Daniel J. Balz

Articles by Daniel J. Balz

Energized Republican governors aim for majority (November 20, 2009)

Poll finds deep divisions on health-care reform (November 17, 2009)

Sunday Take: Palin's book tour may indicate political future (November 15, 2009)

The Take: Tim Pawlenty hasn't learned from Mitt Romney's 2008 mistakes (November 12, 2009)

Republicans seek a path to revival (November 8, 2009)

Gubernatorial contests serve as warning to Democrats (November 4, 2009)

The Take (November 1, 2009)

The Take: Squabbles among Democrats on health care and Republicans in House race (October 29, 2009)

New life for the public option (October 25, 2009)

U.S. deeply split on troop increase for Afghan war (October 21, 2009)

Most support public option for health insurance, poll finds (October 20, 2009)

Sunday Take: Democrats Face Threats From 3 Directions (October 18, 2009)

Sunday Take: McCain Keeps Pressure on Obama (October 11, 2009)

Poll May Point to Democrats' Worries Beyond Old Dominion (October 9, 2009)

N.J. Debate Reveals Weaknesses Of Incumbent, Main Challenger (October 4, 2009)

The Take: On Health-Care Stage, Spotlight Is Now on Obama (September 30, 2009)

The Sunday Take: Why Should California Vote for a Non-Voter? (September 27, 2009)

At United Nations, Obama Makes Appeal for World's Cooperation (September 24, 2009)

Opposition to Obama's Health-Reform Plan Is High, but Easing (September 14, 2009)

The Take: Obama Must Look Beyond His Party, Reclaim Independents (September 13, 2009)

With Health-Care Reform on the Line, Obama Reframes Critical Debate (September 10, 2009)

For Obama, Democrats, Colorado Becomes Less Welcoming (September 6, 2009)

The Take: At Another Town Hall Meeting, Obama's Health-Care Challenge Is Evident (September 4, 2009)

The Take: Time for Obama to Regroup in Health-Care Battle (September 2, 2009)

Sen. Edward Kennedy Laid to Rest at Arlington Cemetery (August 30, 2009)

Fla. Governor Picks Confidant for to Finish Senate Term (August 29, 2009)

The Take: Kennedy's Legacy (August 27, 2009)

Kennedy Did His Life's Work Till the End (August 27, 2009)

Obama Finds Himself in an Awkward Dance With Bush (August 26, 2009)

Sunday Take: Obama Now Hearing Criticism From the Left on Health-Care Plan (August 23, 2009)

Faith in Obama Drops As Reform Fears Rise (August 21, 2009)

Most Virginians Satisfied With Health Care, Divided Over Reform, Poll Shows (August 18, 2009)

The Take: Obama, Advisers Turn to Lessons of the Campaign (August 16, 2009)

The Take: Size of Government Is Subtext of Health-Care Reform Debate (August 12, 2009)

Sunday Take: For Obama, August Means Sharpening His Message, Rallying His Party (August 9, 2009)

How Obama Snared the Lion of the Senate (August 4, 2009)

'High Risk, High Reward' (August 3, 2009)

'The Battle for America 2008: The Story of an Extraordinary Election' (July 31, 2009)

The Take: Obama's Poll Numbers Don't Add Up to Whole Story (July 31, 2009)

With Act II Unwritten, Palin Can Define Her Role (July 27, 2009)

The Take: Has Obama Aimed for Too Much Change, Too Soon? (July 26, 2009)

The Take: California's Budget Woes Offer Lessons for Washington (July 22, 2009)

Approval Ratings Drop for Obama on Health Care, Other Issues (July 20, 2009)

For Republican Haley Barbour, Party and Personal Goals Coincide (July 19, 2009)

The Take: Governors on the Front Lines of Battle With a Struggling Economy (July 19, 2009)

The Take: Republicans Walk Fine Line Questioning Sotomayor (July 14, 2009)

The Take: Obama's Focus on Health Care Will Be Crucial to Reform (July 12, 2009)

The Take: Obama Stands to Be Judged on Economic Recovery (July 8, 2009)

Palin Opens Herself Up to Criticism (July 5, 2009)

Analysis: Once Again, the Enigma That Is Sarah Palin Plays It by Her Rules (July 4, 2009)

Recriminations Over Sarah Palin Mask Deeper GOP Troubles (July 2, 2009)

Have We Forgotten Iraq? (July 1, 2009)

Ideological Diversity Among Democrats Means No Free Pass for Obama (June 30, 2009)

The Sunday Take: Parties Try Again to Fix the Primary Process (June 28, 2009)

The Take: With Sanford Scandal, GOP's Long Winter Gets Longer (June 25, 2009)

Public Confidence in Stimulus Package's Effectiveness Ebbs, Poll Finds (June 23, 2009)

Health-Care Reform Will Test Obama's Resolve (June 21, 2009)

The Take: GOP Comeback Limited by Demographics, Political Forces (June 14, 2009)

Lack of Virginia Roots Doomed McAuliffe's Bid for Governor (June 11, 2009)

The Take: Palin Sideshow Highlights Cracks in the GOP (June 10, 2009)

The Take: Close Races in Virginia, New Jersey Could Be Indicators for 2010 (June 7, 2009)

Which Republicans Will Run for President in 2012? (June 4, 2009)

The Take: As President, Obama Is Unafraid to Disappoint His Allies (May 17, 2009)

The Take: Pelosi's Comments Raise Interrogation Debate to New Level (May 15, 2009)

As Cheney Seizes the Spotlight, Many Republicans Wince (May 14, 2009)

GOP Needs Someone Like Kemp To Challenge It Into Vitality (May 10, 2009)

In Court Pick, Obama Seeks to Be Bold but Not Provocative (May 10, 2009)

Significant Cuts in Obama Budget, or Just a Little off the Top? (May 8, 2009)

Democrats Looking for a Little Loyalty From Specter (May 7, 2009)

Empathy and Judicial Picks Rarely Mix on Capitol Hill (May 3, 2009)

Will GOP Sleep Through Wake-Up Call? (April 29, 2009)

From the Start, Putting a Bold Stamp on the White House (April 29, 2009)

Poll Shows Nation's Mood Has Improved; Can Obama Capitalize? (April 26, 2009)

Congress Debates Fresh Investigation Of Interrogations (April 23, 2009)

Obama's Gripping Style Overseas (April 21, 2009)

For GOP, Tea Protests Offer An Alluring, but Risky, Lifeline (April 19, 2009)

Partisans Argue Over Partisanship (April 12, 2009)

The Next Challenge for Obama: Finishing What He's Started (April 5, 2009)

Most Americans Don't Blame Obama for Economy, Poll Finds (March 31, 2009)

Trip Abroad Will Test Ambitions Obama Set as a Candidate (March 31, 2009)

Ambitious Blueprint a Big Risk The President Is Willing to Take (February 27, 2009)

Obama Signals Sharp Break With Past to an Uncertain but Optimistic Nation (January 21, 2009)

President-Elect Meets the Press, Cautiously (November 8, 2008)

Campaign Gives Some Clues to How Obama Will Govern (November 6, 2008)

Hard Choices And Challenges Follow Triumph (November 5, 2008)

Polls Show Obama With Clear Advantage (November 4, 2008)

The State Of the Races (November 2, 2008)

Counting on Colorado (October 26, 2008)

Polls Point to Struggle for McCain (October 24, 2008)

Democrat Remains Well Ahead (October 21, 2008)

FDR's Handling of Turbulent Transition Could Guide Next President (October 19, 2008)

As McCain's Road Gets Steeper, Obama Warns of Overconfidence (October 17, 2008)

Aggressive Underdog vs. Cool Counterpuncher (October 16, 2008)

McCain Campaign Tries To See Glass as Half Full (October 9, 2008)

Economic Crisis Dominates Debate (October 8, 2008)

Obama Leading In Ohio, Poll Finds (October 7, 2008)

U.S. Fiscal Crisis Seems to Have Altered Political Map (October 5, 2008)

Palin Delivers, But Doubts Linger (October 3, 2008)

Most Voters Worry About Economy (October 1, 2008)

Rescue Package Not the Only Loser In House's Vote (October 1, 2008)

An Appeal and a Blame Game (September 30, 2008)

McCain Ready for A Change Of Subject (September 28, 2008)

Economic Jabs, Then Punches On World Affairs (September 27, 2008)

8 Questions About the Debates (September 26, 2008)

Selfless or Reckless? McCain Gambles On Voters' Verdict (September 25, 2008)

Economic Fears Give Obama Clear Lead Over McCain in Poll (September 24, 2008)

Candidates Seek Changes In Wall Street Rescue Plan (September 22, 2008)

McCain Health-Care Article Fuels New Clash Over Economy (September 21, 2008)

Obama Hopes to Reverse Party Fortunes in Vote-Rich Fla. (September 21, 2008)

On Economy, Obama Offers Ideas, McCain Blames Rival (September 20, 2008)

Fundamentally, McCain Has Something to Worry About (September 18, 2008)

Economy Becomes New Proving Ground For McCain, Obama (September 16, 2008)

Familiar Ground May Be Election's Deciding Factor (September 15, 2008)

Obama Says McCain Has Erred by Focusing on Change (September 10, 2008)

In Poll, McCain Closes the Gap With Obama (September 9, 2008)

Galvanized Parties Head to Homestretch (September 5, 2008)

Striking Back at Critics, One by One (September 4, 2008)

Aides Say Team Interviewed Palin Late in the Process (September 3, 2008)

Hurricane, Palin Roil the Start of GOP Convention (September 2, 2008)

The Hurricane In Question Is Still Called Katrina (September 1, 2008)

Palin Made an Impression From the Start (August 31, 2008)

With Pick, McCain Reclaims His Maverick Image (August 30, 2008)

The Message That the Party Wanted to Hear (August 29, 2008)

Obama to Accept Nomination, Outline New Direction for the U.S. (August 28, 2008)

Democrats Nominate Obama (August 28, 2008)

Democratic Convention Focus Shifts to National Security (August 27, 2008)

'Barack Obama Is My Candidate' (August 27, 2008)

A Portrait of the Candidate, but Dots Left to Connect (August 26, 2008)

Questions About the Convention (August 25, 2008)

Support for Each Candidate Holds Steady (August 24, 2008)

Choice of Biden Fits the Reality If Not the Starry-Eyed Message (August 24, 2008)

Obama Team Seeks Changes in Primaries (August 21, 2008)

Who's No. 2? Obama Keeps Everybody Guessing. (August 19, 2008)

Can McCain Use Advice Clinton Got on Obama? (August 13, 2008)

Race Is In Holding Pattern For Now (August 10, 2008)

McCain Charge Against Obama Lacks Evidence (July 30, 2008)

Embraced Overseas, But to What Effect? (July 27, 2008)

Obama, Britain's Brown Meet for Hours (July 27, 2008)

Obama Gets Royal Treatment in France (July 26, 2008)

Obama Campaign Cancels Visit to U.S. Service Members in Germany (July 26, 2008)

Obama Says Walls Must Come Down (July 25, 2008)

Obama Ends Mideast Swing With Vow to Back Israel, Peace Talks (July 24, 2008)

After Visit, Obama Defends Iraq Plan (July 23, 2008)

Obama Makes War Gains (July 22, 2008)

Obama, Karzai Share a 'Working Lunch' (July 21, 2008)

Obama Gets Look At Afghan War Zone (July 20, 2008)

Obama Going Abroad With World Watching (July 19, 2008)

Obama Leads by 8 Points In Poll (July 16, 2008)

Clinton Urges Governors to Nurture 'Laboratories of Democracy' (July 13, 2008)

Obama's Ideology Proving Difficult to Pinpoint (July 10, 2008)

McCain Puts New Strategist Atop Campaign (July 3, 2008)

Obama Plans Meetings With Leaders in Mideast, Europe (June 29, 2008)

New Campaign for Democrats: Unity (June 28, 2008)

Historic Decision Renews Old Debate (June 27, 2008)

McCain-Obama So Far: Positively Negative (June 26, 2008)

Obama Moves To Reintroduce Himself to Voters (June 23, 2008)

For Richer or for Poorer (June 15, 2008)

Each Party Is Set to Hunt The Other's Usual Ground (June 8, 2008)

Clinton Pullout Likely Saturday (June 5, 2008)

'She Could Accept Losing. She Could Not Accept Quitting.' (June 5, 2008)

Obama Claims Nomination (June 4, 2008)

Fla., Mich. Delegates Each Get Half a Vote (June 1, 2008)

Democrats Meet Today To Hash Out Fla., Mich. (May 31, 2008)

For Future White House Aides, Required Reading (May 30, 2008)

To Claim Popular Vote, Clinton Is Seeking Wins in Last 3 Primaries (May 25, 2008)

Obama Takes Delegate Majority (May 21, 2008)

Democrats Observe A Fragile Cease-Fire (May 20, 2008)

Clinton Handily Defeats Obama in West Virginia (May 14, 2008)

U.S. Outlook Is Worst Since '92, Poll Finds (May 13, 2008)

Don't Expect Clinton to Quit Before Superdelegates Decide (May 9, 2008)

Clinton Spurns Calls to Quit Race (May 8, 2008)

Obama Is Decisive Winner in N.C.; Clinton Ekes Out Victory in Indiana (May 7, 2008)

Sparring Over Gas Tax Continues (May 4, 2008)

Democrats Step Up Debate on Gas Tax (May 3, 2008)

As Candidates Focus on Economy, Clinton Defends Gas Tax Plan (May 2, 2008)

Continuing Battle Divides Democrats (April 24, 2008)

Decisive Win Can't Forestall A Daunting Task (April 23, 2008)

8 Questions About The Pennsylvania Primary (April 22, 2008)

Obama Sharpens His Tone (April 21, 2008)

Obama Pressed in Pa. Debate (April 17, 2008)

Democrats Willing to Let Battle Continue (April 16, 2008)

McCain Revises Proposals for Families in Economic Crisis (April 11, 2008)

Clinton's Chief Strategist Steps Down (April 7, 2008)

As Rivals Battle, McCain Builds November Machine (April 1, 2008)

Democrats Knock McCain's Economic Views (March 28, 2008)

Clinton Backers Rebuke Pelosi for Stance on Superdelegates (March 27, 2008)

Flip Side of Democrats' Spat: Higher Turnout (March 26, 2008)

8 Questions That Will Shape Where the Race for the Democratic Presidential Nominaton Goes From Here (March 23, 2008)

Will the Answer Outlive Questions? (March 20, 2008)

Clinton Presses Obama on Efforts For Revotes in Florida and Michigan (March 20, 2008)

Obama Urges U.S.: 'Move Beyond Our Old Racial Wounds' (March 19, 2008)

White Male Vote Especially Critical (March 17, 2008)

Florida Democrats Urge A 2nd Primary, in June (March 14, 2008)

Influential Democrats Waiting to Choose Sides (March 9, 2008)

Michigan and Florida Have Democrats in a State (March 7, 2008)

Results Refocus Democratic Campaign (March 6, 2008)

Clinton Beats Obama in Texas and Ohio; McCain Clinches Republican Nomination (March 5, 2008)

8 Questions That Today's Primaries Could Answer (March 4, 2008)

Foreign Policy Hits Home in Tex., Ohio (March 2, 2008)

Bloomberg Won't Run, but Says an Independent Can Win (February 28, 2008)

In a Crucial State, a Contentious Debate (February 27, 2008)

Democratic Governors See McCain As Formidable (February 26, 2008)

In South Texas, Obama Focuses On Hispanic Voters (February 23, 2008)

Clinton Has Edge in Ohio; Race in Texas Deadlocked (February 22, 2008)

Obama-Clinton Debate Starts Warm, Heats Up (February 22, 2008)

Wisconsin Voters Give Obama Decisive Victory (February 20, 2008)

Clinton Camp May Regret Largely Turning Its Back on Caucus States (February 15, 2008)

Clinton Scrambles to Try to Reverse Obama's Momentum (February 14, 2008)

Winning Streak Extends To District, Md. and Va. (February 13, 2008)

8 Questions the Potomac Primary Could Answer (February 12, 2008)

Democrats In Race for Edwards's Support (February 12, 2008)

Clinton Replaces Top Aide Amid Losses (February 11, 2008)

Sanctioned States Put Democrats in Quandary (February 9, 2008)

Romney Out, McCain Looks Ahead (February 8, 2008)

Clinton and Obama Trade Victories (February 6, 2008)

8 Questions Super Tuesday Could Answer (February 5, 2008)

Obama, Clinton Are Even In Poll (February 3, 2008)

Head to Head, Clinton, Obama Shelve Rancor (February 1, 2008)

Edwards, Giuliani Withdraw From Race (January 31, 2008)

For McCain, Momentum That May Be Hard to Stop (January 30, 2008)

Obama Is Big Winner in S.C. Primary (January 27, 2008)

Democrats Set to Vote in S. Carolina (January 26, 2008)

Romney, McCain Take Lead in Fla.; Tax Talk Pervades (January 24, 2008)

The Other Clinton Is an Absent Presence (January 22, 2008)

Voices Are Raised in Democratic Debate (January 22, 2008)

GOP Field Readies for True Test In Florida (January 21, 2008)

McCain Beats Huckabee in S. Carolina; Clinton and Romney Win in Nevada (January 20, 2008)

GOP Race Is Close in S.C. (January 19, 2008)

Thompson Hopes S.C. Revives His Campaign (January 18, 2008)

Clinton, Obama Distance Selves From Talk of Race (January 16, 2008)

Feb. 5 Primaries to Pose A Super Test of Strategy (January 15, 2008)

McCain Moves Into Lead; Obama Gains on Clinton (January 14, 2008)

Edwards Will Face a Moment of Truth After South Carolina Primary (January 12, 2008)

Economy Slumps To the Top of the Campaign Agenda (January 11, 2008)

With Echoes of Clinton '92, Another 'Comeback Kid' (January 9, 2008)

Little New Hampshire Could Hold Big Significance for Both Parties (January 8, 2008)

Underdog Clinton Goes After Obama (January 6, 2008)

Act II: A Change In States, Stakes (January 5, 2008)

Obama Wins Iowa's Democratic Caucuses (January 4, 2008)

Choosing a Candidate, and More (January 3, 2008)

8 Questions Iowa Could Answer (January 3, 2008)

Poll Shows Obama With 7-Point Lead In Iowa Contest (January 1, 2008)

Romney Eyes Huckabee Lead (December 29, 2007)

Iowa Poll Spotlights Importance Of Turnout (December 19, 2007)

Lucky Star (December 16, 2007)

So Many Candidates, So Little Time Left (December 15, 2007)

So Far, and So Fast (December 14, 2007)

Clinton Apologizes To Obama Over Aide's Drug Remark (December 14, 2007)

In a Lifeless Debate, Vows of a Spirited Sprint (December 13, 2007)

In Poll, Huckabee Closes on Giuliani (December 12, 2007)

Fighting Head Winds (December 10, 2007)

'Our Moment Is Now,' Obama Declares (December 10, 2007)

No Done Deal (December 9, 2007)

In Speech on Faith, Romney Vows to Serve 'No One Cause' (December 7, 2007)

As N.H. Primary Nears, Clinton Clings to Narrow Lead (December 6, 2007)

Clinton Rivals Hammer Her Iran Vote During Iowa Radio Debate (December 5, 2007)

Poll Shows Romney With Wide Lead in New Hampshire (December 5, 2007)

As Iowa Race Tightens, Clinton Decides the Best Defense Is a Good Offense (December 4, 2007)

In Debate, Romney and Giuliani Clash on Immigration Issues (November 29, 2007)

Romney and Giuliani Turn Negative in N.H. (November 26, 2007)

Huckabee Gaining Ground in Iowa (November 21, 2007)

With Strong Debate, Clinton Quiets Talk of a Slide (November 17, 2007)

Democratic Contenders Step Up Attacks in Debate (November 16, 2007)

Democrats' Provocative Iowa Dinner Conversation (November 12, 2007)

Clinton, Obama Fight For Advantage in Iowa (November 11, 2007)

Dinner That Can Alter Fortunes (November 10, 2007)

On Campaign Bus, Obama Opens Up About Challengers (November 9, 2007)

Republican Nomination Most Open in Decades (November 5, 2007)

Clinton Regroups As Rivals Pounce (November 1, 2007)

Clinton's Foes Go on the Attack (October 31, 2007)

Iran Becomes an Issue In Democratic Contest (October 25, 2007)

Attacks Sharpen Among Party's Principal Rivals (October 22, 2007)

Giuliani Works to Win Over Religious and Social Conservatives (October 21, 2007)

Gore and U.N. Panel Share Peace Prize (October 13, 2007)

Free Trade and Low Taxes Star in Republican Debate (October 10, 2007)

Clinton Cites Lessons of Partisanship (October 10, 2007)

Iowa a Key Test for Democrats (October 7, 2007)

Negative Perceptions Dogging Clinton Among Voters in Iowa (October 7, 2007)

In Latest Poll, Good News for Both Clintons (October 4, 2007)

Poll Shows Giuliani Atop An Unsettled GOP Race (October 3, 2007)

Most in Poll Want War Funding Cut (October 2, 2007)

Iowa Trip to Mark New Intensity for Obama Campaign (September 30, 2007)

Democratic Rivals Press Clinton, Courteously (September 27, 2007)

At Iowa Event, Clinton Vows Pre-Inauguration Diplomatic Push (September 17, 2007)

Another Entry, but Still a Jumbled GOP Race (September 16, 2007)

Giuliani's GOP Lead Shrinks in New Poll (September 12, 2007)

Democrats' Struggle to Change Course in Iraq Has Produced Much Debate, Little Action (September 10, 2007)

Fred Thompson Makes A Late-Night Late Entry (September 6, 2007)

Clinton Bills Herself as Agent Of Change, Voice of Experience (September 3, 2007)

7 Questions as the Race for the White House Accelerates (September 2, 2007)

Firefighters Endorse Dodd as Transport Union Picks Clinton (August 29, 2007)

In the End, Realities Trumped Loyalty (August 28, 2007)

Romney, Giuliani Escalate Their Immigration Fight (August 17, 2007)

Obama Says He Can Unite U.S. 'More Effectively' Than Clinton (August 15, 2007)

Iowans Feel Snubbed, but Will It Matter? (August 13, 2007)

Iowa Governor: 2007 Too Early for Vote (August 11, 2007)

Obama and Clinton Take the Gloves Off In AFL-CIO Debate (August 8, 2007)

Edwards Makes Courting Labor a Key Strategy in Bid for Nomination (August 7, 2007)

Iowa Republicans Are Not Thrilled With Presidential Field (August 5, 2007)

Bloggers Give Clinton a Mixed Reception (August 5, 2007)

Three Top Democrats Share Lead In Iowa Poll (August 3, 2007)

Obama Says He Would Take Fight To Pakistan (August 2, 2007)

A True Political Partner (July 30, 2007)

For Clinton and Obama, A Debate Point Won't Die (July 27, 2007)

Poll: Republicans Like Giuliani's Electability (July 25, 2007)

Public Voice Adds Edge to Debate (July 24, 2007)

Poll Finds Democrats Favored On War (July 24, 2007)

For New Image, McCain Looks to His Past (July 15, 2007)

McCain Persists Despite Trouble (July 14, 2007)

Rivalries Split McCain's Team (July 14, 2007)

Top Aides Leave McCain Camp (July 11, 2007)

Democratic Rivals Tread A Well-Worn Path in Iowa (July 4, 2007)

McCain Again Falls Short of Cash Goals (July 3, 2007)

In Iowa, Clinton Relies Heavily on Husband's Star Power (July 3, 2007)

A Political Force With Many Philosophies (July 1, 2007)

Democrats Address Race Issues In Debate (June 29, 2007)

Romney Gains Credibility In Early Primary States (June 25, 2007)

Bush Criticized in Immigration Defeat (June 9, 2007)

A Failure of Leadership in a Flawed Political Culture (June 8, 2007)

GOP Hopefuls Keep Distance From Bush (June 7, 2007)

McCain Sets Self Apart in Debate (June 6, 2007)

Discontent Over Iraq Increasing, Poll Finds (June 5, 2007)

Democrats Focus on Iraq In Contentious Second Debate (June 4, 2007)

Democrats to Face Off in Second Debate (June 3, 2007)

Clinton, Giuliani Maintain Leads, But GOP Shows Signs of Shifting (June 3, 2007)

Thompson Bid Would Stir Up GOP Race (May 31, 2007)

Unflattering Books Cause Hardly a Ripple (May 27, 2007)

Clinton Campaign Plays Down Iowa Memo (May 24, 2007)

White House Counselor Challenges Democrats on Immigration Bill (May 22, 2007)

2 Speeches Show Contrasting Campaign Styles (May 20, 2007)

McCain, Romney Duel as Giuliani Leads (May 17, 2007)

Debate Spotlight Is Giuliani's -- to Use or Lose (May 15, 2007)

Giuliani Tries to Clarify Abortion Stance (May 12, 2007)

GOP Leader Losing Patience With Iraqi Government (May 10, 2007)

GOP Field United On War, Divided On Social Issues (May 4, 2007)

Democratic Field Seeks New Moves to Halt War (May 2, 2007)

Clinton Campaign Tries to Keep Heat on Obama Over Debate Response (April 28, 2007)

Candidates Unite in Criticizing Bush (April 27, 2007)

Giuliani Speech on Terror Fight Decried (April 26, 2007)

As He Enters Race, McCain Appears to Be Off His Stride (April 25, 2007)

Giuliani's Lead Shrinks, Clinton's Margin Holds (April 19, 2007)

Fundraising Totals Challenge Early Campaign Assumptions (April 17, 2007)

Candidates Still Take Cues From Their Base (April 16, 2007)

Bush's Troop Initiative Doomed, Biden Says (April 12, 2007)

Thompson Says Lymphoma Is in Remission (April 12, 2007)

Tommy Thompson Opens GOP Bid (April 5, 2007)

Giuliani Urges Compromise on Iraq Legislation (April 5, 2007)

Clinton Decries Veto Threat, Urges Bush Compromise on Iraq (April 4, 2007)

At Forum, Democrats Differ on Health Care (March 25, 2007)

Schwarzenegger Aims to Lift California's Clout (March 24, 2007)

Clinton Camp Aims to Minimize Differences With Obama on Iraq (March 21, 2007)

Clinton, Obama Camps Spar on War (March 20, 2007)

With Earlier Primary, Calif. Reshapes Race (March 16, 2007)

Firefighters Gain Favored Spot With 2008 Hopefuls (March 15, 2007)

Iraq Debate Will Test GOP Senators' Unity (March 14, 2007)

New John Edwards Sells Less Biography, More Liberal Issues (March 11, 2007)

Unions To Delay Supporting A Candidate (March 8, 2007)

Giuliani Has No Real Chance With GOP Voters . . . or Does He? (March 4, 2007)

McCain Says He'll Seek Presidency, Plans to Make It Official in April (March 1, 2007)

Blacks Shift To Obama, Poll Finds (February 28, 2007)

Majority in Poll Favor Deadline For Iraq Pullout (February 27, 2007)

Vilsack, First Democrat In, Is Quickly Out (February 24, 2007)

Clinton, Obama Camps' Feud Is Out in the Open (February 22, 2007)

In Limbo in Washington, McCain Comes Alive in Iowa (February 19, 2007)

Debate Over Iraq Follows McCain to Iowa (February 18, 2007)

With Campaign Underway, Obama Now Must Show More Than Potential (February 13, 2007)

Obama Questions Rivals on Iraq (February 12, 2007)

Obama Joins Race With Goals Set High (February 11, 2007)

Giuliani Announces He's In '08 Presidential Race (February 6, 2007)

Edwards Introduces Plan For Health-Care Coverage (February 6, 2007)

Democrats Split on How to End the War (February 4, 2007)

DNC Turns Focus to White House (February 3, 2007)

Biden Stumbles at the Starting Gate (February 1, 2007)

In Iowa, Clinton Calls Bush Reckless (January 29, 2007)

Mixed Reviews For Clinton In Iowa (January 29, 2007)

Clinton Begins Her Run In Earnest (January 28, 2007)

In Race for Iowa, Clinton Has to Make Up Ground (January 27, 2007)

The State of The President: Beleaguered (January 24, 2007)

Clinton Bid Heralds Demise of Public Financing (January 23, 2007)

Confidence in Bush Leadership at All-Time Low, Poll Finds (January 22, 2007)

On the Electronic Campaign Trail (January 22, 2007)

Hillary Clinton Opens Presidential Bid (January 21, 2007)

Clinton Steps Up Criticism of War in Iraq (January 18, 2007)

Race and Gender Make Democrats' Field Historic (January 17, 2007)

The War Within Sen. McCain (January 13, 2007)

Poll: Most Americans Opposed to Bush's Iraq Plan (January 11, 2007)

Democrats Aim to Block Funds for Plan (January 11, 2007)

Romney Forms Presidential Committee, Focuses on Fundraising (January 4, 2007)

Remembering a Leader And the Party That Was (January 3, 2007)

Edwards, Now Seasoned, Elbows His Way Into the Field (December 30, 2006)

Edwards Formally Joins 2008 Presidential Race (December 29, 2006)

Edwards Scooped by His Web Site (December 28, 2006)

Clinton, Obama Clearing The Field (December 24, 2006)

Mass. Governor's Rightward Shift Raises Questions (December 21, 2006)

Clinton and Giuliani Have the Early Edge For '08, Poll Shows (December 14, 2006)

Obama Takes First Steps in N.H. (December 11, 2006)

Hillary Clinton's Early Moves (December 6, 2006)

Iowa Governor Begins His Bid For President (December 1, 2006)

Economics Experts Join Romney's PAC (November 29, 2006)

McCain Prepares for '08 Bid With Appeal to Right (November 17, 2006)

Midterm Election Leaves Political Landscape Blurry (November 13, 2006)

Mehlman Won't Seek Another Term as Republican Party Chief (November 10, 2006)

GOP Moderates' Ouster Widens House Divide (November 10, 2006)

For Bush's New Direction, Cooperation Is The Challenge (November 9, 2006)

Democrats Take House (November 8, 2006)

Angry Campaigns End on an Angrier Note (November 7, 2006)

Parties Crank Up Voter Turnout Efforts (November 6, 2006)

Democrats, on the Offensive, Could Gain Both Houses (November 5, 2006)

Campaigner in Chief Has Limited Reach (November 1, 2006)

Independent Voters Favor Democrats by 2 to 1 in Poll (October 24, 2006)

Obama Says He'll Consider A 2008 Bid for The Presidency (October 23, 2006)

Democrats Strengthen Chances For Senate (October 22, 2006)

GOP Aims to Scare Up Big Voter Turnout (October 20, 2006)

Clinton Lists Differences With GOP, Administration (October 19, 2006)

Giant-Killer Lamont Stumbles (October 17, 2006)

Clinton's Iowa Visit May Serve Wife's Aims (October 16, 2006)

With Eye on 2008, Kerry Attacks (October 15, 2006)

GOP Redirects Funds From Faltering Races (October 13, 2006)

Poll Shows Strong Shift Of Support to Democrats (October 10, 2006)

Democrats Aim to Regain Edge In Getting Voters to the Polls (October 8, 2006)

Foley Lawyer Cites Alcohol, Childhood Abuse (October 4, 2006)

After Foley, New Fears For the GOP (October 3, 2006)

'08 Scrutiny Shines Unkind Light on Allen (October 1, 2006)

Keep Cash Coming, Steele Tells The GOP (September 29, 2006)

Bill Clinton's 60th Birthday Benefit Blowout (September 28, 2006)

With Eye on Midwest in '08, GOP Picks Twin Cities for Convention (September 28, 2006)

Both Parties Sensing Tighter House Races (September 24, 2006)

Major Problems At Polls Feared (September 17, 2006)

Democratic Forces Salve Wounds (September 13, 2006)

President Tries to Win Over a War-Weary Nation (September 12, 2006)

Kerry Seeks More U.S. Troops for Afghanistan (September 10, 2006)

More GOP Districts Counted as Vulnerable (September 3, 2006)

Alaska Governor Battles a Shifting Tide (August 21, 2006)

Clinton Gives Lieberman A Lesson in Independence (August 16, 2006)

Governors Oppose Federal Control of Guard (August 14, 2006)

Connecticut May Be a 2008 Preview (August 13, 2006)

Democratic Leadership Welcomes Lamont (August 10, 2006)

Lieberman Defeated in Democratic Primary (August 9, 2006)

Lieberman's Troubles Go Beyond War (August 8, 2006)

Lieberman Confronts Criticism Over Iraq (August 7, 2006)

Conn. Race Could Be Democratic Watershed (August 6, 2006)

Lamont Leads Lieberman by 13 Points in New Poll (August 4, 2006)

Lieberman Assails Lamont Over Supporter's Blog Post (August 3, 2006)

On Wal-Mart, Lieberman and Challenger Can Agree (August 3, 2006)

Democrats' Plan Focuses on Middle Class (July 25, 2006)

How Common Ground of 9/11 Gave Way to Partisan Split (July 16, 2006)