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Clinton supporters push back against NARAL endorsement

After a prominent pro-choice group endorsed Obama on Wednesday, some women -- including congresswomen -- strongly condemned the decision.

More negative reaction to NARAL

In the wake of condemnations of NARAL's endorsement of Barack Obama by supporters of Hillary Clinton, some of the group's state organizations weigh in.

Steelworkers follow Edwards

The union, which had previously endorsed John Edwards for president, took his lead and announced its support for Barack Obama.

Bush seems to attack Obama

In a speech to Israel's Knesset Thursday, the president equated people who want to negotiate with "terrorists and radicals" with those who wanted to negotiate with Nazis.

In new message, McCain tries on the hope mantle

John McCain says that if he's elected president, by the end of his first term the Iraq war will be won and most U.S. troops will have left.

California Supreme Court legalizes gay marriage

The court says a ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and civil unions are not an acceptable substitute; California becomes only the second state to permit gay marriage.

What's next for gay marriage in California?

If conservative organizations get their way, voters will have an opportunity this fall to overturn the state Supreme Court's ruling legalizing gay marriage.

The California decision and the presidential campaign

There are few signs of a major electoral backlash against the California Supreme Court's decision legalizing gay marriage, but the court's opinion leaves Democrats exposed.

"Hardball": Barack Obama is no Neville Chamberlain

Those who don't learn from history will be humiliated on live television by Chris Matthews.

Currently in War Room

Former Bush cabinet member as Obama's running mate?

Politico reports that a Republican who served in George W. Bush's cabinet during his first term has been mentioned by Barack Obama's search team as a potential running mate.

Saturday, Jul 26, 2008 03:22 EDT

GOP candidates may skip convention

Most of the Republicans in the hottest Senate races say they aren't going to St. Paul to celebrate John McCain (and send off George W. Bush).

Saturday, Jul 26, 2008 01:23 EDT

Rove map shows Obama beating McCain

A series of Electoral College maps produced by the company run by the man once known as "Bush's Brain" has Barack Obama narrowly winning the presidency.

Friday, Jul 25, 2008 23:10 EDT

The John Edwards "love child" story

Yes, the original report comes from the National Enquirer, but new information lends additional credibility to its article.

Friday, Jul 25, 2008 21:57 EDT