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• September 9, 2010 : cnnjs
  TRENDING: Biden says Bush deserves 'a lot of credit'
  Vice President Joe Biden had some words of praise for former President George W. Bush on Wednesday night. (CNN) - While President Obama took a measured tone in referencing his predecessor during the Oval Office address on Iraq last month, Vice President Biden appeared to go considerably further Thursday in his praise of former President [...]
  
• September 9, 2010 : cnnjs
  Obama transfers big bucks to party
  President Obama transferred $4.5 million from his 2008 presidential campaign coffers to three Democratic party committees. Washington (CNN) - President Barack Obama is making another major investment in his own party.' The president ordered $4.5 million from the old Obama for America campaign account to be transferred to the Democratic Party, a top party official [...]
  
• September 9, 2010 : cnnjs
  Obama says Quran burning is 'recruitment bonanza' for al Qaeda
  (CNN) – President Barack Obama on Thursday said a Florida church's plans to burn dozens of Qurans this weekend would be a "recruitment bonanza" for al Qaeda. "You could have serious violence in places like Pakistan or Afghanistan," Obama told ABC's "Good Morning America." "This could increase the recruitment of individuals who'd be willing to [...]
  
• September 9, 2010 : cnnjs
  CNN 100: Blue Dog freshman fights to stay afloat in coastal Virginia
  The CNN 100 takes a look at the top 100 House races, from now until Election Day. Editor's Note: In the final 100 days before Election Day, CNN has been profiling one race at random each day from among the nation's top 100 House races, which we've dubbed "The CNN 100." Read the full list [...]
  
• September 9, 2010 : cnngc
  POLITICAL HOT TOPICS: Thursday, September 9, 2010
  The CNN Washington Bureau’s morning speed read of the top stories making news from around the country and the world. WASHINGTON/POLITICAL For the latest political news:  www.CNNPolitics.com CNN: Obama slams GOP leadership, economic policies President Obama opened the post-Labor Day stretch of the midterm campaign in the perennial swing state of Ohio on Wednesday, accusing [...]
  
• September 8, 2010 : aharding
  Colorful 'Rahmbo' Emanuel helps shape Obama's agenda
  Rahm Emanuel, President Obama's chief of staff, is known as a force of nature who efficiently navigates the back halls of Congress to get exactly what he wants. (CNN) – Rahm Emanuel, President Obama's chief of staff, is known as a force of nature who efficiently navigates the back halls of Congress to get exactly [...]
  
• September 8, 2010 : cnncr
  Second straight poll spells trouble for D.C. Mayor
  A new poll reveals Washington D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty is trailing his Democratic opponent by seven points. Washington (CNN) - With six days to go until a crucial mayoral primary in the District of Columbia, a new survey suggests Mayor Adrian Fenty is fighting for his political life. A Clarus Poll released Wednesday evening indicates [...]
  
• September 8, 2010 : cnncr
  Clinton heading to Ohio
  Former President Bill Clinton will hit the campaign trail in Ohio. (CNN) - While some Democrats appear ambivalent about President Obama's usefulness on the campaign trail this election season, former President Bill Clinton clearly remains a hot commodity. His most recently announced trip will take the former president to Ohio next week to make appearances [...]
  
• September 8, 2010 : aharding
  King: Why Kentucky elections matter
  Editor's note: Watch John King, USA live from Covington, Kentucky at 7 p.m. EST.
  
• September 8, 2010 : cnncr
  'America's Toughest Sheriff' considers presidential bid
  Sheriff Arpaio is considering a 2012 bid. Washington (CNN) - "America's Toughest Sheriff" Joe Arpaio passed on running for governor earlier this year, but the Arizona lawman who has become a national figure for his tough stand on illegal immigration is not closing the door on a presidential run in 2012. Arpaio, the controversial sheriff [...]