The economic downturn is forcing America's households to learn a tough lesson: how to fend for themselves. ...more

February 28, 2009

Sandy Goodman was deeply disappointed when Hillary Rodham Clinton didn't get the Democratic nomination, then again when she was bypassed for the VP spot. So Goodman, a longtime Florida Democrat, flirted with thoughts of shunning Barack Obama, and perhaps even voting Republican. ...more

September 6, 2008

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, buoyed by strong support from Christian conservatives, has surged past three of his better-known presidential rivals and is now challenging former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney for the lead in the Iowa Republican caucuses, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll. ...more

November 21, 2007

Former President Clinton has emerged as a clear asset in his wife's campaign for the White House, with Americans offering high ratings to his eight years in office and a solid majority saying they would be comfortable with him as first spouse, according to a new Washington Post-ABC News poll. ...more

October 4, 2007