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A New Kennedy Legacy? Vicki Kennedy Wouldn't Be First Spouse to Inherit a Seat

Published February 26, 2009

Beltway observers are wondering whether Vicki Kennedy could fill her husband Ted's shoes as the most influential Kennedy in politics today, following a long tradition of political wives replacing their husbands.
Obama 2.0 -- Volunteers of America or 2012 Campaign?

Published January 29, 2009

Barack Obama's e-mail network is vast and organized, but some wonder whether legal problems could arise from using campaign resources for lobbying and grassroots efforts while president.
Time Will Be True Test of Bush's Legacy

Published January 15, 2009

Love him or hate him, President Bush leaves behind a complex legacy that encompasses a wide range of policies and ideas.
Analysis: Critics Warn Obama's New 'New Deal' Is Not an Economic Silver Bullet

Published November 24, 2008

Much has been written about the impending "new New Deal" that President-elect Barack Obama will usher in come January 20. One thing is clear: the ghost of FDR, for better or worse, will still linger in some form for at least four more years.