RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 31 (UPI) -- The possible damage to Virginia Republican gubernatorial nominee Bob McDonnell's campaign from a master's thesis he wrote is unclear, experts say.

WASHINGTON, May 29 (UPI) -- President Barack Obama Friday defended his choice for the U.S. Supreme Court, telling NBC News that Sonia Sotomayor does not accept "identity politics."

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- Barack Obama's U.S. presidential campaign has purchased a half hour of prime time on CBS, NBC and MSNBC, sources told The Hollywood Reporter.

NASHVILLE, Sept. 15 (UPI) -- Ex-vice president Al Gore, criticized for his large Nashville home, energy use and travel habits, can afford to just shake it off, a political expert says.

WASHINGTON, June 23 (UPI) -- U.S. voters are concerned about likely Democratic candidate Barack Obama's experience and ability to handle the job of president, a poll indicates.

WASHINGTON, April 27 (UPI) -- U.S. presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton's biggest asset was supposed to be her husband, but analysts say ex-President Bill Clinton is becoming a liability.

WASHINGTON, April 8 (UPI) -- Supporters of Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama say they will use the Internet to try to raise $1 million in a single minute.

WASHINGTON, March 28 (UPI) -- Intra-party squabbles are hurting U.S. Democrats, but a political analyst says the party's long-term goal -- the November presidential election -- looks good.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (UPI) -- A former longtime Republican, and now freshman U.S. senator, Jim Webb, D-Va., was to rebut U.S. President George Bush's State of the Union address.