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May 1, 2008

MN Gov. Pawlenty Questions McCain's Stance on Bridge Collapse

Sen. John McCain today attempted to clarify comments about the collapse of a bridge in Minneapolis, saying that he never intended to say that federal budget earmarks were the cause of the fatal collapse of the span.--Juliet Eilperin and Michael D. Shear

Posted on May 1, 2008 at 11:15 PM ET | Comments (18)

Clyburn Blasts Wright for 'Knee-Capping' Obama

For a Democratic superdelegate who is officially still unaligned, House Majority Whip James Clyburn (S.C.) is sounding more and more like a Barack Obama fan. --Jonathan Weisman

Posted on May 1, 2008 at 5:17 PM ET | Comments (471)

Pelosi Comes Out Against Proposed Gas Tax Holiday

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) lent her name to the growing chorus of Democrats opposed to a gasoline tax holiday proposed by Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton and John McCain. --Jonathan Weisman

Posted on May 1, 2008 at 2:59 PM ET | Comments (142)

A Tipping Point for Obama -- or Just a Dip?

After Obama's rough patch, the Clinton campaign says the tide is turning her way. But is it? --Dan Balz

Posted on May 1, 2008 at 2:53 PM ET | Comments (595)

Rev. Wright and the Return of the Soundbite

A crucial fight is afoot between soundbite politics and soundblast politics. --Jose Antonio Vargas

Posted on May 1, 2008 at 12:02 PM ET | Comments (79)

Joe Andrew Jumps from Clinton to Obama

Former Democratic Party leader Joe Andrew announced he is switching sides in the primary battle, from longtime ally Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton to Sen. Barack Obama. --Shailagh Murray

Posted on May 1, 2008 at 11:52 AM ET | Comments (237)

Bayh: Wright Controversy Is Ammo for GOP

Dan Balz sat down with Sen. Evan Bayh (D-Indiana) yesterday to talk about the Democratic...

Posted on May 1, 2008 at 9:21 AM ET | Comments (46)

 

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