Political World http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90523454&ft=1&f=90523454 A free-ranging, steely-eyed, consistently comic look at the landscape of leaders and the people who elect them. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Political World http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90523454&ft=1&f=90523454 Obama, In Iraq, Continues War Zone Trip The stakes for the Democratic presidential candidate's Mideast trip are unbelievably high, says Jim VandeHei of Politico.com. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92728414&ft=1&f=90523454 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92728414&ft=1&f=90523454 The stakes for the Democratic presidential candidate's Mideast trip are unbelievably high, says Jim VandeHei of Politico.com.

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]]> Politicians: Flip-Flopping Or Changing Their Minds? How tough is it for politicians to alter their opinions without being accused of flip-flopping? John Harris, editor-in-chief of Politico.com, says it depends on the issue and the skill of the politician. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92510153&ft=1&f=90523454 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92510153&ft=1&f=90523454 How tough is it for politicians to alter their opinions without being accused of flip-flopping? John Harris, editor-in-chief of Politico.com, says it depends on the issue and the skill of the politician.

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]]> McCain, Obama Battle In Campaign Ads John Harris of Politico.com analyzes competing campaign ads and looks forward to John McCain's proposal to balance the budget. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92278292&ft=1&f=90523454 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92278292&ft=1&f=90523454 John Harris of Politico.com analyzes competing campaign ads and looks forward to John McCain's proposal to balance the budget.

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]]> Candidates' Surrogates Sling Mud Minnesota governor accuses Obama of hypocrisy; former Gen. Wesley Clark downplays McCain's war record. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92021540&ft=1&f=90523454 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92021540&ft=1&f=90523454 Minnesota governor accuses Obama of hypocrisy; former Gen. Wesley Clark downplays McCain's war record.

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]]> Barack Obama Goes on a Spending Spree The Democratic candidate is already using his huge war chest to reintroduce himself to voters, says Politico.com's John Harris. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91791668&ft=1&f=90523454 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91791668&ft=1&f=90523454 The Democratic candidate is already using his huge war chest to reintroduce himself to voters, says Politico.com's John Harris.

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]]> Barack Obama Chides Absentee Fathers On the campaign trail, Obama speaks about the role of fathers, while McCain says the U.S. is making progress in Iraq. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91543799&ft=1&f=90523454 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91543799&ft=1&f=90523454 On the campaign trail, Obama speaks about the role of fathers, while McCain says the U.S. is making progress in Iraq.

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]]> Analyst: Clinton Unlikely VP Choice Even though she lost the Democratic nomination, there's lots ahead for Hillary Clinton. Just not the VP slot, says Jim VandeHei of Politico.com. Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91303714&ft=1&f=90523454 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91303714&ft=1&f=90523454 Even though she lost the Democratic nomination, there's lots ahead for Hillary Clinton. Just not the VP slot, says Jim VandeHei of Politico.com.

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]]> Media Savage Clinton over RFK Remark Sen. Hillary Clinton told a newspaper that Robert F. Kennedy's assassination is a reason she's still running for president. That comment about Sen. Barack Obama's vulnerability drew sharp rebukes, but a firm Clinton reiterated that her campaign isn't over. Mon, 26 May 2008 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90823923&ft=1&f=90523454 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90823923&ft=1&f=90523454 Sen. Hillary Clinton told a newspaper that Robert F. Kennedy's assassination is a reason she's still running for president. That comment about Sen. Barack Obama's vulnerability drew sharp rebukes, but a firm Clinton reiterated that her campaign isn't over.

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]]> Editor: Republicans in Worst Shape Since Watergate Weary members of the Republican faithful are betting that Sen. John McCain can act as savior, according to Politico.com editor Jim VandeHei, who says the party's brand hasn't been in worse shape in 30 years. Mon, 19 May 2008 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90583303&ft=1&f=90523454 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90583303&ft=1&f=90523454 Weary members of the Republican faithful are betting that Sen. John McCain can act as savior, according to Politico.com editor Jim VandeHei, who says the party's brand hasn't been in worse shape in 30 years.

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]]> Monday-Morning Politics Update Talking all things politics with <em>Politico.com</em>'s Jim VandeHei. Mon, 12 May 2008 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90365887&ft=1&f=90523454 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90365887&ft=1&f=90523454 Talking all things politics with Politico.com's Jim VandeHei.

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]]> Editor: Clinton Has 'No Plans' to End Race Talking politics with the executive editor of <em>Politico.com</em>, Jim VandeHei, show says Sen. Hillary Clinton remains totally committed to her presidential campaign. Mon, 05 May 2008 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90179719&ft=1&f=90523454 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90179719&ft=1&f=90523454 Talking politics with the executive editor of Politico.com, Jim VandeHei, show says Sen. Hillary Clinton remains totally committed to her presidential campaign.

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]]> Democrats Spar as McCain Tours 'Forgotten' U.S. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton prepare for their next presidential contest, North Carolina on May 6. Meanwhile, reports <em>Politico</em>'s Jim VandeHei, presumptive GOP nominee John McCain has been visiting farflung corners of the country. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89990897&ft=1&f=90523454 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89990897&ft=1&f=90523454 Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton prepare for their next presidential contest, North Carolina on May 6. Meanwhile, reports Politico's Jim VandeHei, presumptive GOP nominee John McCain has been visiting farflung corners of the country.

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]]> Analyst: Clinton Needs Big Win to Avoid Devastation <em>Politico.com</em> Executive Editor Jim VandeHei says Sen. Hillary Clinton must post a double-digit win in Pennsylvania to remain a viable candidate in the eyes of superdelegates. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89803218&ft=1&f=90523454 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89803218&ft=1&f=90523454 Politico.com Executive Editor Jim VandeHei says Sen. Hillary Clinton must post a double-digit win in Pennsylvania to remain a viable candidate in the eyes of superdelegates.

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]]> Obama and Clinton Angle for Pennsylvania Voters <em>Politico.com</em> columnist Roger Simon discusses the faith forum attended on Sunday by Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, two members of America's elite who are struggling not to alienate Pennsylvania's rural voters. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89612885&ft=1&f=90523454 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89612885&ft=1&f=90523454 Politico.com columnist Roger Simon discusses the faith forum attended on Sunday by Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, two members of America's elite who are struggling not to alienate Pennsylvania's rural voters.

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]]> Candidates Prepare for Petraeus' Iraq Report This week Gen. David Petraeus is set to tell Congress about the state of military operations in Iraq. <em>Politico.com</em> editor John Harris says the McCain, Clinton and Obama presidential campaigns are getting to respond. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89424836&ft=1&f=90523454 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89424836&ft=1&f=90523454 This week Gen. David Petraeus is set to tell Congress about the state of military operations in Iraq. Politico.com editor John Harris says the McCain, Clinton and Obama presidential campaigns are getting to respond.

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