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April 2, 2008
Clinton Unveils New 3 a.m. Ad
Updated 5:27 p.m. By Chris Cillizza Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) this afternoon released the...
Posted on April 2, 2008 at 4:41 PM ET | Comments (37)
Clinton Keeps Her Pa. Lead
Hillary Clinton holds a 9-point lead in the Pennsylvania Democratic primary, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll. But it is the survey's general election numbers from three key swing states that may do more to bolster the New York senator's campaign. --Jon Cohen
Posted on April 2, 2008 at 2:17 PM ET | Comments (201)
Persistent Picture-Seeker Irks Obama
PHILADELPHIA -- During Sen. Barack Obama's visit to the Italian Market here this morning, he was harassed repeatedly by a middle-aged man trying to get a photo with the Illinois senator. The extended contact was unusual, given the heavy security surrounding the candidate, and Obama was sufficiently frazzled that he lost his cool. --Shailagh Murray
Posted on April 2, 2008 at 1:51 PM ET | Comments (181)
Obama Savors Some Very Special Pork
PHILADELPHIA -- One thing about Sen. Barack Obama: the guy doesn't eat much. He's skinny, as he often describes himself. He's actually lost weight on the campaign trail (now that's a strategy for winning the female vote). But during a walking tour this morning of the Italian Market here, Obama ate, and ate, and ate some more. --Shailagh Murray
Posted on April 2, 2008 at 1:30 PM ET | Comments (34)
A McCain Skeptic, Dobson Still Not Won Over
In the weeks since he became the presumptive Republican nominee, polls show that Arizona Sen. John McCain has been steadily winning over rank and file evangelicals and conservatives. But when it comes to conservative Christian leaders, McCain is still largely in a stand-off. Chief among his critics is long-time evangelical leader James Dobson. --Krissah Williams
Posted on April 2, 2008 at 1:02 PM ET | Comments (11)
McCain Assembling Veep List
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Sen. John McCain told a radio talk show host that he is "getting together a list" of names to be his vice presidential running mate, but he said the process is still in its early stages. --Michael D. Shear
Posted on April 2, 2008 at 12:49 PM ET | Comments (60)
Floridians Now Booked to Return to the Fold
After months of animus and finger-pointing, Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean offered Florida's Democratic House delegation an olive branch this morning: He booked them hotel rooms in Denver. --Jonathan Weisman
Posted on April 2, 2008 at 12:42 PM ET | Comments (60)
Obama Casts Himself as the True Underdog in Pa.
PHILADELPHIA -- Sen. Barack Obama offered a riposte to Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's Rocky reference during a speech to the AFL-CIO here in the fictional prizefighter's hometown. --Shailagh Murray
Posted on April 2, 2008 at 10:45 AM ET | Comments (16)
Former Indiana Rep. Hamilton Endorses Obama
Barack Obama welcomes the support of the longtime Indiana congressman Lee Hamilton, co-chairman of the 9/11 Commission, who announced his endorsement of Obama this morning. --Alec MacGillis
Posted on April 2, 2008 at 10:36 AM ET | Comments (78)
