Michael Shear

Articles by Michael Shear

Health bill opponents make most of mammogram advisory (November 21, 2009)

In announcing new Afghan strategy, Obama faces a crowded calendar (November 19, 2009)

Bailout program could be extended (November 19, 2009)

Revelations from Sarah Palin's book, 'Going Rogue' (November 17, 2009)

Opponents of health-care effort look to fund a critical economic study (November 16, 2009)

Obama taps new counsel (November 14, 2009)

With early leak, Sarah Palin's 'Going Rogue' is off and running (November 13, 2009)

Analysis: Obama marks win, but challenges mount (November 9, 2009)

Obama makes final push for 'landmark' health reform bill (November 7, 2009)

Democrats debate Obama agenda's impact on Democratic Party (November 5, 2009)

White House tries to shrug off Democratic election losses (November 4, 2009)

Obama to spotlight education reform efforts (November 3, 2009)

White House releases six-month log of visitors (October 31, 2009)

White House rebuts allegation that big donors get special perks (October 28, 2009)

Administration officials blame shortage of H1N1 vaccine on manufacturers, science (October 27, 2009)

A first for Obama: Woman joins presidential golf outing (October 26, 2009)

Chamber of Commerce lobbyist accuses White House of name-calling' (October 26, 2009)

Obama declares H1N1 national emergency, easing rules for hospitals (October 25, 2009)

Obama urges Congress to pass climate bill (October 24, 2009)

White House and Cheney in a war of words over Afghanistan (October 23, 2009)

Obama honors veterans for actions in Vietnam (October 20, 2009)

Rift between Obama and Chamber of Commerce widening (October 20, 2009)

George H.W. Bush, Obama Celebrate Volunteerism (October 17, 2009)

Obama Makes His First Presidential Trip to New Orleans (October 16, 2009)

Obama May Be Met By Frustration in New Orleans Visit (October 15, 2009)

Obama Urged to Intensify Push for Climate Measure (October 12, 2009)

As Pressure Grows, Obama Addresses Gay Rights Group (October 11, 2009)

Republicans Scoff at Nobel Prize Announcement (October 9, 2009)

White House Gets Republican Backing for Bipartisan Reform (October 7, 2009)

General Flown to Denmark to Discuss Troop Needs With Obama (October 3, 2009)

U.S., Allies Say Iran Has Secret Nuclear Facility (September 26, 2009)

G-20 Leaders Reach Consensus on Financial Reform (September 25, 2009)

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

Obama Presses Mideast Leaders To Broaden Talks (September 23, 2009)

Obama Pitches Innovation in Upstate New York (September 21, 2009)

In Broadcast Blitz, Obama Calls for 'Civil' Tone on Health Care (September 21, 2009)

Obama's Worldwide Star Power Finds Limits (September 20, 2009)

Obama Shifts Focus Of Missile Shield (September 18, 2009)

Obama Team to Take Credit for Signs of Recovery (September 12, 2009)

Obama Addresses Congress on Health-Care Reform (September 10, 2009)

In Illinois, a Similar Health-Care Fight Tested Obama as State Senator (September 9, 2009)

Some Schools Will Block or Delay Obama's Live Pep Talk for Students (September 4, 2009)

Obama Delivers Muted Eulogy for Friend and Supporter (August 30, 2009)

Martha's Vineyard Plays Proud Host to Obamas (August 25, 2009)

Lots of Family Time -- and Books -- on Obama's Vacation Agenda (August 25, 2009)

Obama to Appoint Bernanke for Second Term as Fed Chairman (August 25, 2009)

Vacation Time for the First Family (August 24, 2009)

Obama Defends Afghanistan Policy Before Veterans (August 18, 2009)

Obama Urges Realistic Expectations on Health-Care Reform (August 16, 2009)

Obama Pushes Insurance Reforms (August 15, 2009)

Polling Helps Obama Frame Message in Health-Care Debate (July 31, 2009)

Virginia Race for Governor Acquires Washington Backdrop (July 27, 2009)

Obama-Backed Medicare Proposal Would Save Just $2 Billion, Group Estimates (July 26, 2009)

Obama Voices Regret to Policeman (July 25, 2009)

Obama Uses Funding to Pressure Education Establishment for Change (July 24, 2009)

In Televised Address, Obama Seeks to Calm Nation's Fears About Health-Care Reform (July 23, 2009)

Obama Heads to the Front to Do Battle on Health-Care Reform (July 20, 2009)

Biden Fires Back At Stimulus Critics (July 17, 2009)

Obama Announces $12 Billion Community College Initiative (July 15, 2009)

Alabama Physician Benjamin Nominated as Surgeon General (July 14, 2009)

Frenetic Pace, Packed Agenda Put West Wing Staffers Through Wringer (July 13, 2009)

Partisans Likely to Use Sotomayor Hearings as a Platform and a Barometer (July 13, 2009)

Obama Calls for Patience on Impact of Economic Stimulus (July 12, 2009)

Sotomayor Girds for a Showdown at Confirmation Hearings for Supreme Court Post (July 11, 2009)

Discord on Health Care Dulls Luster Of New Pacts (July 9, 2009)

Biden Rolls Out Deal With Hospitals to Cut $155B in Costs (July 8, 2009)

Hospitals Reach Deal With Administration (July 7, 2009)

Obama Holds Health-Care Forum in Virginia (July 2, 2009)

White House Issues Detailed Proposal for Consumer-Finance Watchdog (July 1, 2009)

Obama Reaches Out to Gay Community at White House Event (June 30, 2009)

White House Won't Rule Out Taxing Middle-Class Workers' Health Benefits (June 29, 2009)

U.S. Interagency Team to Focus On Sanctions Against N. Korea (June 27, 2009)

Obama, Like Bush, Criticized for Withholding Visitor Logs; Policy Under Review (June 17, 2009)

White House Rides Herd on Diverse and Zealous Group of Sotomayor Supporters (June 15, 2009)

Obama's Friends, Aides Help Shape Stance on Settlements (June 13, 2009)

White House Tries to Quell Abortion Rights Supporters' Fears About Sotomayor (May 29, 2009)

Obama Names Sotomayor to Supreme Court (May 27, 2009)

Obama on Pace to Name Supreme Court Nominee Before Heading Overseas (May 23, 2009)

In TV Appearance, Powell Plans To Answer Right-Wing Critics (May 23, 2009)

Cheney Says Current Policies Put More Americans at Risk (May 22, 2009)

Obama Addresses Abortion Protests in Commencement Speech at Notre Dame (May 18, 2009)

Obama to Visit Ghana in First Official Trip to Sub-Saharan Africa (May 17, 2009)

Obama Picks Huntsman, Republican Governor of Utah, as Ambassador to China (May 17, 2009)

Obama to Revamp Military Tribunals (May 16, 2009)

Republican Governor of Utah Selected to Be Envoy to China (May 16, 2009)

Obama Chooses NYC Health Chief to Head CDC (May 16, 2009)

Obama Urges Action On Credit Card Rules (May 15, 2009)

White House Presses For Senate Passage Of Credit Card Bill (May 14, 2009)

White House Indicates 'Great Concern' About Releasing Photos of Detainee Abuse (May 13, 2009)

Hispanics See Stars Aligned on High Court (May 12, 2009)

Human Rights Activists Troubled by Administration's Approach (May 5, 2009)

Federal Agent From Anne Arundel Likely Caught Swine Flu on Trip With Obama (May 1, 2009)

Obama Emphasizes Sharp Departures From Bush Policies (April 30, 2009)

Official Who Approved Air Force One Flyover May Be Fired (April 29, 2009)

Aerial Photo Op Recalls 9/11 for Some (April 28, 2009)

Advisers Pressed On Memo Fallout (April 27, 2009)

In Obama's Inner Circle, Debate Over Memos' Release Was Intense (April 24, 2009)

Card Issuers Brace for Stern Warning (April 21, 2009)

Obama Picks Technology And Performance Officers (April 19, 2009)

White House Releases Obama Tax Returns (April 16, 2009)

In Georgetown Speech, Obama Offers Cautious Optimism (April 14, 2009)

Obama Lifts Broad Set Of Sanctions Against Cuba (April 14, 2009)

An Early Military Victory for Obama (April 13, 2009)

Rove's Out of the White House But Still in the Political Fray (April 11, 2009)

Obama Portrays Another Side of U.S. (April 8, 2009)

In Turkey, Obama Reaches Out to Muslim World (April 7, 2009)

After Launch, Obama Focuses On Disarmament (April 6, 2009)

Obama Condemns North Korean Rocket Launch (April 5, 2009)

On European Trip, President Tries to Set a New, Pragmatic Tone (April 5, 2009)

Obama Visit Aims To Bolster Ties to France, Germany (April 4, 2009)

Nations Craft Hard-Fought Pledge To Repair World Financial System (April 3, 2009)

Obama Hails G-20 Agreements on Global Economy (April 2, 2009)

Obama Discusses N. Korean Missile at G-20 (April 2, 2009)

Obama, Medvedev Pledge Cooperation (April 2, 2009)

Obama and Medvedev to Announce Broad U.S.-Russia Agreement (April 1, 2009)

Obama Says He Is Bringing Sharper Focus to Afghan War (March 30, 2009)

Obama Says He Is Sharpening Focus of War in Afghanistan (March 30, 2009)

U.S. Eases Its Stance on Global Stimulus (March 29, 2009)

No Givens As Obama Steps Onto World Stage (March 29, 2009)

President Points To Progress on Economic Efforts (March 25, 2009)

Obama Looks for Calm in a Firestorm (March 22, 2009)

How the Fed Failed to Tell Obama About The Bonuses (March 19, 2009)

White House Calls Bonuses a Late Surprise (March 18, 2009)

Anger Over Firm Depletes Obama's Political Capital (March 17, 2009)

Obama Pledges Sparing Use of Signing Statements (March 10, 2009)

CNN's Gupta Decides Against Surgeon General Position, Cites 'Timing' (March 6, 2009)

Picks for Key Government Posts Play Long Waiting Game (March 4, 2009)

Obama's Trade Pick Owes IRS $10,000 (March 3, 2009)

Religious Right's James Dobson Resigns as Board Chairman of Focus on the Family (February 28, 2009)

In Speech to Congress, Obama Outlines His Plans for Economic Recovery (February 25, 2009)

Mortgage-Aid Tiff May Portend a New Wave of Class War (February 21, 2009)

Obama to Hold Cities Accountable for Stimulus Spending (February 21, 2009)

NAFTA Renegotiation Must Wait, Obama Says (February 20, 2009)

Obama Arrives in Canada for First International Trip (February 19, 2009)

Obama Hoping to Reinforce U.S. Trade Relationship With Canada (February 19, 2009)

Obama Advisers Axelrod and Gibbs Defend Stimulus Bill as a Bipartisan Effort (February 16, 2009)

Democrats and Republicans Line Up to Do Battle Over Results of Stimulus Package (February 16, 2009)

Obama Scores Early Victory of Historic Proportions (February 14, 2009)

Gregg Withdraws As Commerce Pick (February 13, 2009)

Obama Paints America's Choice as His Plan or Nothing (February 11, 2009)

Echoes From the Campaign Trail (February 8, 2009)

Masked Intruders Roaming The White House Grounds (February 6, 2009)

Citing Geithner's Tax Error, Critics Say Obama's Ethics Standards Are Flexible (February 5, 2009)

Obama Says He Erred in Nominations (February 4, 2009)

Obama Is Upbeat On Stimulus Plan (February 3, 2009)

President Decries 'Shameful' Bonuses For Wall St. CEOs (January 30, 2009)

Obama Voices Hope for Mideast Peace in Talk With Al-Arabiya TV (January 27, 2009)

E-Mail Outage Forces White House to Operate the Oldfangled Way (January 27, 2009)

With New Environmental Rules, Obama Continues Effort to Roll Back Bush Policies (January 27, 2009)

Financial Institutions May Need Additional Funds, Biden Says (January 26, 2009)

Obama Seeks GOP Backing for Stimulus (January 24, 2009)

Are You on the Very Special List? Probably Not. (January 23, 2009)

Obama Sworn In Again, With Right Words (January 22, 2009)

Obama Starts Reversing Bush Policies (January 22, 2009)

A Historic Inauguration Draws Throngs To the Mall (January 21, 2009)

On First Full Day, Obama Will Dive Into Foreign Policy (January 20, 2009)

Nation's Hopes High for Obama, Poll Shows (January 18, 2009)

Treasury Nominee Accounts for Own Tax Errors (January 14, 2009)

Obama Cites Grim Economy at Start, as Predecessors Have (January 9, 2009)

Obama Builds Powerful Team of White House Advisers (January 8, 2009)

Obama to Name Lawyer Friend To Regulatory Affairs Position (January 8, 2009)

Richardson, Obama Teams Trade Blame (January 6, 2009)

Commerce Pick Richardson Withdraws, Citing N.M. Probe (January 5, 2009)

Virginia Governor Kaine Said to Be Next DNC Chairman (January 5, 2009)

Obama, Pelosi to Discuss Scope of Economic Package (January 1, 2009)

Obama's ‘One President' Philosophy Is Not One-Fit-All (December 31, 2008)

RNC Rivals Discuss Racial Song (December 28, 2008)

Republican's Gift Held Racial Parody of Obama (December 27, 2008)

For Stimulus Plan, Obama Team Weighing 'Green' Jobs vs. Traditional Projects (December 24, 2008)

Obama Report Finds Nothing Improper in Staff's Contact With Blagojevich (December 24, 2008)

Obama Said to Release Report on Staff's Ties to Blagojevich by Tomorrow (December 22, 2008)

Stimulus Package To First Pay for Routine Repairs (December 14, 2008)

Obama Tries to Stay Out of Blagojevich Fray (December 10, 2008)

Obama Offers First Look at Massive Public Works Plan to Create 2.5 Million Jobs (December 7, 2008)

Haste Could Make Waste on Stimulus, States Say (December 3, 2008)

Obama Names National Security Team (December 2, 2008)

Adviser Who Insulted Clinton Has Role in Transition (November 29, 2008)

Minority Advocates Watching Obama (November 29, 2008)

Agreement Near for Gates to Stay On as Defense Secretary (November 26, 2008)

McCain Says He Will Run For Senate Again in 2010 (November 26, 2008)

Obama Introduces Economic Team, Says 'Work Starts Today' (November 25, 2008)

Bill Clinton's Global Reach Would Have Pluses and Minuses for a Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (November 17, 2008)

Clinton Is Among Obama's Top Picks to Lead State Department (November 15, 2008)

Obama Team Moves to Keep Its Distance From Lobbyists (November 12, 2008)

Obama Asks Bush to Back Rescue of Automakers (November 11, 2008)

Obamas Make Symbolic Visit to Future Home: White House (November 11, 2008)

Obama Calls On Congress to Act Fast on Stimulus (November 8, 2008)

The Chief's Chief (November 7, 2008)

Right Turn in July Put McCain on Unfamiliar Path (November 6, 2008)

Obama Makes History (November 5, 2008)

McCain Makes Seven-State Swing In Bid for a Come-From-Behind Win (November 4, 2008)

In Final Days, Tours Converge (October 31, 2008)

McCain Again Points to Obama's Associates (October 30, 2008)

McCain to Close With Focus on the Economy (October 29, 2008)

In Final Stretch, Pitches Show Stark Contrasts (October 28, 2008)

McCain Again Asserts Independence From Bush (October 27, 2008)

Inside McCain Camp, a Mood of Gritty Determination (October 26, 2008)

McCain Emphasizes Distance From Bush (October 21, 2008)

Arduous Transition Awaits Next President (October 19, 2008)

McCain Forced to Fight for Virginia (October 17, 2008)

A Hard-Hitting Final Round (October 16, 2008)

McCain Proposal Seeks Tax Breaks Worth $52 Billion (October 15, 2008)

McCain Moves to Soften the Tone at Rallies, if Not in Ads (October 11, 2008)

McCain Mum on Former Pastor (October 11, 2008)

Candidates Spar Over McCain Plan for Loans (October 10, 2008)

Anger Is Crowd's Overarching Emotion at McCain Rally (October 10, 2008)

Battling Through Battleground States (October 9, 2008)

McCain Plans Fiercer Strategy Against Obama (October 4, 2008)

McCain To Stop Fight for Michigan (October 3, 2008)

Candidates Follow Up on Plan (October 1, 2008)

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

Obama and McCain Express Cautious Support for Bailout (September 29, 2008)

For McCain, Days of Chaos, Improvisation and Drama (September 28, 2008)

In First Debate, Candidates Quarrel On Iraq, Express Optimism for Bailout (September 27, 2008)

Debate Still in Limbo as Democrats Blame McCain For Interrupting Process (September 26, 2008)

McCain Aide's Firm Was Paid Recently (September 24, 2008)

Karzai Agrees To Meet With Palin (September 20, 2008)

Obama, McCain Trade Shots Over Responses to Financial Meltdown (September 19, 2008)

Hackers Access Palin's Personal E-Mail, Post Some Online (September 18, 2008)

McCain Embraces Regulation After Many Years of Opposition (September 17, 2008)

McCain BlackBerry Easily Connects With Gore Internet (September 17, 2008)

Candidates Promise National-Service Initiatives (September 12, 2008)

McCain Camp Sees An Insult in a Saying (September 10, 2008)

On Campaign Trail, Tax Issue Is Simple, and Complex (September 9, 2008)

Presidential Candidates Explain Their Capacity for Change (September 7, 2008)

Back on the Stump, Candidates Attack Each Other on Economy (September 6, 2008)

Palin Comes Out Fighting (September 4, 2008)

McCain Address to Be Wake-Up Call for GOP (September 4, 2008)

No Surprises From Palin, McCain Team Says (September 2, 2008)

With Palin On the Ticket, Evangelicals Are Energized (September 1, 2008)

McCain Picks Alaska Governor; Palin First Woman on GOP Ticket (August 30, 2008)

A Tenacious Reformer's Swift Rise (August 30, 2008)

McCain Prepares to Announce His Running Mate (August 29, 2008)

GOP Considers Delaying Convention (August 29, 2008)

McCain Says Obama Is Confused About America's Global Standing (August 27, 2008)

Cindy McCain to Meet With Saakashvili on Georgia Trip (August 26, 2008)

Biden Is Obama's Pick for VP (August 23, 2008)

GOP to Consider Major Changes in Primary Calendar (August 22, 2008)

This Time, McCain Knows the Drill (August 20, 2008)

Candidates Got Advance Look at Questions (August 19, 2008)

Democrats Pick Warner As Keynote Speaker (August 14, 2008)

On Georgia Crisis, McCain's Tone Grows Sharper (August 13, 2008)

No Vacation From McCain's Attacks (August 9, 2008)

McCain Pledges To Help Ohioans (August 8, 2008)

Energy Returns as Major Issue (August 6, 2008)

Obama Urges Opening Up Oil Reserves (August 5, 2008)

Obama Leads, Pessimism Reigns Among Key Group (August 4, 2008)

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

Kaine in 'Serious' Talks With Obama (July 29, 2008)

Oil May Become GOP's 2008 Issue (July 27, 2008)

McCain May Act Soon on VP Pick (July 25, 2008)

McCain Still Waiting for His Turn at Good Luck (July 24, 2008)

Gramm Remark Adds to McCain's Difficulty Addressing the Economy (July 11, 2008)

Candidates Refine Their Stances on a Changing Iraq (July 9, 2008)

McCain Says He Would Balance Budget by 2013 (July 8, 2008)

Conservatives Ready To Battle McCain on Convention Platform (July 7, 2008)

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

McCain Stressing Trade On Latin American Trip (July 2, 2008)

Obama Fiercely Defends His Patriotism (July 1, 2008)

GOP Sharpens Attacks on Obama (June 30, 2008)

Terror Strike Would Help McCain, Top Adviser Says (June 24, 2008)

McCain Driving Debate, But Some Fear Swerving (June 22, 2008)

McCain Denounces Detainee Ruling (June 14, 2008)

Town Hall: McCain's Comfort Zone (June 13, 2008)

The Reformers As Fundraisers (June 10, 2008)

McCain Sets Sights on the Democrats Who Voted for Clinton (June 6, 2008)

McCain Proposes 10 Joint Forums (June 5, 2008)

McCain Mounts Immediate Attack on Obama's Record (June 4, 2008)

McCain Urges Sanctions, Divestment to Press Iran (June 3, 2008)

Democrats Pounce on McCain's Iraq Blunder (May 31, 2008)

McCain Accepts a Hand From Bush, at Arm's Length (May 28, 2008)

Ex-Press Aide Writes That Bush Misled U.S. on Iraq (May 28, 2008)

McCain And Obama Campaign in New Mexico (May 27, 2008)

McCain's Medical Records Indicate He Is Cancer-Free, Generally Healthy (May 24, 2008)

McCain Adviser's Work As Lobbyist Criticized (May 22, 2008)

Candidates Vie to Be The Anti-Lobbyist (May 20, 2008)

A Fifth Top Aide To McCain Resigns (May 19, 2008)

McCain Shows NRA Strong Pro-Gun Side (May 17, 2008)

More Campaign Staffers Out Because of New Ethics Policy (May 17, 2008)

McCain Sees U.S. Troops Leaving Iraq by 2013 (May 16, 2008)

McCain Backer Apologizes For Anti-Catholic Remarks (May 14, 2008)

Obama, McCain Aim to Curb '527s' (May 14, 2008)

McCain Offers Market-Based Health Plan (April 30, 2008)

For McCain: Different Place, Same Message (April 24, 2008)

McCain Seen as Key to Troop-Benefit Bills (April 17, 2008)

McCain's Plan for Working Class Offers Plenty for Corporate World (April 16, 2008)

Bloggers Find Something Fishy In McCain Site's 'Family Recipes' (April 16, 2008)

McCain: Affluent Seniors Should Pay More for Drug Benefit (April 15, 2008)

Marketing McCain(TM) (April 12, 2008)

McCain Holds Off on Secret Service Protection (April 4, 2008)

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

A Campaign Tour of Places From His Past (April 1, 2008)

McCain Outlines Foreign Policy (March 27, 2008)

McCain, Traveling Along a Tightrope (March 24, 2008)

McCain, Traveling Along a Tightrope (March 24, 2008)

In Israel, Family Details Attacks for McCain (March 20, 2008)

In Israel, Family Details Attacks for McCain (March 20, 2008)

McCain Mixes Up Iraqi Groups (March 19, 2008)

McCain Mixes Up Iraqi Groups (March 19, 2008)

McCain on World Stage On Mideast, Europe Trip (March 15, 2008)

McCain on World Stage On Mideast, Europe Trip (March 15, 2008)

McCain's Role in Plane Pact Spotlights Ties to Lobbyists (March 12, 2008)

McCain Sits in Campaign's Catbird Seat as Democrats Bicker (March 9, 2008)

Bush and McCain Stress Their Unity, and So Do the Democrats (March 6, 2008)

McCain Clinches GOP Presidential Nomination (March 5, 2008)

In Texas, McCain Seeks Winning Number (March 4, 2008)

McCain's America Looks Like N.H., Only Bigger (March 1, 2008)

Clash on Iraq Could Be McCain-Obama Preview (February 28, 2008)

McCain Supporter Ridicules Obama (February 27, 2008)

Liberal Advocacy Groups Take Aim at McCain (February 26, 2008)

Conservatives Are Defending McCain After Newspaper Story (February 23, 2008)

The Anti-Lobbyist, Advised by Lobbyists (February 22, 2008)

With Victory in Wisconsin, McCain Is Talking Like a Nominee (February 20, 2008)

Team Forms New Plan for New Fight (February 19, 2008)

Vote Against Waterboarding Bill Called Consistent (February 16, 2008)

Romney Releases His Delegates, Backs McCain (February 15, 2008)

In Va., Huckabee Again Shows Strength on Right (February 13, 2008)

Obama Handily Wins in 3 States (February 10, 2008)

The Realist in Romney Saw a Path Too Steep (February 8, 2008)

Next Phase of GOP Race: A Marathon or a Sprint? (February 7, 2008)

McCain Dominates Big States (February 6, 2008)

Two Races, One Big Day (February 5, 2008)

Romney, McCain Battle for Right (February 4, 2008)

Contenders Highlight GOP's Ideological Struggle (February 3, 2008)

Schwarzenegger Endorses McCain (February 1, 2008)

McCain vs. Romney on Iraq (January 31, 2008)

Endorsing McCain, Giuliani Lauds Senator's 'Clear Vision' (January 31, 2008)

McCain Beats Romney in Florida (January 30, 2008)

For Giuliani, the Trip South Started Early (January 30, 2008)

McCain, Romney Go Another Round in Fla. (January 29, 2008)

In Fla., McCain and Romney Argue About Iraq (January 27, 2008)

Republicans Play to Right in Fla. Debate (January 25, 2008)

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

Democrats on Trail Rip Stimulus Talks With Bush (January 23, 2008)

No Longer Up for the Role of President (January 23, 2008)

Will Thompson Roll the Closing Credits? (January 22, 2008)

Unifying Message Likely to Produce GOP's Standout (January 17, 2008)

Romney Wins Michigan GOP Primary (January 16, 2008)

McCain, Romney Take Different Routes to Win Over Michigan Voters (January 15, 2008)

Romney States Case to Auto Industry (January 14, 2008)

Giuliani's Florida Gamble (January 12, 2008)

Hopefuls Clash in Debate as 1st Southern Primary Nears (January 11, 2008)

Clinton and McCain Rebound to Take N.H. (January 9, 2008)

Obama Carries Momentum to N.H. (January 8, 2008)

Romney Puts Focus On Immigration (January 7, 2008)

Embattled Romney, Opponents Clash (January 6, 2008)

Playing Catch-Up May Be Harder This Time (January 5, 2008)

Romney and McCain Wage a Make-or-Break Battle (January 5, 2008)

Huckabee Wins Iowa's Republican Caucuses (January 4, 2008)

Last Pitches Before the First Vote (January 3, 2008)

Huckabee Unveils Ad Only to Disavow It (January 1, 2008)

Huckabee, Romney Make Sunday Push for Evangelicals (December 31, 2007)

Romney Eyes Huckabee Lead (December 29, 2007)

Romney Strategy in Peril With Huckabee's Ascent (December 24, 2007)

Splintered GOP Seeks Unifying Presence (December 23, 2007)

Giuliani Campaign Warms Up to Florida (December 17, 2007)

Ready or Not? (December 15, 2007)

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

Back to Basics (December 13, 2007)

Bad Timing (December 12, 2007)

Romney Hopes to Ease Qualms on His Faith (December 4, 2007)

DNC Punishes Michigan For Early Primary Date (December 2, 2007)

Standoff Ends With Surrender At Clinton Office (December 1, 2007)

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

Thompson Has Tax Plan, But Griping Steals Show (November 26, 2007)

Suddenly, Huckabee Is in Romney's Rearview Mirror (November 25, 2007)

Candidates' E-Mails Have a Bottom Line (November 25, 2007)

Rivals Not Able to Confront Key Challenges, McCain Says (November 21, 2007)

McCain Stakes His Campaign on New Hampshire (November 18, 2007)

GOP Primary Story Stars a Democratic Antagonist (November 14, 2007)

Head of 'The House' (November 13, 2007)

Huckabee on the Offensive in Iowa (November 11, 2007)

Thompson Reveals Social Security Plans (November 10, 2007)

Consensus Lacking in GOP Endorsements (November 8, 2007)

Thompson Campaign May Be Shifting Gears (November 7, 2007)

Bush Vote Divided in GOP Race (November 6, 2007)

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

Evangelicals Gather at Summit (October 20, 2007)

Evangelicals Lukewarm Toward GOP Field (October 19, 2007)

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

For Thompson, It's Showtime (October 9, 2007)

In New Hampshire, the GOP Race Gets Tighter (October 7, 2007)

Gingrich Decides Against Presidential Bid (September 30, 2007)

Leading GOP Candidates Skip Debate on Black Issues (September 28, 2007)

Giuliani Seeking Support From NRA (September 20, 2007)

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

Romney Adviser Linked to Anti-Thompson Internet Site (September 11, 2007)

Thompson Runs to The Right (September 7, 2007)

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

Fred Thompson Confirms Bid for GOP Nomination (August 31, 2007)

Military Moms May Be a Force at the Polls (August 29, 2007)

DNC Strips Florida Of 2008 Delegates (August 26, 2007)

DNC May Deny Florida Slots at '08 Convention (August 25, 2007)

Romney Struggles to Define Abortion Stance (August 23, 2007)

Michigan Weighs Moving Primaries To Mid-January (August 21, 2007)

Is It Too Late for the Late Show? (August 18, 2007)

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

'Architect' Envisioned GOP Supremacy (August 14, 2007)

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

Romney's Cash Beckons Iowans To Straw Poll (August 10, 2007)

Primary Season Getting Earlier (August 9, 2007)

Democrats Targeted In GOP Debate (August 6, 2007)

Diner Exchange Underlines Voters' Health-Care Concerns (August 4, 2007)

A Mild Appetite For Giuliani (August 1, 2007)

Chief Justice Suffers Seizure (July 31, 2007)

Coffee, Pie and a Side of Politics (July 25, 2007)

Gilmore Ends Bid For White House (July 15, 2007)

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

A Stark Edge in Race for '08 Cash (July 4, 2007)

Immigration Stance Is Costly for McCain (June 28, 2007)

Fundraising Gap Likely to Persist For Campaigns (June 23, 2007)

A Run, or the Runaround? (June 21, 2007)

N.Y. Mayor Bloomberg Leaves GOP (June 20, 2007)

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

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

McCain Turns Focus To His Fundraising (May 23, 2007)

Gingrich Assails 'Radical Secularism' (May 20, 2007)

Gilmore Takes On GOP's Leading Candidates (May 19, 2007)

Republicans Debate Their Conservative Bona Fides (May 16, 2007)

Top GOP Hopefuls Keep Distance on Immigration (May 15, 2007)

Romney Criticizes Bush War 'Errors' (May 11, 2007)

Romney and Sharpton Clash Over Mormonism (May 10, 2007)

Conservatives Step Up Attacks On Giuliani's Abortion Stance (May 9, 2007)

Giuliani Speech Stresses Conservative Stances (May 8, 2007)

National Parties Uneasy as States Rush Primaries (May 5, 2007)

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

GOP Presidential Hopefuls To Face Off in the New West (May 3, 2007)

For McCain, a Second Try at the White House (April 26, 2007)

Campus Shutdown Never Considered (April 22, 2007)

Kaine Orders Independent Investigation (April 18, 2007)

Between Shootings, Police Interrogated Boyfriend of Dorm Victim (April 18, 2007)

Campaign Financial Reports Show McCain Lagging Rivals (April 15, 2007)

McCain Calls War 'Necessary and Just' (April 12, 2007)

McCain to Stake Bid On Need to Win in Iraq (April 7, 2007)

Money Lead Gives Romney A Needed Jolt (April 4, 2007)

Former Wis. Governor Enters Race for Nomination (April 2, 2007)

Giuliani Sees Policy Role for Wife (March 30, 2007)

Fred Thompson's Presidential Hopes Could Put 'Law' Reruns in Lockup (March 30, 2007)

A 'Law & Order' Presidential Candidate? (March 29, 2007)

N.Y. Mayor Is Eyeing '08, Observers Say (March 26, 2007)

Man Behind the Clinton Clip Worked for Obama's Net Strategists (March 22, 2007)

McCain Ties His Prospects to the War (March 18, 2007)

McCain Fighting to Recapture Maverick Spirit of 2000 Bid (March 15, 2007)

Breaux Considering Gubernatorial Bid (March 13, 2007)

Prison May Be Long Way Off for Libby (March 8, 2007)

Giuliani's Firm Sells Investment Business (March 6, 2007)

Romney Wins Conservatives' Straw Poll (March 4, 2007)

Conservatives Look for a Winning Hand (March 3, 2007)

Va.'s Two Warners May Be Headed for Rematch (February 28, 2007)

Romney Latest to See Internal Critique Leaked (February 28, 2007)

Va. GOP Lawmakers Hammer Out Transportation Bill (February 24, 2007)

State Passes Dominion-Backed Overhaul (February 23, 2007)

Kaine Warns Lawmakers About Transit Bill (February 23, 2007)

String of Successes Enlivens Democratic Party (February 22, 2007)

Bid to Loosen Lawmaker Employment Rule Survives in Senate (February 21, 2007)

In Va., a Last-Ditch Effort At Finding Roads Accord (February 20, 2007)

Obama Takes First Campaign Trip South (February 18, 2007)

Va. Bar Could Reverse Limits On Firms Hiring Legislators (February 16, 2007)

Kaine Grinning His Way to a Legacy (February 15, 2007)

Negotiators to Seek Transportation Deal (February 15, 2007)

Kaine to Back Obama's Bid for Democratic Nomination (February 15, 2007)

Speaker Irked by Vote on Roads (February 14, 2007)

Legislators Urged to Reach Accord on Transportation (February 13, 2007)

Power Line to Track Existing N.Va. Route (February 13, 2007)

Roads Bill Likely to Run Into Divide In Va. Senate (February 12, 2007)

Pugnacious, Brusque And a Media Darling (February 8, 2007)

Plan Passes House, Faces Senate Fight (February 7, 2007)

Va. Senate, House Parse Kaine Budget (February 5, 2007)

Virginia Is Redrafting Electricity Regulation (February 5, 2007)

Lawmakers Hanging On as Hope for Deal Fades (February 3, 2007)

Kaine Dubious on Death Penalty Expansion (February 2, 2007)

Senators to Propose Gas Tax for Road Projects (January 30, 2007)

Vietnam Shades Warner's Iraq Stand (January 28, 2007)

Still Plenty of Potholes for the Transportation Bill (January 25, 2007)

For Webb, Bouquets and a Few Brickbats (January 25, 2007)

Va.'s Webb Offers a Blunt Challenge to Bush (January 24, 2007)

Tunnel Is Affordable, Advocate Group Says (January 23, 2007)

GOP's Compromise Now Democrats' Dilemma (January 21, 2007)

A Potential Pothole in Va. Roads Deal (January 20, 2007)

GOP Drafts Broad Plan For Va. Transportation (January 19, 2007)

GOP Draft Shows Scope of Roads Strategy (January 18, 2007)

In Gilmore's Bid for Presidency, Modesty Isn't on the Ticket (January 18, 2007)

Republicans 'Very Close' to Deal on Road Money (January 17, 2007)

For Now, They're Just Bills Aspiring to Be Laws (January 11, 2007)

Kaine Presses GOP for Deal On Transportation Funding (January 11, 2007)

Va. Roads Deal Near, Say GOP Leaders (January 10, 2007)

Legislators Trying to Elude Traffic-Weary Voters' Wrath (January 7, 2007)

Hopeful Kaine Revives Tax Plan for Traffic Ills (January 5, 2007)

Looming Election May Bring Back That Old-Time Civility (January 4, 2007)

Election Pressure Could Produce Results (January 4, 2007)

Kaine Carries Vow to Fix Traffic Into His 2nd Year (December 31, 2006)

Secret Talks Seek Unity For Feuding Va. GOP (December 29, 2006)

Va. House Puts Onus on Counties for Road Crisis (December 28, 2006)

Va.'s Gilmore To Explore Bid For President (December 20, 2006)

Conservatives' Grip on Key Virginia Court Is at Risk (December 18, 2006)

Election Jitters May Clear Path to Progress on Roadwork (December 14, 2006)

Issues Overshadowed by 'Distractions,' Allen Says (December 9, 2006)

Wining and Dining Their Way to the Top (December 7, 2006)

BET Co-Founder Gives $5 Million to U-Va. (December 7, 2006)

Kaine Takes GOP to Task For Blocking Tax Increase (December 6, 2006)

GOP Gets a Lift in Fight Against Open Primary (December 6, 2006)

GOP Tries to Negotiate Differences, Eliminate Divisions (December 3, 2006)

Remark By Webb Arouses Passions (December 2, 2006)

No Charges Recommended For Allen Allies in Fracas (November 30, 2006)

In Following His Own Script, Webb May Test Senate's Limits (November 29, 2006)

State Elections Board Makes Webb's Win Official by 9,329 Votes (November 28, 2006)

For Republicans, There's Still Cause to Be Thankful (November 23, 2006)

Republicans Prepare for Internal Fight (November 17, 2006)

Who Won -- or Lost -- Besides the Candidates (November 16, 2006)

Webb May Be Senate Maverick (November 12, 2006)

Webb Gives Thanks Early; Allen Aides Still Stunned (November 11, 2006)

After 2 Decades in Ascent, A Stunning Breakdown (November 10, 2006)

Democrats Take Control of Senate As Allen Concedes to Webb in Va. (November 10, 2006)

For Democrats, It's On to '07 and a Fundraising Charge (November 9, 2006)

Webb's Small Lead Holding Up As 'Senator-Elect' Starts Staffing (November 9, 2006)

Virginia Senate Race Too Close to Call (November 8, 2006)

Webb Has a Slim Edge Over Allen, But Recount Likely (November 8, 2006)

Campaigns in Tune With an Old Medium (November 6, 2006)

Candidates Making Final Push to Break Out (November 6, 2006)

Allen and Webb Head For a Frenzied Finish (November 5, 2006)

Vitriol Fills the Air and Airwaves as Allen and Webb Battle On (November 3, 2006)

Vote on Senate Nears After Tumultuous Campaign (November 2, 2006)

Gazing Deep Into the Campaign Crystal Ball (November 2, 2006)

Webb and Allen Hit the Issues (November 2, 2006)

Va., Md. Senate Camps Dig Deep (November 1, 2006)

Democratic Activist Claims Abuse by Allen's Staffers (November 1, 2006)

Allen, Webb Camps Shift Focus to Turnout (October 31, 2006)

Webb Defends Novels Against Attacks (October 29, 2006)

Allen Blasts Webb Novels For Sex Scenes (October 28, 2006)

Kaine Bans Smoking in Most Government Offices (October 27, 2006)

As Election Approaches, One State Becomes Two (October 26, 2006)

With 2 Weeks to Go, Allen, Webb Ad Blitz Hits a Higher Gear (October 25, 2006)

In Shift, Allen Launches Harsher Critique of Iraq (October 22, 2006)

Allen, Webb Face Scrutiny of the NAACP (October 21, 2006)

Bush, Clinton Ratchet Up the Drama (October 20, 2006)

'Family' Reasons? Theories Abound on Warner's Exit (October 19, 2006)

Poll Shows Support for Tax Increase (October 19, 2006)

Webb Is Reluctant To Advertise Duty (October 18, 2006)

Warners on the Stump (October 17, 2006)

Allen, Webb In Virtual Tie For Senate, Post Poll Says (October 15, 2006)

Warner Won't Make 2008 Run For President (October 13, 2006)

Allen's Advisers Try Mute-Button Strategy (October 12, 2006)

Taxes Take Center Stage (October 11, 2006)

Allen, Webb in Slashing, Wide-Ranging Debate (October 10, 2006)

Stock Options Held by Allen Not Disclosed to Congress (October 10, 2006)

Debate May Shift Focus To Issues (October 9, 2006)

Will Sen. Allen's Cowboy Boots Fit Virginia Voters? (October 8, 2006)

Webb Shifts Debate to Iraq, Urging Diplomacy to End War (October 7, 2006)

With Allen's Help, Webb's Fundraising Soars (October 5, 2006)

As Webb Struggles to Cash In, Allen Tries to Reverse Fortune With Unusual Ad (October 5, 2006)

Sen. Clinton Supports Webb in Va. Campaign (October 4, 2006)

Senate Race Already Has One Loser: Va.'s Image (October 2, 2006)

Now, Even Allen's Apologies Are Getting Him in Trouble (September 29, 2006)

As Goes Senate Race, So Goes State Politics (September 28, 2006)

As Goes Senate Race, So Goes State Politics (September 28, 2006)

Webb Denies Ever Using Word as Epithet (September 28, 2006)

The Forecast: 6 More Weeks Of Mud for Va. (September 27, 2006)

Allen Denies Using Epithet to Describe Blacks (September 26, 2006)

GOP Tax Rift May Shape Va. Road Session (September 24, 2006)

GOP Leaders Present Plan For Dedicated Metro Funds (September 23, 2006)

Allen's Mother Revealed Jewish Heritage to Him Last Month (September 21, 2006)

Allen Says He Embraces His Jewish Ancestry (September 20, 2006)

This Time, Focus Is Domestic Issues (September 19, 2006)

Allen, Webb Quarrel Over War in Iraq, Bush Policies (September 18, 2006)

Allen and Webb Set for High-Stakes Debates in a Redefined Race (September 17, 2006)

Paid Bloggers Stoke Senate Battle in Va. (September 17, 2006)

Political or Not, a Voice From the Grave Gets Legs (September 14, 2006)

Va. Senate Race Goes Negative on 1979 Essay (September 14, 2006)

Black Democrat Says He Will Back Allen, Not Webb (September 13, 2006)

Ex-Idaho Official Named Agency's New Chief (September 9, 2006)

Nancy Reagan Asks Webb to Pull Ad With Her Husband (September 9, 2006)

Television Ad Shows Reagan Praising Webb In 1985 Speech (September 8, 2006)

The Skills To Make 'Macaca' A Memory (September 7, 2006)

Doomed by the Macaca Moment? Not With These Skills on the Trail (September 7, 2006)

Saddling Up for the Start of Fall's Races (September 5, 2006)

'Macaca Moment' Marks a Shift in Momentum (September 3, 2006)

Allen Declines Nonprofit's Award After Donors Criticize Choice (September 1, 2006)

On Traffic, Governor Trades a Blowtorch for a Candle (August 31, 2006)

Allen To Begin TV Blitz Today (August 31, 2006)

Kaine Considers Ban on Smoking In State Buildings (August 30, 2006)

$137 Million Mistake Was Covered Up, GOP Alleges (August 29, 2006)

Kaine Calls for a Compromise (August 29, 2006)

HOV Traffic Waits for No Man, Even the President (August 25, 2006)

Warner Official Left Kaine With $137 Million Math Mistake (August 25, 2006)

Allen Calls Webb Aide, Apologizes For Remark (August 24, 2006)

Suspect Was Legend In Va. Tech Community (August 23, 2006)

Man Arrested Near Va. Tech In Two Killings (August 22, 2006)

For One Group, 'Macaca' Recalls Slurs After 9/11 (August 20, 2006)

Allen Flap May Give A Boost To Webb (August 19, 2006)

Allen Gets Help For Vets' Votes (August 17, 2006)

'Macaca' Brouhaha: Fierce Guessing on What Allen Meant (August 17, 2006)

Allen on Damage Control After Remarks to Webb Aide (August 16, 2006)

Allen Quip Provokes Outrage, Apology (August 15, 2006)

DNA Evidence Pioneer To Retire at End of Year (August 11, 2006)

A Penny-Wise Weekend in Va. (August 3, 2006)

Why House GOP Has Hardened Opposition to a Tax for Roads (August 3, 2006)

Kaine Limits Harvest of Key Fish (August 1, 2006)

With Huge Bay Cleanup Dream A Bust, Leaders Alter Strategy (July 15, 2006)

Assembly GOP Flexes Budget Muscle on Private Groups (July 9, 2006)