John Edwards

Democrats Demand: 'Stand Up'

News Desk - November 15, 2007

Most of the chatter surrounding tonight's Democratic presidential debate in Las Vegas is being focused on Hillary Clinton and her bruised but certainly still front-running campaign. And perhaps rightfully so. But for the linguistically savvy debate-watcher out there, here's a more nuanced trend worth following: the rise of "standing up" as the political catchphrase of the moment. more >>

In Iowa, the Democrats Get Harsher

By Liz Halloran - Nation & World - November 12, 2007

As lots of undecideds remain, the candidates refine their messages to make a breakout. more >>

Tracking Presidential Candidates on Energy No Easy Task

By Marianne Lavelle - Beyond the Barrel - November 7, 2007

Alongside long-term goals, how about a short-term plan? more >>

The Contenders Take the Gloves Off at Last

By Kenneth T. Walsh - Nation & World - November 2, 2007

Presidential contenders turn it up a notch more >>

Competence May Be Enough

By Gloria Borger - Opinion - November 2, 2007

Gloria Borger reviews the debate and looks at what the public wants in a president more >>

Morning Buzz: Oct. 31, 2007

News Desk - October 31, 2007

In a preview of his Halloween schedule, Sen. Barack Obama said at last night's Democratic presidential debate at Drexel University in Philadelphia that he would accompany his two young daughters trick-or-treating wearing a Mitt Romney mask, which has "two sides to it; it goes in both directions." Viewers watched as Obama and former Sen. John Edwards challenged Sen. Hillary Clinton on her consistency and her front-runner status throughout the two-hour debate. Meanwhile, usnews.com is conducting a who's-the-scariest poll featuring our candidate bobbleheads. more >>

Out Loud: October 19, 2007

Washington Whispers - October 19, 2007

Sen. Larry Craig, discussing his bid to overturn a guilty plea in a men's room sex sting with NBC's Matt Lauer. more >>

Hawkeye Hoedown

By Liz Halloran - Nation & World - October 5, 2007

For Clinton, Obama, and Edwards, the stakes in Iowa may be higher than ever more >>

Edwards Raised $7 Million in Past Quarter

By Liz Halloran - Nation & World - October 1, 2007

Despite a disappointing amount, the populist's campaign takes on Clinton's view of public financing. more >>

A Bunch of Money Trouble

By Danielle Knight - Nation & World - September 22, 2007

The campaigns need bundlers--until they do something wrong more >>

Forget Oprah! Edwards Snags Rachael Ray

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - September 11, 2007

Barack Obama has Oprah. But now we hear that John Edwards has another daytime TV star on his side. Elizabeth Edwards hits her show Wednesday. more >>

Clinton Endorses Edwards--Really

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - September 9, 2007

It's probably the oddest political sign in Iowa: "Bill Clinton endorses John Edwards." But there it is inside Edwards's campaign office in Carroll, Iowa. more >>

U.K. Offers Insight Into the Edwards Healthcare Plan

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - September 5, 2007

The Democrats' push for universal health insurance could result in mandatory doctor visits. more >>

Out Loud: August 19, 2007

Washington Whispers - August 19, 2007

"I can barely speak English.". more >>

Singer's Estate Upsets GOP's Johnny Cash' Hit

Washington Whispers - August 16, 2007

Those yucksters at the Republican National Committee can't get enough of Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards's pricey hair cuts, $6 million home, and likely tax plans. Yesterday they wrapped all of their hits on the former North Carolina senator into an E-mail to 50,000 Iowa supporters that featured a $1 million bill showing the smiling candidate under the title "Johnny Cash. more >>

Democratic Debate Spawns Weird Economics

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - August 8, 2007

Is the budget deficit rising? Is China really our banker? Clinton, Obama, and the rest sure seem to think so. more >>

Out Loud: July 29, 2007

Washington Whispers - July 29, 2007

"If that's his baby, he needs help.". more >>

Another Zinger From Elizabeth Edwards

Washington Whispers - July 18, 2007

She's known for her earthy charm and quick wit, and when she appeared at Planned Parenthood's annual public affairs conference in Washington, Elizabeth Edwards, wife of Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards, didn't disappoint.. more >>

Out Loud: June 24, 2007

Washington Whispers - June 22, 2007

"How many people know the price of his most expensive haircut?" more >>

Polls That Move and Polls That Don’t

Michael Barone - June 12, 2007

We've been seeing a lot more movement in the polls in the Republican race for president than in the Democratic. Stark evidence for that proposition comes from the Rasmussen Report's weekly updates. more >>

Huckabee's Joke Is Good for His Bank

Washington Whispers - May 27, 2007

GOP presidential candidate Mike Huckabee is taking his joke about Democrat John Edwards's $400 haircut all the way to the bank. He tells Whispers that his bid to raise 400 new contributions-one for every dollar Edwards spent-in just 96 hours was a hit, with some donations equal to the price of the haircut. more >>