February 18, 2008
Posted: 05:49 AM ET
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Compiled by Jonathan Helman
CNN Washington Bureau

USA Today: Clinton Campaign Accuses Obama Of 'Flip-Flop'
Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign hammered rival Barack Obama on Sunday for refusing to reaffirm his commitment to accept public financing in the general election, a development a top aide criticized as "a pretty big flip-flop" and an opening for Republican attack.

Washington Post: McCain Says No New Taxes
Republican John McCain says there will be no new taxes during his administration if he is elected president.

Washington Post: System Worries Clinton Backers
Supporters of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton are worried that convoluted delegate rules in Texas could water down the impact of strong support for her among Hispanic voters there, creating a new obstacle for her in the must-win presidential primary contest.

NY Times: For McCain, a Choice on a Role for Bush
Senator John McCain’s campaign advisers will ask the White House to deploy President Bush for major Republican fund-raising, but they do not want the president to appear too often at his side, top aides to Mr. McCain said Sunday.

NY Times: In Washington State Vote, Relevance Is an Issue
As many as 1.5 million votes are projected to be cast in Washington State’s presidential primary on Tuesday. The question is whether they will count.

NY Times: Huckabee Takes a Break and Heads to the Islands
Mike Huckabee left voters behind in the snow in Wisconsin over the weekend and headed to a getaway resort in the Cayman Islands.

WSJ: Democrats' Attacks On Business Heat Up
Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have ratcheted up their antitrade, anticorporate rhetoric, seeking the support of union members and other voters. Opposition to Nafta helped Obama win the backing of the powerful service-employees' union.

Washington Post: Clinton's Ties To Texas Run Long and Deep
Texas is one of two populous states — the other is Ohio — with March 4 primaries, where the Hillary Clinton campaign sees the opportunity to arrest Barack Obama's momentum. Both set up well for the senator from New York, at least in initial assessments. Ohio's economic woes make it potentially receptive to Clinton's focus on bread-and-butter issues. Texas, because of its large Hispanic community, provides a base of support that has been critical to Clinton in other states.

LA Times: Obama Seeks To Turn Table In Ohio, Texas
With the Democratic presidential race about to enter another crucial phase of voting, Barack Obama has launched a newly aggressive strategy to undermine two pillars of support for rival Hillary Rodham Clinton: Latinos and working-class white voters.

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