McCain's gain proves the need for cross-party appeal

After the Republican senator's triumph in Florida, it is clearer than ever which candidate the Democrats must choose

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Now Obama has momentum as race heads for long haul

Clinton campaign has to deploy 'big dog' Bill with care as the Democratic contest continues to defy predictions

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The anointed one

The endorsement of Barack Obama by the Kennedys, still the Democratic party's first family, may prove a pivotal moment

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Obama triumph ignites hope among supporters

Report from South Carolina victory party on the Guardian website

Obama '08? It's Clinton '92 all over again. With one small difference ...

With his megawatt charisma and compelling life story, Barack Obama would be cruising to the nomination in another year. But this year he faces a new phenomenon: the twin-headed candidate

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With friends like that

The mighty New York Times is backing John McCain for the Republican nomination. You'd think he would be pleased

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The free-marketeers abhor the crutch of the state - until they start limping

Turbo-capitalism is happy to rely on the public when it gets in trouble. Now we should demand a say the rest of the time

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Better politicians who row over race than candidates who hardly care

The US Democrats' feud has highlighted the gaps in the London campaign. Excitement, and genuine cultural awareness

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Clinton's amazing comeback could yet crown McCain

A dramatic 24 hours gives Hillary a great boost, but would she beat the Republicans' resurgent veteran?

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2008 will be a year of decision - and survival depends on getting it right

The entire planet will be affected by the choice of the US electorate. But if he acts boldly, Brown's fate is in his own hands

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