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April 13, 2008

Clinton Hammers Obama Over 'Bitter' Comments During Scranton Walking Tour

SCRANTON, Pa. -- For the third straight day, Sen. Hillary Clinton hammered Sen. Barack Obama over his comments about the frustrations of Americans who live in small towns, this time saying he reinforced negative stereotypes people have about Democrats. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on April 13, 2008 at 3:34 PM ET | Comments (186)

Dems., Seeking to Hamstring McCain, to File Public Financing Suit

The Democratic National Committee announced today it will file a lawsuit in U.S. District Court Monday to force Sen. John McCain to stay in the public financing system until he formally accepts the Republican presidential nomination in September. --Matthew Mosk

Posted on April 13, 2008 at 1:59 PM ET | Comments (110)

U.S. Is Out of the Fight in Half of Iraq, Gates Says

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said the steps necessary in Iraq before Washington can begin to withdraw troops are "already happening."--By Zachary A. Goldfarb

Posted on April 13, 2008 at 1:57 PM ET | Comments (3)

Sat. Night With Clinton: A Beer, a Slice and a Charge Against Obama

Hillary Clinton downs a beer, has a slice and accuses Barack Obama of dividing America into one that is enlightened and one that is not. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on April 13, 2008 at 11:06 AM ET | Comments (120)

 

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