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Aide: Successor chosen for Clinton's Senate seat
Gov. David Paterson has picked Democratic U.S. Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand to fill New York's vacant U.S. Senate seat, an aide to the governor said early Friday, a day after Caroline Kennedy abruptly withdrew from consideration.
Wednesday, November 12
1 million may attend inaugural
Sunday, November 9
Saturday, November 8
Obama's first step: a stimulus package
Obama apologizes to Reagan for joke
Presidential pooch search "major issue" for Obamas
Thursday, November 6
Obama aides address expectations vs. reality
McCain took risk by shifting strategy
Possible contenders for top Obama administration jobs
Close-up | President Obama will no doubt face global crises
Bush memoirs? Publishers are underwhelmed
Missouri: How a bellwether backed the loser
Obama raised big bucks, spent $250M on TV
Readers rush to buy papers as history keepsakes
Close-up | Lots of cheering in Obama, Japan
Wednesday, November 5
Obama breaks racial barrier; McCain concedes
Ayers says he, Obama aren't pals
Rejection of Bush, his legacy clear in election
Thousands celebrate in Seattle streets
British paper drops topless "Page 3 girl" for Obama
Tuesday, November 4
Which campaign images will linger?
Monday, November 3
Close-up | Obama, McCain launch huge get-out-vote efforts
World watching U.S. presidential elections
New citizens, especially Latinos, may have clout at the polls
Dealt a bad hand: challenges for the next president
Sunday, November 2
Cable news reports it's good — and bad — to be John McCain
Comedy duo target Palin in prank call
Staff: Obama unaware of aunt's illegal status
Saturday, November 1
Top rumors of presidential campaign - and reality
Friday, October 31
Experts: Obama, McCain tax plans won't close income gap
Thursday, October 30
This year's polling at greater risk of getting it wrong
Campaign Notebook | McCain: Release Obama-Khalidi tape
Wednesday, October 29
McCain can still win, if things break his way
Close-up | Reporter: McCain has lost trademark candor
Close-up | Reporter: Obama's not very open, sort of dull
Election Day rumors could disenfranchise voters
Coffee, treats at Café Obama? Childhood Jakarta home draws interest
Tuesday, October 28
Obama's half-hour prime-time commercial airs Wednesday
Statistician turns from sports to politics, with striking results
Offshore drilling: Neither side has a lock on the facts
Monday, October 27
The plea from a battleground state: "Make it stop"
Sunday, October 26
The last dash — and what it tells us
Campaign Notebook | Court test of Obama dismissed
Saturday, October 25
McCain warns against control by Democrats
Friday, October 24
Candidates' health plans: What they mean for you
McCain lagging, but some envision victory scenarios
Thursday, October 23
Study: McCain coverage more negative
Elections officials brace for overwhelming voter turnout
Clothing purchases for Palin, family cost $150,000
Yup'ik ties give Palins unique Alaska connection
Wednesday, October 22
Muslim soldier from Fort Lewis stood up for America and for his faith
Obama's grandmother helped mold candidate's character
Tuesday, October 21
Close-up | Where McCain, Obama stand on environmental, energy issues
Analyst: Obama plan isn't "socialism," it's traditional progressive taxation
McCain has reasons for persisting in Pennsylvania
Nader in Seattle: U.S. run by Wall Street "crooks"
McCain enjoys broad support among veterans
Popular musicians lend their voices to political campaigns
Monday, October 20
$150M in Sept., Powell endorsement are big for Obama
Close-up | Powell's endorsement of Obama shows clear dismay for own party
Sorry, Ralph! "Nader" misspelled on ballots
Sunday, October 19
Biden draws thousands at rally in Tacoma
Colin Powell endorses Barack Obama for president
Campaign Notebook | McCain says Obama's tax policies "socialist"
Chicago knows Ayers better as an educator
Country making cracks about plumbers named Joe
McCain "robo calls" draw bipartisan fire
Obama rallies draw 175,000 in Missouri
Market downturn quiets some political groups, their attacks
More voters just mailing ballots in
Palin joins in the jokes on SNL
Saturday, October 18
Obama outpacing McCain ads 4-to-1
Friday, October 17
With little time left, McCain narrows focus to few states
Thursday, October 16
Accusations fly in final debate
U.S. is getting out vote in Afghanistan
Wednesday, October 15
Candidates prepare for final debate tonight
Close-up | Voter-registration group ACORN focus in presidential politics
Sacramento GOP Web site encouraged people to 'waterboard Obama'
Tuesday, October 14
McCain, Obama address voters' economic fears
Monday, October 13
Campaign Notebook | Biden denounces "ugly inferences"
Sunday, October 12
GOP urges single McCain message
Lawmaker condemns McCain camp's "hateful" rhetoric
Friday, October 10
Panel: Palin abused power in firing trooper
Some of Obama's donor names appear to be bogus
Wednesday, October 8
Debate filled with tension, but little venom
Danny Westneat | Unpredictable suburbs
Tuesday, October 7
Obama, McCain casting each other in worst light
McCain, Obama clash on cause, cure for econ crisis
Monday, October 6
Obama's allies warn GOP: Lay off attacks
Sunday, October 5
Palin joins attack on Obama's character
Obama "plays to win" on basketball court
Saturday, October 4
Campaigns redirect in battleground states
Friday, October 3
Voters have mixed reactions to VP faceoff
Thursday, October 2
Tonight's to-do lists for Biden and Palin
Wednesday, October 1
Planned Parenthood benefits from Palin
Tuesday, September 30
Palin: an asset or a liability?
Monday, September 29
VP debate: Substance, style at center stage
Sunday, September 28
First presidential debate wasn't a game-changer
Saturday, September 27
Obama, McCain exchange blows on economy, war
Friday, September 26
When the debate happens, outcome will be crucial
Turns out, Palin had met with a foreign leader
Thursday, September 25
Close-up | Candidates locked in debate over debate
McCain to reform Wall St., Palin says
Campaign Notebook | Obama effigy hung at Oregon college
Cindy McCain, Todd Palin draw 250 to Hunts Point
Wednesday, September 24
Obama effigy found hanging on Ore. campus
Close-up | Freddie Mac reportedly paid McCain aide's firm
Obama, McCain refine plans for handling economic crisis
Palin meets world leaders, avoids public view
Campaign Notebook | Police arrest man with gun near home of Obama
Monday, September 22
Candidates offer glimpse of tactics as debate nears
Sunday, September 21
Candidates agree on high-stakes debates
Palin's stardom gives Stevens boost
Campaign Notebook | Obama attacks deregulation
Saturday, September 20
Candidates trade barbs on economy
Market rescue dooms candidates' presidential agendas
Friday, September 19
Campaign Notebook | Todd Palin refuses to testify in probe
UPDATE - 11:05 AM
First inauguration for Roberts as chief justice
UPDATE - 10:32 AM
Ex-President Bush and wife leave capital for Texas
UPDATE - 09:32 AM
Inauguration program under way
UPDATE - 08:25 AM
Ali salutes Obama at inaugural soiree
Michelle Obama, Miley Cyrus: favorites at concert
Marc Anthony, Jennifer Lopez wow inaugural gala
Biden tries to shush wife after state-VP slip
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