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Presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and John McCain have written nine books among them. All the books offer some insight into the senators lives, but thats thousands of pages for the average reader to get through. Robert Siegel talks with political analysts Ruth Marcus and Jacob Weisberg, who have read the books. - [Read more]

Sen. John McCain could clinch the Republican presidential nomination on Tuesday, but Mike Huckabee refuses to call it quits.

John McCain was having fun Monday at the expense of both of the remaining Democratic presidential contenders, saying he could easily resolve their differences on NAFTA and national security. McCain was in Texas, where he is expected to win Tuesdays contests. The results there and in three other states should put him over the top for the Republican nomination. - [Read more]

In Baghdad, those who are following the U.S. primary campaign seem to focus primarily on the Democrats. In a small, unscientific sampling of opinion, no one mentioned Sen. John McCain. One resident praised Sen. Hillary Clinton for her Iraq reconstruction plans and "a good background from former President Clinton." Another likes Sen. Barack Obama because "he has good ideas and his political views are different from Bushs." - [Read more]

In London, the Clinton-Obama race is drawing most of the attention that British people are paying to the U.S. election. Animosity toward President Bush is a drag on Sen. John McCains popularity. There is lingering affection for the United States in Britain and a hope that the old relationship between the British and American people can be restored when a new president is in the White House. - [Read more]

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidate John McCain has a big decision ahead of him -- picking a vice presidential running mate whose presence on the ticket would reassure Americans concerned about McCains age.

One group of suburban-dwelling black moms loves the idea of a black man and a woman competing for the Democratic presidential nomination. The other group might be called the Ladies Who Lunch, and they like Barack, Hillary and McCain, too. Or at least some of them do. NPRs Linda Wertheimer gets an earful from Houston area women. - [Read more]

President Bushs former strategist gives his advice on how John McCain and Barack Obama can challenge each others attempts to frame their potential general election opponents. - [Read more]

Sen. John McCain, the presumptive GOP presidential nominee, and the Democratic candidates are trading shots almost daily in what may be preview of the general election.

Senator Claire McCaskill, a Democrat, said she wanted to clear up any doubt over Senator John McCain’s constitutional qualifications. - [Read more]

Hillary Clinton and John McCain are arguing that Barack Obama is too green for the job. But history shows that when it comes to the presidency, experience doesnt guarantee success

Viewpoint: McCain apologized for a supporters use of "Hussein," and won applause. But Barack Obama has nothing to hide

John McCain denounced remarks that Bill Cunningham made at a rally for the Republican senator, in which the radio host repeatedly referred to Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama by using his middle name, Hussein. Cunningham has since renounced his support for Senator McCain. - [Read more]

Those watching the 2008 electoral process could be forgiven for thinking the general election for president has already begun. In strong and mocking tones, Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama criticized each others positions on Iraq. Their statements could be a preview of whats to come if they become the nominees of their respective parties. - [Read more]

The conservative radio host Bill Cunningham used Barack Obama’s middle name, Hussein, three times while introducing John McCain. - [Read more]

Democratic Party officials are questioning whether John McCain benefited unfairly from rules that automatically placed him on the ballot in Ohio once he qualified for public campaign financing. - [Read more]

The Democratic Party chairman on Tuesday pressed a formal complaint with federal election officials against a campaign finance maneuver by Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, who wants to withdraw his intention to ask for public election funding.

Barack Obama is now viewed by most Democrats as the candidate best able to defeat John McCain, according to the latest New York Times/CBS News Poll. - [Read more]

Senator John McCain said the way voters judge the war would be the way they would judge him. - [Read more]

Republican presidential candidate John McCain defended his belief that U.S. troops will need to stay in Iraq for decades Monday but said the unpopular war will soon end "for all intents and purposes."

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