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Politics gone wild in Wisconsinupdated: Mon Jun 04 2012 15:17:00

Candy Crowley reports on Wisconsin's high-profile recall election and what it could mean for the presidential candidates.

Cummings: Secret Service sex scandal sadupdated: Thu Apr 26 2012 15:00:00

Rep. Elijah Cummings discusses the investigation of the Secret Service prostitute scandal with CNN's Candy Crowley.

GOP has work cut out for it to bridge gender gapupdated: Mon Apr 02 2012 19:57:00

Even Mitt Romney admits that he's got his work cut out for him to reach out to female voters as he transitions from the Republican presidential nomination battle to what will most likely be his general election matchup against President Barack Obama.

What doomed Rick Perry's campaignupdated: Fri Jan 20 2012 10:21:00

Rick Perry stands alone among the GOP contenders for the 2012 presidential nomination in the way his campaign began and ended.

Depth of Paul supporters could make difference in Iowaupdated: Mon Jan 02 2012 17:11:00

In the sport of presidential politics, Republican candidate Ron Paul has an impressive ground game, a robust team of staffers and volunteers in Iowa and beyond.

GOP establishment wary of Ron Paulupdated: Mon Jan 02 2012 17:11:00

Ron Paul's power in Iowa appalls many in the GOP who are concerned about his foreign policy views. Dana Bash reports.

Cheney: Obama should 'correct' criticism of Bush's anti-terror tacticsupdated: Mon Oct 03 2011 05:31:00

Former Vice President Dick Cheney praised the Obama administration Sunday for using a drone strike to kill American-born Muslim cleric Anwar al-Awlaki, but said President Barack Obama should now reverse past criticism of former President George W. Bush's actions against suspected terrorists.

Cheney approves of al-Awlaki attackupdated: Mon Oct 03 2011 05:31:00

Former Vice President Dick Cheney discusses the death of Anwar al-Awlaki and his dispute with the Obama administration.

Cheney backs end of 'don't ask, don't tell' policyupdated: Sun Oct 02 2011 14:18:00

Former Vice President Dick Cheney said Sunday he supports the Obama administration's decision to repeal the "don't ask, don't tell" policy banning gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military -- a move that was staunchly opposed by most top Republicans.

Romney and Perry clash at debateupdated: Fri Sep 23 2011 12:37:00

Candy Crowley breaks down the latest presidential debate as the candidates fought over Social Security and immigration.

Sen. DeMint: Obama jobs plan must-havesupdated: Wed Sep 07 2011 11:42:00

Sen. Jim DeMint tells CNN's Candy Crowley what he thinks President Obama will unveil in his jobs plan on Thursday.

Wrapping up Straw Poll politicsupdated: Mon Aug 15 2011 10:35:00

Candy Crowley talks with reporters Neil King and Philip Rucker about the Straw Poll results and Pawlenty dropping out.

Candy Crowley previews the CNN NH Debateupdated: Mon Jun 13 2011 17:41:00

Candy Crowley talks about what she'll be watching for at Monday's CNN New Hampshire Republican Presidential Debate.

Could the Gulf oil spill happen again?updated: Wed Apr 20 2011 01:20:00

CNN's Candy Crowley discusses the BP oil disaster with Adm. Thad Allen who issues a troubling warning.

CNNMoney: How spending cuts hurt the economy -- dueling estimatesupdated: Sun Feb 27 2011 11:49:00

The big spending cuts proposed by House Republicans could weigh on economic growth and jobs, but forecasts vary widely.

Egyptian PM: Arrests of journalists "not allowed"updated: Mon Feb 07 2011 06:46:00

Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq told CNN Sunday that authorities have been told "not to bother" human rights activists and journalists working at anti-government protests.

Egypt's state brutalityupdated: Mon Feb 07 2011 06:46:00

CNN's Arwa Damon looks at police and military brutality against Egyptians and the media.

Sound of Sunday with Candy Crowleyupdated: Sun Jan 23 2011 14:11:00

CNN's Candy Crowley and her team watch the other Sunday shows so you don't have to.

Blitzer: Korean tensions 'eased significantly'updated: Mon Dec 20 2010 23:01:00

CNN's Wolf Blitzer has been in Pyongyang, North Korea, covering New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson's diplomatic talks with the North Koreans. He was the only journalist on Richardson's trip to North Korea. He spoke via phone Monday evening to CNN's Senior Political Correspondent Candy Crowley.

Blitzer: How conflict was avertedupdated: Mon Dec 20 2010 23:01:00

CNN's Wolf Blitzer reports from Pyongyang on Gov. Bill Richardson's impact on defusing new threats from North Korea.

Obama the 'Comeback Kid'?updated: Mon Dec 20 2010 07:46:00

CNN's Candy Crowley talks to Senate Republican Mitch McConnell about Pres. Obama's recent political victories.

Sound of Sunday with Candy Crowleyupdated: Sun Oct 31 2010 14:54:00

CNN's Candy Crowley brings you the best of the Sunday morning shows.

'Credible terrorist threat'updated: Sun Oct 31 2010 10:20:00

CNN's Candy Crowley talks to Deputy National Security Advisor John Brennan about the discovery of explosives on a plane.

David Axelrod hits anonymous donor adsupdated: Tue Oct 19 2010 09:57:00

CNN's Candy Crowley grills White House adviser David Axelrod on the administration's stance on GOP spending groups.

Miller: Murkowski broke her wordupdated: Mon Sep 20 2010 22:35:00

Republican Senate candidate Joe Miller hit back at his on-again opponent Sen. Lisa Murkowski Monday, saying she broke her word to voters by announcing her plans to run as a write-in candidate in the Alaska Senate race.

Thad Allen grades BPupdated: Mon Aug 09 2010 10:58:00

CNN's Candy Crowley reflects about BP's response to the Gulf oil disaster with National Incident Commander Thad Allen.

Allen gives BP a mixed gradeupdated: Sun Aug 08 2010 22:19:00

As he reflects on lessons learned from dealing with the Gulf oil spill, the man charged with leading the federal response gave embattled energy giant BP a mixed grade Sunday.

Axelrod responds to criticism from the WH's left flankupdated: Mon Jul 12 2010 11:54:00

With less than four months until this year's midterm Election Day, the Obama administration is defending its record in response to criticism from liberals and progressives who are increasingly saying the president has not been aggressive enough in pursuing their preferred agenda.

Obama faithful growing impatient?updated: Mon Jul 12 2010 11:54:00

CNN's Jessica Yellin takes a look at polls showing President Obama is losing support among liberals and independents.

Feinberg: 'I work for the people'updated: Sun Jul 11 2010 14:06:00

Kenneth Feinberg sits down with CNN's Candy Crowley to discuss the escrow fund for Gulf Coast residents.

Feinberg lays out plan for $20 billion BP claims fundupdated: Sun Jul 11 2010 14:06:00

The man charged with independently administering the $20 billion fund set up to compensate for damage caused by the Gulf oil disaster said Sunday that he is prepared to provide up to six months in emergency compensation without the requirement of releasing BP from liability.

Robert Byrd and his 2 proudest votesupdated: Tue Jul 06 2010 16:25:00

CNN's Candy Crowley reflects on the late Sen. Robert Byrd's life and his record.

U.S. troops out by July 2011?updated: Sat Jun 19 2010 11:00:00

CNN's Candy Crowley talks with Sens. Feinstein and Lugar about a possible Afghanistan deadline.

Gulf recovery plan in the works?updated: Mon Jun 14 2010 08:34:00

CNN's Candy Crowley explores the possibility that the White House is crafting a public works project for Louisiana.

Ark. governor: 'No absolute way of knowing' how many missingupdated: Fri Jun 11 2010 21:20:00

Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe, appearing Friday night on CNN's "Campbell Brown," said portable cell phone towers are being placed in areas affected by deadly flash floods to help locate missing campers.

Officials: criminals being used in oil spill cleanupupdated: Fri Jun 04 2010 21:21:00

A Louisiana councilman said Friday that people with criminal records are among those hired to clean up the Gulf Coast oil spill disaster.

'They should not have done this,' Dem says of DADT fast trackupdated: Mon May 31 2010 09:28:00

A leading Democratic voice on military affairs has criticized members of his own party for the hurried way in which congressional Democrats and the White House are pushing through the repeal of the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy.

Vitter: 'I'm done predicting success'updated: Sun May 30 2010 18:43:00

Louisiana Sen. David Vitter tells CNN's Candy Crowley he wants BP to take immediate action to protect the coast.

Not rational to give up on offshore drilling, Vitter saysupdated: Sun May 30 2010 18:43:00

A Republican senator from the state so far the hardest hit by the Gulf oil spill said Sunday that the environmental catastrophe was not a reason to put a stop to all domestic offshore oil drilling.

Gov. Barbour talks 2010 prospectsupdated: Tue Apr 13 2010 13:40:00

Gov. Haley Barbour talks to CNN's Candy Crowley about the GOP's chances in the 2010 elections.

RNC's bridge to conservatives on shaky ground?updated: Fri Apr 02 2010 20:56:00

A nearly $2,000 bar tab at a bondage-themed Hollywood night club has continued to cast a shadow on the Republican National Committee and has raised questions over the ability of its chairman, Michael Steele, to lead the party to victory in November 2010.

More problems for the RNC?updated: Fri Apr 02 2010 20:56:00

A FRC Action member is urging supporters to avoid donating directly to the Republican National Committee.

People.com: Chelsea Clinton Still Shopping for a Wedding Dressupdated: Mon Feb 08 2010 12:34:00

"We're still looking," mother of the bride, Hillary Clinton, says in a new interview

Clinton on N. Korea and Iranupdated: Fri Feb 05 2010 21:34:00

CNN's Candy Crowley talks to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton about the most dangerous threats to Americans.

Silent no more, wives go public about their husbands' affairsupdated: Thu Feb 04 2010 16:02:00

In front of cameras and on the pages of widely promoted books, the wives of a few high-profile cheating husbands have been finding and broadcasting their own voices, a pronounced shift that has some who study infidelity applauding.

Forgiving Ted Haggardupdated: Thu Feb 04 2010 16:02:00

CNN's Larry King talks to former preacher Ted Haggard and his wife Gayle about forgiveness and their marriage scandal.

Obama delivers his first State of the Union addressupdated: Wed Jan 27 2010 23:07:00

10:20 Address ends with Obama calling on Americans to "seize this moment -- to start anew, to carry the dream forward and to strengthen our union once more"

Hero of the flightupdated: Wed Dec 30 2009 12:03:00

CNN's Candy Crowley talks with Jasper Schuringa who helped subdue the terror suspect on the Northwest flight that was attacked.

Is Obama keeping his promises?updated: Wed Nov 18 2009 13:22:00

CNN's Candy Crowley checks up on whether President Obama is keeping his campaign promises.

'The end of Camelot'updated: Fri Aug 28 2009 12:39:00

Sen. Ted Kennedy passes away, marking "the end of Camelot." CNN's Candy Crowley reports.

Obama follows Clinton's path but hopes for a different endingupdated: Tue Aug 18 2009 15:25:00

With his push for health care reform on the line, the president delivered a message of urgency to the public:

What reform?updated: Tue Aug 18 2009 15:25:00

Is the White House changing its message on health care reform? Tom Foreman reports.

Big stakes speech in Cairoupdated: Tue Aug 04 2009 11:17:00

Candy Crowley reports on the president's challenge as he prepares to reach out to the Muslim world.

Cheney's 'secret' CIA programupdated: Mon Jul 13 2009 18:11:00

HLN hears 'Your Views' on Dick Cheney keeping Congress in the dark for eight years about a secret CIA program.

LKL: Gov. Sanfordupdated: Thu Jun 25 2009 14:36:00

Larry talks with his guests about South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's admission of an affair.

South Carolina's Sanford faces uncertain futureupdated: Thu Jun 25 2009 14:36:00

South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's office is in damage-control mode Thursday, a day after the Republican governor tearfully admitted he's been having an extramarital affair.

States gear up for stimulusupdated: Fri Mar 20 2009 08:30:00

CNN's Candy Crowley reports on one state's effort to make sure federal taxpayer money goes to the right place.

Obama's sales pitchupdated: Wed Mar 18 2009 12:30:00

CNN's Candy Crowley reports on Barack Obama's stimulus plan push amid bipartisan doubts.

Jindal earns bad reviews in national debutupdated: Thu Feb 26 2009 08:06:00

It was billed as a "coming out party" for one of the GOP's most promising young stars.

Obama's agenda: One of the 'greatest political dramas'?updated: Wed Feb 25 2009 20:38:00

President Obama's address to Congress was full of lofty promises to make unprecedented investments in government programs, even as he aims to cut the deficit in half by the end of his first term.

Critiquing the speechupdated: Wed Feb 25 2009 20:38:00

CNN's Candy Crowley looks at reaction to President Obama's speech.

'Better world in our time'updated: Sat Jan 17 2009 23:25:00

President-Elect Obama gave a farewell speech in Philadelphia before he began his train trip to Washington.

Dispatches from Obama's train trip to the inaugurationupdated: Sat Jan 17 2009 23:25:00

President-elect Barack Obama on Saturday retraced part of the train route taken by his political hero Abraham Lincoln to his inauguration in 1861 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Washington, where Obama will be sworn in on Tuesday as the nation's 44th president..

Bush assailant kick-starts sales for shoemakerupdated: Mon Dec 22 2008 14:47:00

The shoes thrown last week at U.S. President George W. Bush have provided an unexpected windfall for the shoemaker who made them.

Looking at bailout optionsupdated: Tue Dec 16 2008 18:43:00

CNN's Candy Crowley asks President Bush about whether he will bail out the auto industry.

Iraqis urge government to free shoe-throwerupdated: Tue Dec 16 2008 17:08:00

Protesters across Iraq Tuesday urged government authorities to free the TV correspondent who threw his shoes at President Bush.

CNNMoney: Source: Richardson to head Commerceupdated: Tue Dec 02 2008 18:21:00

President-elect Barack Obama plans to nominate New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson to be secretary of Commerce, a Democratic source told CNN on Tuesday.

Obama careful on cabinet picksupdated: Thu Nov 13 2008 21:21:00

The president-elect looks to historical mistakes as he ponders his cabinet. CNN's Candy Crowley reports.

Obama, McCain go on offensiveupdated: Fri Oct 24 2008 11:50:00

CNN's Candy Crowley reports on the debate over two enduring campaign issues: the economy and national security.

What McCain needs to winupdated: Fri Oct 17 2008 10:52:00

CNN's John King uses the Magic Wall to explain what Sen. McCain must do to win enough electoral votes.

VP choices nearupdated: Tue Aug 19 2008 08:50:00

AC360's David Gergen and CNN's Candy Crowley discuss the candidates' possible VP picks.

Democrats' pursuit of unityupdated: Tue Aug 12 2008 14:44:00

CNN's Candy Crowley reports on the pursuit of unity between the Clintons and Barack Obama.

VP fever intensifies as conventions nearupdated: Sun Aug 03 2008 15:48:00

It happens once every four years: Political pundits, news junkies and water cooler crowds obsess over whom the presidential contenders will pick to be their No. 2.

Obama: Help from allies will improve things at homeupdated: Fri Jul 25 2008 21:19:00

America's allies in Europe are crucial to the success of anti-terror efforts in Afghanistan and Iraq and in helping solve economic problems at home, Sen. Barack Obama told CNN on Friday.

What Hillary wantsupdated: Fri Jun 06 2008 08:50:00

CNN's Candy Crowley reports on the prospects and the problems Sen. Hillary Clinton faces in the future.

All eyes on the gas tax holidayupdated: Sat May 03 2008 16:29:00

CNN's Candy Crowley reports the gas tax holiday proposal is driving politics in Indiana and North Carolina.

Obama fights elitist labelupdated: Wed Apr 16 2008 16:59:00

CNN's Candy Crowley reports on Barack Obama's efforts to fight back against charges of elitism.

Reactions to the forumupdated: Mon Apr 14 2008 12:34:00

CNN's John King and Candy Crowley speak with others about the forum on faith and politics.

Five questions on Romney's withdrawalupdated: Thu Feb 07 2008 20:56:00

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney dropped out of the GOP race Thursday after a disappointing showing on Super Tuesday, surprising many conservatives and his own supporters.

Romney suspends campaignupdated: Thu Feb 07 2008 20:56:00

Mitt Romney told supporters in Washington he's suspending his Republican presidential campaign.

Stakes high in New Hampshireupdated: Mon Jan 07 2008 20:02:00

CNN's Candy Crowley explains where the Democratic presidential hopefuls are focused in their New Hampshire efforts.

Iowa caucuses get more attention than everupdated: Mon Dec 03 2007 15:44:00

With states moving their caucuses and primaries earlier, what does that mean for Iowa's first-in-the-nation caucus?

Sizzle, substance mark debateupdated: Fri Nov 16 2007 23:07:00

Front-runner Hillary Clinton gets most of the focus, from rivals and the debate audience. CNN's Candy Crowley reports. See the debate everyone's talking about Saturday and Sunday at 6 and 10 p.m. ET.

Clinton on campaignupdated: Tue Nov 06 2007 19:15:00

Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Clinton talks to CNN's Candy Crowley about the trouble with being in front.

Clinton rides Election Expressupdated: Tue Nov 06 2007 19:15:00

Sen Hillary Clinton stops by CNN's Election Express mobile studio in Iowa for a conversation with CNN's Candy Crowley.

Sen. Biden on Pakistan crisisupdated: Tue Nov 06 2007 11:44:00

Sen. Biden discusses his views on the unfolding crisis in Pakistan with Candy Crowley on the CNN Election Express.

Debate rivals seek cracks in Clinton dominanceupdated: Tue Oct 30 2007 17:43:00

Sen. Hillary Clinton could be in the cross hairs at Tuesday's Democratic presidential debate.

Edwards files in New Hampshireupdated: Tue Oct 30 2007 17:43:00

Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards files papers in Concord, for the fast approaching New Hampshire primary.

Edwards stirring the potupdated: Fri Sep 28 2007 05:53:00

John Edwards will accept federal funds, agreeing to spending limits and 'taking a stand.' CNN's Candy Crowley reports

'08 Dems weigh in on Iraqupdated: Fri Sep 21 2007 18:47:00

The '08 Democratic White House hopefuls respond to the Petraeus-Crocker hearings. CNN's Candy Crowley reports.

Warner to retire from Senateupdated: Fri Aug 31 2007 21:15:00

Sen. John Warner, R-Virginia -- the respected former Navy secretary and outspoken critic of the current state of affairs in Iraq -- will not seek re-election to a sixth term, he announced Friday.

Warner: I will still speak outupdated: Fri Aug 31 2007 21:15:00

Warner: I will still speak out

Democrats address gay issuesupdated: Thu Aug 09 2007 23:14:00

Democrats address gay issues

Edwards: Wife's cancer returns, campaign goes onupdated: Thu Mar 22 2007 00:24:00

Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards said Thursday his wife's cancer has returned but his bid for the White House will continue.

Crowley: GOP's backing based on electabilityupdated: Wed Sep 13 2006 09:10:00

Both parties kept a close eye on the results from Tuesday's primaries, to see how the balance of power in Congress might play out in November's general election. In one of the most closely watched races, Rhode Island Republican Sen. Lincoln Chafee turned back a tough primary challenge from a conservative contender.

Staying on top of your gameupdated: Fri Jul 28 2006 07:36:00

You've been in hotels more than you've been at home. You've been commuting between San Francisco and New York lately. And you're wiped out. But there's that big meeting or gig to prepare for.

DeLay leaves House unbowed, without regretupdated: Fri Jun 09 2006 01:31:00

Rep. Tom DeLay took his final bow on the House floor Thursday, offering a robust defense of two things for which he became well known during more than two decades in Congress -- unyielding conservatism and unapologetic partisanship.

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