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Three lessons of Jeremiah Wright plan against Obama

News about a proposal to use the Rev. Jeremiah Wright against President Obama in a GOP “super PAC” ad campaign caused the political world to combust. Charges of “race-baiting” flew, and suddenly the idea was an orphan. It’s safe to say, the ads will never be made. But there are lessons to be learned.
Election 101: Nine facts about Mitt Romney and his White House bid

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Republicans' new health care reform bill rallying cry: Repeal it

Republicans couldn't stop Democrats from passing the health care reform bill Sunday. Now, they vow to make the bill – and big government spending – the core issue of the 2010 elections.
Mass election results could change healthcare-reform calculus

The Mass election results could signal that public support for healthcare reform is weaker than Democrats had assumed. Will Scott Brown take away Senate Democrats' 60th vote?
Unlike 9/11, partisanship has worsened after Christmas attack

Wounded by their losses on healthcare, Republicans have gone on the offensive after the Christmas attack, amplifying partisanship by criticizing President Obama's national-security credentials.
GOP pins comeback on anger at 'big government' healthcare

New poll shows lowest support yet among public for Obama's and Democrats' healthcare plan. Republicans see backlash to huge overall increase in federal spending.
GOP hope for 2010: Voters nervous about Obama spending
Despite Steele’s rough start, many in GOP optimistic

The new party chair has been mired in internal feuds, but expectations for next elections are building.
Doubts about Palin grow, even among conservatives

Some rough TV interviews have prompted some to ask if McCain’s running mate is ready.
Palin pick jolts GOP ranks ahead of convention

Socially conservative and telegenic, Alaska's governor livens the ticket but is questioned on experience.
Battle for independent voters begins

Moving to the middle may be more crucial for Obama.
McCain courts blue-collar Democrats

His lead strategist says if McCain were to get 20 percent of these voters he will win.
Huckabee: Republicans deserve a choice

There's no Senate bid or third-party race in his future, Huckabee says at Monitor Breakfast.
How to untangle the politics of Super Tuesday primaries

Clinton, Obama, McCain and Romney compete for 42 percent of all delegates.
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.
Iowans pick Huckabee and Obama, endorsing change

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