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And then there were two
Thomas F. Schaller
In a highly anticipated showdown, Clinton and Obama duked it out, sort of, in a fight for the high road.
How close were Barack Obama and Tony Rezko?
Edward McClelland
It was almost inevitable that Obama, as a Chicago politician, would spend a lot of quality time with someone like recently jailed Rezko. But that doesn't excuse bad judgment.
Getting ready for the Democratic showdown
Alex Koppelman
Sort-of-live blogging from a "Generation Obama" event as the final Democratic debate before Super Tuesday gets underway.
A MoveOn endorsement?
Alex Koppelman
The major liberal organization is considering, once again, an endorsement of a presidential candidate -- but that candidate will have to reach a high bar first.
Obama’s the most liberal senator?
Alex Koppelman
The National Journal's latest rankings say Barack Obama was the Senate's most liberal member in 2007. That doesn't sound right.
John McCain’s endless war
Salon Staff
The front-runner is blasting Romney for suggesting U.S. troops will come home from Iraq, some day. It sounds good in the Republican primary, but "war without end" won't be the best slogan for November.
Obama breaks fundraising record
Alex Koppelman
The senator's campaign will reportedly tell the FEC it brought in $32 million in January.
Republicans make Fox News sick
Eric Boehlert
When the GOP catches a cold, everybody at Fox News is ailing. No wonder its ratings are in the pits.
John Edwards exits with honor
Walter Shapiro
He sought to return the Democratic Party to its blue-collar roots. But a historic race ended his hopes for the presidency.
The battle of the literary endorsements
Laura Miller
Maya Angelou and Toni Morrison have both gone public with their presidential picks. What do their overwrought odes tell us about the candidates they favor?
New York Post endorses Obama
Alex Koppelman
Rupert Murdoch, the conservative businessman who owns the Post, Fox News and other outlets, had made overtures to Hillary Clinton -- it looks like that d
Obama and race in California
Joan Walsh
With a new ad featuring an image of his white mother and a trip to her home state of Kansas, the Obama campaign is checking more than one racial box.
Clinton’s statement on Edwards
Alex Koppelman
Hillary Clinton wishes rival John Edwards well on his way out; she and Barack Obama are reportedly competing for his endorsement.
Feminism: Five minutes ago?
Lynn Harris
Or are the rumors -- once again -- greatly exaggerated? (Or just poorly edited?)
Economic growth slows from a sprint to near-paralysis
Andrew Leonard
Fourth quarter U.S. GDP stats show the housing bust finally biting to the bone. What do the numbers mean for the election?
Obama releases statement on Edwards’ exit
Alex Koppelman
As the former senator leaves the presidential race, a rival has some kind words.
McCain wins, and conservative heads explode
Alex Koppelman
A survey of right-wing bloggers' reactions to McCain's victory in the Florida GOP primary.
Did Hillary Clinton really win in Florida?
Walter Shapiro
She trounced Obama by 17 points -- but in an outlaw primary whose delegates won't count. Or will they? It all depends on Feb. 5 -- and Democratic Party rules.
There’s nothing the matter with Kansas
Nadia Pflaum
Barack Obama goes "home" to one of the reddest states in the nation and promises to bridge the divide between parties.
Clinton, Obama campaigns fight over Florida’s significance
Alex Koppelman
In dueling e-mail releases, both jockey for position in the wake of Florida's Democratic primary.
Clinton makes her Florida victory speech
Alex Koppelman
It's questionable whether Hillary Clinton's win in Florida will matter for anything other than PR, but in her speech she emphasized that she wants it to.
Obama press secretary makes joke at Clinton camp expense
Alex Koppelman
The Obama campaign poked a little fun at its rival for its emphasis on the Florida primary.
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