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Obama and Clinton meet, discuss uniting Democrats

Hillary Rodham Clinton and likely Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama met privately Thursday night to talk about uniting the Democratic Party. Robert Gibbs, communications director for Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Barack Obama D-Ill., speaks with reporters while in flight to Chicago Thursday, June 5, 2008. Gibbs said likely Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama met privately Thursday with Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton at an undisclosed location. "Senator Obama and Se...

Bill Clinton: Manufacturing can return

Former President Bill Clinton, campaigning in a former mill town struggling with job losses, said Friday the United States can bring back the manufacturing industry - as long as the nation can enforce trade laws. Former President Bill Clinton speaks at Centennial Park in Roanoke Rapids , N.C., as he campaigns for his wife, Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., Friday, April 11, 2008.

Backstage at the Democratic Debate

I watched Hillary and Barack "debate", if you want to call it that, from a nosebleed seat inside the Kodak Theater. It was more like a lovefest than anything else. I wouldn't have been surprised afterward if both candidates had...

Further Thoughts On S.C. and What Lies Ahead

Barack Obama's landslide win in South Carolina was apparent early on tonight, leaving The Fix ample time to tiptoe through the exit polls in an attempt to dissect just what happened in the Palmetto State. Barack Obama waves to the crowd as he takes the stage with his wife Michelle during a South Carolina primary victory party in Columbia. (AP) This first set of thoughts is -- of course -- not comprehensive, so please use the comments below to add anything important I may have missed. * The fo...

Clinton Charges Obama Erratic on War in Iraq

Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign takes a sharp turn, portraying top Democratic rival Barack Obama as inconsistent on the war in Iraq. They make some highly critical claims about Obama's record. Both their records gain scrutiny.

New Hampshire's bad news: Death by triangulation

The two candidates who won, John McCain on the Republican side, and Hillary Clinton on the Democratic side, are both fervent supporters of the Iraq War and of American militarism. What could the voters in New Hampshire be thinking?

Democrats.com | The Aggressive Progressives!

President Obama? Submitted by Bob Fertik on January 3, 2008 - 11:52pm. 2008 President Barack Obama It was an astonishing victory for Barack Obama, and a truly historic victory for America. To quote Neil Armstrong when he placed his foot upon the moon: "It's one small step for a man; one giant leap for mankind." American history is inextricably intertwined with the ugly history of racism. But Barack Obama went to one of the whitest states in America and won the votes not only of Democrats - ...

Poll: Bush, Hillary Clinton Most Admired

They're the odd couple again: George Bush and Hillary Clinton, the most admired man and woman in America.

Clinton Library or Favor Factory?

Now that the Clinton Foundation tops a half billion dollars, I guess Hillary does have a basis for believing in Santa Claus: With the presidential election approaching, Clinton Foundation donations skyrocketed last year to $135 million, 70% more than the year before, with two-thirds of the booty from only 11 donors. The former president steadfastly refused to reveal the donors' identities — including one super-rich donor giving $31.3 million. We can certainly now see why. The $31-million-do...

The Campaign to Humanize Hillary

Following last week's Democratic debate in Iowa, The Fix had the unique opportunity to sit in on focus groups conducted by The Washington Post. Clinton campaigning in Iowa earlier this month with her mother, Dorothy Rodham (AP Photo) During the Democratic session, led by The Post's Dan Balz and David Broder, the group of 11 undecided voters was asked for their impressions about the debate and their general thoughts about the field of candidates. As always when a group of Democrats are gathere...