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Thursday, Nov 20, 2008 15:24 PST
Antiwar groups wary of Obama picks
Rumors about the Obama Cabinet have some activists worrying that the president-elect might not live up to their expectations.
Wednesday, Nov 19, 2008 17:15 PST
Everyone went down to Georgia
Democrats might find their 60th Senate seat in Georgia, but Saxby Chambliss and the GOP are putting up a fight.
Thursday, Nov 13, 2008 08:00 PST
Jefferson going to trial
The Democrats may have their own Ted Stevens.
Friday, Nov 7, 2008 06:40 PST
Biden buries the hatchet -- literally
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Tuesday, Nov 4, 2008 16:25 PST
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Tuesday, Nov 4, 2008 13:20 PST
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Saturday, Nov 1, 2008 08:35 PDT
Doonesbury calls it for Obama
The November 5th edition of Garry Trudeau's comic strip assumes that Barack Obama will win the presidency; some editors are unamused.
Friday, Oct 31, 2008 15:10 PDT
Big names hit the trail
With Election Day fast approaching, prominent surrogates are out drumming up support -- we review where they've been and where they're going.
Thursday, Oct 30, 2008 17:55 PDT
A new weapon in the war for yard sign supremacy
One McCain supporter had a novel idea for how to prevent the traditional theft of campaign signs -- he electrified his.
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Wednesday, Oct 22, 2008 03:54 PDT
Where the GOP could get dirty
From Ohio to Florida to Montana, here's where Republicans may be using voter suppression tactics to tilt the presidential election.
Wednesday, Oct 15, 2008 03:42 PDT
Behind the GOP's voter fraud hysteria
As Republicans warn of catastrophe at the polls, an expert on election fraud explains the real partisan hoax -- the suppression of Democratic votes.
Tuesday, Oct 14, 2008 14:25 PDT
McCain's little brother throws a tantrum
In an e-mail to friends, Joe McCain expresses his displeasure with the way his brother's campaign is being run.
Monday, Oct 13, 2008 14:10 PDT
Palin confuses supporters for protesters
When people at a Virginia rally began chanting "Louder, louder," Sarah Palin responded with a comeback intended for hecklers.
Friday, Oct 10, 2008 10:35 PDT
Under the big top
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Wednesday, Oct 8, 2008 14:00 PDT
Cindy McCain goes after Obama
The wife of the Republican nominee brings up her son's military service as she attacks Barack Obama.
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