Obama, In Iraq, Continues War Zone Trip()  

Obama

July 21, 2008 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?()  

flip-flop

July 14, 2008 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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Candidates' Surrogates Sling Mud()  

Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty

June 30, 2008 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()  

Barack Obama

June 23, 2008 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()  

Sen. Barack Obama

June 16, 2008 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()  

Hillary Clinton waves to supporters in Washington, D.C.

June 9, 2008 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()  

Hillary Clinton

May 26, 2008 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()  

McCain

May 19, 2008 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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Analyst: Clinton Needs Big Win to Avoid Devastation()  

Sen. Hillary Clinton

April 21, 2008 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()  

Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton

April 14, 2008 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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