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How will Barack Obama get to 270?
This November, a Democratic victory will probably hinge on the Electoral College votes of a handful of swing states. Howard Dean's pollster examines 17 fall battlegrounds, one by one.
By Paul Maslin May 16, 2008
The Obama ad MoveOn didn't pick
More than 1,000 videos were submitted to MoveOn's "Obama in 30 Seconds" contest, only one was rejected -- now it's surfaced on the Internet, and the group is apologizing.
Alex Koppelman May 16, 2008
"Hardball": Barack Obama is no Neville Chamberlain
Those who don't learn from history will be humiliated on live television by Chris Matthews.
Andrew Leonard May 15, 2008
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.
Alex Koppelman May 15, 2008
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.
Alex Koppelman May 15, 2008
Steelworkers follow Edwards
The union, which had previously endorsed John Edwards for president, took his lead and announced its support for Barack Obama.
Alex Koppelman May 15, 2008
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.
Alex Koppelman May 15, 2008
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.
Alex Koppelman May 15, 2008
Edwards announces his support for Obama
In a decision Democrats had been waiting to hear for months, John Edwards endorses Barack Obama at an opportune time for the likely nominee's campaign.
Alex Koppelman May 14, 2008
Quote of the Day: Barack Obama
Calls reporter "sweetie," ignores her question.
Katharine Mieszkowski May 14, 2008
Edwards endorsing Obama
At a rally in Michigan on Wednesday night, John Edwards will end months of speculation and announce his support for Barack Obama.
Alex Koppelman May 14, 2008
NARAL endorses Obama
In another sign of the growing consensus that Barack Obama will be the Democratic nominee, one of the country's most influential pro-choice groups throws its support to him.
Alex Koppelman May 14, 2008
She's still in it to win it
Despite nearly impossible odds, Hillary Clinton pressed her case for the nomination with a victory speech in West Virginia. But the election still put her one step closer to ceding defeat.
By Mike Madden May 14, 2008
She won't go easy
Hillary will likely fight to the bitter end -- but she should be grateful the media gave her a free pass. Plus: A Soap Opera legend, a disappearing Stevie and the Cream still rises
By Camille Paglia May 14, 2008
A nation of individualists
We work hard to be odd and to have unique problems, but there are a few things we share: A dark imagination, a love of spring, and serotonin.
By Garrison Keillor May 14, 2008
Clinton "more determined than ever to carry on this campaign"
In a speech after West Virginia's primary Tuesday night, Hillary Clinton savored her victory, but was careful to stay positive about her Democratic rival.
Alex Koppelman May 13, 2008
Networks call West Virginia for Clinton
In an unsurprising result, Hillary Clinton has apparently won West Virginia's Democratic primary; the question now is her margin of victory, and how much it'll matter.
Alex Koppelman May 13, 2008
Gauging the Democratic divide
Exit polls from West Virginia's Democratic primary provide another opportunity to examine the extent of the split within the party.
Alex Koppelman May 13, 2008
An early look inside the minds of West Virginia voters
Exit polls from West Virginia's Democratic primary show that the economy was the top issue on voters' minds, and many think Barack Obama shares his controversial former pastor's views.
Alex Koppelman May 13, 2008
Can Barack Obama win West Virginia?
Hillary Clinton will likely win big here Tuesday. But could the primary vote in this former Democratic bastion be a clue to Obama's performance in November?
By Mike Madden May 13, 2008
Carville says Obama is likely nominee
James Carville, a key staffer for President Clinton who remains an advisor to Hillary, concedes Barack Obama will probably win the Democratic nomination.
Alex Koppelman May 13, 2008
Racism on the trail
The Washington Post explores racism encountered by Obama volunteers, something the campaign may have preferred kept quiet, while bloggers on the right see liberal media bias.
Alex Koppelman May 13, 2008
Maryland delegate jumps to Obama
A county executive who had been a pledged delegate for Hillary Clinton says he'll vote for Barack Obama instead.
Alex Koppelman May 13, 2008
Republicans twist Obama's statements about Israel
In an interview, Barack Obama referred to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as a "constant sore," and GOP leaders took that out of context.
Alex Koppelman May 13, 2008
Poetry vs. fear
The Obama-McCain contest will hold up a mirror to America's soul.
By Gary Kamiya May 13, 2008
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