Topic: John Edwards (Politician)

Florida win propels McCain into Super Tuesday

Romney remains competitive. But the Jan. 29 outcome ends the bids of Giuliani and, on the Democratic side, Edwards.

Democratic primary: Quiet battle for the other delegates

Superdelegates, or party professionals, could play a decisive role in the outcome of the Democratic race.

After South Carolina: Can Obama capture a wider swath of voters?

The black vote was key to his decisive win Saturday. To be competitive in the Feb. 5 sweepstakes, he'll need a broader coalition of independents, young people, and affluent whites, analysts say.

South Carolina: It used to be Edwards country

A poll shows him at 6 percent among blacks, a key bloc.

Opinion: Chill, Bill

Attacking Obama is beneath the stature of the 42nd president.

Engine of growth: clean-tech jobs

Clean energy work is a rapidly growing industry, but critics say it's no panacea for unemployment.

On the federal deficit, candidates stay mostly vague

Rising entitlement costs and Iraq war expenses take a back seat to shorter-term stimulus plans.

Next primaries tougher yet

Florida's Jan. 29 race is the first with all GOP hopefuls contending in full.

Clinton wins a polarized Nevada vote

State presages rise of identity politics: Hispanics sided with her, blacks went for Obama.

Nevada's unions fracture over candidates and caucus rules

No unity for Big Labor, as unions take opposite sides in a lawsuit over Saturday's caucus sites.

Politics of race ensnare Democrats

Clinton and Obama declare a truce in war of words, but the contest has been altered.

Missing in 2008: a front-runner

Romney's Michigan win deepened GOP uncertainty before crucial upcoming contests.

Opinion: And the winner is ... the funnier candidate

Lincoln used humor. So did JFK. Today's contenders should follow suit.

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The Monitor's View: A perfect storm door against a U.S. recession?

Cries of coming recession must not trigger a political split in Washington over a stimulus response.

As Clinton and McCain rebound in N.H., races are wide open

On the Democratic side, a potentially historic clash lies ahead. For the GOP, Michigan is the next test.

For Clinton and McCain, a New Hampshire revival

Results in the Granite State mean frontrunners in both parties will continue to duke it out for the nomination.

Stakes high for New Hampshire primary

The Democratic contest is more likely to be decisive.

Iowans pick Huckabee and Obama, endorsing change

Caucus results shake up the race for the White House in both parties.

Fair tax? Flat tax? Candidates tout novel plans.

Two want to abolish the income tax – and the IRS. Others say they'd renew the Bush tax cuts.

Molly Clause's night at the caucus

An Iowa Democrat has 30 minutes to rustle up five more votes for her candidate.

In U.S., Al Gore has more company on climate change now

As the climate debate shifts away from the blame game, there's a growing interest in climate-action strategy.

With Iowa and New Hampshire races close, a hustle for turnout

Most polls show a very close race among the top candidates in both parties, so the outcome hinges on which campaigns are best at turning out their supporters.

Zogby: Iowans, New Hampshirites angry but less focused on Iraq

Veteran pollster finds Huckabee and Romney neck and neck in Iowa, while Clinton's lead shrinks in the Granite State.