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The MySpace/MTV Candidates Forum

The social networking site and music channel will present intimate talks with Presidential candidates. Will their youthful audiences care?

Candidates' Stupid Accounting Tricks

Candidates, like CEOs, want to project an image of strength, momentum, and growth...numbers officially disclosed on Apr. 15 confirmed that, like their business counterparts, the financial engineers of the campaign trail are increasingly employing gimmicks to spruce up the bottom line.

Campaign 2008: Cranking Up The Money Machine

Obama has been lining up Democratic fund-raisers, but Clinton has a lot more cash

John Edwards, the e-Candidate

The Presidential hopeful's Web efforts show the benefits and limits of using emerging media to gain an early edge in the '08 campaign

Election 2008: The Pocketbook Issues

The next President could make big changes to the way Americans invest and save for retirement
Plus: The Candidates on the Pocketbook Issues

Is Hillary Clinton Good for Business?

Trailing Obama, Clinton is pumping up the populist rhetoric in Ohio and Texas. But as her record and contributions show, she's no enemy of Corporate America

No Hate in '08?

The Presidential candidates have mostly avoided negative attack ads, but pundits say the campaigns could go "Swift Boat" at any time
Slide Show: Political Mudslinging Through the Years

Is Obama Good for Business?

In the words of one consultant: "Business would have a seat at the table, but business wouldn't be able to buy all the chairs"
Plus: Obama vs. Clinton: Leadership Styles
Plus: What CEOs Can Learn from Obama
Plus: Obama's $210 Billion Jobs Proposal

A Boom in Political Ads

Politicians are expected to spend $3 billion on TV advertising in 2008, driving up ad prices for everyone. Businesses are scrambling to work around the problem

On the Border: The 'Virtual Fence' Isn't Working

Presidential candidates talk big about security to the south, but so far electronic surveillance costing millions is doing little to keep illegals out

Is John McCain Good for Business?

As the Arizona Senator closes in on the GOP nomination, backers of Mitt Romney's pure pro-business stance may have to bet on a different horse
Plus: A Super Tuesday for McCain
Plus: The Economy: Good News for Dems, Right?

The Economy: Good News for Dems, Right?

Economic woes usually favor the challenging party in a Presidential election. But this may be one more pattern the 2008 campaign upends

Housing: Florida's Primary Concern

As the GOP Presidential hopefuls campaign in the Sunshine State, they'd do well to address the concerns of voters whipsawed by the fallen real estate market

It's The Economy Stupid 2.0

With a possible slowdown looming, the issue will be front and center

The Candidates Face the Baby Boomers

The President elected in November, 2008, will take office at a critical moment for national policy decisions that affect your retirement
Slide Show: Retiring? The Candidates Want to Help

Election '08: Seeking a 'Tech President'

Technology companies have much at stake in 2008. Here's where the candidates stand on the issues of crucial importance to Silicon Valley
Slide Show: Candidates Court Tech

When Anti-Immigrant Is Anti-Business

Republican Presidential candidates, facing intense pressure to talk tough on immigration, are losing some support from the business community
Slide Show: Immigration: The Candidates Speak Out
Plus: Immigration: Crackdown Time

Proposed Presidential Innovation

The caucuses are underway. Here's a look at some of the candidates' attitudes toward innovation
Slide Show: The Innovation Agenda

Who Is the "Small Business" President?

Presidential candidates offer solutions to what they believe are the most pressing problems facing small business owners today. See how their agendas stack up
Slide Show: Presidential Candidates Talk Shop

A Primed Political Pump

Americans have found something they agree on. They're fed up with U.S. dependence on foreign oil

Ron Paul on the Evil Fed, the IRS, and Saving the Buck

Ron Paul on the Evil Fed, the IRS, and Saving the Buck

Rudy Guliani on Iraq, Taxes, and Mistakes

Pundits say he's got too much baggage, but the former New York mayor leads the GOP pack

A Bolder John Edwards

Despite his place in polls, he's setting the agenda for the Democratic candidates

The Unvarnished McCain

The Arizona senator faces strong challenges from the Republican candidates with his characteristic straight talk

Richardson on the Record

The Democrats' dark horse explains why he'll be a competitive candidate in the early primaries

Roger Altman on the Pain Ahead and Election 2008

The Wall Street power broker explains why the economy could be issue No. 1 in 2008