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Christie maintains a political balancing act

Published June 14th, 2013 - 2:13PM

Republican Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey is walking a political tightrope as he charts his future, trying to balance his re-election campaign in a Democratic-leaning state with a potential presidential bid aimed at winning over Republicans.

Jeb Bush: Immigrants 'more fertile,' fuel economy

Published June 14th, 2013 - 7:42AM

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush told religious conservatives Friday that the future of the nation's economy depends upon immigrants in part because they "are more fertile" and create more businesses than native-born Americans.

Rand Paul's NSA rebukes could help or hurt in 2016

Published June 13th, 2013 - 3:07PM

Of the handful of tea party-backed Republicans eyeing a 2016 presidential bid, Sen. Rand Paul is emerging as the most forceful in pushing libertarian principles, especially on anti-terrorism issues.

Money race for 2016 already underway

Published June 5th, 2013 - 11:18AM

The field for the 2016 presidential race has yet to take shape, but over private dinners and meetings, and at an intimate retreat this week hosted by 2012 GOP nominee Mitt Romney, the underground money race on the Republican side has begun.

Published November 5th, 2008 - 12:30AM

WASHINGTON – Barack Hussein Obama was elected the 44th president of the United States on Tuesday, swept to victory by an anxious country eager to change course at home and abroad.

Up for election: two competing visions of 'change'

Published October 13th, 2008 - 11:11AM

Now the country has a clearer picture of its choices. The first back-to-back political conventions in half a century gave Americans a blur of late-summer political activity that nominated the two major-party presidential candidates, unveiled the vice-presidential running mates, and laid out their visions for the future.

GOP orchestrated delegates' comments about Palin

Published October 13th, 2008 - 11:01AM

Alaska delegates to the Republican National Convention got a strong message this week from Republican officials as the media swarm kept bugging them about Gov. Sarah Palin: "STAY POSITIVE when talking with reporters." The one-page "Republican National Convention Talking Points" sheet provided to them added: "No one is better suited to deal with the largest issue on voters minds: Energy."

Palin reader update: 32 new links to stories about Sarah Palin

Published October 13th, 2008 - 10:56AM

The Palin Reader now has 93 links to stories involving Palin, from a story on earmarks in which Alaska's Washington delegation criticize her, to the latest developments in 'troopergate.' If you're interested in Palin, this is a good way to stay caught up.

Full text of John McCain's speech

Published September 4th, 2008 - 8:57PM

The full text of Sen. John McCain's acceptance speech, as prepared for delivery.

Cochran recounts McCain dustup with the Sandinistas

Published July 1st, 2008 - 6:38PM

There were no punches thrown and the two sat back down. The man, who appeared to be ruffled after the confrontation with McCain, was an associate of Ortega's, possibly a lieutenant, but Cochran said he was unsure of his identity.

Barack Obama remarks: Primary night in Raleigh, N.C.

Published May 6th, 2008 - 6:36PM

You know, some were saying that North Carolina would be a game-changer in this election. But today, what North Carolina decided is that the only game that needs changing is the one in Washington, D.C.

Superchunk, Arcade Fire rock for Obama in N.C.

Published May 2nd, 2008 - 5:47PM

Except for the signs, speechifying and time of day, it could've been any other rock show. Arcade Fire and Superchunk played a get-out-the-vote rally for presidential candidate Barack Obama today, drawing several thousand people to Carrboro Town Commons on an unseasonably warm afternoon.

Hillary leads in Pennsylvania, including among bowlers, gun owners

Published April 20th, 2008 - 3:00AM

Hillary Clinton leads among bowlers, gun owners and hunters in Pennsylvania, a blue-collar trifecta that is helping her hold an edge over rival Barack Obama heading into Tuesday's pivotal primary there.

Democratic heavy hitters make appearance in N.C.

Published March 29th, 2008 - 7:07PM

The charisma hasn't faded for a former presidential candidate.

DRAFT: Who are the Democratic superdelegates?

Published March 27th, 2008 - 5:48PM

Superdelegates are members of the Democratic Party who are free to vote for any candidate they choose at the nominating convention in August. They’re mostly made up of Democratic elected officials, party officials and former party leaders. Superdelegates have come to the forefront because they could decide whether Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton becomes the presidential nominee; if neither candidate wins 2,025 pledged delegates during the primary and caucus season.

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