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McCain on equal pay

The presumptive Republican nominee says his record proves that he is committed to "equal pay for equal work." But he has opposed legislation to allow victims of salary discrimination to sue employers beyond a 180-day deadline. ( 4:32 PM ET) | More »

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Gore Speaks at Netroots Nation

Former vice president Al Gore makes a surprise appearance in Austin. | More »

McCain Takes on the 'Cable Monster' and an 'Extreme' Obama

As the general election gets into full swing, John McCain is becoming increasingly adept at name calling. | More »

Obama Travels to Afghanistan

Barack Obama arrives in Afghanistan Saturday, the first stop on a weeklong foreign tour that will take him to seven countries, including Iraq. | More »

Gramm Makes Exit from McCain Team Official

Former Texas Senator formalizes departure after "mental recession" comment. | More »

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May 3, 2008

Obama Family Ties, Past and Present

By Shailagh Murray KEMPTON, Ind. - Saturday was family day on the campaign trail. Sen....

Posted on May 3, 2008 at 11:24 PM ET | Comments (60)

Obama Wins Guam by Slimmest of Margins

By Shailagh Murray LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Sen. Barack Obama won the Guam caucuses, but not...

Posted on May 3, 2008 at 9:13 PM ET | Comments (171)

AP: Obama Wins Guam Caucuses by 7 Votes

Updated 8:07 p.m. Sen. Barack Obama won the Democratic caucuses on Guam by seven votes...

Posted on May 3, 2008 at 4:52 PM ET | Comments (43)

Obama Courts the Working Class

Obama denounces Clinton's gas tax holiday while trying to woo working class voters.

Posted on May 3, 2008 at 2:54 PM ET | Comments (70)

Clinton Gets Personal

CARY, N.C. -- Hillary Clinton talked about short skirts, Snow White and trying to break open a very tough coconut Saturday morning as she began her campaign day with a revealing and very personal conversation about the pressures of raising children and balancing the demands of work and family. --Dan Balz

Posted on May 3, 2008 at 11:25 AM ET | Comments (237)

 

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