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Presidential Candidates on Iraq

Obama Still Stumps on 2002 Anti-War Declaration

In 2002, when Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) was a state senator, he spoke at a rally protesting the impending Iraq war. Though it drew little fanfare then, his speech has become a campaign cornerstone.

Obama Still Stumps on 2002 Anti-War Declaration

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Election 2008

Pa. Voters Reflect on Obama's Race Speech

At George's Family Restaurant, just outside of Pittsburgh in Aliquippa, Pa., voters who will help decide the April 22 primary are abuzz over Sen. Barack Obama's speech on race Tuesday in Philadelphia.

Pa. Voters Reflect on Obama's Race Speech

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Election 2008

Qualifying the Idea of a 'Qualified' Leader

The question of which candidate is most ready to handle an international crisis has prompted feuding on the campaign trail. What would the three major White House hopefuls bring to that 3 a.m. phone call?

Qualifying the Idea of a 'Qualified' Leader

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Election 2008

Clinton, Obama Prepping for a Long Battle

Both campaigns are now girding for a contest that will last at least until April 22, when Pennsylvania votes. It could go beyond that to the nominating convention in August.

Clinton, Obama Prepping for a Long Battle

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Election 2008

Obama Seeks to Close Gap in Ohio

Campaigning in Ohio ahead of Tuesday's primary, Sen. Barack Obama responds to criticism that he's too inexperienced on foreign policy. Obama countered that Democratic contender Sen. Hillary Clinton's judgment is flawed, given her vote for the war in Iraq.

Obama Seeks to Close Gap in Ohio

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Election 2008

Obama Seeks to Continue Streak in Ohio

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has won the last 11 nominating contests over rival Hillary Clinton. His momentum will be tested on Tuesday when voters in Ohio and three other states head to the polls.

Obama Seeks to Continue Streak in Ohio

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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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