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Report: Bill Clinton to speak at convention

The decision is apparently intended to defuse talk of tension between the Clinton and Obama camps.

Cohen beats Tinker after nasty primary battle

Nikki Tinker had turned the race so ugly that even Barack Obama had to step in, but incumbent Rep. Steve Cohen held on for a big victory.

Cheney to speak at Republican convention after all

The announcement comes after rumors that the unpopular vice president wouldn't even attend.

Suskind releases interview transcript

In the transcript, a former official talks about the CIA's being ordered to forge evidence, and says he thinks the order came from Cheney's office.

Quote of the day

Apparently, Barack Obama is even more inspiring than we'd realized.

Edwards admits to affair

The former senator tells ABC News he lied when he denied reports of a relationship with Rielle Hunter, but says he is not the father of a rumored "love child."

What's next for Edwards?

The former candidate's admission of an affair puts his political future, and a potential speaking slot at this year's convention, in jeopardy.

Edwards: "Being 99 percent honest is no longer enough"

In a statement, John Edwards discusses his affair, saying it "is inadequate to say to the people who believed in me that I am sorry."

The National Enquirer responds

The paper, which broke the story of John Edwards' affair, is definitely taking the moment to gloat.

Edwards finance chair paid Hunter expenses

Fred Baron told a local paper Friday that, without Edwards' knowledge, he paid for Rielle Hunter to move out of North Carolina.

After these messages, we'll be right back

I'm heading off on vacation, but don't worry -- War Room will still be here.

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Why 60 doesn't matter

Saxby Chambliss' victory in Georgia means the Democrats won't have their filibuster-proof majority -- but they aren't too worried about it.

Thursday, Dec 4, 2008 03:15 EST

Rendell apologizes for comments about Napolitano

The governor of Pennsylvania had been caught on a hot mic saying Janet Napolitano is a "perfect" DHS secretary because she doesn't have a family.

Thursday, Dec 4, 2008 02:40 EST

Has Obama broken his first campaign promise?

Barack Obama promised to institute a windfall profits tax on oil companies, but the policy was quietly removed from his Web site.

Thursday, Dec 4, 2008 00:55 EST

Inside the mind of Lou Dobbs

Is there anything the CNN host can't connect to his obsession with illegal immigration?

Thursday, Dec 4, 2008 00:20 EST