The three major candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination met Monday in a debate televised by the Cable News Network and co-sponsored by the Congressional Black Caucus Institute. The event, which took place in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, featured an exchange of sharp barbs between Senator Hillary Clinton and Senator Barack Obama -- both of whom are in a tight race for first place in that state's January 26th primary. VOA's Houston correspondent, Greg Flakus, has more on the story.

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama continues to lead in the Iowa polls as citizens take to caucusing today in what could help shape the race for the White House come the Democratic Nomination.

The Bald Eagle Blog on the Des Moines Register, Monday, January 1, 2008, endorsed Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton for President.

Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton now leads in Iowa, and Senator John Edwards overtakes Senator Barack Obama after the last debate among the Democratic presidential candidates, last Thursday, in Johnston, Iowa.

John Edwards for President Deputy Campaign Manager Jonathan Prince released the following statement today following criticism of Katie Couric for her interview with Senator and Mrs. Edwards. The interview, which took place on Saturday and lasted 90 minutes, aired last night on 60 Minutes.