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by Terence Samuel onJanuary 5, 2009
While Obama stresses the importance of talking, he must also show he is willing to fight.
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by Marjorie Valbrun onJanuary 4, 2009
She's at it again, dismissing Obama's chances of winning, but can she at least get the facts straight?
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by Mark Sawyer onJanuary 4, 2009
Latin America may be more racist than it likes to think.
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by Terry M. Neal onJanuary 4, 2009
Two superdelegates from each camp ponder the end of the Clinton-Obama fight, the running mate pick, and the Clintons' future.
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by Terence Samuel onJanuary 4, 2009
It's an almost unimaginable moment, filled with disbelief wrapped in amazement wrapped in euphoria.
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by Jack White onJanuary 4, 2009
This is a day for reflection and wallowing in history, not mundane political prognostication.
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by Terence Samuel onJanuary 2, 2009
The new Congress convenes tomorrow to confirm Barack Obama's cabinet and deal with his controversially appointed Senate replacement. But in some ways, it starts today for Obama. Bye-bye, Chicago! Hello, Washington.
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by Lawrence Bobo onDecember 19, 2008
A campaign hall of fame and infamy -- a look at who's been good and who's been bad through the primaries.
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by Amy Alexander onDecember 19, 2008
Throwing in the towel has never looked so sad.
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by Lawrence Bobo onDecember 19, 2008
Why Obama can't pick Clinton as his running mate.
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