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Pace Quickens in Wide-Open Races

added on 2008-01-11 21:00:12 (Washington Post - Politics)

MANCHESTER, N.H., Jan. 9 -- Hillary Rodham Clinton and John McCain each left New Hampshire elated over their victories in Tuesday's primaries, but neither could look ahead with confidence at a compressed calendar that will culminate in the biggest primary day in history on Feb. 5. ...more.

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Hopefuls Clash in Debate as 1st Southern Primary Nears

added on 2008-01-11 21:00:12 (Washington Post - Politics)

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., Jan. 10 -- The leading Republican presidential candidates used a Fox News debate Thursday night to draw contrasts with their rivals on the economy, U.S. relations with Iran, immigration and political change in advance of two primaries next week that are expected to winnow the ... ...more.

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Turning It Around

added on 2008-01-11 21:00:12 (Washington Post - Politics)

In a campaign run by conference calls, this one stood out. It was Dec. 2, just a month before the Iowa caucuses, and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton was furious. She did not yell, but her voice, serious and deep, bristled with irritation over how things were going for her in Iowa. ...more.

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For U.S., The Goal Is Now 'Iraqi Solutions'

added on 2008-01-11 21:00:12 (Washington Post - Politics)

In the year since President Bush announced he was changing course in Iraq with a troop "surge" and a new strategy, U.S. military and diplomatic officials have begun their own quiet policy shift. After countless unsuccessful efforts to push Iraqis toward various political, economic and security... ...more.

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Safety Chief Defends Record on Toys

added on 2008-01-11 21:00:12 (Washington Post - Politics)

"Oh, gosh. You know, I'm tempted to answer that question rather fliply." ...more.

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GOP Congressman Tied To Abramoff Will Retire

added on 2008-01-11 21:00:12 (Washington Post - Politics)

Rep. John T. Doolittle (R-Calif.), under criminal investigation along with his wife concerning their dealings with Jack Abramoff and other lobbyists, announced yesterday that he will not seek reelection. ...more.

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Obama Picks Up Kerry's Endorsement

added on 2008-01-11 21:00:12 (Washington Post - Politics)

CHARLESTON, S.C., Jan. 10 -- Sen. John F. Kerry (Mass.), the Democratic Party's 2004 presidential nominee, endorsed Sen. Barack Obama (Ill.) for the presidency here Thursday, calling him the party's best choice to unite the country. Meanwhile, New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson ended his candidacy a... ...more.

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Bill Richardson Drops Bid for the Democratic Nomination

added on 2008-01-11 21:00:12 (Washington Post - Politics)

NEW MEXICO GOV. BILL RICHARDSON: Thank you very much, Barbara, and Tom Udall. ...more.

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Clinton's Campaign in N.H. Touched Chord With Women

added on 2008-01-11 21:00:12 (Washington Post - Politics)

To the pollsters and pundits, even the campaigns themselves, Hillary Rodham Clinton's victory Tuesday was a shocker -- "probably the most surprising political event that any of us can remember in a long time," said Rep. Artur Davis (D-Ala.), a backer of Clinton rival Barack Obama -- and the resul... ...more.

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Physician-Owned Hospitals Faulted on Emergency Care

added on 2008-01-11 21:00:12 (Washington Post - Politics)

Most physician-owned specialty hospitals are poorly equipped to handle medical emergencies, federal investigators will report today, underscoring a long-standing concern about the rapid rise in the number of such hospitals. ...more.

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