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Election 2008

Presidential Race in Iowa Down to the Wire

Polls show it's still a three-way race for the Democratic presidential nomination in Iowa, as all the major candidates were in town for the final weekend of campaigning ahead of Thursday's caucuses.

Presidential Race in Iowa Down to the Wire

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Political Turmoil In Pakistan

Violence, Accusations Soar in Wake of Bhutto Slaying

The death toll from violence following the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto rises to more than three dozen. The government accuses a militant tribal leader, but others say this accusation is just to cover up the government's own failure to protect Bhutto.

Violence, Accusations Soar in Wake of Bhutto Slaying

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Election 2008

Democratic Debate in Iowa Good Natured

The Democratic presidential candidates met for a good natured exchange of views in the final Iowa Debate before the caucuses Jan. 3. The debate did not appear to do any damage to the three top contenders and it gave the others a valuable 90 minutes of Iowans' attention.

Democratic Debate in Iowa Good Natured

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Election 2008

Iowans Not Overwhelmed by Presidential Candidates

Iowa is taking a long, late look at prospective presidents in debates intended for candidates to elaborate on issues Iowans care most about. The Republicans led the debates with a serious discussion of debt and taxes. Many Iowans still haven't settled on a candidate to support.

Iowans Not Overwhelmed by Presidential Candidates

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Election 2008

GOP Race Intensifies as Huckabee Surges

The presidential race for Republicans is getting tighter now that Mike Huckabee is a bigger contender. Mitt Romney is set to discuss concerns about faith in public life in a major speech Thursday. And John McCain wins the endorsement of the Union Leader, a conservative newspaper in New Hampshire.

GOP Race Intensifies as Huckabee Surges

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Election 2008

Watching the Debate with Voters in New Hampshire

A group of Republicans in Bedford, N.H. — a state that will be voting in less than six weeks — gathered to watch Wednesday night's Republican candidate debate and said they weren't impressed by a tussle over immigration.

Watching the Debate with Voters in New Hampshire

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Election 2008

Romney Faces Questions over Faith in S. Carolina

Many conservative voters are hesitant to back Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, whose faith is Mormon. The former Massachusetts governor faces a particular challenge in South Carolina, where voters are largely evangelical.

Romney Faces Questions over Faith in S. Carolina

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Election 2008

Election Day Update: South Carolina

South Carolina primaries are traditionally telling of national outcomes. Democrats see it as the place where either Sen. Barack Obama or John Edwards can cement their claim as the alternative to front-runner Sen. Hillary Clinton. Historically the Republican who wins there wins the nomination.

Election Day Update: South Carolina

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Election 2008

Mass. Voters Weigh In on Governor's Obama Nod

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick has endorsed Sen. Barack Obama, whose poll numbers are falling, raising questions about his campaign. Two groups of Boston-area Democratic activists — one white, one black — are asked whether they'll follow their governor's lead.

Mass. Voters Weigh In on Governor's Obama Nod

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Election 2008

Thompson's Iowa Trip Gets Lukewarm Response

Republican presidential contender Fred Thompson spends the week traveling around Iowa. But national media reviews of his first few campaign forays have been lackluster.

Thompson's Iowa Trip Gets Lukewarm Response

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Election 2008

Democratic Presidential Hopefuls Stump in Iowa

Six Democratic presidential hopefuls attended a steak fry sponsored by Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin. As many as 12,000 people attended the annual feast in Indianola, and the candidates used the opportunity to discuss the Iraq war.

Democratic Presidential Hopefuls Stump in Iowa

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Election 2008

Iowa Steak Fry Draws Presidential Hopefuls

Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin's annual steak fry, now in its 30th year, attracted many of the Democratic contenders for president. This year, the focus of the candidates' speeches was the Iraq war.

Iowa Steak Fry Draws Presidential Hopefuls

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Election 2008

Voters Size Up Thompson, Now Officially in Race

In many ways, the actor and former senator represents the traditional Republican values that Rudolph Giuliani and Mitt Romney lack. But will the base like him? Voters in the traditionally Republican town of Evansville, Ind., weigh in.

Voters Size Up Thompson, Now Officially in Race

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Election 2008

Maryland's 'Wise Women' Swayed by Hillary Clinton

The New York senator has been rising in national polls, partly because she is winning over women, like a group in Maryland who are impressed by her performance in the presidential debates.

Maryland's 'Wise Women' Swayed by Hillary Clinton

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