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Election 2008

Obama Takes Hits, Seeks Support in Texas

In the latest sign that Barack Obama is considered the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination, both his rival, Hillary Clinton, and Republican front-runner John McCain attacked him this week. Obama is in Texas, which holds a crucial primary Tuesday.

Obama Takes Hits, Seeks Support in Texas

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Election 2008

McCain, Obama Scold Each Other on Iraq

Republican presidential candidate John McCain and Democratic candidate Barack Obama are trading barbs over the war in Iraq. On Thursday, McCain mocked an answer Obama gave the night before in a debate with Hillary Clinton. A little later, Obama fired back at McCain.

McCain, Obama Scold Each Other on Iraq

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Election 2008

Volunteers Crucial to Democrats' Campaigns

Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama have been shuttling back and forth between Ohio and Texas, looking for votes in next week's contests. But a critical part of both campaigns takes place well away from the candidates themselves: It's the ground-campaign, involving thousands of volunteers.

Volunteers Crucial to Democrats' Campaigns

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Election 2008

Catholics a Key Voting Bloc in Ohio

Catholic voters have supported New York Sen. Hillary Clinton by a margin of 2 to 1 this primary season. But exit polls from Wisconsin on Feb. 19 show that margin may be evaporating. Clinton will need the Catholic vote to carry the crucial state of Ohio on March 4.

Catholics a Key Voting Bloc in Ohio

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Election 2008

McCain Denies Affair with Lobbyist

At a press conference in Ohio where he is campaigning, Sen. John McCain responds to a New York Times report about his relationship with a female lobbyist. He denied having a romantic relationship with the woman.

Don Gonyea at the News Conference

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Election 2008

Democrats Eye Working-Class, White Men

In Wisconsin next Tuesday and Ohio two weeks later, white, working-class males are a key voter group that both Democratic campaigns are working hard to win. Some say they could become the "soccer moms" of this election cycle — the demographic that tips the balance.

Democrats Eye Working-Class, White Men

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Election 2008

Obama, Clinton Work to Gain Ground in Wis., Texas

A day after Barack Obama's triple win in the Potomac Primaries, fellow Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is trying to engineer a big comeback. Obama used an appearance in Janesville, Wis., to answer repeated accusations that he's all style and no substance. And Clinton has gone to Texas — a state she considers a stronghold — to try to defend it.

Obama, Clinton Work to Gain Ground in Wis., Texas

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Election 2008

Obama Hopes to Clean Up February Contests

Barack Obama was in Wisconsin on Tuesday when he got news of his primary victories in the District of Columbia, Virginia and Maryland. Wisconsin votes in less than a week, and the Obama campaign is looking for a clean sweep of the February states.

Obama Hopes to Clean Up February Contests

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Election 2008

Obama Stresses His 'Electability' Versus GOP

One day before Feb. 5, Barack Obama is stressing his ability to attract non-traditional votes from independents, first-time voters and even Republicans — trying to contrast himself with Hillary Clinton.

Obama Stresses His 'Electability' Versus GOP

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Election 2008

Clinton, Obama Shift from Heated to Warm

After an exceedingly cordial one-on-one debate Thursday night, Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama head back to the down-and-dirty of the campaign trail, where recent rhetoric had sharpened.

Clinton, Obama Shift from Heated to Warm

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Election 2008

In Kansas, Obama Tells His Family Story

Sen. Barack Obama campaigns in his maternal grandfather's hometown in rural Kansas. The Democratic presidential contender painted a complex picture of how his family background spans the racial divide.

In Kansas, Obama Tells His Family Story

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Politics

Bush Looks to Past, Future in State of the Union

In his final State of the Union address, President Bush reviews the major policies of his years in office, urges patience on Iraq and calls for Congress to pass a tax-rebate package.

Bush Looks to Past, Future in State of the Union

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Bush 'SOU' Speeches Reflect Shifting Focus

President Bush is preparing for his final State of the Union address Monday night. In previous years, the president used the speech to make a case for war, promote tax cuts and call for sweeping changes to Social Security.

Bush 'SOU' Speeches Reflect Shifting Focus

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Election 2008

McCain Works to Spread His Success Southward

Republican presidential contender and Arizona Sen. John McCain is campaigning in Florida, hoping to capitalize on his recent primary wins. He is focusing on the economy and the fact that his Democratic rivals already see him as the GOP front-runner.

McCain Works to Spread His Success Southward

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