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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

Chris Matthews on Senate rumors: "Absolutely not true"

The host of "Hardball" denies that he's staffing up for a campaign; former Clinton spokesman says Matthews should quit TV if he's planning to run.

Tuesday, Dec 2, 2008 02:20 EST

Conservatives band together against nonexistent threat

A prominent right-wing media watchdog announces the formation of a group dedicated to fighting against the Fairness Doctrine.

Tuesday, Dec 2, 2008 01:40 EST

Georgia gears up for Senate run-off

With celebrity campaigners working on both sides, incumbent Saxby Chambliss clings to a lead over his Democratic challenger.

Monday, Dec 1, 2008 23:55 EST

Clinton not resigning just yet

Hillary Clinton won't leave the Senate until she's confirmed as secretary of state; meanwhile, the man responsible for choosing her successor isn't talking.

Monday, Dec 1, 2008 22:25 EST