http://topics.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/U_S_Presidential_ElectionFind stories, videos, and photos about U.S. Presidential Election from CNN.com.en-usCable News Network LP, LLLP.Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:55:28 GMT5http://i.cdn.turner.com//cnn/2008/POLITICS/06/06/vice.president.irpt/tztop.clinton.obama1.irpt.jpghttp://topics.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/U_S_Presidential_Election14433Find stories, videos, and photos about U.S. Presidential Election from CNN.com.http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/06/06/vice.president.irpt/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/06/06/vice.president.irpt/index.html#cnnSTCTextWith Democratic Sen. Barack Obama and Republic Sen. John McCain as the presumptive nominees in this year's presidential election, the question remains as to who they'll choose as their running mates.Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:04:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/06/30/clinton.obama/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/06/30/clinton.obama/index.html#cnnSTCTextFormer President Clinton and Sen. Barack Obama talked by phone Monday morning, representatives of both said, as the Democrats sought to quash rumors that Clinton holds a grudge against the man who knocked his wife out of contention for the party's presidential nomination.Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:35:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/06/27/clinton.obama/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/06/27/clinton.obama/index.html#cnnSTCTextThey beamed, hugged and praised one another. Their outfits even matched.Sat, 28 Jun 2008 02:49:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/06/25/gordon.smith/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/06/25/gordon.smith/index.html#cnnSTCTextSen. Barack Obama's name is likely to help several Democratic candidates down ballot, but what about a Republican?Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:38:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/06/24/obama.clinton.debt/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/06/24/obama.clinton.debt/index.html#cnnSTCTextSen. Barack Obama has asked top contributors to help his former rival for the Democratic presidential nomination, Sen. Hillary Clinton, retire her debt, an Obama campaign source said Tuesday.Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:53:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1816796,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1816796,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsDemocratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama's campaign announced Friday that he will campaign with former rival Hillary Rodham Clinton next week, a step toward unifying a fractured Democratic Party after a bruising primary fight.Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:00:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/06/07/primary.recap/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/06/07/primary.recap/index.html#cnnSTCTextSen. Hillary Clinton on Saturday formally ended her bid for the White House, bringing an end to her historic run by endorsing Sen. Barack Obama.Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:15:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/06/07/clinton.end/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/06/07/clinton.end/index.html#cnnSTCTextHillary Clinton is expected to praise Barack Obama Saturday when she formally concedes the race for the Democratic nomination at a rally for her supporters.Sat, 07 Jun 2008 10:21:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/06/04/obama.wednesday/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/06/04/obama.wednesday/index.html#cnnSTCTextSen. Barack Obama, the newly minted presumed Democratic presidential nominee, said Wednesday that it was "very humbling" to be the the first African-American to lead a major party's ticket and expressed confidence the party would unify behind him.Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:03:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/06/03/election.superdelegates/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/06/03/election.superdelegates/index.html#cnnSTCTextA steady stream of superdelegate endorsements on Tuesday pushed Sen. Barack Obama over the threshold to lay claim to the Democratic presidential nomination.Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:32:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/29/dems.one/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/29/dems.one/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe race for the Democratic nomination was one of the closest ever, with two political stars, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, sweeping aside some serious opponents.Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:43:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/06/02/election.superdelegates/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/06/02/election.superdelegates/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe House majority whip and the top ranking African-American in Congress is expected to endorse Sen. Barack Obama in the Democratic presidential race on Tuesday, several sources told CNN.Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:55:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/28/dnc.memo/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/28/dnc.memo/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe Democratic Party is likely to meet rule-breaking Florida and Michigan halfway when it comes to seating their delegates at the national convention, two members of the rules committee said Wednesday.Thu, 29 May 2008 12:38:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/23/dems.vp/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/23/dems.vp/index.html#cnnSTCTextSeveral close friends and supporters of Sen. Hillary Clinton said they are seeking a "graceful exit strategy" for Clinton from the race for the Democratic nomination, possibly as part of a joint ticket for the White House. Fri, 23 May 2008 22:40:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/22/obama.vp.search/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/22/obama.vp.search/index.html#cnnSTCTextSen. Barack Obama is beginning his search for a running mate, but Sen. John McCain's campaign denies speculation that he's interviewing vice presidential candidates at his home this weekend.Fri, 23 May 2008 03:07:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/03/guam.contest/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/03/guam.contest/index.html#cnnSTCTextSen. Barack Obama won Guam's Democratic presidential caucuses Saturday by just seven votes, according to a Guam election official.Tue, 20 May 2008 23:45:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/19/obama.lookahead/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/19/obama.lookahead/index.html#cnnSTCTextHe's not declaring victory in the Democratic primaries, but if you listen to Barack Obama, you get a clear sense he's more than ready for a fall fight with John McCain.Tue, 20 May 2008 02:02:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/15/dems.wrap/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/15/dems.wrap/index.html#cnnSTCTextHillary Clinton's decisive win in West Virginia caused John Edwards to throw his support to Barack Obama, the Illinois senator's aides said.Thu, 15 May 2008 18:37:00 EDThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20200204,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20200204,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnThe former Democratic presidential hopeful is now backing his onetime rivalThu, 15 May 2008 13:15:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/14/edwards.obama/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/14/edwards.obama/index.html#cnnSTCTextFormer Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards endorsed Sen. Barack Obama on Wednesday at a campaign event in Grand Rapids, Michigan.Thu, 15 May 2008 06:18:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/10/bernstein.clinton/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/10/bernstein.clinton/index.html#cnnSTCTextFriends and close associates of both Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are now convinced that, assuming she loses the race for the presidential nomination, she is probably going to fight to be the vice presidential nominee on an Obama-for-president ticket. Sun, 11 May 2008 17:58:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/10/dems.wrap/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/10/dems.wrap/index.html#cnnSTCTextSen. Hillary Clinton's superdelegate lead over Sen. Barack Obama was narrowed even more Saturday, according to CNN's latest delegate estimate. Sun, 11 May 2008 09:26:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/09/dems.wrap/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/09/dems.wrap/index.html#cnnSTCTextSen. Barack Obama closed in Friday on Sen. Hillary Clinton's lead among superdelegates, the Democratic officials who hold the balance of power in determining the party's presidential nominee.Sat, 10 May 2008 00:47:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/04/25/markets/wallstreet_election/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/04/25/markets/wallstreet_election/index.htmWith the 2008 race for the White House whittled down to a three-person contest, Wall Street is hedging its bets in what is almost certain to be the most expensive presidential race in history.Thu, 08 May 2008 14:06:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/07/democrats.race/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/07/democrats.race/index.html#cnnSTCTextDespite an overwhelming defeat in North Carolina and a narrow victory in Indiana, Sen. Hillary Clinton vowed to stay in the race until her party has a nominee.Thu, 08 May 2008 13:52:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/07/superdelegates.respond/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/07/superdelegates.respond/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe drawn out Democratic presidential race is producing "negative dividends in terms of strife within the party," said a key Senate supporter of Sen. Hillary Clinton's White House bid.Thu, 08 May 2008 05:39:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/02/campaign.wrap/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/02/campaign.wrap/index.html#cnnSTCTextSens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama stumped for last-minute votes in Indiana and North Carolina Friday ahead of the states' Tuesday primaries.Sat, 03 May 2008 09:43:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/01/superdelegate.battle/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/05/01/superdelegate.battle/index.html#cnnSTCTextA Hillary Clinton backer's defection to the Barack Obama camp tightens the race for superdelegates, who could determine which candidate will become the Democratic presidential nominee.Fri, 02 May 2008 22:44:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/04/30/campaign.wrap/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/04/30/campaign.wrap/index.html#cnnSTCTextSen. Barack Obama, hoping to put the controversy over his former pastor behind him, is getting some good news: five more superdelegates in the past 24 hours.Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:20:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/04/27/ad.buys/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/04/27/ad.buys/index.html#cnnSTCTextWhen it comes to campaign commercials, Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are going where no candidate has gone before.Sun, 27 Apr 2008 13:22:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/04/22/pennsylvania.guide/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/04/22/pennsylvania.guide/index.html#cnnSTCTextPennsylvania voters will finally get to weigh in on the Democratic presidential race Tuesday, the first contest on the primary calendar in six weeks.Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:32:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/04/01/democrats.pa/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/04/01/democrats.pa/index.html#cnnSTCTextSen. Hillary Clinton embraced the role of underdog and vowed not to quit as she and her rival in the Democratic presidential contest, Sen. Barack Obama, stumped across Pennsylvania on Tuesday.Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:17:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/03/31/dems.roundup/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/03/31/dems.roundup/index.html#cnnSTCTextMinnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar -- a superdelegate holdout from a traditional swing state -- backed fellow freshman Sen. Barack Obama Monday morning.Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:18:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/03/28/clinton.dropout.calls/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/03/28/clinton.dropout.calls/index.html#cnnSTCTextA pair of high-profile backers of Sen. Barack Obama have called on his rival, Sen. Hillary Clinton, to drop out of the race for the Democratic nomination for president.Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:18:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/03/27/obama.moveon/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/03/27/obama.moveon/index.html#cnnSTCTextMoveOn.org, a grassroots powerhouse that supports Sen. Barack Obama for the Democratic presidential nomination, launched a fundraising drive Thursday to counter Sen. Hillary Clinton's wealthy supporters.Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:39:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/07/mann.super.tuesday/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/07/mann.super.tuesday/index.html#cnnSTCTextWinner: John McCain Senator John McCain was badly wounded in war decades ago, and in the past he's been hurt politically with his support for the war in Iraq today, but Wednesday he savored a hard-fought victory.Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:48:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/03/21/obama.richardson/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/03/21/obama.richardson/index.html#cnnSTCTextDeclaring that Sen. Barack Obama is an "extraordinary American," Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico endorsed Obama for the Democratic nominee for president on Friday.Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:17:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1724512,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1724512,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsBy joining Florida in deciding not to revote, the state deals a blow to the candidate's plan to convince superdelegates she should be the nomineeFri, 21 Mar 2008 05:00:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/03/19/florida/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/03/19/florida/index.html#cnnSTCTextTwo Florida state senators presented a plan Wednesday to seat the state's delegates at the Democratic National Convention, hoping that Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama will embrace their compromise.Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:19:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/03/17/florida.primary.decision/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/03/17/florida.primary.decision/index.html#cnnSTCTextAfter weeks of negotiations, the Florida Democratic Party said Monday it will not hold a second primary in the state.Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:04:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/03/17/poll.democrats/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/03/17/poll.democrats/index.html#cnnSTCTextA majority of Democrats would like to see Barack Obama rather than Hillary Clinton win their party's presidential nomination, according to a national poll out Monday.Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:59:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1722831,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1722831,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsThe Clinton and Obama campaigns are working overtime to win their votes, and resisting their overtures isn't easyMon, 17 Mar 2008 04:00:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/05/01/election.facebook/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/05/01/election.facebook/index.html#cnnSTCTextMySpace galvanizes protestors to attend mass demonstrations; 1.8 million Britons sign an online petition, leading to widespread press coverage and government embarrassment; and Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are fighting it out for the Democratic nomination on Facebook.Tue, 11 Mar 2008 13:18:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/03/07/dems.campaign/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/03/07/dems.campaign/index.html#cnnSTCTextSens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton were in Wyoming Friday, wrangling last-minute votes before Saturday's caucuses.Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:41:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/03/03/march.4.primaries/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/03/03/march.4.primaries/index.html#cnnSTCTextTuesday could be the most consequential day to date in the race to the White House. There's a good chance voters in Texas, Ohio, Rhode Island and Vermont will make the difference in deciding the Democratic and Republican presidential nominees.Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:23:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/03/03/march.four.guide/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/03/03/march.four.guide/index.html#cnnSTCTextFour states -- Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas and Vermont -- hold contests on Tuesday that could be make-or-break for both parties' presidential hopefuls.Mon, 03 Mar 2008 18:39:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/03/01/clinton.snl/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/03/01/clinton.snl/index.html#cnnSTCTextDemocratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton met her match while appearing on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" to deliver the show's trademark opening line and provide an "editorial response" to a mock presidential debate. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 16:57:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2008/02/29/technology/leonard_politics.fortune/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2008/02/29/technology/leonard_politics.fortune/index.htmWhy does Barack Obama appear to be outmaneuvering Hillary Clinton in the Democratic presidential primary? Part of the reason is his campaign's mastery of the Internet, says Rishad Tobaccowala, chief innovation officer of the media buying division of Publicis, the French advertising giant. (Tobaccowala also runs his own start-up company inside Publicis called Denuo, Latin for "anew.")Mon, 03 Mar 2008 09:00:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/29/democrats/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/29/democrats/index.html#cnnSTCTextSens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama battled for votes over the airwaves and on the ground in Texas on Friday, just days before primaries that could prove decisive in the Democratic presidential race.Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:40:00 ESThttp://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1718144,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1718144,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsNation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan said any of his backers who also support Sen. Barack Obama's candidacy shouldn't be dissuaded by the senator's denunciation of himThu, 28 Feb 2008 21:15:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/27/navarette.opinion/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/27/navarette.opinion/index.html#cnnSTCTextIf Hillary Clinton loses the Democratic nomination for president, she might be able to trace her troubles back to when she lost her grip on the Latino vote. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 02:25:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/26/dodd.obama/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/26/dodd.obama/index.html#cnnSTCTextFormer Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Chris Dodd on Tuesday endorsed Sen. Barack Obama for president, calling on fellow Democrats "to come together, to get behind this candidacy."Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:54:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/25/texas.poll/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/25/texas.poll/index.html#cnnSTCTextSens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are in a statistical dead heat in Texas, according to a poll released eight days before the state's crucial presidential primary. Tue, 26 Feb 2008 01:43:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/02/23/ypwr.rae/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/02/23/ypwr.rae/index.html#cnnSTCTextNot too many kids tell their parents who to vote for when they're 5 years old or ask their fourth-grade teacher to watch the presidential inauguration. But what would you expect from a 21-year-old superdelegate?Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:10:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/20/clinton.strategy/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/20/clinton.strategy/index.html#cnnSTCTextAs Barack Obama solidifies his lead, Hillary Clinton is shaking things up with a revamped message and sharper digs at her party's front man.Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:40:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/21/texas.debate/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/21/texas.debate/index.html#cnnSTCTextIt's showdown time deep in Texas. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:46:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/20/feb19.contests/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/20/feb19.contests/index.html#cnnSTCTextSen. Hillary Clinton on Wednesday cast herself as a candidate who "relies not just on words but on work" as she eyed the upcoming Ohio and Texas primaries in hopes of stopping Sen. Barack Obama. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 03:04:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/20/dems.delegates/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/20/dems.delegates/index.html#cnnSTCTextHillary Clinton's campaign said Wednesday morning that Barack Obama is the Democratic presidential front-runner -- and the Illinois senator's campaign said the race was just about over.Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:05:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/19/superdelegates/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/19/superdelegates/index.html#cnnSTCTextDemocrats say they have a "dream team" of Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama but they might be looking at a nightmare if superdelegates have to determine which one will be at the top of the ticket. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:17:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/17/2008.dems/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/17/2008.dems/index.html#cnnSTCTextWith the Democratic presidential race tied to a complex delegate system, the Clinton and Obama camps went after each other Sunday over "superdelegates." Mon, 18 Feb 2008 03:38:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/14/mccain.king/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/14/mccain.king/index.html#cnnSTCTextRepublican presidential front-runner Sen. John McCain on Thursday defended his statement that U.S. troops could spend "maybe 100" years in Iraq -- saying he was referring to a military presence similar to what the nation already has in places like Japan, Germany and South Korea.Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:09:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/02/15/campaign.health/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/02/15/campaign.health/index.html#cnnSTCTextJohn McCain's schedule today calls for a flight from Washington to Wisconsin. A town hall meeting in Oshkosh, a second one in La Crosse and a dinner in Milwaukee. Then, the Republican presidential front-runner flies home to Arizona.Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:34:00 ESThttp://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1713270,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1713270,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsThis isn't the race Clinton expected to be running. Now she's retooling her campaign, betting it all on Texas and OhioThu, 14 Feb 2008 06:20:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/13/gop.campaign/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/13/gop.campaign/index.html#cnnSTCTextSen. John McCain has yet to say the race for the GOP presidential nomination is over, but some of his colleagues in Congress have already declared him the winner.Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:03:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/12/dem.polls/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/12/dem.polls/index.html#cnnSTCTextIllinois Sen. Barack Obama pulled support from virtually all sectors of the voting public Tuesday on his way to defeating rival Sen. Hillary Clinton in the Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., Democratic primaries, according to CNN exit polling.Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:06:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/12/potomac.primaries/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/12/potomac.primaries/index.html#cnnSTCTextWhile Sen. John McCain was inching toward the Republican presidential nomination, Sen. Barack Obama staked a claim as the Democratic front-runner.Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:14:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/11/delegates/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/11/delegates/index.html#cnnSTCTextA string of recent victories and endorsements from key party insiders have Democratic presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton running neck-and-neck in the increasingly important battle for delegates.Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:11:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/11/delegates.explainer/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/11/delegates.explainer/index.html#cnnSTCTextAs the Democratic primary race heats up between Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, the delegate estimate between the two remains extremely close. For the first time, Democratic superdelegates may decide their party's nominee.Tue, 12 Feb 2008 22:38:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/10/clinton.campaign/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/10/clinton.campaign/index.html#cnnSTCTextDemocratic presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Clinton has replaced her campaign manager with a longtime adviser, Maggie Williams, the campaign announced Sunday.Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:35:00 ESThttp://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1712198,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1712198,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsIf he sweeps today's Potomac Primaries as expected, many observers think he'll be close to unstoppableTue, 12 Feb 2008 06:00:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/08/msnbc.clinton/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/08/msnbc.clinton/index.html#cnnSTCText A distasteful comment about Chelsea Clinton by an MSNBC anchor could imperil Sen. Hillary Clinton's participation in future presidential debates on the network, a Clinton spokesman said.Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:10:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/11/monday.analysis/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/11/monday.analysis/index.html#cnnSTCTextSen. Barack Obama's dominant coast-to-coast performance this weekend set a new tone for the post-Super Tuesday phase of an unprecedented struggle for the Democratic presidential nomination.Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:28:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/10/feb.9.contests/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/10/feb.9.contests/index.html#cnnSTCTextRepublican voters in Louisiana and Kansas told John McCain they weren't ready to support him. Washington state, however, backed the Republican front-runner Saturday over former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, according to state party officials. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 06:21:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/07/romney.campaign/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/07/romney.campaign/index.html#cnnSTCTextMitt Romney suspended his bid for the Republican presidential nomination Thursday, saying if he continued it would "forestall the launch of a national campaign and be making it easier for Senator Clinton or Obama to win."Fri, 08 Feb 2008 01:35:00 ESThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20176737,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20176737,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnFormer Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, who trailed Arizona Sen. John McCain on Super Tuesday, will suspend his presidential campaign, he announced Thursday.Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:22:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/07/election.movement/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/07/election.movement/index.html#cnnSTCTextSome big wins but no knockouts. That's the bottom line for both Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. John McCain.Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:14:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/06/super.dems/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/06/super.dems/index.html#cnnSTCTextWith Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton almost even in delegate counts, the two Democratic presidential candidates will focus on several weekend contests and then a trio of primaries in the Washington area next Tuesday.Thu, 07 Feb 2008 04:42:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/06/super.analysis/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/06/super.analysis/index.html#cnnSTCTextSuper Tuesday positioned Sen. John McCain as the clear Republican front-runner, while a split decision in the Democratic race may eventually help Sen. Barack Obama, according to CNN's political analysts.Wed, 06 Feb 2008 21:43:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/06/intl.supertuesdayvote/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/06/intl.supertuesdayvote/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe race for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination remained wide open Wednesday after senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama split voters and delegates in the Super Tuesday primaries.Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:56:00 ESThttp://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1710290,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1710290,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsObama's got the momentum, Clinton's got the Machine. Which force wins out may ultimately depend on the superdelegatesWed, 06 Feb 2008 09:05:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/05/super.dems/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/05/super.dems/index.html#cnnSTCTextNew York Sen. Hillary Clinton claimed the biggest prize of Super Tuesday's Democratic primaries with a win in California, CNN projected, while Sen. Barack Obama rode high in the Midwest and Rocky Mountain states.Wed, 06 Feb 2008 05:51:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/05/dems.ad.spending/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/05/dems.ad.spending/index.html#cnnSTCTextDemocratic presidential candidates Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have spent more than $21 million on television advertising in the past two weeks, outspending the remaining Republican presidential contenders by more than 3-to-1.Wed, 06 Feb 2008 02:35:00 ESThttp://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1710204,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1710204,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topics A state-by-state look at the results, as voters across the country make their presidential choices on Super Tuesday Tue, 05 Feb 2008 22:10:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/05/indonesia.usvote/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/05/indonesia.usvote/index.html#cnnSTCTextIllinois Sen. Barack Obama won the first battle of the Super Tuesday showdown when Democratic Party voters in Indonesia -- where Obama spent four years of his childhood -- picked him over Sen. Hillary Clinton.Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:33:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/02/supertuesday.guide/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/02/supertuesday.guide/index.html#cnnSTCTextVoters in 24 states go to the polls on Tuesday, also known as Super Tuesday, and the outcome could whittle down the nominees for both parties. Tue, 05 Feb 2008 17:01:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/05/conservative.backlash/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/05/conservative.backlash/index.html#cnnSTCTextGOP front-runner John McCain is cruising into Super Tuesday with a hefty lead in the polls, but he's drawing a backlash from some top conservatives who say he is too liberal to carry the Republican nomination.Tue, 05 Feb 2008 06:16:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/04/national.poll/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/04/national.poll/index.html#cnnSTCTextDemocratic Sen. Hillary Clinton is losing ground to Sen. Barack Obama in a national CNN/Opinion Research Corp. poll released on the eve of critical Super Tuesday presidential primaries and caucuses.Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:14:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/01/31/dem.debate/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/01/31/dem.debate/index.html#cnnSTCTextSens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama will duel for Super Tuesday votes Thursday night as the Democratic presidential hopefuls face off for the first time together minus former Sen. John Edwards.Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:27:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/03/election.roundup/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/03/election.roundup/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe remaining contenders for the presidency kicked off their final maneuvers for Super Tuesday, fine-tuning their closing messages in appearances on the Sunday talk shows and fanning out across the nation for an exhaustive list of last-minute campaign stops.Mon, 04 Feb 2008 03:00:00 ESThttp://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1709507,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1709507,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsOne GOP candidate seems to be generating more than the usual personal antipathy from his rivals and their staffs. Why?Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:00:00 ESThttp://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1709370,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1709370,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsThe former Senator remains on the ballot and could win delegates in his home stateSat, 02 Feb 2008 23:00:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/02/bill.clinton.tour/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/02/bill.clinton.tour/index.html#cnnSTCTextIn the run-up to Super Tuesday, former President Bill Clinton is planning a tour of African-American churches in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday.Sat, 02 Feb 2008 20:37:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/01/supertuesday.preps/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/01/supertuesday.preps/index.html#cnnSTCTextRepublican and Democratic candidates are ramping up TV ads, racking up endorsements and heading West to stump for votes ahead of next week's Super Tuesday contests. Sat, 02 Feb 2008 17:51:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/01/campaign.advertising/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/02/01/campaign.advertising/index.html#cnnSTCTextWith just days to make last-minute pitches to voters in two dozen states, the presidential candidates are pouring millions into television advertising before Super Tuesday.Fri, 01 Feb 2008 23:26:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/01/31/mccain.endorsements/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/01/31/mccain.endorsements/index.html#cnnSTCTextCalifornia Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced Thursday he is endorsing Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain.Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:42:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/01/31/gop.debate/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/01/31/gop.debate/index.html#cnnSTCTextFront-runners John McCain and Mitt Romney attacked each other's conservative credentials as they fought for their party's top spot during the final showdown before the Super Tuesday contests.Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:40:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/01/29/kennedy.reax/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/01/29/kennedy.reax/index.html#cnnSTCTextSen. Ted Kennedy's endorsement of presidential candidate Barack Obama made headlines across the nation, largely because the Kennedy family was thought to be firmly situated in the Hillary Clinton camp.Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:40:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/01/30/edwards/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/01/30/edwards/index.html#cnnSTCTextFormer Sen. John Edwards dropped out of the race for the Democratic presidential nomination Wednesday, leaving his voters up for grabs.Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:30:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/01/30/gop.debate/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/01/30/gop.debate/index.html#cnnSTCTextRepublican presidential hopefuls will face off Wednesday night without a familiar face now that former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has dropped out.Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:26:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/01/30/fl.primary/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/01/30/fl.primary/index.html#cnnSTCTextFormer New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani ended his GOP presidential race and endorsed rival Sen. John McCain of Arizona on Wednesday.Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:24:00 EST