Obama says Bush falsely accused him of appeasement Barack Obama accused President Bush of "a false political attack" Thursday after Bush warned in Israel against appeasing terrorists - early salvos in a general election campaign that's already blazing even as Obama tries to sew up his party's nomination.
McCain outlines vision of Iraq victory Republican John McCain declared for the first time Thursday he believes the Iraq war can be won by 2013, although he rejected suggestions that his talk of a timetable put him on the same side as Democrats clamoring for full-scale troop withdrawals.
Clinton scolds McCain for opposing farm bill Hillary Rodham Clinton scolded John McCain Thursday for his opposition to the farm bill, attempting to maintain the sense that she is already competing against the certain Republican presidential nominee even as her chances for winning the Democratic nomination dim.
Edwards endorsement pays off for Obama Barack Obama collected the support of four of John Edwards' Democratic National Convention delegates on Thursday, then gained the backing of four superdelegates and a large labor union as he marched steadily toward the party's presidential nomination.
Young voters' fashion sense often leads the polls While the nation watches who's ahead in the Democratic race, Marc Cowlin is keeping an eye on which candidate is ahead in online sales of boxer shorts and T-shirts.
Steelworkers endorse Obama for president The United Steelworkers union endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president Thursday, giving the Illinois senator a powerful advocate in attracting blue-collar voters.
Cindy McCain sells Sudan-related investments Cindy McCain, whose husband has been a critic of the violence in Sudan, sold off more than $2 million in mutual funds whose holdings include companies that do business in the African nation.
Third House loss shakes GOP, raises fears for fall Stunned House Republicans vowed campaign changes Wednesday and debated the wisdom of attacking Democratic presidential front-runner Barack Obama in congressional races after their third straight election defeat in once-friendly territory.
Obama says Bush falsely accused him of appeasement Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., talks to reporters on his campaign charter en route to Chicago, Wednesday, May 14, 2008. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)