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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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Clinton Camp Stokes RFK Flap by Blaming Obama

By Zachary A. Goldfarb Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign accused Sen. Barack Obama's campaign of...

Posted on May 25, 2008 at 04:41 PM ET | Comments (170)

Obama Cites Need 'To Work Harder' for Blue-Collar Votes

By Zachary A. Goldfarb Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) acknowledged today that he must work harder...

Posted on April 27, 2008 at 02:05 PM ET | Comments (103)

McCain Vows to Slash Pentagon, Federal Spending

By Zachary A. Goldfarb Presumptive Republican nominee Sen. John McCain (Ariz.) pledged Sunday to cut...

Posted on April 20, 2008 at 02:05 PM ET | Comments (13)

U.S. Is Out of the Fight in Half of Iraq, Gates Says

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said the steps necessary in Iraq before Washington can begin to withdraw troops are "already happening."--By Zachary A. Goldfarb

Posted on April 13, 2008 at 01:57 PM ET | Comments (3)

McCain: Obama 'Absolutely' Qualified to Be President

By Zachary A. Goldfarb Sen. John McCain, the presumptive Republican nominee for president, said Sunday...

Posted on April 6, 2008 at 05:33 PM ET | Comments (16)

Rendell Says Unifying the Country Is Not Enough

Pennsylvania Gov. Edward G. Rendell (D), whose state holds the next Democratic primary, on April 22, implicitly criticized a key rationale of Sen. Barack Obama's presidential campaign, saying today that it is not enough to be a unifying figure. --Zachary A. Goldfarb

Posted on March 30, 2008 at 01:52 PM ET | Comments (16)

Richardson Scorns Clinton Aides, Defends Clinton

By Zachary A. Goldfarb New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson said today that the people around...

Posted on March 23, 2008 at 02:03 PM ET | Comments (35)

Paulson Warns of Limits to Propping Up Economy

By Zachary A. Goldfarb Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson Jr. said today that there are...

Posted on March 16, 2008 at 05:35 PM ET | Comments (8)

Mich., Fla. Dilemma Consumes Democrats

By Zachary A. Goldfarb Howard Dean, the chairman of the Democratic National Committee, warned today...

Posted on March 9, 2008 at 02:05 PM ET | Comments (64)

Clinton, Obama Aides Tangle Over '3 A.M.' Ad

By Zachary A. Goldfarb The Clinton and Obama presidential campaigns sparred today over which candidate...

Posted on March 2, 2008 at 02:33 PM ET | Comments (13)

Nader Hopes Third Presidential Run Is the Charm

By Zachary A. Goldfarb Consumer activist Ralph Nader today launched his third bid for the...

Posted on February 24, 2008 at 01:21 PM ET | Comments (18)

McCain Vows to Hold the Line on Taxes

By Zachary A. Goldfarb Sen. John McCain (Ariz.), the likely Republican nominee for president who...

Posted on February 17, 2008 at 04:21 PM ET | Comments (26)

Closing Arguments for Super Tuesday

By Zachary A. Goldfarb Sen. John McCain (Ariz.) said Sunday that he could unite the...

Posted on February 3, 2008 at 02:09 PM ET | Comments (40)

Romney Lashes McCain Over Washington Record

By Zachary A. Goldfarb Two days before the critical Florida primary, Mitt Romney sought to...

Posted on January 27, 2008 at 02:34 PM ET | Comments (14)

Giuliani Shifts Emphasis to Economy

By Zachary A. Goldfarb Rudolph Giuliani, the man missing from the opening rounds of the...

Posted on January 20, 2008 at 01:18 PM ET | Comments (11)

Clinton Says Obama Playing Racial Politics

By Zachary A. Goldfarb, The Talk Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton accused Sen. Barack Obama's presidential...

Posted on January 13, 2008 at 02:09 PM ET | Comments (135)

 

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