. Shear
Posted on March 5, 2008 at 4:08 PM ET | Comments (15)
Campaigner-In-Chief Ready, If McCain Wants
As President Bush made his way out of the Rose Garden with the presumptive GOP presidential nominee, Sen. John McCain (Ariz.), a reporter shouted out a question about whether McCain would be acceptable to conservatives in the party. Bush paused, turned around and answered the question wordlessly by putting his arm around McCain for one more photo opportunity.--Michael Abramowitz
Posted on March 5, 2008 at 2:33 PM ET | Comments (0)
Beyond Math to a Tougher Message for Obama
Barack Obama awoke Wednesday to a new race for the Democratic nomination. To hear him explain Hillary Clinton's stunning victories in Ohio and Texas, Tuesday's results did little to change the basic trajectory of the race. --Dan Balz
Posted on March 5, 2008 at 1:40 PM ET | Comments (0)
Crowded Texas Caucuses Leave Results Up in Air
So who won the second step of the Texas two-step? It's still up in the air.--Matthew Mosk
Posted on March 5, 2008 at 12:43 PM ET | Comments (64)
Obama Takes the Gloves Off
Vanquished at the polls for the first time in a month, Obama said Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's negative attacks had likely harmed him with voters, and vowed to take a more aggressive stance as the battle moves on to Pennsylvania. --Shailagh Murray
Posted on March 5, 2008 at 12:07 PM ET | Comments (192)
McCain Makes Bush Wait
THE WHITE HOUSE -- President Bush had rolled out the red carpet for John McCain, emerging onto the North Portico of the White House, where he usually meets foreign leaders, to greet the new Republican nominee. Only, McCain wasn't there. --Michael D. Shear
Posted on March 5, 2008 at 11:58 AM ET | Comments (14)
Democratic Group Launches Anti-McCain Ad
A Democratic group launched a massive new independently-financed ad campaign attacking John McCain today, launching the first assault on the Republican nominee in the absence of a Democratic candidate. --Matthew Mosk
Posted on March 5, 2008 at 11:49 AM ET | Comments (12)
Onward to Guam!
Circle your calendar, book your flight. On May 3, Guam -- which increasingly looks like the New Hampshire of the Mariana Islands -- will hold its presidential primary, with nine Democratic delegates at stake. --Joel Achenbach
Posted on March 5, 2008 at 11:29 AM ET | Comments (0)
Obama Still Firmly in the Lead, Strategist Says
SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- As Sen. Barack Obama wrapped up a brief speech to his supporters here, who had huddled outside for two hours on a chilly night, chief strategist David Axelrod sought to set the record straight about what appeared to be a good night for Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton. --Shailagh Murray
Posted on March 5, 2008 at 12:25 AM ET | Comments (187)
