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Election 2008

Democrats Agree to Compromise on Delegates

After an all-day meeting on Saturday, the Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws Committee agrees to seat Michigan's and Florida's delegates, but to give them only half-votes at the convention this summer.

Democrats Agree to Compromise on Delegates

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Election 2008

Camps Face Off at Key Democratic Meeting

The Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws Committee meets Saturday to resolve the dispute over the Florida and Michigan delegations to the Democratic nominating-convention this summer. Both states had held their primaries earlier this year discounted for violating DNC party election rules.

Camps Face Off at Key Democratic Meeting

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Election 2008: Issues

How Clinton Shifted on Michigan, Florida Delegates

Sen. Hillary Clinton once supported the Democratic National Committee's decision to punish Michigan and Florida for moving the date of their primaries. Now she says that not counting the votes violates the spirit of the Democratic Party.

How Clinton Shifted on Michigan, Florida Delegates

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Election 2008

Clinton Seeks Way Around Delegate Shortfall

Sen. Hillary Clinton's impressive victory in Kentucky's Democratic primary does not change the math of the delegate race, which Sen. Barack Obama continues to lead. Clinton insists her big wins in Midwestern states make her a stronger candidate for the general election.

David Greene with the Clinton Campaign

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Election 2008: On the Campaign Trail

Clinton Prepares for Kentucky Primary

Sen. Hillary Clinton's camp anticipates a big win Tuesday in Kentucky's Democratic primary. Clinton insists she will continue her uphill battle against Sen. Barack Obama until all voters are heard from.

Clinton Prepares for Kentucky Primary

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Election 2008: On the Campaign Trail

Obama, Clinton Continue Campaigning in Ky., Ore.

Voters go to the polls for Democratic primaries Tuesday in two different parts of the country — Oregon and Kentucky. The fight between Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama continues, although Obama is working to sound ready for a fall campaign.

Obama, Clinton Continue Campaigning in Ky., Ore.

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Election 2008

Clinton Wins W.Va., Insists 'It's Not Over'

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton racked up an impressive win in the West Virginia primary Tuesday night. She beat Barack Obama convincingly — by more than two votes to one. The New York senator said she has shown strength in states that the Democrats need to win in November.

David Greene: Clinton Insists 'It's Not Over'

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Election 2008

How Clinton Handles Her Candidacy's Historic Nature

When the going has gotten tough during Hillary Clinton's bid for the Democratic presidential nomination — gender politics have been a lifeline. Clinton's gender has helped her rally female votes and money. But Clinton hasn't talked too much about being a woman running for president.

How Clinton Handles Her Candidacy's Historic Nature

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Election 2008

Does Clinton Have the Money to Compete?

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is back on the road Thursday, in search of votes and money. As Barack Obama has steadily increased his popular vote tally and delegate count, money has become a political and practical measure of the campaign.

Does Clinton Have the Money to Compete?

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Election 2008: On the Campaign Trail

Democrats Follow Different 'Day After' Playbooks

A day after scoring a bigger-than-expected win in North Carolina and coming within 20,000 votes of victory in Indiana, Barack Obama's campaign is relatively quiet Wednesday. Meanwhile, Sen. Hillary Clinton holds a town hall meeting in West Virginia. She is also meeting with superdelegates on Capitol Hill and holding a fundraiser.

Democrats Follow Different 'Day After' Playbooks

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Election 2008

Clinton Plows Ahead after Slim Win in Indiana

Hillary Clinton won the Indiana Democratic primary Tuesday night by a slim margin. She lost North Carolina's nominating contest by 14 points. Clinton has pledged to continue campaigning for the party's nomination.

David Greene: Clinton Wins in Indiana

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Election 2008: On the Campaign Trail

Anatomy of a Clinton Stump Speech

Hillary Clinton has gone from first lady to Senate candidate and on to presidential candidate. Along the way, she has changed emphasis many times — most recently adopting the role of populist champion for working families left out in recent eras of prosperity.

Anatomy of a Clinton Stump Speech

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Election 2008

Clinton Paints Herself as the 'Everyday American'

Although Hillary Clinton has spent much of her adult life living in the White House or a governor's mansion, she is portraying herself as a "normal American" — particularly while campaigning in blue-collar states like Indiana.

Clinton Paints Herself as the 'Everyday American'

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