Asked about the anti-American comment, Bachmann said, “That’s not what I said at all.”

Specter said Clinton’s pardon could be an issue in confirming Holder. See also: Obama wants Holder

If Clinton becomes Obama’s secretary of state, she could wipe away her $7.6 million campaign debt.

Also, James Steinberg most often tops the shortlist for Obama’s national security adviser.

Obama aides are becoming exasperated by the Clinton camp’s pokey response to demands for former President Bill Clinton’s finances. See also: WJC to Ga.

Gregory B. Craig, a well-known Washington lawyer who quarterbacked President Bill Clinton’s impeachment defense, has been chosen White House counsel.

Six members of Obama’s transition team for government operations worked in the Clinton administration.

Both Miscik and Brennan served in Bush’s CIA when the agency was involved in controversial interrogation practices.

President-elect Barack Obama’s economic team is packed with advisers from the Clinton era, including at least two major fundraisers.

Seasoned veterans from the Clinton administration and transition co-chairman John Podesta’s think tank top the list.

Stern, one of labor’s most prominent leaders, said the SEIU had several staffers working closely with the transition teams for the Health and Human Services, Treasury and Labor departments.

Max Baucus on Wednesday unveiled a health care plan that appears to deviate in some ways from Obama’s.

The FEC is stil planning an audit of McCain’s coffers, costing him millions. See also: Penn on affluent voters

The Bush administration’s global financial summit will be held this weekend in Washington.

Both the White House and the Obama-Biden transition team released statements on Monday’s meeting.

The image of Google's CEO standing with Obama's economic team sent shivers up the spine of Google’s competitors.

Democratic insiders say the appointment of tough-guy Rahm Emanuel as chief of staff has brought Biden’s upcoming role more clearly into focus.

A middle-class tax cut will be one of Obama’s first proposals after taking office, Emanuel said.

Two potential candidates will make appearances next week at the Republican Governor’s Association- almost certainly including Sarah Palin.

Obama’s remarks reveal clear tensions between him and Bush on responding to the economic crisis.

Private donations will supplement Uncle Sam’s cash for transition. See also: Talk show tip sheet

CNN’s “Late Edition” features interviews with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Harry Reid.

Reagan and Clinton's top aides say Emanuel’s appointment means Obama serious about results.

Obama’s transition planners are weighing several celebrity-level political stars for Cabinet posts.

Obama respects Emanuel’s knowledge of Washington, including the legislative process, and his reputation for getting things done.

Everyone in McCain’s entourage knew that the end was near. Just no one wanted to admit it.

Obama’s victory does not signal a shift in ideology; it signals that America is weary of ideologies.

DNC chairman insists Obama can capture John McCain’s home state of Arizona.

Political operative says RNC’s internal polling now shows the race is within the margin of error in certain key swing states.

The nimble Obama campaign is out with an ad playing up Vice President Cheney’s remarks on Saturday.

Behind in the polls, McCain’s campaign team has given less attention than its Dem rival's to drawing up lists of potential Cabinet appointments.

The society of John McCain’s memory has given way