Top Political Players Stories from CBSNews.comhttp://www.cbsnews.com/track/rss/sections/politics/politicalplayers/main501963.shtml??source=RSS&en-us(c) MMVIII, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved.Fri, 09 May 2008 12:19:15 EDT15http://www.cbsnews.com/track/rss/sections/politics/politicalplayers/main501963.shtml??source=RSS&http://wwwimage.cbsnews.com/common/images/v2/logo_cbsnews_small.gif13623Fri, 09 May 2008 13:00:03 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/05/09/politics/politicalplayers/main4082837.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_4082837In an interview with CBSNews.com, West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin says he'll wait until after Tuesday's primary to endorse a candidate but argues that the contest has been good for his party's prospects in November.Fri, 02 May 2008 12:00:04 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/05/01/politics/politicalplayers/main4063836.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_4063836In an interview with CBSNews.com, former Edwards pollster Harrison Hickman argues that neither candidate will have the delegates they need going into their party's convention.Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:30:03 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/04/17/politics/politicalplayers/main4025819.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_4025819In an interview with CBSNews.com, Pennsylvania Democratic chairman T.J. Rooney argues that Senator Clinton is a tougher foe for the Republicans.Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:30:03 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/04/11/politics/politicalplayers/main4008814.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_4008814In an interview with CBSNews.com, Barack Obama's chief supporter in Pennsylvania, Sen. Bob Casey, talks about campaign contributions, issue positions, and leadership styles.Fri, 04 Apr 2008 18:00:04 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/04/03/politics/politicalplayers/main3992995.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3992995In an interview with CBSNews.com, MS Gov.--and former GOP Chairman--Haley Barbour says McCain doesn't need to raise as much money as Democrats.Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:30:03 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/03/20/politics/politicalplayers/main3956279.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3956279In an interview with CBSNews.com, former Gore chief of staff Michael Feldman argues that this lengthened Democratic schedule will strengthen his party's nominee.Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:30:03 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/03/13/politics/politicalplayers/main3935986.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3935986In an interview with CBSNews.com, former Reagan Chief of Staff Ken Duberstein argues that John McCain represents competence and experience.Sun, 09 Mar 2008 01:00:04 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/03/07/politics/politicalplayers/main3918456.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3918456In an interview with CBSNews.com, Hillary Clinton campaign chairman Terry McAuliffe argues that only Clinton is ready to be commander-in-chief.Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:30:05 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/02/28/politics/politicalplayers/main3890515.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3890515In an interview with CBSNews.com, former Dallas Mayor -- and Obama supporter -- Ron Kirk argues that only Barack Obama can unite the country.Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:00:04 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/02/21/politics/politicalplayers/main3860646.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3860646In an interview with CBSNews.com, Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland defends his candidate, Hillary Clinton, and argues she's best positioned to win.Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:00:05 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/02/15/politics/politicalplayers/main3837754.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3837754In an interview with CBSNews.com, RNC Chairman Mike Duncan says his party has learned some lessons since 2006--and will focus on security and spending.Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:30:03 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/02/07/politics/politicalplayers/main3805522.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3805522In an interview with CBSNews.com, former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle defends Barack Obama's health and foreign policy plans and offers a contrast with the Clintons.Fri, 01 Feb 2008 10:30:03 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/01/31/politics/politicalplayers/main3776912.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3776912In an interview with CBSNews.com, Republican Missouri Sen. Kit Bond laments Rudy's Giuliani's loss and says there's a stark difference between Democratic change and Republican change.Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:00:03 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/01/24/politics/politicalplayers/main3750897.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3750897In an interview with CBSNews.com, South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn says Bill Clinton should watch his tone when discussing Barack Obama.Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:30:02 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/01/17/politics/politicalplayers/main3726059.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3726059In an interview with CBSNews.com, the head of the South Carolina GOP says his state's voters want a security and social conservative.Fri, 21 Dec 2007 11:00:02 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/12/20/politics/politicalplayers/main3637818.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3637818In an interview with CBSNews.com, new Huckabee campaign chairman Ed Rollins says his candidate is best able to win, and to communicate with the American people.Fri, 14 Dec 2007 11:00:02 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/12/13/politics/politicalplayers/main3617030.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3617030In an interview with CBSNews.com, former Rep. and current Edwards campaign manager David Bonior argues that John Edwards is the strongest candidate to take on big corporations.Fri, 07 Dec 2007 11:30:05 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/12/06/politics/politicalplayers/main3586735.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3586735In an interview with CBSNews.com, Sen. Judd Gregg (R-NH) argues that Mitt Romney is the true fiscal conservative in the race--and that he offers the best experience to bring change to Washington.Fri, 30 Nov 2007 11:00:03 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/11/29/politics/politicalplayers/main3557085.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3557085In an interview with CBSNews.com, longtime Democratic consultant and key Obama adviser David Axelrod argues that Barack Obama is best positioned to win -- and to lead.Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:00:02 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/11/15/politics/politicalplayers/main3509820.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3509820Democratic-turned-Republican campaign strategist Mark McKinnon argues that his client John McCain is best prepared to win the presidency--and to lead.Fri, 09 Nov 2007 10:30:00 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/11/08/politics/politicalplayers/main3476026.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3476026Democratic Rep. Chris Van Hollen, who chairs the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, discusses the accomplishments -- and prospects -- of House Democrats.Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:00:02 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/11/01/politics/politicalplayers/main3442829.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3442829Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee discusses health care, foreign policy -- and how America can shape up - with CBSNews.com.Fri, 26 Oct 2007 15:30:03 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/10/25/politics/politicalplayers/main3412826.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3412826GOP presidential hopeful Ron Paul discusses his libertarian views and whether Republican voters support President Bush's foreign policy.Fri, 19 Oct 2007 10:00:02 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/10/18/politics/politicalplayers/main3383040.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3383040Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden discusses his campaign and whether his party can pass the "Commander-in-Chief test."Fri, 12 Oct 2007 12:00:06 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/10/11/politics/politicalplayers/main3359167.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3359167Pollster Paul Maslin worked for Howard Dean in the last campaign and is working for Gov. Bill Richardson, D-N.M., in this one. He discusses the Rocky Mountain West, the Latino vote and vice presidential speculation about his candidate.Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:30:04 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/10/04/politics/politicalplayers/main3332578.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3332578Gov. Tim Pawlenty, R-Minn., discusses John McCain's presidential campaign - and what it will take for the onetime frontrunner to make a comeback.Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:30:03 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/09/27/politics/politicalplayers/main3306375.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3306375Gov. Tim Kaine, D-Va., discusses religion and politics, guns and the NRA, and whether Barack Obama can break the GOP's lock on Virginia's electoral votes.Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:30:03 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/09/20/politics/politicalplayers/main3283751.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3283751Rep. David Dreier, R-Calif., discusses the state of Rudy Giuliani's presidential campaign and whether the GOP will nominate a pro-abortion rights, pro-gay rights moderate.Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:30:05 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/09/12/politics/politicalplayers/main3255381.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3255381Pollster Mark Penn, author of Microtrends and Hillary Clinton's chief strategist, discusses the future of the electorate and the 2008 campaign.Fri, 07 Sep 2007 11:00:02 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/09/06/politics/politicalplayers/main3240311.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3240311Sen. Lamar Alexander discusses Fred Thompson's late bid for the GOP presidential nomination - and what America could expect from a President Thompson.Fri, 17 Aug 2007 11:30:04 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/08/16/politics/politicalplayers/main3175511.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3175511Joe Werner, executive director of the South Carolina Democratic Party, talks about shifting primary dates, his state's importance in the nominating process, and why a diverse electorate leads to better national candidates.Fri, 10 Aug 2007 10:30:02 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/08/09/politics/politicalplayers/main3153605.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3153605Iowa Republican Party Executive Director Chuck Laudner talks about this weekend's straw poll in Ames, why those who aren't competing will wind up regretting their decision down the road, and who could wind up doing surprisingly well.Fri, 03 Aug 2007 10:30:03 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/08/02/politics/politicalplayers/main3128398.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3128398New Hampshire Secretary of State Bill Gardner talks about his state's unique political culture, ways to reform how presidential nominees are selected, and the pressure he faces to set a date for the first primary of 2008.Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:41:48 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/07/26/politics/politicalplayers/main3101319.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3101319Andrew Rasiej, founder and publisher of TechPresident.com, talks about last Monday's YouTube debate, which candidates are making the best use of the Internet, and the future role voter-generated content will play in 2008.Fri, 20 Jul 2007 10:30:03 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/07/19/politics/politicalplayers/main3078061.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3078061Newt Gingrich discusses his focus on policy over politics -- and why he thinks a conventional campaign is no way to pick a president.Fri, 13 Jul 2007 13:34:45 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/07/12/politics/politicalplayers/main3054126.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3054126Anna Burger, secretary-treasurer for the Service Employees International Union, discusses labor's priorities for 2008 -- and why candidates should "walk a day in workers' shoes."Fri, 06 Jul 2007 11:00:04 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/07/05/politics/politicalplayers/main3022208.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3022208University of Virginia professor Larry Sabato analyzes the campaign money race, and the evolving field of candidates, for CBS News' Brian Goldsmith.Fri, 29 Jun 2007 11:00:03 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/06/28/politics/politicalplayers/main2994888.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2994888Former House Democratic Leader Dick Gephardt analyzes the new campaign calender, and what voters want in the next president, for CBS News' Brian Goldsmith.Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:30:06 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/06/21/politics/politicalplayers/main2964927.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2964927Veteran GOP adviser Tony Fabrizio weighs in on the Bloomberg phenomenon and handicaps the '08 field for CBS News' Brian Goldsmith.Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:30:04 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/06/14/politics/politicalplayers/main2931798.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2931798Veteran Democratic adviser Anita Dunn handicaps the '08 field for CBS News' Brian Goldsmith. And what are the candidates' emerging themes?Fri, 08 Jun 2007 12:30:07 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/06/05/politics/main2890771.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2890771Veteran Republican adviser Mike Murphy handicaps the '08 field for CBS News' Brian Goldsmith.Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:00:07 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/05/31/politics/main2872728.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2872728CBS News' Brian Goldsmith interviews veteran New Hampshire pollster Dick Bennett.Wed, 30 May 2007 12:00:09 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/05/24/politics/main2847953.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2847953CBS News' Brian Goldsmith interviews veteran Iowa pollster Ann Selzer about the kick-off caucuses in campaign 2008.Fri, 18 May 2007 12:30:04 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/05/16/politics/main2819426.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2819426CBS News' Brian Goldsmith interviews Unity '08 co-founder Doug Bailey about third party politics and the race for the White House.Fri, 11 May 2007 11:00:04 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/05/10/politics/main2787000.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2787000CBS News' Brian Goldsmith interviews Democratic strategist and longtime Gore adviser Carter Eskew about Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and Al Gore.Fri, 04 May 2007 11:30:04 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/05/03/politics/main2757385.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2757385CBS News' Brian Goldsmith interviews Club for Growth President Pat Toomey about the GOP presidential candidates and economic conservatism.Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:30:07 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/04/25/politics/main2729310.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2729310CBS News' Brian Goldsmith interviews South Carolina Democratic Chairman Joe Erwin about his state's presidential primary, and this week's debate.Thu, 26 Apr 2007 16:30:06 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/04/18/politics/main2699877.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2699877CBS News' Brian Goldsmith interviews veteran conservative strategist David Keene about presidential politics and the future of the Republican Party.Fri, 13 Apr 2007 11:00:01 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/04/12/politics/main2679148.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2679148CBS News' Brian Goldsmith interviews veteran Democratic fundraiser Beth Dozoretz about why her party's presidential candidates outraised the Republicans, and the reasons behind these new contributions.Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:00:04 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/03/29/politics/main2625684.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2625684CBS News' Brian Goldsmith interviews veteran GOP pollster Glen Bolger about what happened in 2006, and the Republicans' chances of regaining the Congress in 2008.Thu, 22 Mar 2007 20:00:01 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/03/22/politics/main2598763.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2598763CBS News' Brian Goldsmith interviews veteran Democratic strategist Bill Carrick about South Carolina, California, and the leading candidates for president.Fri, 16 Mar 2007 09:00:07 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/03/15/politics/main2573409.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2573409CBS News' Brian Goldsmith interviews veteran Democratic strategist Joe Trippi about Barack Obama, Howard Dean, Hillary Clinton, and the future of the Democratic Party.Wed, 18 Apr 2007 17:00:05 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/03/08/politics/main2550162.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2550162CBS News' Brian Goldsmith interviews veteran conservative strategist Ed Gillespie about presidential politics, and the future of the Republican Party.