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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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McCain Touts Iraq Successes, Hits Obama

Presumptive GOP nominee presses Iraq "success" story while campaigning in New Hampshire. | More »

McCain: Obama 'Completely Wrong' on Iraq

McCain hammered his Democratic rival's foreign policy judgment during a visit to former President George H. W. Bush. | More »

Obama's Unprecedented Trip

The journey Obama began when he left Washington last Thursday is one wholly unique in the annals of presidential politics. | More »

Obama, McCain Plan Joint Appearance at Rick Warren's Church

The event will be their first joint campaign appearance. | More »

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Obama's Uncle and the Liberation of Auschwitz

Republican strategists and conservatives bloggers pounce on Obama's statement that his uncle helped liberate Auschwitz.--Jonathan Weisman

Posted on May 27, 2008 at 05:41 PM ET | Comments (276)

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 and White Voters

As Clinton continues her quest for the presidency against long odds, racial tensions come to the fore. --Darryl Fears

Posted on May 8, 2008 at 06:37 PM ET | Comments (254)

A McCain Skeptic, Dobson Still Not Won Over

In the weeks since he became the presumptive Republican nominee, polls show that Arizona Sen. John McCain has been steadily winning over rank and file evangelicals and conservatives. But when it comes to conservative Christian leaders, McCain is still largely in a stand-off. Chief among his critics is long-time evangelical leader James Dobson. --Krissah Williams

Posted on April 2, 2008 at 01:02 PM ET | Comments (11)

Building a Mystery

By Garance Franke-Ruta Not only does Hillary Clinton chief strategist Mark Penn have to deal...

Posted on March 6, 2008 at 06:30 PM ET | Comments (14)

Keep Hopi Alive

By Garance Franke-Ruta On a day when the Hillary Clinton campaign has been circulating comments...

Posted on February 13, 2008 at 07:15 PM ET | Comments (15)

Primary Season: When Will It End?

What if it's not over? What if it's not even close to over? This is turning into a scary night. --Joel Achenbach

Posted on February 5, 2008 at 10:07 PM ET | Comments (4)

Obama as a Reagan-Like Figure

If the confused but nevertheless spirited reaction in the blogosphere, left and right, is any indication, Sen. Barack Obama is going to have plenty of explaining to do regarding his comments to the Reno Gazette-Journal editorial board in the days ahead. --Jose Antonio Vargas

Posted on January 18, 2008 at 03:43 PM ET | Comments (52)

Obama and 'the Race Card'

A round-up of what commentators are saying about the Obama-Clinton fracas over race in the Democratic primary.

Posted on January 14, 2008 at 08:55 PM ET | Comments (42)

 

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