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Iowa tea party group cancels O'Donnell speaking appearanceupdated: Wed Aug 31 2011 06:31:00

Organizers for Saturday's tea party rally in Iowa Tuesday blamed an internal miscommunication over the event's schedule for rescinding a speaking slot Tuesday for former Republican Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell.

Palin running for president?updated: Wed Aug 31 2011 06:31:00

Sarah Palin answers questions on why she resigned as governor, but doesn't address a possible run for president.

Piers Morgan on O'Donnell walkoutupdated: Fri Aug 19 2011 17:46:00

CNN's Piers Morgan tells Anderson Cooper about Christine O'Donnell walking out during his show.

Bozell: O'Donnell's reaction to Piers Morgan was 'downright bizarre'updated: Fri Aug 19 2011 17:46:00

It's time to weigh in on the Christine O'Donnell v. Piers Morgan dust-up Wednesday.

People.com: Christine O'Donnell: ABC Wants Me on Dancing with the Starsupdated: Wed Feb 23 2011 17:30:00

The Tea Party candidate says she's "flattered" but undecided about participating in the ballroom competition

Political Circus: O'Donnell asked to danceupdated: Wed Feb 23 2011 13:58:00

Politics is serious business -- but not all the time.

Christine O'Donnell under fireupdated: Fri Dec 31 2010 06:25:00

The campaign expenses of former Republican Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell are under scrutiny.

O'Donnell slams criminal investigation as 'thug tactics'updated: Fri Dec 31 2010 06:25:00

Republican Christine O'Donnell, who lost her bid for U.S. Senate from Delaware, is lashing out at reports the Justice Department and FBI have launched a criminal investigation into possible misuse of campaign funds for personal expenses, calling any such probe "thug tactics."

Ten most memorable political adsupdated: Thu Nov 04 2010 10:56:00

Billions of dollars poured into political ads this election cycle, and they weren't just negative commercials, or attack ads, but messages of searing personal indictment. The question is: Did they work?

What's next for Christine O'Donnell?updated: Thu Nov 04 2010 09:52:00

Former Delaware Senate nominee Christine O'Donnell discusses the political progress made in Delaware despite her defeat.

Coons defeats O'Donnell in Delawareupdated: Wed Nov 03 2010 10:14:00

Democrat Chris Coons defeated Tea Party-backed Christine O'Donnell in Delaware's U.S. Senate race Tuesday, bursting Republican hopes of taking a seat that Vice President Joe Biden held for nearly four decades.

O'Donnell: Reporters know Constitution?updated: Mon Nov 01 2010 10:34:00

Delaware Republican Senate nominee Christine O'Donnell rallies supporters along with the Tea Party Express.

The GOP's most hated and loved ad guruupdated: Wed Oct 27 2010 19:05:00

Fred Davis is the man behind Christine O'Donnell's "Not a witch" ad.

GOP's ad wizard faces 'demons,' supports 'nerds'updated: Wed Oct 27 2010 19:05:00

In one spot, a moderate Republican congressman is portrayed as a demon sheep -- a threat to the Republican flock. In another ad, a candidate for governor declares to viewers, "I'm one tough nerd!" And, of course, there's the now-infamous "I am not a witch" spot.

Tea Party must get real to have lasting powerupdated: Wed Oct 27 2010 07:29:00

Sarah Palin thinks that if the Republican Party doesn't totally embrace the Tea Party movement, it might as well consider itself "through" as an organizing entity.

Loesh to GOP: Follow Tea Party agendaupdated: Wed Oct 27 2010 07:29:00

Conservative radio host Dana Loesh says mainstream Republicans should follow the Tea Party agenda.

CNNMoney: Fiscal fluff 'n stuff on the campaign trailupdated: Tue Oct 26 2010 11:01:00

Challengers running for Congress and lawmakers trying to hang on to their seats have had plenty to say about federal debt and spending this election season.

No surprise: Democrats and Republicans differ on election predictionsupdated: Sun Oct 24 2010 14:07:00

Will an anti-incumbent wave return Republicans to power in the House and Senate, or can Democrats engineer a late rush to hold on to their congressional majorities?

Campaign Circus: First lady's green thumb pays offupdated: Thu Oct 21 2010 14:42:00

As Election Day gets closer, the rhetoric gets more intense and, shall we say, passionate. Here are some things that you might have missed.

Conservatives make push for youth voteupdated: Mon Oct 18 2010 15:29:00

Obama is urging young voters to go to the polls in November. What are conservatives doing? CNN's Jeanne Meserve reports.

Collegians on O'Donnell and Coons: What debate? What witch?updated: Mon Oct 18 2010 15:29:00

The nation's comedians are following the Delaware Senate race, but are the state's college students doing so as well?

Delaware Senate race heats upupdated: Sat Oct 16 2010 10:10:00

CNN's Tom Foreman takes look at the two major candidates running for Senate in Delaware.

A locked-up win for Chris Coons in Delaware?updated: Sat Oct 16 2010 10:10:00

If the polls are a reliable predictor, Chris Coons has the Delaware Senate race wrapped up.

Coons, O'Donnell spar on numbersupdated: Sat Oct 16 2010 10:07:00

Senate candidates Christine O'Donnell and Chris Coons debate unemployment numbers.

O'Donnell, Coons stage feisty debate in Delawareupdated: Sat Oct 16 2010 10:07:00

A feisty Christine O'Donnell attacked her Democratic opponent but also stumbled in Wednesday's debate with Chris Coons in their election battle for Delaware's U.S. Senate seat held for nearly four decades by Vice President Joe Biden.

Christine O'Donnell: How'd she do?updated: Fri Oct 15 2010 09:44:00

Before Wednesday's Delaware Senate debate, the bulk of what people knew about Republican candidate Christine O'Donnell came from clips from a talk show from the 1990s.

Christine O'Donnell: From 'witchcraft' to Tea Party favoriteupdated: Wed Oct 13 2010 16:18:00

In the days leading up to what looked like an upset win in Delaware's Republican Senate primary, Christine O'Donnell found out the perils of being in the national political spotlight.

Christine O'Donnell ad: 'I'm not a witch'updated: Mon Oct 11 2010 14:08:00

CNN's "Parker Spitzer" debates the effectiveness of a Christine O'Donnell political ad that declares she is not a "witch."

Why Christine O'Donnell is not youupdated: Mon Oct 11 2010 14:08:00

In a very clever television advertisement, Delaware Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell looks directly at the camera and says to voters: "I'm not a witch. ... I'm you." In another ad, O'Donnell says that unlike her Democratic opponent Chris Coons, "I didn't go to Yale. I didn't inherit millions like my opponent. I'm you."

Christine O'Donnell's ad and youupdated: Fri Oct 08 2010 13:22:00

Perhaps it would be unwise to call a campaign ad "enchanting" or "spellbinding," especially one that begins with "I am not a witch."

Christine O'Donnell: I've maturedupdated: Fri Oct 08 2010 13:22:00

CNN's Jim Acosta talks with Delaware Republican Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell about her campaign.

O'Donnell to CNN: 'I've matured'updated: Fri Oct 08 2010 05:32:00

Delaware Republican Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell granted me a 10-minute interview at her campaign headquarters on Thursday. Here are the highlights:

O'Donnell complains of 'character assassination'updated: Thu Oct 07 2010 12:49:00

Delaware Republican Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell is asking voters to give her a second look. At a candidate forum sponsored by a group of local Republicans, O'Donnell blamed her campaign's recent troubles on unfair coverage in the "liberal media."

Christine O'Donnell in the spotlightupdated: Thu Oct 07 2010 12:49:00

Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell meets with top Republicans and voters in Delaware. CNN's Jim Acosta reports.

Campaign Twitter warsupdated: Tue Oct 05 2010 09:15:00

Campaigns are using Twitter to attack opponents this election season. CNN's Jim Acosta reports.

'Facebook politics' is fleetingupdated: Tue Oct 05 2010 09:15:00

The Tea Party has rekindled excitement in the potential of the internet to nurture mass political movements by using the Web to raise money and mobilize manpower.

Tea Party's roots lie in backlash against Obamaupdated: Thu Sep 30 2010 08:03:00

The first time I saw Christine O'Donnell in action, there were no bright TV lights and no talk of "dabbling in witchcraft" or her offbeat views on masturbation.

Tea Party activists vow pressureupdated: Thu Sep 30 2010 08:03:00

Kentucky tea party activists vow to keep pressuring politicians to stay conservative or they will lose their support.

O'Donnell leads Tea Party insurgencyupdated: Wed Sep 29 2010 05:26:00

American politics has a photogenic new face with a troubled past of bad finances, potential fraud and a flirtation with witchcraft.

O'Donnell says no more national mediaupdated: Wed Sep 29 2010 05:26:00

HLN's Joy Behar talks about Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell's decision to no longer speak with national TV.

O'Donnell sidesteps specifics on funds, says 'no truth' to allegationsupdated: Wed Sep 22 2010 17:37:00

Delaware GOP Senate nominee Christine O'Donnell, in comments exclusive to CNN, refused to answer specific questions Monday night about allegations she misused funds from her previous campaign and tried to downplay their significance.

O'Donnell dodging tough questions?updated: Wed Sep 22 2010 17:37:00

Watch as CNN's Gary Tuchman tries to question Christine O'Donnell about financial allegations surrounding her campaign.

Women the new face of the GOP?updated: Tue Sep 21 2010 14:06:00

Female candidates are emerging as a strong political force in 2010.

2010 is year of GOP women candidatesupdated: Tue Sep 21 2010 14:06:00

While 2010 might be the year of the Tea Party, a second storyline is the rise of Republican women candidates.

Inner-GOP sniping increases in wake of Tea Party successesupdated: Tue Sep 21 2010 10:55:00

Tea Party euphoria confronted reality Sunday, with Delaware Senate primary winner Christine O'Donnell backing out of scheduled talk show appearances amid talk of possible civil war among Republicans over the conservative movement.

Tea Party driving out GOP moderates?updated: Tue Sep 21 2010 10:55:00

South Carolina Republican Congressman Bob Inglis talks about the divide between the GOP and the Tea Party.

Tea Party promises won't lastupdated: Mon Sep 20 2010 10:22:00

Christine O'Donnell shocked the political establishment last week with her victory in the Republican Senate primary in Delaware against Rep. Mike Castle. Like most Tea Party activists, O'Donnell has embraced the anti-Washington rhetoric that has been popular among congressional candidates in the current political climate.

Gingrich blasts Democratic establishment at annual summitupdated: Sat Sep 18 2010 12:40:00

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich repeatedly brought social conservatives to their feet Saturday with an impassioned address in which he warned that America faces a dual threat from the Democratic establishment on the one hand and Islamic terrorists on the other.

O'Donnell campaign scrutinyupdated: Sat Sep 18 2010 05:50:00

A watchdog group is calling for an investigation of Delaware senatorial candidate Christine O'Donnell.

Watchdog group: Delaware candidate's spending 'flat-out illegal'updated: Sat Sep 18 2010 05:50:00

A watchdog group says it plans to ask authorities in Delaware to investigate Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell's finances.

Right wing embraces Delaware dark horseupdated: Fri Sep 17 2010 21:54:00

Hotly energized social conservatives gave a hero's welcome to Delaware political upstart Christine O'Donnell on Friday -- one of the highlights of a two-day gathering of so-called "values voters" that illustrated the GOP's promise and peril heading into November's midterm elections.

Huckabee blasts Obama's 'experiment'updated: Fri Sep 17 2010 21:54:00

Mike Huckabee tells attendees at the Voters Value Summit that President Obama is "uncomfortable" leading the U.S.

Reliable Sources: Obama, O'Donnell and a sports controversyupdated: Fri Sep 17 2010 14:32:00

I was stunned when I read Dinesh D'Souza's Forbes magazine piece arguing that President Obama inherited a Kenyan, anti-colonial view from his father (whom he barely knew).

O'Donnell's primary win splits GOPupdated: Fri Sep 17 2010 09:48:00

CNN's Brian Todd looks at reverberations within the GOP after Christine O'Donnell's win in the Delaware primary.

GOP unhappy with O'Donnell?updated: Fri Sep 17 2010 09:47:00

CNN's Dana Bash and Gloria Borger discuss how the GOP is handling the victory of Tea Party favorite Christine O'Donnell.

Delaware Senate candidates set the stage for Novemberupdated: Fri Sep 17 2010 07:51:00

Delaware voters were treated to a markedly different tone Thursday night as they watched their two Senate candidates together for the first time since the primaries.

Tea Party favorites win GOP primaries in Delaware, New Yorkupdated: Thu Sep 16 2010 05:41:00

Tea Party favorites won two primary elections over more mainstream Republicans on Tuesday, demonstrating again the clout of the conservative political movement on the political right.

What is the Tea Party?updated: Thu Sep 16 2010 05:41:00

CNN's John King explains what the Tea Party is and how it might impact November elections in the U.S.

O'Donnell win dims prospects for a GOP-controlled Senateupdated: Thu Sep 16 2010 05:31:00

A celebratory Christine O'Donnell thanked her supporters, the Tea Party and kingmaker Sarah Palin on the night of her stunning win in Delaware's Republican Senate primary.

Bill Maher: O'Donnell's win is good for the Democratsupdated: Wed Sep 15 2010 21:42:00

Comedian Bill Maher says he's happy Tea Party favorite Christine O'Donnell won Delaware's GOP primary for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night.

Maher: Dems poor at selling successesupdated: Wed Sep 15 2010 21:42:00

Bill Maher shares his insight on why America is upset with the Obama administration and Democrats.

O'Donnell responds to GOP doubtersupdated: Wed Sep 15 2010 18:45:00

Christine O'Donnell talks about her stunning upset in the Republican senate primary in Delaware.

O'Donnell, elated after GOP Senate primary, eyes victory in Novemberupdated: Wed Sep 15 2010 18:43:00

Positioning herself as a conservative gate-crasher, Christine O'Donnell won more than 53 percent of the vote against U.S. Rep. Mike Castle in Delaware's Republican U.S. Senate primary Tuesday, a contest that showcased the Republican warfare between conservative Tea Party supporters and the more moderate party structures.

Christine O'Donnell thanks supportersupdated: Wed Sep 15 2010 14:18:00

Tea Party favorite Christine O'Donnell wins the Republican Senate primary in Delaware, defeating Rep. Mike Castle.

Christine O'Donnell wins Delaware GOP Senate primaryupdated: Wed Sep 15 2010 12:26:00

TV commentator and Tea Party favorite Christine O'Donnell defeated U.S. Rep. Mike Castle in Delaware's Republican U.S. Senate primary Tuesday.

O'Donnell confident of win 'with or without' backing by GOP leadershipupdated: Wed Sep 15 2010 08:18:00

Conservative political commentator Christine O'Donnell, who surprised many by winning the nomination for one of the U.S. Senate seats for Delaware, said Wednesday she's "very confident" she can win in November "with or without" the support of the Republican Party.

Tea Party Express, Palin also big winners in Delawareupdated: Wed Sep 15 2010 05:36:00

Christine O'Donnell's upset win over Rep. Mike Castle in the Delaware Republican Senate primary is also another major victory for the Tea Party Express and for Sarah Palin.

Maher: Tea baggers are 'out there'updated: Wed Sep 15 2010 05:36:00

Bill Maher gives his take on the Tea Party, Democrats and the upcoming midterm elections.

Five things to know about Tuesday's primariesupdated: Tue Sep 14 2010 11:21:00

Tuesday's round of primaries in seven states and Washington, D.C., is the last big event in the run-up to November's midterm elections. Hawaii holds the last nominating contest of this election cycle on Saturday.

Can centrists prevail against ideologues?updated: Mon Sep 13 2010 16:00:00

Tuesday marks the final round of the primaries before November's general election. Seven states will be voting. But two contests in particular symbolize the struggle we've seen all year between the centrists and ideological activists.

Tea Party backs O'Donnell in Delaware Republican Senate primaryupdated: Tue Sep 07 2010 15:36:00

With the momentum of Joe Miller's surprising win over Sen. Lisa Murkowski in the Alaska Republican Senate primary, the Tea Party movement is setting its sights on Delaware.

The Tea Party's sure thing?updated: Tue Sep 07 2010 15:36:00

Mike Lee is as close as the Tea Party could get to a sure thing for the Senate. CNN's Jim Acosta reports.

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