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Sen. Larry Craig Tells Staff He'll Resign Saturday

Sen. Larry Craig told his staff he intends to announce his resignation tomorrow, according to a Senate Republican source. "It's over," the source said. During what was described as an emotional conference call with his staff at about 4:30 this...

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August 31, 2007 in Political Radar | Permalink | User Comments (88)

Snow Steps Down, Perino Steps Up

ABC News' Jennifer Duck reports: White House Press Secretary Tony Snow announced Friday is is leaving the White House on September 14th. Snow said, "Cancer has nothing to do with this decision." Snow was diagnosed with colon cancer and had...

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Clinton Campaign Distances from Fugitive Fundraiser

ABC News' Kate Snow reports: With Democratic fundraiser Norman Hsu now facing jail time in California, Senator Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign is racing to put some distance between the Senator and the former fugitive. The campaign is making plans to...

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Craig Aide Says Business as Usual

ABC News' Ronna Waldman reports: Despite reports today quoting anonymous 'GOP sources" that embattled Sen. Larry Craig, R-Idaho., will resign Friday, his aide says the Senator will return to Washington, D.C. next week to continue his work as best he...

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Elizabeth Edwards Responds to Mommy Wars

ABC News' Sunlen Miller Reports: According to TIME magazine's "Swampland" blog, Elizabeth Edwards yesterday responded to a question about the Good Morning America piece on the controversy over the mommy wars. After a house party attendee referenced the GMA spot...

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Mrs. Obama Crosses Pond for Cash

ABC News' Jonathan Greenberger Reports: John Kennedy said he was the man who accompanied his wife, Jacqueline, to Paris, but it seems in this campaign potential first ladies are going it alone. Michelle Obama, aspiring first lady and wife of...

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Bush to Announce New Policy on Home Financing

ABC News' Jennifer Duck reports: President Bush will make a statement in the Rose Garden Friday at 11:10 am on home financing. A senior administration official tells ABC News the President will outline new policy to help the recent subprime...

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August 30, 2007 in Political Radar | Permalink | User Comments (1)

Fred Thompson to Run in '08

ABC News' Christine Byun reports: After a summer of "testing the waters," former Sen. Fred Thompson, R-Tenn., will formally announce his intention to run for president via webcast on Sept 6th, Thompson political director Randy Enwright confirmed on a conference...

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August 30, 2007 in Political Radar | Permalink | User Comments (38)

Romney on the Run

USA Today's 'On Politics' Blog Reports: If you like your presidential candidates hot and sweaty, Republican Mitt Romney's new TV ad may be just the thing for you. Called "Leadership," it shows Romney running -- quite fast -- as the...

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(Re)Introducing John McCain

ABC News' Bret Hovell Reports: Do you know John McCain? His presidential campaign wants to make sure you do. McCain's presidential campaign has released a video biography of the senator, which includes video of McCain being interrogated while a prisoner...

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August 30, 2007 in Political Radar | Permalink | User Comments (4)