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The Blagojevich Bucks
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A new investigation finds Governor Rod Blagojevich's campaign received nearly $6-million in donations since 2000. The Chicago Tribune reports in its Sunday edition that 75% of those checks came from donors who later benefited from his administration.Read more »

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Obama picks up 9 superdelegates, union nod

The Obama campaign gained steam Friday with endorsements from a union president and nine superdelegates.

Newsweek: Clinton says Obama can't win 'white Americans'

With all the math against her, Hillary Clinton had to come up with a rationale for continuing to stay in the race. Here it is: Barack Obama can't win hispanics or "white Americans."

NYT: Cash-strapped Clinton cuts spending

The once-formidable fund-raising machine of Bill and Hillary Rodham Clinton has begun to sputter at the worst possible moment for her presidential campaign, Clinton advisers and donors said Thursday.

No ethics probe of Louisiana Senator Vitter

The Senate Ethics Committee has decided not to investigate Louisiana Senator David Vitter.

McCain likely to be outspent in election

For every $1 the Arizona senator has raised, Democrat Barack Obama has raised $3.

Lawmakers finish farm bill compromise

Married couples with joint incomes of up to $1.5 million from their farm operation could still qualify for crop subsidies under a five-year, $300 billion farm bill compromise — but a veto is possible.

Edwards speaks with NBC's 'TODAY'

He's still not making a Democratic presidential endorsement. But former candidate John Edwards seemed to stop just short of it this morning.

Q&A: Rep. James Clyburn

The House Majority Whip speaks about the state of the Democratic primary campaign.

Russert: Painful period for Clinton campaign

NBC News’ Washington bureau chief and host of "Meet the Press" discusses Hillary Clinton's decision to stay in the Democratic presidential race and the difficulties of an Obama-Clinton ticket.

McCain girding for battle with Obama

Now that Democrat Hillary Clinton is fading, Republican John McCain's U.S. presidential campaign is girding for a tough election battle against Barack Obama and McCain aides believe he has weaknesses to exploit.

Newsweek: Did Nixon start politics of hate?

Can the divisive, politics of personal destruction and hate be blamed on Richard Nixon? A new book says, "yes."

McCain pushed land swap that benefits backer

Sen. John McCain championed legislation that will allow a land swap that now stands to directly benefit one of his top presidential campaign fundraisers.

NYT: Clinton era may be coming to an end

The Clinton era may be coming to an end, presenting the party with a potentially wrenching transition and a challenge to Barack Obama.

Mercurio: Female trouble?

George McGovern spoke volumes when he called for Hillary Rodham Clinton to drop out of the race for the White House. By John Mercurio, National Journal.

Newsweek: Why Florida and Michigan don't matter

The delegate math, and why Barack Obama should let Hillary Clinton go ahead and count the states. It doesn't put him any further from the nomination and would make him look noble and generous.

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