McCain vs. Obama on Al Qaeda, Iran, Iraq, and National Security

Mon Mar 24, 2008 1:23 PM EDT

McCain and Obama traded barbs over the last weeks on Al Qaeda, Iran, Iraq, and their respective experience and judgment in National Security. Senator McCain went back and forth about Iraq, Iran, Al Qaeda, the broader issue of radical Islam and the war on terror.

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Clinton Backer Points to Electoral College Votes as New Measure

Seeded on Mon Mar 24, 2008 1:10 PM EDT (The New York Times)

So far, Hillary Rodham Clinton has won states with a total of 219 Electoral College votes, not counting Florida and Michigan, while Barack Obama has won states with a total of 202 electoral votes.

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Obama Wins Wyoming, Networks Say

Seeded on Sat Mar 8, 2008 6:54 PM EST (Talking Points Memo)

Results from the Wyoming Democratic caucus - Obama wins 58%

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Clinton's lesson: Attacking Obama works - Ben Smith - Politico.com

Seeded on Wed Mar 5, 2008 12:32 PM EST (Politico)

Interesting review of the Pennsylvania scenario — a wildly improbable convergence of circumstances that would extend a race that was supposed to be over by winter deep into the spring with a dramatic showdown in the last big state on this year's Democratic calendar.

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McCain's Economy Platform:Big Tax Cuts, With Caveats

Seeded on Mon Mar 3, 2008 1:28 PM EST (Wall Street Journal)

Very insightful review of McCain's political views on the economy.

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Select2008.com's Look at Voter's Support for Mandatory Health Care

Seeded on Mon Mar 3, 2008 12:57 PM EST (Talking Points Memo)

This post reviews voters' support for

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Clinton vs. Obama Face Off Heats Up Before Texas and Ohio Primaries

Seeded on Sun Mar 2, 2008 6:56 PM EST (Talking Points Memo)

Last week's debate between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama and these last few days on the campaign trail have highlighted key differences between the two candidates' platform and positions.

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Select2008.com's Exclusive Look at Voter's Support for Clinton's vs. Obama's Health Care Plans Ahea

Seeded on Sun Mar 2, 2008 6:47 PM EST (Talking Points Memo)

Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have debated their health care plans in great details when they met on stage in Cleveland, OH last Tuesday.

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Obama Leading over Clinton on Select2008 ahead of Super Tuesday

Seeded on Sun Feb 3, 2008 4:54 PM EST (Select2008 Blog)

According to Select2008.com's live polling on candidates' proposals and positions, Obama leads over Clinton, ahead of the Super-Tuesday primaries, 49% to 45%.

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