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May 9, 2008

Obama Adviser Tied to Hamas Meetings Resigns

By Glenn Kessler An informal Middle East adviser to Sen. Barack Obama's campaign resigned Friday...

Posted on May 9, 2008 at 10:17 PM ET | Comments (63)

Obama Extends an Olive Branch Toward Clinton

Barack Obama says he's open to discussions with Hillary Clinton about doing whatever is necessary to unify the party. --Alec MacGillis

Posted on May 9, 2008 at 6:20 PM ET | Comments (236)

Bill Clinton Argues With W. Va. Voter

Bill Clinton defends his wife against a voter who questioned her commitment to health care.

Posted on May 9, 2008 at 2:50 PM ET | Comments (41)

A Renewed Health Care Focus for Clinton

Clinton, stumping in Oregon, says she wants to pick up the thread of the health care fight she began in the early 1990s. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on May 9, 2008 at 2:33 PM ET | Comments (23)

The Real Race Begins

As the Democratic Primary contest winds down, Barack Obama would be well advised to focus on the difficult contest ahead. --Dan Balz

Posted on May 9, 2008 at 1:46 PM ET | Comments (514)

McCain Touts Environmental Record; Disputes Huffington Claim

John McCain talks to the press about environmental questions, as well as his campaign's statements about Barack Obama and McCain's vote in election 2000. --Juliet Eilperin

Posted on May 9, 2008 at 1:26 PM ET | Comments (74)

ColorOfChange Leader Accuses Clinton of 'Race Baiting'

Hillary Clinton's appeal to white voters upsets black liberal online activists. --Darryl Fears

Posted on May 9, 2008 at 12:44 PM ET | Comments (134)

Clinton, Flying Against the Wind

Clinton challenges Obama to another debate while hopscotching across the country on a 48-hour campaign swing. --Perry Bacon Jr.

Posted on May 9, 2008 at 12:01 PM ET | Comments (52)

Talking Taboo with Obama at 30,000 Feet

Does playing a word game with Sen. Barack Obama on his campaign plane signal a new era in his press relations? --Alec MacGillis

Posted on May 9, 2008 at 10:05 AM ET | Comments (19)

Union, 3 Superdelegates Endorse Obama

Obama picks up endorsement from AFGE and the superdelegate support of its president and two Democratic lawmakers. But John Edwards stays neutral.

Posted on May 9, 2008 at 9:42 AM ET | Comments (169)

'West Wing' Actors Confirm Account of McCain Vote

Bradley Whitford and Richard Schiff say they recall the presumptive GOP nominee saying at a 2001 dinner party that he did not vote for President Bush. --Juliet Eilperin

Posted on May 9, 2008 at 6:01 AM ET | Comments (80)

 

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