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Clinton and Obama clashed Tuesday on health care, trade, Iraq and political tactics.
By Brian Knowlton, Patrick Healy and Jeff Zeleny
Clinton confronted Obama in one of her most pugnacious performances in the Democratic debates without apparently managing to slow his momentum, but McCain pounced on a statement in the debate to mock the Illinois senator about his knowledge of Iraq.
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By Adam Nagourney
There was little evidence that Clinton produced the kind of ground-moving moment she needed in the final debate before critical primaries on Tuesday.
By David Leonhardt
Despite the rhetoric, neither Barack Obama nor Hillary Rodham Clinton are likely to repeal U.S. trade deals.
By John M. Broder
After a series of missteps, Bill Clinton the attack dog has been muzzled and leashed.
By Michael Luo
The conservative radio host Bill Cunningham used Barack Obama's middle name, Hussein, three times while introducing John McCain.
By Robin Toner and Dalia Sussman
Senator Barack Obama has built a commanding coalition among Democratic voters and is now viewed as the candidate best able to defeat Senator John McCain, according to a new poll.
By Randy Kennedy
The fight in Texas has reminded strategists of the state's unwieldy size and geographical differences.
By Leslie Wayne
The Service Employees International Union reported that it had spent $1.4 million in Texas and Ohio on Barack Obama's behalf.
By Michael Powell
Clinton said the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, changes in Cuba and Kosovo's independence demonstrate "how essential it is we have sound strategy and sound leadership."
By Adam Nagourney
Even Democrats inside Hillary Clinton's campaign point to Barack Obama's growth as candidate as an example of why long presidential campaigns have some merit.
By Ginger Thompson
Hillary Clinton has an advantage among Latinos, but the gap is narrowing.
By Jeff Zeleny
As Senator Barack Obama's security increases, older voters are invoking the memories of the assassinations of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Senator Robert Kennedy.
By Robert Pear
At the winter meeting of the National Governors Association, many governors were, in effect, auditioning for the role of running mate.
By Patrick Healy
Clinton's advisers said internal polls showed a tough race to win the Texas primary.
- McCain's age may figure in choice of a running mate
- The McCain article
- Texas women, with a strong legacy, size up the Democratic field
- Debate takes on contentious air for U.S. Democrats
- Tit for tat on a night where spin is master
- Healthcare a flash point in Democrats' debate
- McCain denies aides' statements about lobbyist
- In wake of opponents' attacks, Obama fights back
- Race matters less in U.S. politics in Deep South
- Clinton in a corner after Obama extends streak
- Comments bring candidates' wives into fray
- In politics, inspiration or plagiarism is a fine line
- Massachusetts governor defends Obama from plagiarism charge
- Obama wins support in the East - the Far East
- Clinton's struggle vexes feminists
- For McCain, a choice on a role for Bush
- Weather and other primaries thwart Wisconsin
- Old Clinton ties and voters' sway tug at delegates
- A smiling, fidgeting McCain, learning to rein himself in
- Black leader shifts from Clinton toward Obama
- California still counting heavy Feb. 5 vote
- The charisma mandate
- Clinton lacked coherent game plan for after Super Tuesday
- Obama's lead in delegates shifts focus of campaign
- Michelle Obama takes to the trail
- McCain and Obama take their senatorial rivalry into the presidential race
- Obama's victories draw more voter groups as Democrats waver
- Superdelegates are no threat to democracy
- For Obama, race is a balancing act
- Hillary Clinton taking aim at Texas and Ohio
- Bush, breaking campaign silence, offers a nod to McCain (and Huckabee)
- Videos change U.S. campaign coverage
- Obama adding detail to his oratory
- Resounding victories bolster Obama campaign
- Bush urges unity for Republican Party
- Obama and Clinton flex their fund-raising muscles
- Politics in Washington state are lively though puzzling
- Political compasses go awry this year
- McCain moves to shore up Republicans' house divided
- Mitt Romney to withdraw from presidential contest
- Obama is making inroads, but fervor fell short at end
- Unusual divides in California benefit McCain and Clinton
- Huckabee claims identity as candidate of the South
- Razor-thin margins in Missouri reflect nationwide split
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