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McCain Pushed Land Swap That Helps Backer

Fri, 09 May 2008 12:00:04 EDT

John McCain championed bill that lets an Arizona rancher trade remote grassland and ponderosa pine forest for acres of valuable federally owned property, a land swap that now stands to benefit one of his top fundraisers, the Washington Post reports.

W.Va. Gov. In No Rush To End Race

Fri, 09 May 2008 12:17:19 EDT

In an interview with CBSNews.com, West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin says he'll wait until after Tuesday's primary to endorse a candidate but argues that the contest has been good for his party's prospects in November.

Obama Takes First Steps To Unify Dems

Fri, 09 May 2008 10:00:01 EDT

Barack Obama began taking the first steps to unify the fractured Democratic Party for a general-election battle, even as Hillary Clinton continued to insist that she has the backing of a broader coalition, the Washington Post reports.

McCain On Similarities To Bush, Myanmar

Fri, 09 May 2008 12:00:04 EDT

Republican Presidential Candidate John McCain speaks to Katie Couric about the situation in Myanmar and criticism that he would be the equivilant of a third Bush term. The candidate's mother also chimes in about her son's time as a POW.

May 20 May Be Dem D-Day

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:55:17 EDT

Barack Obama plans to declare victory in his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination on May 20. And, until at least May 31 and perhaps longer, Hillary Clinton"s campaign plans to dispute it, says The Politico.

Clinton Camp Opposes Mich. Delegate Plan

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:30:02 EDT

Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign opposes the Michigan plan to give Clinton 69 delegates and Barack Obama 59 as a way to get the delegates seated at the national convention.

The Making Of A First Family Wedding

Thu, 08 May 2008 21:30:02 EDT

It's been 37 years since America was invited to a presidential wedding. And thought Jenna Bush's ceremony this weekend is historic, it's also shrouded in secrecy. Kelly Cobiella explains.

Clinton Presses On, Stumps Coast To Coast

Thu, 08 May 2008 15:30:03 EDT

Her voice raspy, her tone determined, Hillary Rodham Clinton urged her supporters on Thursday to ignore the political pundits who have declared her toast.

Did Rush Limbaugh Tilt Indiana?

Thu, 08 May 2008 10:30:02 EDT

Barack Obama's aides charged that they would have had an even stronger showing Tuesday were it not for meddling by an unlikely booster of Hillary Clinton: Rush Limbaugh. The Washington Post reports.

President Bush: On Wedding Mission

Thu, 08 May 2008 19:00:03 EDT

President Bush stuck out his right elbow Thursday, jokingly demonstrating how he'll escort his daughter down the aisle at her wedding this weekend.

Fla. Dems Call On Delegates To Be Seated

Thu, 08 May 2008 18:00:04 EDT

Florida Democrats called on the national party Thursday to seat the state's delegation based on its January primary. The party is growing more hopeful that the campaigns will agree on a plan by the end of the month.

Clinton's Path To Victory Slipping Away

Thu, 08 May 2008 11:30:02 EDT

Hillary Clinton has vowed to fight on for the Democratic nomination, write Vaughn Ververs and Brian Montopoli, but she now faces a nearly impossible roadmap in her effort to defeat Barack Obama.

McCain's Navy Record Released

Thu, 08 May 2008 13:00:03 EDT

The Navy recently released John McCain's military record - most of it citations for medals during his Navy career - after a Freedom of Information Act request by The Associated Press.

Political Office In Alec Baldwin's Future?

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:30:06 EDT

Now that he's 50, Alec Baldwin tells 60 Minutes correspondent Morley Safer that political office is looking more appealing. Safer's report airs Sunday, May 11, at 7 p.m. ET/PT.

Obama Turns Attention To McCain

Wed, 07 May 2008 13:00:03 EDT

Barack Obama's campaign weighed ways to bring the drawn-out Democratic nominating process to a close while mapping out a strategy that will involve campaigning in battleground states where primaries have already been held.

Clinton Vows To Keep Fighting

Thu, 08 May 2008 10:30:03 EDT

Hillary Rodham Clinton plunged back into the presidential campaign Wednesday even as Barack Obama's campaign began to craft a general election strategy on the assumption that he will claim the Democratic nomination.

Rep. Admits To Affair, Fathering Child

Thu, 08 May 2008 18:00:04 EDT

Rep. Vito Fossella has admitted fathering a 3-year-old daughter with a woman outside his marriage.

Clinton, Obama Split Key Primaries

Wed, 07 May 2008 11:30:02 EDT

Hillary Clinton has won the Indiana primary by a small margin, while Barack Obama easily took North Carolina.

McCain Talks Jobs In Michigan

Wed, 07 May 2008 16:30:03 EDT

The answers to fixing Michigan's ailing economy lie not in junking free trade agreements but in retooling the skills of laid-off manufacturing workers, Republican presidential candidate John McCain said during a campaign stop in the state Wednesday.

Is Clinton Done?

Wed, 07 May 2008 14:30:02 EDT

Barack Obama"s big North Carolina win, strong Indiana showing leaves Hillary Clinton"s campaign in a tough spot and trying to find a reason to go on, says CBSNews.com"s Vaughn Ververs

Clinton Aides Doubtful About Future

Wed, 07 May 2008 09:00:04 EDT

After results from Indiana and North Carolina failed to change the dynamics of the Democratic race, aides to Hillary Clinton conceded that is was difficult for her to catch Barack Obama, reports the Washington Post.

GOP Leaders Warn Of Election Disaster

Wed, 07 May 2008 12:30:03 EDT

Shellshocked House Republicans got warnings from leaders past and present Tuesday: Your party"s message isn"t good enough to prevent disaster in November, and neither is the NRCC"s money. The double shot of bad news had one vetera

Non-Democrats Influenced Ind., N.C. Vote

Wed, 07 May 2008 15:00:03 EDT

The most intriguing story about the Democratic primaries in Indiana and North Carolina is about non-Democrats - Independents and Republicans, writes CBS News political consultant Monika McDermott.

Clinton Lent Her Campaign $6.4 Million

Wed, 07 May 2008 11:00:02 EDT

Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton lent her presidential campaign $6.4 million over the past month, her campaign said Wednesday, underscoring the financial advantage held by her rival, Barack Obama.

McCain Promises Judges Like Roberts, Alito

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:30:03 EDT

Republican John McCain is castigating Democrat Barack Obama for voting against John Roberts as U.S. chief justice and promising to appoint judges in the mold of Roberts and Samuel Alito.

Record Voting, Ballot Shortages In Indiana

Wed, 07 May 2008 10:30:03 EDT

The presidential race between Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama drew so many voters that some precincts in Indiana ran out of Democratic ballots.

Nuns Turned Away At Ind. Polling Station

Tue, 06 May 2008 20:00:01 EDT

About 12 Indiana nuns were turned away Tuesday from a polling place because they didn't have state or federal identification bearing a photograph. Indiana's photo ID law is the strictest in the country.

Why Do Polls Yield Different Results?

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:00:04 EDT

If polls that seem to be similar yield different results, you"ve got to find out why, writes CBS News director of surveys Kathy Frankovic. We often don"t look beyond the horserace. But we should.

Is Florida In Play For Dems?

Mon, 05 May 2008 11:34:15 EDT

Democrats are debating whether to mount a full-out, expensive challenge to John McCain in Florida, or essentially cede its 27 Electoral College votes to the GOP, the Politico reports.

Special Counsel's Office Raided By FBI

Tue, 06 May 2008 17:30:03 EDT

The FBI raided the office of U.S. Special Counsel Scott Bloch in an inquiry of whether he obstructed justice by having his computer files erased.

Clinton's Fate Hangs In The Balance

Tue, 06 May 2008 10:00:02 EDT

If Hillary Clinton wins in either Indiana or North Carolina Tuesday, the primary election terrain suddenly begins to look more favorable to her than at any other point since Super Tuesday.

Who's More Red, White And Blue-Collar?

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:30:02 EDT

Identifying with the common man has been a requisite in presidential elections for almost two centuries, writes the Washington Post.

Full Interview: Sen. Barack Obama

Mon, 05 May 2008 21:00:03 EDT

Katie Couric spoke with Sen. Barack Obama on the eve of two closely contested Democratic primaries in Indiana and North Carolina. He discussed the gas tax holiday, his electability and the importance of focusing on the issues.

Full Interview: Sen. Hillary Clinton

Mon, 05 May 2008 21:00:03 EDT

Katie Couric spoke with Sen. Hillary Clinton on the eve of two closely contested Democratic primaries in Indiana and North Carolina. She explained how her gas tax relief plan is different from John McCain's.

Analysis: Alice-In-Wonderland Politics

Mon, 05 May 2008 15:46:40 EDT

The campaign zeitgeist these days is all about oozing empathy for the little guy, writes U.S. News & World Report columnist Gloria Borger.

Will McCain's Age Be An Issue?

Mon, 05 May 2008 11:53:47 EDT

The sensitive question of age has been touched upon only glancingly since John McCain became the de facto GOP nominee. But it is certain to hover over a candidate who will be 72 by Election Day. The Politico reports.

CBS Poll: Support For Obama Rebounds

Sun, 04 May 2008 20:30:02 EDT

Barack Obama appears to have rebounded from some of the damage caused by the controversy surrounding his former pastor Rev. Jeremiah Wright, according to the latest CBS News/New York Times poll.

Dems Duel Over Taxes

Mon, 05 May 2008 08:29:11 EDT

Two days before primaries in Indiana and North Carolina, Hillary Clinton scolded both Barack Obama and "elite opinion" for opposing her proposals to fix the ailing economy, while Obama accused her of political pandering, the Washington Post reports.

Obama: Feds May Need To Rethink Ethanol

Sun, 04 May 2008 14:30:02 EDT

Democrat Barack Obama said Sunday the federal government might need to rethink its support for corn ethanol because of rising food prices, a stance at odds with farm states considered important to the November election.

Does A Right-Wing Conspiracy Help Hillary?

Sun, 04 May 2008 16:48:52 EDT

In states with open primaries, right-wing radio commentators are exhorting their listeners to cross party lines and vote for Hillary Clinton, in the hope that she (and not Barack Obama) will face John McCain, a supporter of Obama said.