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April 21, 2008

Obama Responds to Clinton Spot with Own Ad

Barack Obama's response to a late-breaking Hillary Clinton spot tries to refocus the debate. --Howard Kurtz

Posted on April 21, 2008 at 6:19 PM ET | Comments (55)

North Carolina Democratic Debate a No Go

Hillary Clinton had accepted a CBS offer to debate in North Carolina this Sunday, after "60 Minutes," but Barack Obama has turned down the offer and the session was officially called off today. --Howard Kurtz

Posted on April 21, 2008 at 5:09 PM ET | Comments (75)

Bill Clinton Defends Hillary's Campaign

PITTSBURGH -- Following a rally for his wife's campaign at Market Square in Pittsburgh, former president Bill Clinton suggested his wife would already be the nominee -- if she were running under Republican party rules. --Ed O'Keefe

Posted on April 21, 2008 at 4:43 PM ET | Comments (161)

McCain Responds to Post Story on Temperament

John McCain's campaign calls a Washington Post story about his temper a "smear job." --Michael D. Shear

Posted on April 21, 2008 at 2:37 PM ET | Comments (0)

Voter Views on McCain's Temperament

Cross-posted from Behind the Numbers.

Posted on April 21, 2008 at 2:35 PM ET | Comments (51)

Clinton Challenges Obama's Readiness

Osama bin Laden has made his first appearance in a Democratic primary ad, released today by the Hillary Clinton campaign. --Howard Kurtz

Posted on April 21, 2008 at 1:55 PM ET | Comments (101)

Clinton Team Exudes Confidence About Pa. Outcome

SCRANTON, Pa. -- Clinton campaign advisers, exuding confidence on the eve of the Pennsylvania primary, said a defeat here on Tuesday for Sen. Barack Obama will raise new doubts about his ability to win the general election. --Anne E. Kornblut

Posted on April 21, 2008 at 1:03 PM ET | Comments (0)

Beyond Pa., a Weakened Clinton

On the eve of the Pennsylvania primary, Hillary Clinton is a more weakened candidate than she was on the eve of the Ohio and Texas primaries. --Dan Balz

Posted on April 21, 2008 at 12:40 PM ET | Comments (670)

Obama Comments an Issue in Pa. House Race

PHILADELPHIA -- In a sign of the fall campaign they hope to run against Democrats, a Republican candidate today unveiled a web advertisement linking an undeclared House freshman to Sen. Barack Obama's comment that many small town Americans "cling" to gun rights and religion. --Paul Kane

Posted on April 21, 2008 at 11:20 AM ET | Comments (79)

McCain Launches Tour of 'Forgotten Places'

Sen. John McCain began an effort to reach out to minorities and the poor this morning, saying in Selma, Alabama, that he will spend the week visiting people who have been ignored by politicians in both parties. --Michael D. Shear

Posted on April 21, 2008 at 9:32 AM ET | Comments (28)

 

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