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Meet the New Economic Stimulus Plan
By Matthew Bandyk -
Risky Business
- August 7, 2008
As evidence mounts that short-term economic stimulus doesn't work, Obama announces a plan of his own.
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Blog Buzz: Democrats Praise McCain in New Ad, Congressional Primary Gets Ugly, Karl Rove Gives Bad Advice, and the Weight of Debates
Opinion
- August 7, 2008
McCain gets odd advice from Karl Rove and releases an ad; a congressional candidate plays dirty.
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John McCain, the Accessible Underdog of 2000, Has Been Replaced by John McCain, the Slimy Attack Dog of 2008
By John Mashek -
A Capital View
- August 7, 2008
The happy warrior of 2000 has been replaced by a sleazy political attacker in the 2008 elections.
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Despite Obama's Efforts, Clinton Supporters Won't Fade Away
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- August 7, 2008
Obama and Clinton released a statement of unity, but some Clinton supporters are still angry.
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Public Opinion: Who Should Barack Obama Choose as His Vice Presidential Running Mate?
Opinion
- August 7, 2008
He campaigned Wednesday with Evan Bayh, fueling speculation that the campaign swing was a tryout.
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GOP Veepstakes: The Probable McCain Shortlist
By James Pethokoukis -
Capital Commerce
- August 7, 2008
What? No wild cards for GOP vice president? That’s no fun.
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'Obama Fatigue' Could Follow Avalanche of News Coverage
By Kevin Whitelaw -
Nation & World
- August 6, 2008
A new poll finds voters might be beginning to tire of Obama's high media profile.
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John McCain's Sexist Gaffe: Cindy McCain in a Topless Biker Pageant?
By Bonnie Erbe -
To the Contrary
- August 6, 2008
The Arizona senator's quip about entering his wife in a topless pageant will offend key voters.
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Public Opinion: How Different Would a McCain Presidency Be From Bush-Cheney?
Opinion
- August 6, 2008
McCain appears to be distancing himself from the incumbents. Is it plausible, or would he be the same?
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Polls Show the Race Between Obama and McCain Is Tightening
By Michael Barone -
Michael Barone
- August 5, 2008
Democrats still have a more favorable party identification position.
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Barack Obama Is Flip-Flopping Himself to a November Defeat
By Bonnie Erbe -
To the Contrary
- August 5, 2008
Too liberal for the mainstream, Obama is losing his base by trying to tack to the center.
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The Obama/McCain Energy Charade
By Rick Newman -
FlowChart
- August 5, 2008
Both candidates offer empty ideas for lowering gas prices.
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Obama’s Needless Social Security Tax Hikes
By James Pethokoukis -
Capital Commerce
- August 5, 2008
Even higher payroll taxes wouldn’t make the program solvent.
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Public Opinion: When Are John McCain and Barack Obama's Flip-flops Not Flip-flops?
Opinion
- August 5, 2008
Under what circumstances is it OK for presidential candidates to change their positions on an issue?
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Blog Buzz: Low-Income Voters Like Obama, Energy Policy Hubbub Over Legislation, Tire Gauges, Ads
Opinion
- August 4, 2008
Obama's scores with low-income voters but takes heat on energy; GOP wants Congress back in session.
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When You Think About the Election, Think About Guns and the Supreme Court
By John Mashek -
A Capital View
- August 4, 2008
The next president will have a big say in how safe our streets are.
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Problems Mount for Barack Obama as the Democratic Convention Nears
By Bonnie Erbe -
To the Contrary
- August 4, 2008
Lingering Hillary Clinton problems and those pesky states of Michigan and Florida.
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Republicans Press Celebrity Attack on Obama
By Liz Halloran -
Nation & World
- August 1, 2008
Despite some criticism over ad calling Obama a celebrity, the McCain campaign stands by the message.
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GOP Veep Watch: Fiorina vs. Palin vs. Whitman
By James Pethokoukis -
Capital Commerce
- August 1, 2008
Which of these executives might get McCain's nod to be the Republican vice presidential nominee?
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Barack Obama and the Race Card: Tread Carefully
By Bonnie Erbe -
To the Contrary
- August 1, 2008
If Obama appears to be injecting race into the campaign, he'll turn off the key voters he needs to win.
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Playing the Race Card: Does Barack Obama or John McCain Benefit More?
Opinion
- August 1, 2008
John McCain accuses Barack Obama of playing the race card—who wants to have this debate more?
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Blog Buzz: The Great McCain-Obama-Hilton-Spears Race Debate of '08
Opinion
- July 31, 2008
The Spears-Hilton-Obama ad gets unceasing media and blogger attention. Oh, and Veepstakes too.
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Betting Markets: McCain Closes Gap on Obama
By James Pethokoukis -
Capital Commerce
- July 31, 2008
The chances of a close election are growing.
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Public Opinion: Is Barack Obama Qualified to Be President?
Opinion
- July 31, 2008
The McCain campaign is portraying him as an unqualified celebrity. A legitimate attack?
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