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May 5, 2008
Bill Clinton Urges N.C. Voters to 'Start an Earthquake'
RALEIGH , N.C. -- A hoarse and visibly tired Bill Clinton rushed through the reasons to vote for his wife, telling a crowd of approximately 1,000 people tonight that "North Carolina can start an earthquake tomorrow." By Ed O'Keefe
Posted on May 5, 2008 at 11:59 PM ET | Comments (57)
McCain Addresses Charlotte Chamber of Commerce
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- A day before North Carolinians head to the polls, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) addressed Charlotte's Chamber of Commerce on slew of business-oriented issues. --Juliet Eilperin
Posted on May 5, 2008 at 11:52 PM ET | Comments (6)
Obama Nets Maryland Superdelegates
Sen. Barack Obama picked up two new superdelegates from Maryland, including the chairman of the state Democratic Party, on the eve of key presidential primaries in North Carolina and Indiana. --John Wagner
Posted on May 5, 2008 at 7:15 PM ET | Comments (28)
For Clinton, It's the Economy, Stupid, from N.C. to Indiana
HIGH POINT, N.C. -- Campaigning in two cities in North Carolina before heading to the Hoosier State for three events, Hillary Clinton continued her intense focus on the economy. --Perry Bacon Jr.
Posted on May 5, 2008 at 7:07 PM ET | Comments (46)
McCain Denies Huffington Vote Claim
After sitting on the story for nearly eight years, Arianna Huffington said yesterday that John McCain told her soon after the 2000 election that he did not vote for George W. Bush. --Howard Kurtz and Juliet Eilperin
Posted on May 5, 2008 at 6:25 PM ET | Comments (54)
GOP Takes Anti-Obama Message to Mississippi in New Ad
Republicans are looking to a special election in Mississippi as a test case for the down-ballot power of an anti-Obama message. --Paul Kane
Posted on May 5, 2008 at 5:52 PM ET | Comments (12)
Economists Release Letter Opposing Clinton Gas Tax Plan
More than 230 economists -- Democrats, Republicans, advisers to past presidents and four Nobel laureates -- signed a letter today opposing proposals by Hillary Clinton and presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain to suspend the 18-cent federal gas tax for the summer driving season. --Jonathan Weisman
Posted on May 5, 2008 at 5:04 PM ET | Comments (371)
Gas Prices Squeeze Indiana Voters
Indianapolis drivers share their thoughts on the price of gas and what the candidates can -- or cannot -- do to ease the burden. (Francine Uenuma / washingtonpost.com)
Posted on May 5, 2008 at 1:23 PM ET | Comments (53)
Clinton, Obama Stress Unity in Indianapolis
Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton addressed Indiana Democrats at the annual Jefferson-Jackson Dinner on Sunday night in Indianapolis.
Posted on May 5, 2008 at 7:10 AM ET | Comments (57)
