Articles filed under Political Figures
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Former Clinton critic now backs her candidacyApr 20, 2008 11:00 pm - PHILADELPHIA -- Could it be the "vast right-wing conspiracy" is having second thoughts? Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton was endorsed Sunday by the Pittsburgh Tribune-Rev...
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Clinton, Obama battle is starting to worry DemocratsApr 20, 2008 11:00 pm - As a rule, presidential elections are not won or lost by what happens in April. But last week, more and more Democratic officeholders and strategists were worrying out l...
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McCain's economic views are enough to make you woozyApr 19, 2008 11:00 pm - John McCain admits that economics are not his passion, and that's fine. His past instincts were mostly good. He voted against tax cuts not paid for by savings elsewhere....
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Bitterness is real - and the Democrats have helped create itApr 19, 2008 11:00 pm - The chickens - to borrow a phrase - are coming home to roost for the Democrats. And are they bitter. The fight for the presidential nomination has gone from surly to sur...
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Democratic race enters home stretchApr 19, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Finally for the Democrats, the homestretch. The last 10 contests of the marathon presidential race could make front-runner Barack Obama the party's nominee...
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Many still think Obama is MuslimApr 18, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton are both sustaining dents and dings from their lengthy presidential fight. The former first lady is clearly s...
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When politicians talk compassion, best to hold on tight to your walletApr 17, 2008 11:00 pm - Beware when politicians talk about "compassion," especially when they hold a "Compassion Forum" to do it, which is what they did at the appropriately named Messiah Colle...
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Clinton: "Yes, yes, yes" Obama can win in NovemberApr 16, 2008 11:00 pm - PHILADELPHIA -- Hillary Rodham Clinton said emphatically Wednesday night that Barack Obama can win the White House this fall, undercutting her efforts to deny him the De...
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Pennsylvania voters not enthusiastic over presidential choicesApr 16, 2008 11:00 pm - UPPER DUBLIN, Pa. -- For 40 of his 65 years, ever since he first registered, Martin Greenblatt has been voting Republican in this Philadelphia suburb. Through much of th...
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Obama gets the backing of 'The Boss'Apr 16, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Rock star Bruce Springsteen endorsed Democratic Sen. Barack Obama for president Wednesday, saying "he speaks to the America I've envisioned in my music for...