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Obama jumps ahead in three key states

The latest round of data from a respected pollster shows Barack Obama leading John McCain in Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Shock: Conservatives preemptively claiming bias

A day before the vice-presidential debate, the right is questioning the objectivity of moderator Gwen Ifill.

Another Palin-Couric debacle

Katie Couric interviews Sarah Palin yet again, and once again ends up with evasion and one truly puzzling answer.

McCain: I've gone to Palin for foreign policy advice

That whole being able to see Russia thing really is invaluable experience, apparently.

McCain gets testy

In an interview with the Des Moines Register, McCain shows flashes of his famous temper.

Return of the Mack

John McCain is expected to make his first vote since April 8, when the Senate takes up the Wall Street bailout tonight. Barack Obama will vote for the first time since July 9.

Senate Democrats love Barack Obama

The candidate draws a big crowd -- at least from his own party -- for a floor speech supporting the Wall Street bailout plan.

McCain talks to gay paper, but doesn't say much

The Republican nominee kept his answers vague in a historic interview with the Washington Blade.

Senate votes yes on bailout

This time, there were no surprises, and the latest version of the bailout plan passed the Senate -- now it faces a tougher test in the House.

McCain and Obama cross paths in the Senate

As the Wall Street bailout passes, the presidential candidates have a brief encounter.

Currently in War Room

Obama looking at retired four-stars for key posts

Retired Marine Corps general James L. Jones and Navy Admiral Dennis C. Blair are rumored to be Obama's top choices for top national security positions.

Friday, Nov 21, 2008 19:40 EST

Franken keeps gaining on Coleman

With the recount in their race entering its third day, the gap between Minnesota Republican Sen. Norm Coleman and challenger Al Franken is now even smaller.

Friday, Nov 21, 2008 18:50 EST

Report: Clinton nomination all but done deal

Multiple outlets report that, barring some unforeseen development, President-elect Obama will nominate Hillary Clinton to be secretary of state shortly after Thanksgiving.

Friday, Nov 21, 2008 17:50 EST

Antiwar groups wary of Obama picks

Rumors about the Obama Cabinet have some activists worrying that the president-elect might not live up to their expectations.

Friday, Nov 21, 2008 02:24 EST