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Who doesn’t understand the economy?
Andrew Leonard
As Obama sets forth his economic plan, McCain takes pains to remind Americans of his own confession of ignorance.
Obama’s vetting problem
Alex Koppelman
James Johnson, one of three people charged with helping Barack Obama select a running mate, is scrutinized over his connections to a controversial mortgage executive.
Breaking news: There are crazy people on the Internet
Alex Koppelman
Conservative bloggers are in an uproar over items posted to Barack Obama's Web site, even though it's clear the material had nothing to do with the official campaign.
The return of Willie Horton
Alex Koppelman
The adman responsible for the notorious spot is raising money for negative ads aimed at Barack Obama; the first has already been shown to be inaccurate.
Clinton news roundup
Sarah Hepola
What does the end of her historic presidential campaign mean for women?
Hillary’s final curtain
Rebecca Traister
Now that Clinton's campaign is over, I want to remember her as she's truly been -- a pain in the ass, sometimes ill-behaved, and a woman who changed history.
Clinton suspends campaign, endorses Obama
Alex Koppelman
On Saturday, Hillary Clinton exited the presidential race, gave enthusiastic support to Barack Obama and spoke of what she and her supporters had accomplished on behalf of the women who'll follow.
Clinton endorses Obama
Joan Walsh
"I'm going to work my heart out to make sure Senator Obama is the next president."
Quote of the day
Alex Koppelman
One San Francisco Chronicle columnist is really, really, really enthusiastic about Barack Obama.
Mr. Obama goes to Virginia
Chris Weaver
Barack Obama's focusing on the state as one he can turn Democratic this fall, so it wasn't surprising to see him there very soon after he became his party's presumptive nominee.
Hamas’ “unendorsement” of Obama
Alex Koppelman
The group reacted negatively to his speech at AIPAC, and now there's talk of Hamas' "unendorsing" Obama, but the whole discussion rests on a faulty premise.
Inside the Clinton-Obama meeting
Alex Koppelman
There's not much detail on what the two discussed when they met Thursday, but the vice presidency was apparently not on the table.
Global warming versus a bad economy
Andrew Leonard
Why did Ohio's liberal Democrat Sherrod Brown vote with the Republicans to kill a climate change bill?
Who will Obama choose as veep? Nope, you’re wrong
Walter Shapiro
From Webb to Strickland, there are many names bouncing around the blogosphere. If history serves, it will be none of the above.
Democrats, put down your swords
Joe Conason
Mourn defeat, yes, but the destruction wreaked by the Bush administration leaves little room for factional fights and identity politics between today and Nov. 4.
Market crashes. Dow down 400 points. Blame Obama
Andrew Leonard
Investors didn't panic because of the astonishing jump in oil prices or the sharp uptick in unemployment. They're just terrified at what a President Obama might do to the capital gains tax rate.
Clinton camp damping down veep talk
Alex Koppelman
Some of her supporters are still making overt efforts to get Clinton on the ticket, but her campaign says it's Obama's choice.
Reid: “Lieberman is an important vote for this caucus”
Alex Koppelman
The "independent Democrat" from Connecticut gets a talking-to from Obama, but his Senate position looks safe for now, despite his active support of McCain.
Obama taking over DNC, but Dean will remain chairman
Alex Koppelman
Barack Obama is moving to take control of the Democratic National Committee, as the party's nominee always does, but there'll be a familiar face at the top.
Obama camp open to helping Clinton with debt
Alex Koppelman
A senior advisor to the presumptive Democratic nominee says they haven't yet discussed the issue with Hillary Clinton's staff, though.
Clinton writes to her supporters
Alex Koppelman
As she prepares to exit the race, Hillary Clinton sends an e-mail announcing the event at which the official announcement will be made.
Sitting shiva with Hillary
Mike Madden
Before reports surfaced that she would bow out later this week, Hillary Clinton spent the day after Barack Obama's victory campaigning for president -- sort of.
The other 18 million
Joan Walsh
Now that Obama has won his history-making bid, it's time for him to start winning over all of Hillary Clinton's constituencies, especially women.
Barack Obama’s epic win
Walter Shapiro
The young senator makes history not only in terms of race, while a determined Hillary Clinton delays the inevitable a bit longer.
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