New Yorker voters are giving Barack Obama's trip to the Mideast mixed reviews. On Wednesday, the Democratic presidential hopeful says it's in the best interest of Israel to reach a lasting peace with the Palestinians. (July 23)
While visiting a grocery store in Pennsylvania, John McCain touts the success of the troop surge.
The Democratic candidate is grilled on Middle East peace interests and Iran.
Democratic party chairman Howard Dean toured the Pepsi Center Wednesday. As Kathy Walsh reports, he thanked workers who are transforming the place for the delegates.
How is Sen. Obama handling the eyes of the Middle East and the world upon him?
There are new reports Wednesday that Republican John McCain is close to picking a running mate, Pat Kessler reports (2:22).
Republican John McCain pushed back against Democratic criticism that he misstated when the troop buildup ordered by President Bush began, saying elements were put in place before Bush announced the strategy in early 2007. (July 23)
US Democratic White House hopeful Barack Obama is visiting Israel and the West Bank.
Is the honeymoon between the mainstream media and Obama over as his trip abroad continues?
Barack Obama's rhetoric can be soaring, while John McCain's can be clunky. A rhetoric expert breaks down the different speaking styles of the presidential candidates. (July 23)
Washington Post questions whether Obama really found support for his Iraq withdrawal plan
US presidential hopeful Barack Obama has said the world must prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama says Jerusalem should be the capital of Israel, but the issue should be settled through negotiation. He spoke at a press conference near the Gaza border, a site of rocket attacks from militants. (July 23)
In Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Republican presidential candidate John McCain defended his call for a holiday on the 18-cents a gallon federal gas tax. He says it would help low-income Americans. (July 23)
Party Unity My A$$: CNN's Mark Preston talks with angry Hillary Clinton supporters.
On his Middle East visit, Barack Obama met with Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas. He has vowed to work for peace from his first day in office, if elected.
White House candidate Barack Obama met top officials in Israel, including president Shimon Peres. He told Peres that he had been a key player for most of Israel's 60 years.
CNN's Candy Crowley reports from Sderot, Israel after Sen. Barack Obama meets with Palestinian and Israel's leaders.
McCain and Obama spar over Iraq, while the White House tries to avoid the brawl. Ed Henry reports.
NY Times columnist Tom Friedman weighs in on Obama's trip to the Middle East.
The senator addresses concerns about his experience on the international stage.
Dee Dee Myers talks with CNN's John Roberts about why the media seems to be fawning over Barack Obama.
CNN contributors James Carville and William Bennett discuss McCain's criticism of Obama's Mideast trip.
Joy Behar, sitting in for Larry King, talks with a panel about the latest news on the campaign trail.
Barack Obama lays a wreath upon a memorial that encases the ashes of Holocaust victims in Jerusalem.
John McCain says Democrat Barack Obama is wrong about the Iraq war. Obama's campaign says McCain was wrong about the war's timeline during a CBS News interview. (July 22)
Israelis and Palestinians share their thoughts on U.S. foreign policy.
Guests John Feehery and Jennifer Palmieri discuss a new McCain ad in The Situation Room's Strategy Session.
Barack Obama makes the challenging promise to work toward a peace deal.
In an exclusive interview with 13News reporter Mike Gooding, Gov. Tim Kaine says he hasn't been asked but admits it would be hard to say no if Barack Obama wants him to be his running mate.
Sens. Obama, Hagel and Reed tour Amman, Jordan.
Sen. Obama talks about his goals now that he has visited Iraq, while Sen. McCain attacks his opponent's voting record on the war.
In his first in-depth remarks after visiting Afghanistan and Iraq, Barack Obama said Iraq's political gains lag behind security strides. Obama's travels took him to Jordan, then on to Israel. (July 22)
A campaign volunteer demands more credit from Sen. McCain for the hard work of staffers.
Are evangelicals coming around to Sen. John McCain?
Obama supporter Sen. John Kerry defends candidate's statements on Iraq
Minn. Gov. Tim Pawlenty on rumors that he may be McCain's choice for VP
CNN's Paula Hancocks gauges the welcome Sen. Barack Obama could expect in Jerusalem and Ramallah.