Democratic Presidential Candidate

Donors Tell Obama: Step Up Your Game

Politico.com | Ben Smith | Posted 10.19.2007 | Politics


They might have a war chest in the bank and a candidate who draws rock star crowds, but that doesn't mean Barack Obama supporters aren't getting the j...

The End of Big Politics

Bryan Farrell | Posted 10.19.2007 | Politics


Bryan Farrell

If Gore were to enter the picture, he wouldn't be the knight in a shining white Prius so many people are imagining.

Who Needs Terrorists?

Richard Belzer | Posted 10.19.2007 | Politics


Richard Belzer

Who needs terrorists? We can scare the sh*t out of ourselves, thank you very much.

The Fight Against Domestic Violence

Joe Biden | Posted 10.18.2007 | Politics


Joe Biden

Once a domestic violence victim steps out from the shadow of an abusive relationship, what does she need? Lawyers.

Obama's Iowa Victory Hidden in the Grassroots?

Donnie Fowler | Posted 10.16.2007 | Politics


Donnie Fowler

Obama's second place lead is actually the most significant political intelligence that has come up in the last few months other than fundraising.

Clinton Reports $35 Million In The Bank, Edging Obama's $32 Million

AP | JIM KUHNHENN | Posted 10.15.2007 | Politics


Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton ended September with more money in the bank than rival Barack Obama, holding $35 million cash on hand for the presiden...

If Gore Were to Run, Could We Trust Him?

Jeff Cohen | Posted 10.15.2007 | Politics


Jeff Cohen

So the question remains: If Gore were to run for president again, which Gore would we get?

John Edwards '08 Keene, NH, Town Hall

Al Cannistraro | Posted 10.15.2007 | Home


Al Cannistraro reports from Keene, NH on Edwards' visit.

Edwards Proposes One Democracy Initiative In Keene, NH

Christian Avard | Posted 10.15.2007 | Home


Christian Avard

Democratic hopeful John Edwards stumps in Keene, New Hampshire.

Edwards Knocks Clinton's Sincerity

AP | Holly Ramer | Posted 10.14.2007 | Politics


Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards has spent two weeks questioning Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton's judgment in voting to declare the Iranian R...

Michelle Steps Up To Hillary: "Nothing Is Inevitable"

The Sunday Times of London (U.K.) | Sarah Baxter | Posted 10.13.2007 | Politics


On the eve of a campaign visit to Britain, the wife of Barack Obama, the Democratic presidential contender, has delivered a spirited warning to Hillar...

Lady Obama Jaunts To Merry Ole England To Raise Campaign Cash

The Guardian (U.K.) | Suzanne Goldenberg | Posted 10.12.2007 | Politics


Barack Obama, who is struggling to recapture the early promise of his presidential campaign, is sending his wife, Michelle, to London next week to try...

2008: Showdown at the Not-So-OK Corral

Edward Ugel | Posted 10.12.2007 | Politics


Edward Ugel

A real cowboy doesn't just wear a costume. He looks like Gary Cooper, John Wayne, or...Al Gore. Yes, Al Gore.

Should Al Take The Plunge?

Kathleen Reardon | Posted 10.12.2007 | Politics


Kathleen Reardon

Were Gore to run for president, it would be a decided step away from and down from the heights he has reached and the impressive environmental goals he has achieved.

Bye-Bye Mr. Nice Guy

Chicago Tribune | John McCormick | Posted 10.11.2007 | Home


It may be bye-bye Mr. Nice Guy for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, who said Thursday that he is opening the "next phase" of his campai...

In Shift, Clinton Says She Will Negotiate With Iran

AP | HOLLY RAMER | Posted 10.11.2007 | Home


Hillary Rodham Clinton called Barack Obama naive when he said he'd meet with the leaders of Iran without precondition. Now she says she'd do the same ...

Wesley Clark Campaigns For VP Slot at UCLA

Chris Nelson | Posted 10.11.2007 | Home


Chris Nelson

At UCLA this week, General Clark, ostensibly promoting his book, stumped for his insertion into the Democratic VP slot.

Reading The Pictures: Also-Ran Sideswiped In "Bystander Journalism" Incident

Michael Shaw | Posted 10.11.2007 | Media


Michael Shaw

2007-10-11-20071011BidenIowathumbf.jpgPlease tell me how the Times has the nerve to make reference to candidates "barely registering" like they have absolutely nothing to do with it?

Richardson Hunts For Votes In Southern Iowa

Dien Judge | Posted 10.10.2007 | Home


Dien Judge

Bill Richardson is a hunter, and he wants rural Democrats to know it, mentioning the fact three times in the span of an hour yesterday at a stop in Albia, Iowa.

Hillary, What Part of Unelectable Don't You Understand?

Donnie Fowler | Posted 10.10.2007 | Politics


Donnie Fowler

The other Democratic candidates and many Democratic activists have made strident claims that Hillary Clinton, even if they think she's wonderful, just can not win next year's general election.

Hillary's Achilles Heel: It's Not What You Think

RJ Eskow | Posted 10.09.2007 | Politics


RJ Eskow

The gravest threat to Sen. Clinton's chances lies within her own party, and it's not disapproval -- it's lack of enthusiasm.

SEIU Passes on Edwards, the Field

Adam Moorad | Posted 10.09.2007 | Home


Adam Moorad

After an intense courtship, Democratic presidential candidates, most notably John Edwards were dealt a strong blow when the SEIU declined to nationally endorse anybody in the field.

Will the U.S. Bomb Iran?

R.A. Robinson | Posted 10.08.2007 | Home


R.A. Robinson

The problem with trying to determine if the U.S. actually is going to bomb Iran is that you can't get a straight answer from anyone.

Time To Reassess NAFTA: Clinton

AP | NEDRA PICKLER | Posted 10.08.2007 | Home


Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton told union leaders and Iowa voters her economic leadership should be judged by how well the middle class fares -- and ...

Edwards Pans Clinton Cake Walk Talk: I Lived Through The Inevitability Of Howard Dean

AP | AMY LORENTZEN | Posted 10.08.2007 | Home


Democrat John Edwards tried to make light of Hillary Rodham Clinton's big lead in national polls Monday, saying that four years ago it looked as if Ho...