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2008 election

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Was Hillary channeling George Wallace?
Hillary's reckless exploitation of racial division could split the Democratic Party over race -- a tragic legacy for the Clintons.
By Joe Conason May 9, 2008
McAuliffe: "I don't see it going to the convention"
Former DNC head Terry McAuliffe, a steadfast Clinton supporter, predicts when the Democratic race will end.
Alex Koppelman May 8, 2008
McCain and the Latino vote
Republicans desperately need not to alienate a key -- and growing -- demographic, and McCain may actually help his party there, but the nativist base is already hampering his efforts.
Alex Koppelman May 8, 2008
Clinton writes to Obama
Hillary Clinton asks Barack Obama to join her in finding a compromise that would end in seating delegates from Michigan and Florida.
Alex Koppelman May 8, 2008
What did Clinton do wrong?
Her race isn't officially over yet, but the postmortems have already begun.
Alex Koppelman May 8, 2008
"There's a pattern emerging here"
Hillary Clinton talks about demographic problems Barack Obama might face in the general election, but she has a big one of her own.
Alex Koppelman May 8, 2008
"You can't win this nomination"
A top strategist to Hillary Clinton has reportedly told her she has no shot at being the Democratic nominee for president.
Alex Koppelman May 8, 2008
Clinton: "I am in this race"
Protesters disrupt her fundraiser, money is dwindling -- and undecided superdelegates tell Salon they see the end in sight. But Hillary Clinton powers on.
By Mike Madden May 8, 2008
What does Hillary want?
What would it take for Clinton to concede defeat? An insider remembers -- and draws lessons from -- the backroom deals that ended another brutal, racially charged Democratic slugfest.
By Dan Conley May 8, 2008
Obama Veepstakes
The Illinois senator says, "Yes, we can," but he won't make it to the White House without the right running mate. Which veep would you pick?
May 8, 2008
Clinton Veepstakes
Should the former presumptive front-runner beat the odds and secure the Democratic nomination, which veep candidate is her key to the Oval Office?
May 8, 2008
The Brazile-Begala smackdown
Is Obama's coalition just "eggheads and African-Americans"? Is Clinton's emphasis on "Joe and Jane Sixpack" excluding black blue-collar Democrats? A frank exchange of views on CNN.
Joan Walsh May 7, 2008
Obama gracious in N.C. victory
He gives Clinton a win in Indiana that the networks hadn't called yet, and promises the party will come together in November.
Joan Walsh May 7, 2008
McCain's judicial philosophy
In a speech focusing on the kinds of judges he'd appoint if elected president, John McCain gives a preview of the tightrope he'll have to walk as the general election nears.
Alex Koppelman May 7, 2008
The general election and the economy
If a down economy spells doom for the incumbent party, why is McCain doing so well in national polls? Paul Krugman has a possible explanation.
Andrew Leonard May 7, 2008
"Crank That (Mike Gravel)"
The notorious Obama Girl returns, this time with a special guest star.
Alex Koppelman May 7, 2008
Candidates go a-courtin'
Both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are looking to pick up some quick support from superdelegates.
Alex Koppelman May 7, 2008
Clinton backer McGovern now wants her to drop out
George McGovern, the 1972 Democratic presidential nominee, had been supporting Hillary Clinton -- now he thinks she should get out of the race.
Alex Koppelman May 7, 2008
Clinton loses Limbaugh endorsement
In between crowing about the media attention given his "Operation Chaos" campaign, Limbaugh announces he now wants Obama to win the nomination.
Alex Koppelman May 7, 2008
Dems hold dueling conference calls
In the wake of Tuesday's primaries, distinctly different attitudes are emerging from the two campaigns.
Alex Koppelman May 7, 2008
"We lost this thing in February"
After a rough night on Tuesday, where does Hillary Clinton's campaign go from here?
Alex Koppelman May 7, 2008
McCain supports cloning
When it comes to Justices Alito and Roberts.
Lynn Harris May 7, 2008
Night lands Clinton closer to oblivion
Obama takes North Carolina and only barely loses Indiana, narrowing Hillary's hopes to the 366 phantom delegates from Michigan and Florida.
By Walter Shapiro May 7, 2008
Networks call Indiana for Clinton
MSNBC, Fox and CNN concur that she won this squeaker of a race.
Katharine Mieszkowski May 6, 2008
Will tonight be a "tiebreaker" or a "game changer?"
The candidates' "he said, she said" on the stakes in Indiana and North Carolina.
Katharine Mieszkowski May 6, 2008
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