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Another Week, Another Crucial Set of Primaries
"I'm a pressure player," Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama boasted during a basketball game here this weekend. Clinton, Obama Spar Over Past Remarks Ahead of Party Dinner Democratic presidential rivals Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton dueled on separate television talk shows Sunday as they prepared for yet another crucial primary showdown this week. Wright Appearance at National Press Club 'Not Helpful' to Obama Campaign Even before a defiant Rev. Jeremiah Wright appeared at the National Press Club Monday morning, Barack Obama's chief strategist assessed the impact that Obama's former minister's media blitz would likely have on the Illinois senator's campaign for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination. Democratic Presidential Contest to End in Republican-Leaning States As Democratic leaders try to end the continuing fight for their party's 2008 presidential nomination, the contest between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton heads into an ironic phase: of the final seven states to vote, only one, Oregon, has supported a Democratic nominee in the last two White House contests. Clinton and Obama Preparing for Yet Another Showdown, This Time in Indiana, North Carolina With her solid 10-point win in Pennsylvania primary behind her and a new infusion of cash, Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton made the case Wednesday that she, not front-runner Barack Obama, would be the stronger candidate against presumptive Republican nominee John McCain this fall. Clinton Camp Hopes Win Means More Cash Pouring In Pivotal? No. Crucial? Yes. At least for Hillary Clinton's hopes of wresting the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination from front-runner Barack Obama. Clinton Pulls Out Another Big State Win over Obama Hillary Clinton took a solid and crucial win over Barack Obama in Tuesday's Pennsylvania Democratic presidential primary, extending the race at least two more weeks and keeping alive her uphill battle to capture the nomination. Pennsylvania Presidential Primary Ending on Nasty Note The final push in the Pennsylvania Democratic presidential primary is ending on an unusually nasty note, with TV ads featuring images of al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden, and amid signs that Hillary Clinton is beginning the most crucial stretch of her campaign more than $1 million in debt. Superdelegates Pushed to Pledge after Pennsylvania Race The outcome of Pennsylvania's Democratic presidential primary on Tuesday probably will do little to alter the dynamics of the race for pledged delegates between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, but it could accelerate the march of superdelegates to one camp or the other, bringing the longest party presidential contest in history closer to an end. Obama, Clinton Show More Conciliatory Tone in Debate After a week of sharp attacks, Democratic presidential hopefuls Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton adopted a more civil tone in their debate Wednesday night but steadfastly refused to commit to run together as a ticket this fall. Clinton, Obama Reject Shared Ticket Again Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, meeting Wednesday night in their final debate before the pivotal Pennsylvania primary, rejected a proposal to pledge that the winner would select the loser as his or her November running mate. Clinton Defends 'Exuberant' Jobs Promise During 2000 Senate Campaign Hillary Clinton abandoned her "elitist" line of attack against Democratic presidential rival Barack Obama on Tuesday amid questions about her own success in helping economically troubled rural areas in her home state of New York. McCain Backs Federal Law to Protect News Sources Despite some misgivings, Arizona Sen. John McCain, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, announced Monday that he would support legislation allowing reporters to shield the identity of confidential news sources from prosecutors and law enforcement officials. Pennsylvania Primary a 'No Excuse' Contest for Clinton and Obama Pennsylvania's primary on April 22, which begins the final lap of the 10 remaining contests in the Democratic presidential campaign, is a "no excuse" match between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Religious Controversies on Rise in Presidential Campaign Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's involvement with a fiery preacher is only the latest in an unusual number of religious controversies so far in the 2008 race for the White House. Obama Urges End to Racial 'Stalemate,' Criticizes Former Minister's Incendiary Rhetoric Democratic candidate Barack Obama, drawing on his own complex racial identity Tuesday, urged Americans of all colors to end the country's "racial stalemate" and tried to explain to whites the black anger behind the incendiary statements of his former minister, the source of a political firestorm threatening his presidential campaign. Campaign Detours to Capitol Hill for Budget Fights The presidential campaign detoured Thursday to the U.S. Capitol with Democratic rivals Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton and presumptive Republican nominee John McCain returning to join Senate colleagues in trying to pass parts of a blueprint for the 2009 federal budget. Obama Ridicules 'Dream Team' Hints from Clinton; Poll Says Dems Favor Both on Ticket Even as the campaign for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination grows harsher, Hillary and Bill Clinton are floating the idea of a "dream ticket" with Barack Obama, an extraordinary piece of political calculus that Obama himself dismissed Monday as "gamesmanship." Democrats Divided over Florida, Michigan Democrats inched toward a compromise Thursday on replaying the presidential primaries in Florida and Michigan, a decision that could have a profound impact on the close contest between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton for the party's 2008 White House nomination. Democratic Campaign Enters New, Uncertain Phase Post-Texas and Ohio Recovering from losses in Texas and Ohio, Barack Obama signaled Wednesday that he is ready to fight fire with fire against rival Hillary Clinton as the Democratic presidential campaign enters a new phase that involves much more than the remaining state primaries and caucuses. The courtship of superdelegates, the delicate issue of what to do about Florida and Michigan and suddenly real concerns about a deadlocked convention this summer will all shape the campaign in the coming weeks. Clinton Scores Wins in Ohio, Rhode Island, to Stay Alive in Democratic Contest against Obama Hillary Clinton scored a life-saving victory in Ohio's Democratic presidential primary Tuesday and held a razor thin lead over Barack Obama in Texas, a political nail-biter that could reshape the still unpredictable campaign for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination. What Happens after Tuesday? It Depends on What Happens Tuesday What comes after the crucial presidential primaries in Texas, Ohio, Rhode Island and Vermont largely depends on what happens Tuesday. Presidential Candidates in Balancing Act over Controversial Supporters The 2008 presidential campaign is suddenly ripe with candidates distancing themselves from controversial supporters. But this year's field of White House contenders isn't the first to encounter such problems, and experts say these challenges require political dexterity and often become tests of character. Obama Candidacy Confounds Pollsters Trying to Measure 'Racial Leakage' It goes by many names - the Bradley, Wilder or Dinkins effect - the tendency of black candidates to do better in the polls than at the ballot box. The widely circulated theory is that whites will tell pollsters they will vote for black candidates, then vote for their white rivals on election day. But Democratic presidential front-runner Barack Obama is reversing this trend - doing better in the balloting than in the polls. Foreign Policy, Trade Take Center Stage on Eve of Ohio Democratic Debate On the eve of an important debate in Ohio, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton touted her foreign policy credentials Monday following a weekend pounding by rival Barack Obama over a trade agreement that many voters in the Buckeye State blame for the state's economic problems. Obama Campaign Attracting Disenchanted Republican 'Obamacans' Ronald Reagan had his "Reagan Democrats," but Barack Obama has turned the tables on the Republican Party with his "Obamacans," disaffected Republicans who are flocking to the Democratic presidential front-runner this year the way disenchanted Democrats backed Reagan, though in smaller numbers. Fact-Checking the Obama-Clinton Debate Here is a brief look at the facts in some of the confrontations that Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton had in their debate Thursday night in Austin, Texas. Obama, McCain Cruise Easily Past Rivals Illinois Sen. Barack Obama snuffed out New York Sen. Hillary Clinton's comeback bid in Wisconsin's Democratic presidential primary Tuesday with a commanding victory in an important prelude to what shapes up as a last stand for Clinton in Texas and Ohio on March 4. Eyes on Tight Democratic Race in Wisconsin The eyes of Texas (and Ohio) will be on the Democratic primary Tuesday in Wisconsin, a state that historically has played an outsized role in picking American presidents. Wisconsin Important Prelude to Democratic Showdown in Texas, Ohio With snow, ice and fog forcing Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton to the campaign sidelines in the Badger State, surrogates tried to make the case for the support of Democratic Party on Sunday. Experts Say Obama's Lead in State Wins Could Move Super Delegates His Way Winning a presidential nomination is still all about winning delegates, but in a race where neither candidate is likely win enough in the primaries and caucuses to claim outright victory, other factors could come into play. Obama, McCain Sweep Potomac Primaries Illinois Sen. Barack Obama routed New York Sen. Hillary Clinton on Tuesday, sweeping primaries in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia by wide margins and building momentum in his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. Arizona Sen. John McCain tightened his grip on the Republican nomination with a sweep of former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee in the same contests. Lessons Learned from Potomac Primary Six lessons learned on a Tuesday when voters closest to the nation's seat of government cast ballots in primaries in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia: Obama Has Momentum for 'Potomac Primary'; McCain Solidifying Conservative Support Illinois Sen. Barack Obama rides a political hot streak into Tuesday's Democratic presidential primaries in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia as New York Sen. Hillary Clinton battles perceptions that she is struggling in her campaign for the party's nomination. Clinton, Obama Steel for Long Battle as McCain Looks for Quick Nomination Wrap The Democratic candidates hunkered down Wednesday for a prolonged battle – perhaps all the way to the Democratic National Convention - while two major GOP candidates looked for ways to keep the third, John McCain, from finishing off their race in upcoming contests. Neither Democrat to Emerge from Super Tuesday with Commanding Lead New York Sen. Hillary Clinton and Illinois Sen. Barack Obama waged an historic struggle for the Democratic presidential nomination Tuesday, clashing in 22 states from coast to coast that culminated in Clinton's victory in California, the most coveted prize of the day. McCain Dominates as Clinton and Obama Trade States Arizona Sen. John McCain took command of the Republican presidential campaign with primary and caucus victories from one coast to the other Tuesday, including the biggest prize of the night, California, likely a crushing blow for former Massachusetts Sen. Mitt Romney, who plans to reassess his candidacy on Wednesday. A Viewer's Guide: What to Watch For in Super Tuesday Election Returns The Super Tuesday contest involves voters in 24 states from coast to coast, an election that will keep political junkies glued to their TV sets and computers for at least four hours, and probably longer. Super Tuesday Sparking Various Election Strategies This Super Tuesday will be even more super than previous Super Tuesdays. A Super Tuesday Primer Americans in a large patchwork of states will file into voting booths and caucuses on Tuesday in the closest thing the country has ever had to a national presidential primary. Edwards, Giuliani Bow Out of Presidential Races Democrat John Edwards and Republican Rudy Giuliani abandoned their presidential quests Wednesday, narrowing the leading candidates to two in each party but doing little to fundamentally change the dynamic in the hard-fought and potentially lengthy presidential races. Obama Scores a Thundering Victory in South Carolina Barack Obama scored a thundering victory in South Carolina's Democratic presidential primary Saturday, gaining important momentum for a coast-to-coast contest involving 22 states that's just nine days away. Race, Gender Play Unprecedented Roles in S.C. Democratic Primary It wasn't supposed to be this way. South Carolina Contest Will Send Signals Beyond the South South Carolina Democrats will render a verdict on their party's presidential candidates on Saturday, a contest that is likely to reverberate beyond the South in the weeks ahead. Bill Clinton Picks Up Hillary's Campaigning as She Temporarily Exits South Carolina If Barack Obama was already confused about which Clinton he is running against for president, as he quipped in Monday night's debate, Bill Clinton's arrival here Tuesday as a surrogate for wife, Hillary, probably was not a moment of clarity. Fireworks Erupt at Democratic Debate The simmering feud between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama exploded in a debate Monday night with a fiery clash over truthfulness and personal character in the pursuit of the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination. McCain and Romney Claim GOP Wins, Clinton Edges Obama John McCain took a major win in the South Carolina GOP primary, Hillary Clinton captured the Nevada Democratic caucuses and Mitt Romney won that state's largely uncontested GOP battle in Saturday balloting that put a bit more focus on the still-muddled races for the presidential nominations. Clinton, Romney Take Nevada as South Carolina Republicans Vote Hillary Clinton and Mitt Romney swept the Nevada caucuses Saturday while South Carolina Republicans voted on a day of balloting that did little to focus the muddled battles for the presidential nominations. Clinton Wins Nevada, Captures Hispanic Vote New York Sen. Hillary Clinton won the Nevada Democratic presidential caucus Saturday in a bruising contest with Illinois Sen. Barack Obama that included charges of political dirty tricks on both sides. Race Still Unpredictable after Day of Balloting The 2008 presidential campaign moved to the West and the South on Saturday with the same unpredictability it has shown since it began in Iowa two and a half weeks ago. South Carolina, Nevada Could Reshape Presidential Race -- Again The unlikely duo of Bible-belt South Carolina and almost-anything-goes Nevada take their turns Saturday in what's become the weekly rejiggering of the presidential nomination races. Nevada Presidential Caucuses 'the Test in the West' Nevada's presidential caucuses on Saturday are being billed as "the test in the West," the first chance to measure not only the political clout of Hispanics in the 2008 presidential campaign but how much of a battleground the Western states will be in the fall general election. There's a Whole New Attack Dynamic when Presidential Front-Runners Are Not White Males The Obama and Clinton campaigns traded barbs this week over accusations that Bill and Hillary Clinton demeaned the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. This followed complaints by Clinton aides last week that some of the discourse from rivals and the press in New Hampshire was sexist. McCain Clinches Win While Clinton Keeps Democratic Race Tight New Hampshire presidential primary voters gave comeback victories on Tuesday to Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican John McCain, two political veterans in desperate need of wins over relative newcomers, Where the Candidates Go from Here The Republican and Democratic presidential hopefuls leave New Hampshire for appearances in states with upcoming primaries and caucus: Michigan, Jan. 15; Nevada, Jan. 19; South Carolina, Jan. 19 for the Republicans, Jan. 26 for the Democrats; and Florida, Jan. 29. Clinton Defies Polls and Wins in New Hampsire New York Sen. Hillary Clinton scored a narrow but stunning victory over Illinois Sen. Barack Obama in Tuesday's first-in-the-nation primary, donning the "comeback" mantle that New Hampshire bestowed on her husband in his successful bid for the White House in 1992. McCain's Bus On the Move; Hillary's Is Refueled With his improbable victory here Tuesday, John McCain, his campaign given up for dead just months ago, sent a resounding message to fellow Republicans in a muddled GOP contest: "Mac is back." High-Stakes Primary Looms in New Hampshire White House hopefuls barnstormed New Hampshire on Monday on the eve of the nation's first presidential primary, a contest that could radically reshuffle the fortunes of some leading contenders of both parties. Candidates Launch Final Efforts to Woo NH Voters Former front-runner Hillary Clinton sought to slow Barack Obama's political momentum ahead of Tuesday's New Hampshire primary while the Republican front-runners sparred at a Sunday night forum over who can best change the way Washington works. NH Debates Produce Sharp Exchanges, Effort to Slow Obama's Momentum Republican and Democratic presidential candidates in a tight race ahead of Tuesday's New Hampshire primary clashed Saturday on a night of back-to-back debates. Romney Draws Jabs in New Hampshire Debate Republican presidential candidates in a tight race ahead of Tuesday's New Hampshire primary sat together at a table Saturday on a night of back-to-back debates involving both parties, with former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney absorbing some of the sharpest jabs. Candidates Fine-Tune New Appeals to New Hampshire Voters The surviving presidential candidates from both parties arrived in New Hampshire from Iowa on Friday, some with freshly tooled appeals to the notoriously independent-minded voters of the Granite State. Obama and Huckabee Finish Iowa on Top Republican Mike Huckabee and Democrat Barack Obama scored significant wins Thursday in Iowa caucuses that reshaped presidential nomination races that could be destined for more twists and turns en route to Feb. 5 primaries that could seal the nominations. Obama Wins Democratic Caucus with Message of Change Barack Obama, riding a call for a change in politics, won the Democratic presidential caucus here Thursday night, the first step in his bid to become America's first African American president. GOP Sees Strong Born-Again Backing for Huckabee; Obama Wins on Message of Change Mike Huckabee's shoe-string inspiration trumped Mitt Romney's multi-million-dollar organization in the Iowa Republican presidential caucus Thursday night and Barack Obama benefited from a record turnout of first-time caucus-goers demanding fundamental changes in the way politics is played in America. What to Watch on Iowa Caucus Night The Iowa presidential caucuses may not be "must-see" TV, but they will be different from other election nights. Some Views from the Large Pool of Iowa 'Undecideds' A record turnout is expected for Iowa's Republican and Democratic presidential caucuses Thursday night, with undecided and "persuadable" voters possibly holding the keys to victory for the leading candidates in both parties. Candidates Make Last-Ditch Appeals before Iowa Vote After months of sustained ground and airwaves appeals from a slew of presidential candidates, Iowans finally make their picks Thursday night in a caucus process that means different things to different candidates. Tight Race in Iowa as Election Nears With the Iowa caucuses set for Thursday, the presidential candidates were all over the map on New Year's Day. So were the polls. Huckabee Pulls Negative Ad as Candidates Get Out Final Iowa Messages GOP presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, reeling under a negative TV ad campaign from rival Mitt Romney, said Monday he made a last-minute decision to pull an anti-Romney ad he had shipped to Iowa stations. Most Candidates End '07 and Begin '08 with Frantic Campaigning New Year's Day, a food-and-football fest for most Americans, is just another day on the campaign trail for the presidential contenders as they kick off a new year that will bring disappointment for all but one. Only Rudy Giuliani, who's not competing in Iowa, planned to take a day off the campaign trail. The rest are on the road, mostly in Iowa, where the Thursday caucuses kick off balloting season. For Democrats, Iowa Caucuses Are Cloaked in Intrigue The Democratic Party's Iowa caucus, the first step in picking its presidential nominee, is one of the dark arts of modern American politics. Hillary Clinton: In the Public Eye but Still Something of a Mystery Shortly before declaring her candidacy for president this year, Hillary Clinton described herself as "probably the most famous person you don't really know" — a remarkable thing to be said by someone whose life has been chronicled in dozens of books, hundreds of magazine cover stories and thousands of newspaper articles. South Carolina Primary a Buzz Saw Debate on Immigration, Change in Washington When the 2008 presidential campaign heads South from the snows of Iowa and New Hampshire next month, the Republican candidates will walk into a buzz saw debate in South Carolina over illegal immigration while the Democrats will try to convince the party faithful here that they can change the ways of Washington to end the war in Iraq and reform America's health care system. Oprah Joins Obama Campaign, But Celebrities Don't Always Influence Voters Presidential politics gets a new wrinkle this weekend, a chance to see whether the fabled "Oprah Effect" that can transform books, beauty products and food items into best sellers can also propel a candidate into the White House. Democratic, Republican Campaigns Tighten in Iowa as First Presidential Caucus Voting Approaches It was just a flat tire on her airplane, but it reflected the difficulties Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton is having closing the sale with just a month to go before Iowa kicks off the presidential voting of 2008. Democrats Strip Michigan of Convention Delegates over Early Primary As they did to Florida, the rules enforcers of the Democratic Party stripped Michigan of its 156 national convention delegates Saturday for scheduling its presidential primary in January. Clinton Hostage-Taking Incident Dampens Pep Rally Atmosphere of DNC Meeting Members of the Democratic National Committee on Friday got their final close-up look at most of their presidential candidates before the voting begins next month. Hillary's 'Fact Hub' Aims to Be Faster, Tougher than Bill's Famous 'War Room' Bill Clinton's war room was famous, the subject of a documentary showing how the 1992 Clinton team never let a news cycle pass without responding to charges. With the 24-hour news cycle of today, however, Hillary Clinton's campaign team aims at not allowing the hour to pass without a response to criticism. Q&A: Federal Review of Airline Mergers Reports of a possible merger of Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have raised questions about a possible antitrust review should such a merger be attempted: Anti-Abortion Group Downplays Differences with Thompson A leading anti-abortion group endorsed Fred Thompson on Tuesday, downplaying differences with the Republican presidential candidate, such as his opposition to the GOP platform's call for a constitutional amendment outlawing all abortions. Robertson Endorses Giuliani, Reflecting Evangelical Split in GOP Contest Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani's bid to solidify his conservative credentials in the Republican presidential contest got a boost Wednesday when he picked up the endorsement of televangelist Pat Robertson, one of the nation's most influential Christian leaders. Iowa Caucus Date a Political Curve Ball for Students and Obama Campaign Iowa's Jan. 3 caucus date is a political curve ball for Barack Obama's efforts to rally college students to his presidential campaign, but one his strategists believe can be turned to their advantage. The Week in Politics The Democratic presidential campaign shifted to the Senate floor late Thursday with a clash between the two front-runners over how to respond to Iran's nuclear ambitions. Edwards' Presidential Bid a Reflection of Rise from Working Class Childhood John Edwards is really Richard Kimble of "The Fugitive." Or more accurately, the lawyer who could have saved the wrongly accused Kimble from having to roam America year after year in search of justice. A Weekly Review of Events in the 2008 Presidential Campaign Maybe it will be a 49-state campaign instead of the Democrats' much-heralded 50-state strategy if New York Sen. Hillary Clinton is the party's presidential nominee next year. A Bit of Clarity on the Horizon in Chaotic Presidential Calendar In New Hampshire, the practice is to post a "Notice to Voters" sign in every town alerting the citizens to the time and place of an upcoming election. But with the state's presidential primary quickly approaching, the "Notice to Voters" signs still have a blank space for the time and place of perhaps the most important primary in 2008. The Week in Politics Move over Fred Thompson. If there's room in the presidential campaign for a "Law & Order" actor, then why not a comedian who promises "truthiness"? Clinton Could Win 24 Percent of GOP Women's Vote, Pollster Says Mark Penn, the pollster and senior strategist for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, said Thursday that nearly a quarter of Republican women could defect from the GOP if the New York senator is the Democratic presidential nominee in 2008. Jones Endorsement Says More about Clinton, Giuliani than Romney When Bob Jones III, chancellor of the fundamentalist Christian university in South Carolina that bears his name, endorsed Mitt Romney in the Republican presidential contest Tuesday, he explained it simply. "This is all about beating Hillary," he told his hometown newspaper, The Greenville News. Texas Governor's Endorsement of Giuliani 'a Feather on the Scale' in Iowa Texas Gov. Rick Perry's endorsement of Rudy Giuliani for president Wednesday could help the moderate ex-mayor of New York burnish his conservative credentials, but how much of an impact it will have on the Republican presidential campaign outside of the Lone Star State is unclear, experts said. A Weekly Review of Developments in the 2008 Presidential Campaign The legendary humorist Will Rogers would be baffled by the 2008 presidential campaign. He, after all, famously quipped: "I belong to no organized party. I am a Democrat." So what would he make of the fact that this time around, it is the Republicans - not the Democrats - making noises about bolting the party because of ideological differences? Pelosi: Fate of Florida Convention Delegates Up to Democratic Presidential Nominee House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who will serve as honorary chair of the Democratic national convention next summer, said Tuesday that the party's presidential nominee will be the ultimate arbiter of whether delegates from Florida are seated at the 2008 convention. Activists Target Republicans in Drive to Override Bush Veto of SCHIP Program A coalition of progressive groups launched a week-long media campaign on Monday to pressure 17 congressional Republicans, including four from Florida, to join Democrats in overriding President Bush's veto of legislation expanding a popular health care program for children in low-income families. A Weekly Review of Developments in the 2008 Presidential Campaign Hardly a week passes without a public opinion poll on the race for president and most of them go largely unnoticed. But the Washington Post-ABC poll released Wednesday created some of the biggest poll buzz of the 2008 campaign so far. 'Electability' Questions Raised about Front-Runners in Presidential Campaigns Amid all the hot-button issues in presidential primaries and caucuses, one — the question of a candidate's "electability" — packs a special power that can derail even a front-runner. A Weekly Review of Events in the 2008 Presidential Campaign Thirteen weeks before voting on a presidential nominee starts in Iowa isn't too early to start speculating on who will be the vice presidential nominee next fall, is it? Not in the Democratic race with so many potential running mates already lining up with front-runner Hillary Clinton. Fight over Children's Health Care to Reverberate in 2008 House passage of a children's health insurance bill that President Bush vows to veto has set the Democratic-controlled Congress toward a volatile confrontation with the president and the Republican Party, one that is likely to reverberate in next year's congressional and presidential elections. Edwards Unveils HIV/AIDS Proposal at Health Care Forum Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards unveiled an aggressive plan for combating HIV/AIDS in the United States and abroad on Monday, declaring the effort "a moral imperative." |
Scott Shepard Scott Shepard began his career in 1975 as a reporter for the Tifton (Ga.) Gazette. He joined the Associated Press in Montgomery, Ala., in 1976, advancing to positions in Atlanta and Washington, D.C., before becoming AP Southeast News Editor in Atlanta. He joined The Atlanta Journal-Constitution as Washington correspondent in 1986 and joined the Cox Washington Bureau national staff in 1990. Shepard has covered the Iran-Contra hearings, the Tiananmen Square crackdown in China, several military conflicts, and every presidential campaign since 1988. Cox Newspapers Washington Bureau 400 North Capitol St., N.W., Suite 750 Washington, D.C. 20001-1536 Phone: 202-331-0900 |
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