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April 30, 2008

McCain Visits a Hospital in Allentown

ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- Sen. John McCain heaped praise on a hospital here for its innovative use of technology as he continued a week-long health-care tour aimed at highlighting his free-market plans for revamping the way medical insurance is delivered. --Michael D. Shear

Posted on April 30, 2008 at 6:56 PM ET | Comments (19)

Clinton Pulls Even on the Air

Obama has more money, but Clinton has more ads. --Matthew Mosk

Posted on April 30, 2008 at 4:33 PM ET | Comments (108)

More Distancing--This Time from Obama

A Mississippi Democrat doesn't want to be linked with Obama.

Posted on April 30, 2008 at 4:15 PM ET | Comments (67)

The Hillary Factor

In an excerpt from her taped appearance tonight on FOX's "The O'Reilly Factor," Sen. Hillary Clinton calls Jeremiah Wright's comments at the National Press Club on Monday "offensive and outrageous." In the interview, she also takes a backhanded shot at Barack Obama for not denouncing Wright earlier, saying, "He made his views clear -- finally."

Posted on April 30, 2008 at 4:00 PM ET | Comments (43)

The Two Obamas

One Obama is somber in talking about recent controversies. The other is still fired up, ready to go. --Peter Slevin

Posted on April 30, 2008 at 2:26 PM ET | Comments (79)

Clinton Carpools in Indiana

Hillary Clinton carpools to an event today to highlight the difference between her and Barack Obama on the gas tax.

Posted on April 30, 2008 at 2:14 PM ET | Comments (31)

Hoyer Sides with Obama on Gas Tax

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer says there are no plans for a gas tax holiday.

Posted on April 30, 2008 at 11:56 AM ET | Comments (211)

Clinton's North Carolina Test

Clinton's momentum could be halted Tuesday by black voters, a constituency that has overwhelmingly gone for her opponent.

Posted on April 30, 2008 at 11:35 AM ET | Comments (402)

Clinton Exuding Confidence

As Obama struggles, the Clinton camp is feeling pretty good.

Posted on April 30, 2008 at 11:10 AM ET | Comments (135)

 

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