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GOP frets Barr could play spoiler in prez race - Veepstakes: Who will, who won't and who won't say - Obama vows crackdown on energy speculators.



GOP frets Barr could play spoiler in prez race

A fiery former GOP congressman who gained national prominence for doggedly pursuing impeachment of President Clinton has some Republicans worried he'll play spoiler in a tight presidential contest.

Veepstakes: Who will, who won't and who won't say

Comments by lawmakers and others Sunday when questioned about running for vice president with either Democrat Barack Obama or Republican John McCain.

Obama vows crackdown on energy speculators

Sen. Barack Obama on Sunday said as president he would strengthen government oversight of energy traders he blames in large part for the skyrocketing price of oil.

Bush says Democrats keep blocking his energy plans

President Bush is accusing Democrats in Congress of blocking his energy proposals, saying they are partly to blame for high gasoline costs pinching Americans' budgets.

McClellan: Bush must blame himself for mistrust

If the nation doesn't trust the Bush White House, it's the president's and Dick Cheney's own fault, Bush's former spokesman told Congress Friday.

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